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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
4
The Monroe Journal, founded in 1894 by owners and publishers G M Beasley and R P Beasley, operates from The Journal Building at the corner of Jefferson and Beasley Streets. The brief item confirms the paper’s historic ownership and office location.
North Carolina Attorney General T W Bickett released a two year office report urging sweeping legal changes. Proposals include emergency judges to prevent delays, equal jury challenges in capital cases, broader juror sources, and education related reforms. He argues the constitution needs overhaul but warns revolution would be required for changes. Also noted is a lynching case in Norway prompting debate on lynch law and public safety.
In Jonesville Yadkin County Saturday night the second floor collapsed during a Christmas events injuring many. About 200 people were inside. over 44 hurt including several severely. Four died and many more injured as debris fell. Local remarks describe widespread chaos as rescue workers contained the scene. The Chelsea season and Turkey gift distribution are noted, with community reactions and ongoing investigations.
Eber Helms, a well known town figure now in South Carolina, was cut and carved during a Sunday altercation with Sir Raymond Deese at the home of Prank Courtney in Buford township. They later traveled to Monroe where Deese surrendered, posted bond, and Helms received medical attention for multiple minor wounds.
In a Wood County incident on December 21, John Felder, a Black man, was taken from the guard house and fatally injured about two miles from town. He was struck in the head with broken pieces of a public safety item after being accused of obtaining money under false pretenses. No motive is given, and the scene notes a severe defeat with unclear surrounding details.
A terse exchange mocks a stingy seller who refused to include a cork with a demijohn purchase. The brief taunt highlights a character known for frugality and a petty dispute over a missing cork.
President-elect Wilson warned Tuesday night against any deliberate panic in the United States to refute economic policy changes. In a Southern Society of New York banquet speech he warned that acts to cause a panic would bring public disgrace and harsh punishment, insisting Americans must stand against such schemes and pressured influence.
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