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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
2
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Stockholders of Hillsboro Clay Mfg Co met to elect directors Paul C. Collins T Norfleet Webb J Ches hire Webb N W Brown and Sheppard Strudwick. Strudwick named president treasurer Ruffin vice president Brown Jr secretary with Brown Jr as general manager. Plant 1.5 miles east of town on Southern Railway to start at once brick expected May 1. Authorized capital 100000, paid in 20000. Office in old Norwood building east of court house.
The United States figures show North Carolina produced 85,000,000 pounds of tobacco in the last fiscal year, over thirty million of which came from Winston-Salem. Greensboro reporter notes T. M. Arrasmith killed a 340 pound hog, yielding 38 gallons of lard and 175 pounds of sausage, with plans to fatten a larger hog. Arrasmith, a familiar figure in Hillsboro, once worked at Occoneechee Farm with Col. Carr.
Ten million people face famine in China as relief efforts intensify. Paris debates a unified worship group while naval design competition proceeds. NYC University gains university land valued at 300000. Russian navy corruption probes gain momentum in St. Petersburg. Chicago plans a 900 station rail hub costing 20000. Kentucky rural free delivery expands to 639 routes. Britain’s blizzard disrupts roads and telegraphs. Roosevelt reaffirms stance on negro soldiers and calls for famine relief contributions. US arms policy weighs reverting to the Colt 45. Germany signals a new rifle for troops. Texas deportations of five Japanese smuggled into the US from Mexico. Pittsburg exclaims moral concerns over boiler tubes for warships.
A printed roster lists state legislators with Republicans marked by R and the lone independent I. It shows four Republican Senators and twenty-one Republicans plus one independent in the House, detailing district by district names across North Carolina.
The Philadelphia Record hails the Trades League effort to win Government aid for a free ship canal linking the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. It says the project would bolster Philadelphia’s commercial interests and improve Delaware River navigation, aiding maritime convenience for the Federal navy and Atlantic coast defense. Congress should push completion due to vast state and national stakes involved.
The New York Attorney General filed suit in the Supreme Court seeking to oust Mayor George B. McClellan on grounds he has usurped and unlawfully held office. The action, brought in the name of the people of New York, contrasts with prior Hearst related suits and follows a summons served at City Hall.
Special testimony in a $70,000 graft scandal over the Pittsburg Tube City Railroad ordinance cites Wm A. Martin, a common council member, on trial for soliciting a bribe. Witnesses Milholland Richardson and Cameron implicate others. Milholland says a $70,000 bribe was discussed and cash was placed in safekeeping.
Shiverly of South Bend, a former Indiana congressman and 1896 gubernatorial nominee, says he will announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Vice President when the proper time comes. He previously sought the U S Senate nomination against Beveridge.
Don’t be fooled by high prices from strangers. buy from N. W. Brown & Co. We pay cash for all kinds of furs and more, offering a high average price. If you have furs or anything else to sell, see us today.
The town treasurer announces the tax book for 1906 has been turned over for tax collection. Residents are urged to settle promptly or request home visits for payment, highlighting an urgent need for funds.
Washington Special reports Birmingham Alabama was chosen as the site for a new substitute treasury by a caucus of Southern Senators and Representatives. The final ballot featured Birmingham and Columbia, with Birmingham winning by 17 to 16.
Atlanta city council, after a stormy period, passed an ordinance doubling saloon licenses from 1000 to 2000 dollars a year by 18 to 1 vote despite a veto by retiring mayor James G. Woodward. In a later council organization, W. R. Joyner, longtime fire chief, was sworn in as mayor.
Newport R L Special reports the schooner Sutton of Newport sailing from Chevenne Nova Scotia October 31 bound for Baltimore with lumber has been given up as lost with all on board. The vessel of 602 gross tons carried a crew of six under Captain Cole.
Our Fall and Winter Millinery is ready for inspection and up to date in style and quality. We offer trimmed and untrimmed hats for all ages at moderate prices, Zephyr Goods, feathers, ribbons, fancy collars, handkerchiefs, combs, jewelry, notions, and a full millinery stock with mail orders solicited and guaranteed prompt attention.
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