Conspirators Plot Railway Heist and Political Bribe
In Sequoia a scheme unfolds as Bryce Cardigan and Buck Ogilvy plot to steal a switch engine and use a crossing to derail a log train for profit while Mayor Poundstone and Colonel Pennington bargain over a questionable railroad franchise. Tension rises as suspicions, disguises, and bribes threaten town politics and safety.
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Bryce
Ogilvy
Buck
Gentl
Pennington
Buck Ogilvy
Pennington's Mill
Sequoia
Ont
Bock
Laurel Creek
Water Street
Poundstone
Redwood Boulevard
Indy
Pennington House
Shirley Suimmer
Tina
Noel
Tewre
Sit
N.C. O
Rug
Elty Connell
Elty Counell
N.C
Lkely
Counel
Win
Moundstone
N.C. 0
Poundatone
Ponndatone
Rody Rascal
Henry
Visions Not All Realized In Dreams And Disillusion
The Montreal Herald notes many disappointment arises from unfulfilled dreams and urges that faith and wisdom may shape visions in unexpected forms. It cites Columbus as an example that discoveries come through belief, even if not as hoped.
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Columbus
Montreal Herald
Timid Old Soul’s Christmas Shopping Prank
A timid aunt plans a joke on holdups by swapping her stocking money with a crumpled newspaper in her pocket. After shopping she reaches for the money but finds it missing and ends up returning all items and walking home empty handed, per the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
His Girl and a Half Witted Follower in New Zealand and Australia
A narrator recalls kindness to a simple man who later pursued him in a city visit. At a dance he loudly proclaimed ownership, following the narrator for the rest of the evening. The note ends with a stray line about trout and introductions in New Zealand and Australia.
Wood at Winston-Salem campaign notes and North Carolina events
Major General Leonard Wood spoke to about 2,000 in Winston-Salem urging curtailment of federal employees tax cuts and reduced government expenses while Senator Hiram W. Johnson addressed a large audience. Other cities report wage increases, hospital cornerstone ceremonies, a fatal motorcycle accident, a shooting affray, resignations of Raleigh teachers, and a university degree for Dr Harry Woodburne Chase alongside UNC recognition for Lenoir College support.
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Winston-Salem
Leonard Wood
League of Allons
America
Chase
Lenoir College
Harry Woodburshase
University of North Carolina
Focal Institution
Norfolk Southern stock interests bought option in $10,000,000 railroad
American Tobacco Company linked buyers acquired a cash option on a majority of Norfolk Southern stock at 47 a share. Harnest Williams named vice president. The Durham connection is seen as boosting traffic and value of land held by John L. Roper Lumber. A new line into Hyde county is planned, aiding development and outlet for tobacco products. Belmont census lists Helmont population rise. road work progresses near Spencer. Southern Railway adds Greensboro to Asheville trains. Senator Simmons and Rep Weaver seek War Dept aid for Asheville Thirtieth Division reunion. Bear-hunt aftermath and gubernatorial luncheon mark Mount Airy and Monroe notes. Judge Daniels blasts speeders in Wake County. a four-month-old girl abandoned at Durham Union Station found and taken to hospital. Greensboro laments Postmaster Cooke’s resignation. he cites salary limits and legal career plans.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Harnest Willams
Durham
N. C
Columbus
Ohio
North Carolina
Foundation Company
Norfolk Southern
Hyde County
John L. Roper Lumber Company
Norfolk
Raleigh Goldsboro
Beaufort
Charlotte
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Walley Giants
Peter Bryne
Shirley
San Francisco
Mr. Cardigan
Oxllvy Moira
Ashnied
Seth
Tom
Laguna ‘Grande Lumber Company
George Sen Otter
George Sea Otter
George
Bryce Cardigan
George Sen ‘Ofter
Woodshoss
Laguna Grande Lumber Company
Cardigan's
Poundstones
Mayor Pound
Stone
Poundston
Colonel Pennington
James
Mrs. Pound-stone
Miss Sumner
McKinnon
Poungistone
Colon
N.C. C
Porte-Cochere
Mayor Poundstone and
Mrs. Pound Atom
New Zealand
Wood
Hiram W. Johnson
California
J Retail Grocers
Durham Hosiery Mills
Congress of the Company
Industrial Democracy
J. 8. Carr, Jr
Gastonia
Wilson
H. G. Connor, Jr
Richard Winstead
Herman Bone
Black Creek
Bone
Winstead
Rutherfordton
Committee On
Raleigh
Louelzie Hinley
James H. Hinsley
Merry Oake
Mra. S. C. Dudley
Walnut Creek
Garner Road
A. M. Branch
Clayton
Raleigh Township
Bicket
Jim Graham
Pitt County
Rocky Mount
N. H. Shephard
Arlington Street Baptist Church
Halifax County
Ttle
Hollister
St. Paul St. Paul
Robinson County
Messers
G. B. Patterson
A. R. McHachern
D. W. Bullock
Senate
House
Tax Commission
Parkton
Norfolk Southern Railway
Belmont
Helmont
Spencer
Newton Heights
Washington
Southern Railway
Greensboro-Goldsboro
Goldsboro
Asheville
Senator Simmons
Zeb ‘Weaver
War Department
Mountain City
Entertainment Committee
Mount Airy
Charles Lowe
Fancy Gap
Monroe
T. W. Bicket
Joffre
Union County
Daniels
Wake Superior Court
Daniele
Union Station
Watts Hospital
Greensboro
A. Wayland Cooke
Cooke
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