Foe of Food Expert Wiley Faces House Inquiry
The investigation reveals Solicitor George F. McCabe has long sought to replace Dr. Wiley as head of the Bureau of Chemistry in the Agriculture Department. McCabe, who rose from Utah clerk to power in Washington, has acted as solicitor by title and force, drafting bills, salaries, and authorizations to consolidate control of Pure Food and Drugs Act questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
George F. McCabe
Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
McCabe
Congress
Wiley
Bureau
Department
Young McCabe
Utah
Washington
Treasury Department
Department of Agriculture
New Chief of Grand Army Judge Trimble Elected
Judge Harvey M. Trimble of Princeton Illinois elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. He served with the Ninety third Illinois and accompanied General Sherman on his march to the sea. His rival Col John McElroy withdrew after a heated contest making the result unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey M. Trimble
Princeton
Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Ninety Third Illinois
General Sherman
Trimble
Col
John McElroy
Washington, D. C
Judge Trimble
Wilmington
Clinton County
Bureau County
Eureka College
Illinois
Ninety-third Regiment
Illinois Volunteers
Bureau County Soldiers’ Association
Ferris Post No
Department of Illinois
Haiti’s Leconte Declared President After Blood War
Gen Cincinnatus Leconte, a mulatto with a bloodlust reputation, asserts the Haitian presidency after a revoltion war. He ordered executions of ten rebel sympathizers, fled to Jamaica, then returned with Antenor Firmin challenging him. US minister Furniss intervened to curb massacres, allowing Leconte’s forces to seize Port au Prince.
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Cincinnatus Leconte
Haiti
Alexis
Leconte
Simon
Port Au Prince
Black Republic
Jamaica
Antenor Firmin
Rapine
H. M. Furniss
Sam
Senate
Seeeks Fortune in America Sir Perer Sholto Douglas Marquis of Queensberry
Sir Perer Sholto Douglas ninth marquis of Queensberry arrives in the United States seeking his fortune. The Douglas family, long prominent in Scotland, traces roots to Black Douglas and includes past holders known as Old Q. The present marquis has explored many paths from naval midshipman to sheep farming, gold mining, stock speculation, and cement manufacturing, largely marked by bankruptcy a few years ago.
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Sir Perer Sholto Douglas
Queensberry
Black Douglas
Robert Bruce
Scotland
George III
London
Australia
London Stock Exchange
Country School of Today Builds Modern Kansas Structures
Kansas districts fund and build more modern country schoolhouses this year. Bonds issued surpass prior state totals as districts replace old ill lighted unsanitary schoolhouses with newer, thoroughly modern buildings.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State School Fund Commission
Modern schoolhouses replace old sod boxes in Kansas
The old box schoolhouses, costing 500 to 800 dollars, are being replaced with modern structures costing 1200 to 2000 dollars. New buildings feature lighting, furnace or steam heat, slate blackboards, and all city school conveniences. Since January, over 300 districts issued bonds for new schools, moving students to improved facilities this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Trees Grow On Greensburg Court House Tower
Trees are growing on the tower of Greensburg Indiana’s courthouse about twelve feet above ground. Seeds dropped by birds germinated in slate roof crevices and have thrived, loosening slate as roots spread. Officials debate removing the trees for repairs or keeping them as a tourist attraction.
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Greensburg
Ind
Court House
State hospital gains double growth amid modernization efforts
Secretary Olds visited the Central Hospital for the Insane and Epileptics in Raleigh and reported significant progress. Improvements include doubled buildings and patients over three years, reinforced concrete silos, a $6500 lighting plant, two new boilers, and 2,500 lights. Extensive roadwork and farm enhancements cover over 1,200 acres.
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Raleigh
Olds
Chamber of Commerce
Central Hospital
Herge
Two Are Granted Pardons by Governor Kitchin
Governor Kitchin grants two pardons and one commutation. Preston Cobb of Gaston County has sentence reduced from twelve to eight months for selling liquor due to good character and clemency petition. Nathan Brodie of Vance County receives conditional pardon for burglary second degree after long sentence and claims of no felonious intent. James Lang of Davie County is pardoned conditionally as he nears release due to illness and advanced age with physician and officials backing clemency.
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Cr. J. Arnette
Sampson County
Arnette
Glenn
Kitchin
Raleigh
Preston ¢. Cobb
Gaston County
Nathan Brodie
Vance
James Lang
Davie County
Halifax
United States Post Office
North Carolina New Enterprises Formations
Articles of incorporation granted by the secretary of state list Central Bank and Trust Company of Greensboro with 250000 capital and 50000 paid in, Lenoir Manufacturing Company of Lenoir with 10000 subscribed, and owners T J Lutz M L Lutz and C P Lutz. Also notes on highway linking Winston Salem and High Point, road bond issue in Iredell County, and county commission actions on borrowing and a bridge project.
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North Carolina
Central Bank and Trust Company
Greensboro
Lindsey Hopkins
J. E. Letham
W. G. Balsley
Lenoir Manufacturing Company
Lenoir
T. J. Lutz
M. L. Lutz
Hudson
C. P. Lutz
Twin City
High Point
Guilford
Forsyth
Davidson
Winston-Salem
Alerg
Yorsyth
Wake County Health Board Elects Dr McCullers Again
Raleigh reports a county board of health elected Dr J J L McCullers as county superintendent of health on a fee basis, despite county commissioners refusing to recognize him. The board imposed a $25 penalty for interference and notified jailer and officials. Judd opposed. Hundreds seek better rail service. Col Grimes petitions NC Corporation Commission for restored connections between Atlantic Coast Line and Norfolk Southern at Greenville and Kinston to Raleigh trains.
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Raleigh
Wth
Wake County
J. J. L. McCullers
W. S. Rankin
State Board of Health
County Board of Health
Jas. I. Johnson
G. M. Bell
Wakefield
Henry McKee Tucker
V. Judd
Board of County Health
County Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Z. V. Judd
Mé¢Cullers
McCullers
County Superintendent of Health
Atlantic Coast Line
Norfolk Southern
North Carolina
North Carolina Corporation Commission
The
Corporation Commission
Col. J. Bryan Grimes
Greenville
Kinston
Board of Equalization Meets
Wake County board session reports changes in Wake Forest township assessments and Raleigh city property values after a special committee investigated unequal assessments. Also mentions an agreement on poll tax funds division and a Raleigh recorder's court case with a $200 fine for retailing alcohol.
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Wilmington
Joseph D. Smith
Charles T. Nesbitt
Board of Equalization
Raleigh
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs. Brewer
Chamblee
Farnklin
Johnson and Lynn
R. T. Gowan
H. G. Holding
Reidsville
Whilie Salmon
Recorder’s Court
Willis
Martin Durham
Durham
Superior Court
B. C. Beckwith
Percy J. Olive
County Board of Education
Beckwith
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Grand Army
Hayti
America
Country School OF Today
Indiana Court House
Plant
United States
J. T. Sheppard
Wilkesboro
Code Lane
Weelborn Nance
Henry
T. B. Prown
Iredell County Live Stock Association
Tredell
Iredell
McLaughlin
McLaughin
Board of Health
D.T. Johnson
Franklin
Johnson, Lynn
Brewer
J. FE. House
Bryan Creek
Cedar Forks Township
Hillsboro
DR. J
L. M’cullers
McCuliere
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