Wilcox Denied Pardon by Governor Craig in Cropsey Case
Governor Craig refused to grant the pardon for James Wilcox, murderer of Nell Cropsey, stating the case shows the defendant’s actions and trial were fair. The lengthy seven and a half page dispatch argues the justice system offered due process with two juries, Supreme Court review, and no certainty of error.
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Craig
Jston
Raleigh
James Wilcox
Nell Cropsey
Elizabeth City
Par’ Don
Wilcox
Carl
Cropsey
Supreme Court
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Wilco
Snpirene
Husnath Uribunals
Prisoner disease case cited by judge in plea for mercy
A judge argues mercy for a prisoner with a serious disease, noting humane treatment and sanitary surroundings while stressing that the law must consider exceptional circumstances. The plea highlights public sympathy, a mother's voice, and the idea that justice should weigh both punishment and humanity. The narrative cites other legal cases and historical references, including pardons and appeals, amid ongoing debates on reform.
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Janes Wilecox
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Great NC garden guidance amid hard times urged
A North Carolina extension piece advocates practical home gardening to beat rising costs. It urges women and families to grow mustards beets and greens, explains sowing depths and timings, and notes fertilizer needs while praising self reliance over grocery shopping. It frames gardens as a wartime necessity and includes a Sloan’s Liniment ad at the end.
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London
State Department of Agriculture
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Hiram Cox
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Redpath Educational Department
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Charles E. Barker
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Congress
Alice Nielsen
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State Normal and Eedastrial College
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