Frank Sentence Is Commuted In Georgia Case
Atlanta June 21 Leo M Frank began a life sentence at the Georgia prison farm for the murder of Mary Phagan the 14 year old factory employee. Governor Slaton commuted the death sentence after weighing mob pressure and court actions, saying the case raised doubts about the verdict while preserving the law and the jury’s integrity. Col J C Webb of Madisonville died, and a long obituary notes his Civil War service.
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Local Ford cars flood Hillsboro area as garage talk grows
A Ford agency delivered a car load to Strand of Chapel Hill last Thursday and sold them before unpacking. Residents from Hillsboro including Joseph A. Harris and Chas. Smith quickly claimed cars, with several others obtaining roadsters and touring models. Amid booming sales, Hillsboro considers opening a local garage as traffic on the State Highway increases. Also, Edgar Evins’s saw mill near Fowler Brick Yard suffered boiler damage Monday, with estimated damage around 100000 and significant downtime.
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Caldwell Items Seem to Carry Small Local Notices
Master Parker Waynick endured ear pain when a pea was removed and recovers. Grandma Hall is convalescing after illness. D. S. Miller and family from Durham visited their old home here in their car. Tom Mincey and wife of Henderson visited Mr. Blalock. Locals attended Walnut Grove church lawn party and Berry's Grove services. Faye Terry visited Blanch MacDade.
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Fannie Hall
Grandma Hall
D. S. Miller
Durham
Tom Mincey
Henderson
Speedometer Warning Advised for Safe Driving
A fragmented notice urges AvToists to mind speed and ease off the accelerator if around 33 miles per hour. It warns that reckless acceleration could lead to trouble and calls for cautious driving to avoid complications.
Opportunity to win cash in six days for candidates
The Orange County Observer advertises a cash prize contest offering $530 for the top collector, $60 daily potential, and prizes of $10, $5, and $2.50 for first through third places if funds are gathered by 12 o'clock on Wednesday, June 30. It urges candidates to work hard, maintain daily returns, and stay in contact with the contest office.
North Carolina Progressive Citizens Call Meeting
An invitation urges a state organization to promote North Carolina by gathering and sharing information on resources. It asserts climate variety and cheaper lands attract new residents, aiming to counter outmigration and lure families as newspapers and railroads endorse the effort. Mr. W A Hayes Jr left last Thursday for New Mexico seeking health.
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