Cherry Tree cases restitution praised as practical justice
Judge Boyd condemns the defendants in the cherry tree cases to restore money to the women robbed, stating he will not send them to the penitentiary until that restitution is made. The Ledger supports restitution over harsher punishment, arguing it benefits the victims more than long confinement. Governor Aycock announces a rewards total of 40000 for unknown lynching participants in Salisbury on June 11.
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Boyd
Charlotte Observer
Aycock
Salisbury
Welcome Rains in Texas
Rain fell last night in several parts of North Texas. Most reports say the fall was light and not very beneficial, though some areas report enough rain to benefit corn.
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Dallas
Vex
Texas
Dental Association withdraws fellowship in Charleston meeting
At a Charleston gathering of the Dental Association several members lost their fellowships for unethical advertising practices. The Lexington Dispatch notes there is ample work for the Fool Killer when he returns to the State.
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Dental Association
Charleston
Lexington Dispatch
Slime Ejecta From Mont Pelee Destroys Homes at Basse Pointe
A 100 metre high slime column from Mont Pelee covered Basse Pointe with five metres of slimy mud, razing 22 houses but reporting no deaths. The northern island remains uninhabitable due to ongoing cinders. Lepreeheur and Lorraine also affected by the eruption amid prior torrential rains.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Basse Pointe
Ermud
Lorraine
Lepreeheur
Yorkville Dispensary Sparks Town Fines Totals
In the thirty days before Yorkville opened its dispensary the town council assessed fines totaling 218 dollars. In the thirty days after opening the dispensary fines rose to 255 dollars.
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Yorkville
Car Falls in Trestle on SC& G Extension
A mixed train on the South Carolina and Georgia Extension fell through a trestle over the Broad River this afternoon. One man died, Leroy Grigg of Shelby, and about a dozen passengers were injured, including conductor Edward Turner and trestlemaster D. W. Phifer. Engineer Albert halted the train as it began to drop, saving most lives. the rear coach and three box cars fell 500 feet to the river bank, with the coach caught on the stone pier.
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Shelly
South Carolina and Georgia Extension
Broad River
Leroy Grigg
Shelby
Edward Turner
D. W. Phifer
Riley Whisenunt
Albert
Youth Tries to Take Life After Goodbye Call
A South College Street incident reports Thomas Marvin Brookshire shooting himself at Long Bros. store after taking laudanum and bidding his mother farewell by phone. The bullet grazed the chest but did not kill him. Brookshire vows to die by his own hand at the first opportunity. The piece also notes Gov. McSweeney plans retirement and reflects on his tenure and public regard.
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Thomas Marvin Brookshire
Long Bros.’ Store
South College Street
Brookshire
Charlotte Observer
Guv. McSweeney
Gov. McSweeny
McSweeney
Charleston
Cherry Tree Swindle Defendants Sentenced by Judge Boyd
In Charlotte a district court sentence imposed restitution and costs for Amos Owen related cases. Defendants Dr Frank Bright Rev T Bright A D Wilkie G W Rollins C C Watkins M Padgett F Geer must pay court costs and 12000 to compensate women defrauded by the endless chain operation. H W Clower not pressed. M H Hester parole sought. October term to decide final fate. potential jail if restitution fails. Prisoners remain free on bonds.
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Charlotte Observer
Boyd
Frank Bright
Rev
T. Bright
A. D. Wilkie
G. W. Rollins
C. C. Watkins
Pad Vett
F Geer
H. W. Clower
M. H. Hester
Lawyers to repay Wilkie funds, cases to be dismissed
Judge Boyd tells Observer reporter that McBrayer and Justice have agreed to return 1800 dollars to the court, one fourth of Wilkie profits from Amos Owen Cherry Tree Company for 17 days, after which the cases against the attorneys will be dismissed from the docket.
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Boyd
Five of Mrs Westrop's Children Die In Outhouse Fire
Mrs Louis Westrop, a white woman near Martin, kills five children by shooting them in an outhouse and burns the structure. She escapes then is found in the woods after attempting suicide. she survives. A government wheat report for June 10 notes a large crop, with spring wheat especially promising and no current rise in flour prices.
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Duckeon
Miss
Louis Westrop
Martin
Tne
Womtn
Panama Route Favored in Senate Vote on Canal Bill
The Senate adopted the Spooner substitute for the Nicaraguan canal bill by 49 to 34. An amendment by Mr. Fairbanks to issue 150 million dollars in gold bonds at 2 percent passed 38 to 36 after a table motion failed. The Nicaragua bill then passed 67 to 6, and a conference with the House was ordered with Morgan Hanon and Kittredge named as conferees.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Mr. Morgan
Nicaragua
Morgan
House
Congress
Messrs. Morgan, Hanon and
Kittredge
Parker Convicted of Murder and Given Life Sentence
Abe Parker was found guilty of murder with a mercy recommendation after a two hour jury deliberation in Gaffney. Judge Bochanan sentenced him to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary. The defense was led by G W Speer after Parker appeared without counsel.
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Gaffney
Bochanan
Henry
McClure
Thester
Abe Parker
Pink Normal
G. W. Speer
Speer
Mercy
Parker
Williams announces Senate bid and Hetridge seeks House return
A Republican era notice asserts T Williams as a Senate candidate promising loyalty to party results. It also nominates J N Hetridge for re-election to the House, stressing his known zeal for public interests, urging voters to back him in the Democratic primary outcome. Many voters are urged to support both incumbents.
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J.N. Hetridge
House of Representatives
Estridge
Mie Peozile
Candidate for County Supervisor Seeks Reelection Bid
The candidate announces intent to run again for the office of County Supervisor subject to the results of the primary. The filing note emphasizes experience and commitment to duties, addressing voters in Lawales County and highlighting past service and dedication to the position.
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Tita
Thes Mee
W. C.cauthen
Ounty Bie
Rais Ovr
Lawales
Primir
Jon M. Perry Files Candidacy For Probate Judge Nomination
Jon M. Perry announces candidacy for the Probate Judge office under Democratic primary rules. The filing signals entry into a contested race with party guidance governing campaign procedures. Perry positions himself to seek the probate bench through the party's primary process.
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Jon M. Perry
Lancaster County Democratic Primary Announcement
The speaker pledges to abide by the primary result and announces candidacy for county superintendent of education subject to Democratic Primary rules. A formal party notice from M J Long expresses thanks for past support and intent to run in a by election.
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Senate
Houah
Lancaster County
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Vanlandngham
Treaenger
Vadianidinghim
Jobin A. Cook
Office County “Auditor
M. Hollis Honoronte
Auli
W. F. Estridge
MC Gasda
Partilon
T Twreby
Myssif
John R Paile
Pease
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THE
Tama
Sujeot
Q Carkey
Mowels
Camaret
Candy Catharti
Cure Constipation Forever
Me. Teo
Amagcisix Retin Money
M. J. Long
McDoow
Catawba House
South Side
Lancaster Marble
J. MeNinch
Lancaster
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