14 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
1
A local bank in Orange County advertises itself as the Financial Bureau of Information offering conservative banking. It promises four percent interest on time deposits and accepts deposits from $1.00 upward while inviting inquiries about new enterprises and services to all residents.
The House and Senate approve third readings on measures for juror pay and venire, stock law, and county bonds. Debates on divorce reform and a statewide reformatory bill proceed, with multiple charter amendments and rail rate discussions shaping the session.
The Federal grand jury for the southern district of Georgia began an inquiry into the turnpike trust methods. Assistant District Attorney Ackerman offered documentary evidence alleging violations of Sherman anti trust laws. Naval storesmen from Savannah and Jacksonville were examined.
Report notes a bronze statue honoring Captain John Bit to be erected in Norfolk Virginia. Officials announce the project during the Jamestown Exposition with Mrs. Jos. Bryan as a leading supporter and owner’s file cited. The tribute emphasizes preservation of Virginia’s antiquities and local history.
A petition by prominent officials and citizens of Hubershams County asks that a reward be offered for each person implicated in whitecapping incidents. The document states several reliable Black workers were warned last December to leave their farms prompting a regional exodus of labor.
John D Rockefeller Jr. announces a gift of income-bearing securities valued at about 32 million dollars to the General Education Board. One third to endowment, two thirds for specific purposes under board control, with the survivor’s heirs adding to endowment. Total philanthropy now about 43 million dollars. Board accepts amid surprise and confusion among members.
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