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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1913
Page
4
The Monroe Journal announces its founding in 1884 by owners and publishers G. M. Beasley and R. F. Beasley. This note marks the paper's enduring lineage and ties to its historic Beasley family leadership.
The General Assembly convened in Raleigh last Wednesday with little immediate action expected. Progressives and conservatives may clash over laws on child labor, a statewide primary, compulsory schooling, fire insurance relief, and tax reform. Advocates seek modern reforms and a better school system, with a Torrens law likely to pass.
South Carolina’s forty day annual session began with routine business including the re election of Senator Tillman to the U S Senate. The lawmakers expect at least two major measures likely to pass a compulsory attendance law and a new state life insurance fund for issuing life policies and annuities. Also noted are reports of discipline aboard ships in Norfolk after a goat caused a disruption and a separate police action in Philadelphia involving Lieutenant Murphy thrashing eight men and being released by a magistrate.
Road conditions delay deliveries to Blowing Rock with mail carrier Mrs Anse Critcher arriving at 11 50 pm and Mr Critcher making a 40 mile trip the same day. post changes strain carriers. A York harbor collision and blockade halt ships near Governor Island with White Star Line vessel and passenger list incluye 1600. a separate incident in Goldsboro ends with Eugene Ferrell killing Will Jones's wife after being ordered from the house.
A reverent biographical tribute by Rev W G Abernathy praising his father’s pioneer teaching in Western Carolina. It honors a devoted mother, “Granule,” who sacrificed for her family and students, shaping countless futures through steadfast faith, hard work, and selfless care.
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