Brazos Floods Strike Texas Toll High
Large floods along the Brazos and Colorado Rivers in Texas cause many deaths and widespread property loss. Death toll climbs past 50 with thousands stranded and in danger as relief efforts, including crews from Galveston and Houston, race to reach marooned villagers. The disaster also prompts relief meetings and charity drives in Monroe.
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Brazos
Colorado
Gulf
Bryan
Texas
Bragos
Brazosio
Ite
Henry Martin
International and Great Northern Railroad
Valley Junction
Here
Martin
Galveston
Houston
Navasota
Asheville Liquor Probe Ends With Fines and Charitable Cleanup
In Asheville the illicit liquor sale investigation at Battery Park and Langren hotels and nearby drug stores ended after defendants paid heavy fines and agreed to donate liquor seized to a hospital for charity. Several tied to the case faced suspensions or forfeited licenses as Judge Carter oversaw the terms. The Citizen notes Asheville is effectively dry for a time.
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Illcit
Asheville
Battery Park
Langren
Carter
Superior Court
Hospital
John H. Lange
Gay Green
James L. Alexander
J. Baylis Rector
D. MacKay
F. H. McMullen
Messrs
Alexander, Green
Lange
McKay
Small Fry
French Cabinet Formed Amid Doubtful Fortunes
A new French cabinet is in place with predictions of a short life while President Wilson aims for a currency bill passage by the 20th and a holiday law before Christmas. The report notes six U.S. National banks failures last year and flood fatalities in Texas rising to 150. Virginia cities deny freight rate cuts amid North Carolina railroad talks.
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America
Huerta
Mexico
United States
Ciy
Victoriano Huerta
Republic
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Currency Bureau
Texas
Virginia
North Carolina
Ned
Three Barnwell Negroes Sent to Penitentiary for Murder
In Barnwell a mob threat followed the fatal shooting of K. P. Best. Scott Madison Mitchell Story and Gilbert Miller were rushed to the penitentiary for safekeeping after a coroner's inquest. A special session of the Barnwell county grand jury and court were planned, while authorities used military order to prevent a lynching and restore order as over twenty other suspects were arrested.
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Barnwell
Columbia
D. C
Scott Madison
Mitchell Story
Gilbert Miller
K. P. Best
Barnwall County
Morris
Blease
Su Pleton
Negroce
Mr. Best
Virginia murderer Sidna Alien freed on bond for court
Sidna Alien, a noted Virginia murderer, was under bond to appear at the present term of Federal court in Greensboro to answer a charge of blockading. Because he is serving a 30 year Virginia State prison term for murder, Judge Boyd released him on bond.
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Sidna Alien
Virginia
Greensboro
Boyd 1
North Carolina crops valued high despite floods and drought
Commissioner Graham reports NC farm lands valued at 230 597 000 with crops estimated at 242 082 199 not counting by products. Chief crops include tobacco 80 000 000 and cotton 42 000 000 with other staples such as corn, wheat, oats, hay and dairy products totaling 252 082 199.
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North Carolina
Graham
State Board of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Tragic Death By Self Destruction Near Wilmington
A. P. Bump, about 60, committed death by self inflicted gunshot near Wilmington. He left a note citing failing health as the cause. The report notes whiskey seized in Asheville raids fed to a charity hospital and rest emptied into the sewer via a bathtub, with much bottled in pints.
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A. P. Bump
Wilmington
Asheville
Revenue raid in Montgomery County ends with arrest
Revenue Officer J Frank Miller and deputies captured a man and woman during a raid in Montgomery County on an illegal operation. The man fled into the timber while officers detained the woman. A gun appeared, but officers withdrew after learning the operation details, and the woman was released.
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Revenue
J. Frank Miller
Montgomery County
Son shoots father in alleged self defense near Winston
Five miles from Winston Tuesday evening Rufus McKinnamon was killed by his son John 24. The youth says he found his father drinking and abusing his mother and threatening the family. He wrested the gun and fired twice, then reloaded. His mother and Slater corroborate the claim. Prosecutor likely not to pursue charges.
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Winston
Rufus McKinnamon
John
Slater
West ern North Carolina Conference meets in Charlotte
The Real Christian Spirit describes the ongoing annual meeting in Charlotte with strong praise for the assembled clergy. The writer recalls past collaborations with Methodists and expresses hope that Calvinist and Arminian factions are reconciled, highlighting shared faith and ministerial dedication.
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Presbyterian Standard
Mexican
Methodist Church
Calvin
Arminius
Neaven
Ahristan
Oil firms Cancel Rail Fuel Deals Amid Huerta Crisis
Mexican oil producers suspend fuel oil supplies to the National Railway of Mexico to pressure Huerta. The move risks halting railway traffic, disrupting military operations and commerce as rebels threaten further actions unless safety guarantees are halted.
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Huerta
Mexico
Natonal
Safva
Missionary Society Gifts Reported for Quarter Ending November 30 1913
The Union Baptist Association missionary societies contributed specified sums for missions in the quarter ending November 30 1913. The report notes receipts totaling small amounts and references related church and benevolence activities across the association.
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The
Union Baptlet Association
Frank ‘Shcraft
Gathering of the Old Slaves in Monroe Draws Big Crowd
A Monroe gathering of Ex-Slaves drew a large turnout on a Saturday with 160 wearing olive ribbon badges. speakers including W H Phifer Ney McNeely B C Ashcraft and Rev Herbee praised wartime devotion and master slave relations. dinner served on the square. Capt Heath provided cigars. a Mineral Springs brass band played as both Black and white attendees enjoyed the event.
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Monroe
W. H. Phifer
Ney McNeely
B.C. Ashcraft
Herbee
Raleigh
North
Caroina
H. J. Hinson
W. C. Heath
Ws. Howle
Capt. Heath
Heath
Nolwon Hough
Mineral Springs
Red Cross Seals On Sale For Christmas Campaign
Red Cross seals are now on sale at drug stores with Mrs. F. G. Henderson guiding sales and appointing volunteers. Seals cost one cent each and fund tuberculosis relief. Rallies extend to 200 North Carolina towns and across the United States with nationwide distribution efforts and diverse shipping methods.
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Red Cross
F. G. Henderson
North Carolina
Dod Cross Society
Florida
Nevada
Hawaii
Canal Zone
Jurors Drawn for December Superior Court Term
County commissioners select jurors for a one week December term of the Superior Court for civil cases. Names include Wilson Edwards Henry Myers D Blagers G T Winchester G G Benton 8 G Griffin G B McLelland H B Marsh Geo S Les Pavia Rowell Ro 8 J McManus J T Marks J D Walters S C Thomas J F Thompsin.
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Superior Court
Decenter Nii
Wilson N. Edwards
Henry Myers
D. D. Blagers
G. T. Winchester
G. G. Benton
G. Griffin
G. B. McLelland
H. B. Marsh
Geo
Les, Pavia
Do. Rowell
J. McManus
J. T. Marks
J. D. Walters
C. Thomas
J. F. Thompsin
Edison Talking Pictures Prove Real For Motion
Edison’s Talking Pictures claim to combine film and sound by simultaneous recording and filming. Officials like Mayor Gaynor used on site speeches rather than prewriting pantomime, proving authenticity. Big city venues praise the attraction as top vaudeville entertainment, with Monrose hosting an edition on Saturday December.
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Edison
Gaynor
Hdtton
Edison Talking
Minstre
Ays
Monrose
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