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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
8
The late Yale professor Elias Loomis died in 1889 and left Yale a fortune exceeding 300000 dollars. Known for astronomy and meteorology his textbooks proved highly popular, supplying substantial earnings before his estate passed full ownership to Yale to fund a grand observatory.
James Henry Marr recalls that from the nation’s founding until late in Grant’s second term there was only one official postmaster in the United States. Calhoun urged Kendall to ensure commissions used the deputy postmaster title, preserving the postmaster general as the sole postmaster unless a 1832 law change later altered the designation.
William McKinley faced bankruptcy rumors in 1893 while Ohio governor. E Prentiss Bailey recounts how Kohlsaat learned of the crisis and urged McKinley to stay in public life. Telegrams and letters from across the political spectrum confirmed public respect and convinced him to continue serving.
A Thackeray exhibition notes the author’s graceful hand yet cites errors such as different to and compared to. The piece observes habitual pluralization of Miss Potters and questions misrendering of Mrs Potters, Mr Potters, and similar titles.
The Retort presents a light quarrel over opera captions and menu mystery. A speaker argues meaning enhances art while the other equates taste to curiosity about ingredients in a dish. The humorous exchange endures as a playful reflection on culture and appetite.
Sympathetic visitor probes Mrs A about her suffering. Mrs A admits uncertainty, suggesting a post mortem would reveal the truth. The visitor consoles the frail respondent, while noting her extreme weakness would prevent enduring such an examination.
A fragment from Stray Stories where a patient pleads money cannot buy health while the doctor asserts health is priceless. Dr Bolus notes the value of medical care and the confidence it inspires among physicians.
UNC civil engineer T F Hickerson outlines three location changes for the Central Highway segment between Ruben and Mount Moriah church about one mile west of the Johnston county line to improve grades and drainage. He notes long neglected maintenance with holes and ruts and calls for road crowning, better ditches, vitrified terra cotta cross pipes, and moving poles.
Hickory attracts attention as a $200,000 guarantee fund lures manufacturing interests. A Northern firm seeks a large textile plant with access to skilled labor and favorable climate. A Massachusetts firm also looks to establish a plant in the area.
Reports from country districts show strong opposition to a county farm life school despite initial support. Carr Township and Wake annexation flipped to against the plan, while arguments cited local farming strength and a preference for private funding and township schooling. The unexpected proposal lingered, stirring emotion as residents urged more discussion before action.
North Carolina postmasters plan a September 19 to 21 gathering in Asheville. The event aims to be the most successful NC meeting yet with extensive program coverage and a question box for member inquiries. Officers named include J. R. Joyce of Reidsville and W. H. Jenkins of Henderson among others. The meeting opens the door to expert-led discussions on post office work.
In Mexico City General Bernardo Reyes, opponent of Madero, is forced to abandon a campaign speech as rioters clash with Maderistas. Forty three wounded. stones, bruises, and sabre charges end with authorities trying to restore order. Taft sends a diplomatic note to Germany over a Steuben statue replica.
Governor Charles S. Deneen was seriously injured near Glenarm while avoiding a collision between his auto and a two seat conveyance. He fell breaking both bones of his left ankle and was rushed back to Springfield where he is confined to his room in the executive mansion.
The Southern Steamship Shawmut from Philadelphia to Jacksonville was towed into Jacksonville after its main propeller shaft broke off Tybee Island on September 1. The crew was unharmed and the ship awaits repair with limited wireless communication delaying a tug.
Farmers across the South will vote directly on the price for most of this year's cotton crop. The Farmers Union national convention opens in Shawnee Oklahoma with local lodges sending wire instructions to delegates about the minimum price.
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