State Farmers' Convention at A and M College Raleigh NC 1912
The Tenth Annual State Farmers Convention will be held at the A M College in Raleigh North Carolina on April 27 28 and 29 1912. The program features national speakers on rock phosphate farming and livestock topics plus a Berkshire hog sale and a banking and cooperative society focus. A special program for women is planned and details are available from secretary J O Dehaus.
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A. & M. College
Raleigh
N.C. Ave
G. Hopkins
Milnets Experiment Station
Hopkins
United States
Good
Rick
Washington, D. C
Hames
EK. G. Moss
Granville County
W. F P. Malvoy
Tradford Knapp
South
CL. Opperman
I Wer Rabild
Washington
J. W. Halley
Felder Assist Sparks Major Charges Against Governor Blease
An Atlanta lawyer Felder and detective Burns push serious charges against Governor Blease of South Carolina. Testimony from Reed cites telephonic records about negotiations for a convict pardon to Blease, naming Spartanburg attorney Sam J. Nicholls and convicted thief Johnson. Records describe a pact with figures totaling up to ten to sixteen thousand dollars, with specified shares for Nicholls and partner Sina.
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South Carolina
Atlanta
Felder
Blease
Burns
Augusta
Reed
Sam J. Nicholls
Spartanburg
Mlease
James Johnson
Johnson
Nicholls
Nichols
C. P. Sina
Lorimer Expelled From Senate Amid Bribery Allegations
The United States Senate expelled senator William Lorimer of Illinois by a 56 to 28 vote last Saturday. Accused of kit bribery ties with lumber and protectionist measures, the case alleges a $100,000 Lumber Trust contribution aimed at securing his seat. The report notes prior trial and subsequent political defeats for supporters. In a separate incident, Delia Miller of New York died after an electric shock when her elbow touched a corset steel stay during a storm.
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William Lorimer
Fromlinois
United States Senate
Hea
Senate
Lumber Trust
Lorimer
Thnols
Auc
Simmons
Overman
Delia Miller
New York
Catskill Mountains
How Try is To Be Struck By Lightning
Last Wednesday afternoon Miss Ruby Cook thirteen year old daughter of J. B. Cook five and a half miles southwest of Monroe was struck by lightning and remained unconscious for two hours. She describes the sensation of the strike and recalls thoughts of dying. The account warns against leaning against walls or trees during storms and explains how lightning travels through structures.
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Ruby Cook
Monroe
Adams for Recorder in Democratic primary endorsed by local figures
The Recorder's court aims for economical justice in certain offenses and seeks a capable incumbent. The piece endorses Mr HB Adams Jr a Trinity College graduate and seven year lawyer, native of Union County with strong character and temperament. It urges Democrats to vote July 20.
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Recorder's Court
HB. Adams, Jr
Trinity College
Adams
Union County
Henry Jh. Adams
London postmaster dismissed for Roosevelt support
Lee B. McHarg, the postmaster at London Kentucky, a Roosevelt supporter, has been peremptorily dismissed from office by President Taft.
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Lee B. McHarg
London
Roosevelt
Taft
The Senatorial Primary And Odd Courtroom Case
A write up discusses state wide senatorial primary rules where a majority statewide vote decides the nominee. otherwise the top two advance, with the legislature electing the final nominee. Also recounted is a New York street car incident where a man fined for crossing legs beside a woman, and a death of Sallie Owens after ice cream, attributed to a sudden coughing fit from heat and kitchen work.
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State Executive Committee
Sallie Owens
Gov Wilson Fails to Land Presidency Seeks Stenographer Job
The article reports that Gov. Wilson did not secure the presidency as expected and may pursue work as a stenographer. It notes he is described as a capable stenographer and suggests this as a post in his career options.
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Wilson
Nash urges voters in Monroe to back his candidacy
H Grady Nash appeals Monroe Township voters to nominate him for constable. He claims Powis intended to withdraw but entered the race after Nash announced and alleges Powis would resign if nominated. Nash urges supporters to vote next Saturday to secure his nomination.
