Debaters and songs chosen for commencement day
Debaters and declaimers selected for the commencement exercises with a debate on foreign legislation. Contestants named with a potential addendum while prizes include a gold medal for best debater and top dois. Students to sing songs Amelia Hot For Carolina and The Old North State on commencement day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altirmadlyy de Merdilu
B. Lathan
J. C. Hunegentt
Vanest L. Seervet
CC. Holkamt
Yarborough
G. McNenly
Reuben Hinson
Webb Howle
Sinmule Winchester
OC. C. Fluoher
Resere
Mlaelma Lith
Reeker
Bessie Parker
Emma Myler
Myre Hema
Carolina
Old North
Nisbet
May Move to Abolish County Treasurer Office
The Journal reports a movement to ask county commissioners to abolish the county treasurer office under Chapter 142 of the 1913 laws. A bank or trust company in the county would act as financial agents for two years, with duties and bonds similar to the treasurer, and no extra compensation beyond normal banking benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Trea Uier
Bsax
Board of County Commissioners
North Carolina
Board of Commissioners
Sid Bank
Moore
Montgomery
Rowan
Union
Madison
Mitchell
Granville
Hyde
Polk
Chatham
Tressurer
Authorities photo the eyes of murdered girl in Aurora case
Authorities in Aurora Illinois photographed the eyes of Theresa Holland a girl clubbed to death in a cemetery amid beliefs that the retina holds the last image seen The State's Attorney would not confirm if the images would be used as evidence Also mentioned is Feature week at The Box Theatre with program details in the paper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ill
Theresa Hollander
Graded School Commencement Slated for May Week
Supt Randolph announces the Graded School commencement will be held during the week including May twentieth. The program will feature home subjects and talents with Hon J C Sikes delivering the literary address and Dr H E B Gurney preaching the sermon. All graduating class essays will focus on North Carolina topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Randolph
J. C. Sikes
H. EB. Gurney
North Carolina
The Old Man Who Is Sentenced to Die in April
James Nathaniel Bolejack a Mecklen burg murder convict from Monroe now faces a death sentence in Raleigh His backstory shows a modest Stokes county upbringing and a troubled marriage to a Hill who was daughter of Archibald Helms The Charlotte Observer notes mercy petitions will go to Governor Craig in hopes of commuting the sentence to life imprisonment The piece highlights Bolejack’s pale education and disordered path yet emphasizes a peculiar gentility in court despite the crime and eventual execution sentence
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Courlroct
Stokes County
James N. Bolejack
Raleleh
Monroe
Hill
Archibald Helms
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte
Ealvigh
Governor Craig
Jamey Nathaniel Bolejack
Mecklenburg Superior Court
Lfe
Bolejack
Supreme Court
Dla
Botejack
Stobtennd
Uuxnhood
Siemese
Pneumonia Warning and Prevention Guide Issued
A historical notice warns February as a dangerous month for pneumonia. It lists risky behaviors such as excessive drinking and staying indoors with closed windows, and recommends avoiding alcohol, dressing for weather, drying off after exposure, and maintaining hydration and exercise to prevent the illness.
Irish Home Rule fears voiced in Ulster letter
Rev Rt J Mellwain calls for publication of an English Churchman extract from London. A mother of an Ulster rector writes that 100000 men are drilled and armed, more drill daily, and some may give their lives. Protestant firms fear loss of property as Nationalists plot. A factory with 309 Protestants burned to force displacement, and marriages delayed while war preparations rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
J. Mellwain
London
Scott
Times
Ulster
Ranchman Clemente Vergara Said Executed by Mexican Forces
Laredo Texas reports arc around the hanging of Clemente Vergara an American ranchman near Nuevo Laredo with Consul Garrett coordinating inquiry. Mexican federal authorities and border factions dispute details while Texas Rangers were sent after horse theft complaints. Vergara reportedly attacked on the Island and carried inland before death with varying accounts of timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mexico
Laredo
Clemente Vergara
Fide Ecais
Consul Garrett
Nuevo Laredo
Garrett
Hidalgo
Vergara
Verigara
Fla
Lritory
Federal Com Nuevo
Pay Rise, Stork Delusions Spur Company Memoir
John Howerm, a lumber company employee in Waupun Wisconsin, recalls six years of promised pay increases tied to the birth of children, culminating in a memorable birth. President JB Rosenman noted the evolving payoff as the family grew. Separately, the American Jewish Historical Society plans further inquiry into whether Christopher Columbus was Jewish, announcing its twenty second annual meeting in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howerm
Lurber
Waupun
Wisker
Howard
JB. Rosenman
Roseman
Christopher Columbus
American Jewish Historical Society
New York City
Gyrus Adler
Monroe Land and Machinery To Be Sold Under Trust
By virtue of a deed of trust dated March 16 1910 the Monroe Brick Company land in Union County North Carolina with machinery and tools on the premises will be sold to highest bidder for cash on Saturday April 4 1914 at the courthouse door in Monroe. The sale aims to satisfy the balance due on the deed of trust note and includes the tract of land and all machinery on the property. Frank Armfield trustee.
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A. D
U. T. Pate
Mamie L. Pate
Court House
Monroe
N.C
Monroe Township
County of Union
State of North Carolina
R. B. Redwinee
Jh. B. Shute
Monroe Brick Company
P.O
Waxhaw Road
P. D
GC. & Railroad
H. B. Shute
Willam Helms
Monroe Brick Co
H. T. Pate
Harness Shop Closes Out With Low Harness Prices
A harness shop advertises a final closeout selling mules horses mares and harness at below cost. The dealer promises the cheapest harness ever and urges customers to visit to secure a once in a lifetime bargain before closing.
Critics clash over Burleson policy on parcel post zones
Fowler and Lee report senators blocked passage of the postoffice appropriation bill in the Senate on Wednesday while criticizing Postmaster General Burleson for abolishing the 10 mile parcel post zones and extending low rates to territory within the 150 mile zones. Bryan and Bristow led the opposition. A classroom joke followed about dates and abbreviations as a boy asked what A D stands for and received a humorous answer about after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Senate
Bryan and
Bristow
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