Hugh Long Acquitted in Wagener Gunter Murder Case
In Aiken County the jury acquitted Hugh Long of the murder of Pickens N. Gunter after a trial that featured Long’s defense of self defense. Long testified he fired to shield his life amid threats and a mob while recounting threats, campaign tensions, and his time in Wagener and Aiken.
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Hugh Long
Long
Pickens N
James K. League
Gary
League
Gunter
Croft
Witelor
Mrs. Long
North Carolina
Union County
Monroe
Ntry
Wake Forest College
North
South Carolina
Wagener
Edisto News
Pickens Gunter
New Holland
Perry
Windsor
Langley
Warrenville
Pickens N. Gunter
Nathan Gunter
Elliott Gantt
Jake Lybrand
Busbee
Aiken County
Wagoner
Dr. Portwood
Joe Brown
Brown
Hays Gunter
Mr. Zeigler
Hck
Mr. Gunter
Mr. Long
Mr. Croft
J. Chester Busbee
J. W. Lybrand
Hayes Gunter
Boy In Robesonian Horse Accident at Walnut and Fifth
Master Stephen MeIntyre and Master Robert Allen were thrown from a buggy when Mr MeIntyre’s runaway horse crashed into a tree near Walnut and Fifth streets. Stephen was dazed but not seriously injured. Robert Allen escaped unhurt as the buggy was torn apart and the horse pursued toward Pope Drug Co. store before being captured. The horse, described as gentle, had its first runaway episode, and the McIntyre home gate scene preceded the mishap.
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Robt, Allen
Stephen McIntyre
Points of Interest About Mr Daniels in Cabinet Review
The New York Herald discusses President Wilson s cabinet member Secretary of the Navy Daniels in a series of odd notes from Boston and Cincinnati. It describes him as a hardworking, frugal, likeable figure who shuns smoking drinking and swearing while avoiding belligerent displays. The piece also recounts a floor walker scene and mentions tragic local deaths including Henry Whitney 15 drowning in Nash County and a saw mill accident in Colon Lee County a black worker killed by the saw.
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Mr. Daniels
The
New York Herald
Wilson
Secretary of the Navy
Mr. Daniel
Boston
Cincinnati
Daniels
Josephus
Strong Wen
Changes in Agricultural Department Policy and Needs
Governor Craig urged modernization of farm outreach and efficiency at the Board of Agriculture meeting. He praised clearer bulletins for farmers, backed co operative shifts with A and M College, and called for data that supports rural life, taxation reforms, and better roads and utilities to lift community life and farming.
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Craig
Raleigh Times
Locke Craipe
Board of Agriculture
Poe
Wright
A. and M. College
Co-Operative Committee
Commissioner of Agriculture
Lerson
Why don't you make Johnny wash his hands
A Kansas City Journal excerpt quotes a wife noting fingerprints are being taken at Johnny's school. She quips that children like to excel, suggesting concern over surveillance or pressure in school. The fragment highlights parental awareness of routine school procedures and child performance expectations.
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Johnny
Kansas City Journal
Lobbying in Washington Raises Charges of Insidious Influence
Senator Kenyon of Iowa testifies before the Senate committee alleging insidious lobbying through dinners, theater outings, and car rides to influence lawmakers. He cites Ed Hines and a former senator with railroads as examples and urges curbs on ex-senators acting as lobbyists. A separate note reports Vanderbilt Jersey cow Katherine 275 setting world records for milk and butter fat in a 120 day test. Dr. Theodore B. Kingsbury of Wilmington is remembered for his editorial leadership and influence in North Carolina journalism.
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Statesville
Washington
Wilon
Capitol
Kenyon
Iowa
Senate Investigating Committee
Ed. Hines
Lorimer
Senate
American Cane Growers’ Association of the
United States
New Orleans
Hughes
New Jersey
la Follette
la Follete
Allhurst
McMurray
Vanderbilt
Asheville
George W. Vanderbilt
Kola
Katherine
Loretta D
St. Louis
Vanderbilt Jersey
Babcock
Theodore Bryant Kingsbury
News and Observer
North Carolina
Wilmington
Kingsbury
Wilmington Star
Wilmington Messenger
Japan's Reply Delivers Formal Note On Webb Law
The Japanese note to Secretary Bryan, delivered by Ambassador Chinda, argues that the Webb law violates international law and the 1911 treaty. It stresses a dignified, argumentative tone, offers no ultimatum, and invites further negotiations while avoiding public discussion.
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Japan
Statesville
United U Con
California
Bryan
Chinda
Tokio
North Carolina Bears Sister State in Checkers
A North and South Carolina checker championship in Cheraw saw NC champion G C Anderson defeat six opponents across six boards while South Carolina’s Fishburn played blindfolded. Fishburn beat Morrison Armfield and McAra while drawing with Perratt and Finkles. Anderson won one of six in the morning and five draws. later Fishburn won two more games against Pollock Waddill Finklea Morrison and Davis with Cooper drawing.
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North
South Carolina
Cheraw
North Carolina
G. C. Anderson
Mt. Airy
McNair
Maxton
Frank Armfield
Monroe
LW. Ferrall
Charlotte
W. G. Lowery
Ingham
Fishburn
Morrison
Armfield
McAra
Anderson
Perratt
Finkles
South
Pollock
Waddill
Finklea
Davis
Cooper
A Gentleman Who Slyly Mirrors Civic Virtue
A quotation from the New York Sun extols a man of quiet integrity who does not seek favor from the rich or scorn the poor. He can lose gracefully and win humbly, treats women children and the elderly with care, is brave against lies, generous against cheating, and shares his portion with others.
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New York Sun
Bread on the Waters and The Choppers War
London Punch reports on musical and dramatic titles including Bread on the Waters The Choppers War and Memories a is Youth with a satirical tone. The items are presented as theatrical or literary offerings in a British periodical.
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Ming
M. T. Holley
John Permenter
Yann Jones
BK. B. Gunter
Alken
Henry Gardiner
Baldwin
Sunbury
Dispatch
Fred Nye
Miller
Nye
David Everitt
Strauss
Frederick Nye
Henry B. Miller
Everitt
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Harold
Papa
Henry Whitley
CI Whitney
Nash County
Colon
Lee County
Hanges
Agricultural Department
London
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