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Monroe Township
Tam
Powis
Avon Ax
Beafen
Ito
H, Grady Nash
Government Halling survey for public building lot
A government surveyor examined the government lot for the new public building. Plans are to be drawn and a contract let by January first. The project totals about $75,000 with $50,000 appropriated now and $25,000 later. the building, pressed brick, resembles Lexington’s handsome current structure.
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Lexington
Cant from Me Kemmend For Clerk Candidacy
A candidate declares he will not practice law if elected clerk of the superior court, cites legal prohibition, thanks supporters, and pledges ongoing service. Also reports the death of 15-year-old RW Worth Cambell in Morganton from a baffling disease, with post mortem showing his fever turned over. notes a prior oxen accident.
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Gerton
J. Ed Gordon
Kenneth Gordon
Pleasant Grove
Reading
Superior Court
Worth Cambell
Morganton
Governor Kitchin to Speak Here on the 24th
Governor Kitchin will address Monroe on the 25th Thursday week due to official duties in Richmond county on the 24th and Anson county on the 26th. Organizers anticipate a large crowd as supporters arrange the event amid the governor's strong speaking form and campaign momentum.
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Kitchin
Monroe
Richmond County
Anson County
Ras
Making & Vikerods Camipaten
Wesley Chapel Day Exercises Highlight Community Event
Children performed admirably before a large audience at Wesley Chapel on Inc's Day. A. B. Haywood of Indian Trail and B. C. Ashcraft of Monroe gave engaging talks on self and adversity. Miss Mittie Green visits. Wesley Chapel High School opens July 29 with Yeargin principals and teachers. Crops look decent as farmers near harvest.
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Inc
Wesley Chapel
A. B. Haywood
Haywoo
B.C. Ashcraft
Monroe
Taylor
Mittle Green
University of Tennessee At
Knoxville
Wesley Chapel High School
J. T. Yeargin
Mise LilisGrier
Death and Ruin After Cloudburst Flood in Denver
Seventy ten, hundreds homeless, and several deaths reported as Cherry Creek overflowed through Denver. A city auditorium hosts refugees at dawn, with twenty five children in police care. Mayor Arnold orders relief. War Read Commissioner oversees debris removal. Citizens urge road improvements and a new, trusted road commissioner candidate, Mr J B Henderson, to lead post disaster recovery. SEVERAL CITIZENS.
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Childre
Txen
Cherry Creek
Dever
Big City
Arnold Aw
Is He Hen Pecked Poor Jones in Domestic Exchange
A terse quip about Jones as his wife frequently going out leaves him alone with the baby. The punchline implies Jones does not mind the arrangement, reflecting a light domestic joke style typical of social columns.
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Jones
State reports hookworm fight reach 51 forty categories
The last quarterly report of the State Director of the campaign against hookworm disease shows 47,006 treated by the State Board of Health and county reports total 52,742 treated through July 1, 1912. Forty-three counties have appropriated funds for free treatment totaling 10,800 dollars. Dispensary campaigns are underway in Wilkes, Catawba, Jones, and Gaston counties with more counties planned to open free treatment programs.
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Sealth
Raleigh
Wilken
Catawha
Jones
Gaston
Burke
Caldwell
Sorry J
Lincoln Sj
Lee
River Church Homecoming Draws Esteemed Speakers
A homecoming celebration at River Church Cabarrus County on August 15 invites Formes residents and descendants. Expected speakers include Dr D H Hill Dr Paul Barringer Dr Charles W Dabney Dr James Wharey and Dr Daniel Pentek and others from A and M College Virginia Tech University of Cincinnati Texas and New York editors.
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Books River Church
Reet "River Church
Cabarras County
Formes
D. H. Hill
A. and M. College
Raleigh
Paul Barringer
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Charles W. Dabney
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