Prank Houston in Cabinet Names Hidden in Early Lineup
The article outlines the Wilson cabinet and highlights Dr. David Franklin Houston of Missouri as Secretary of Agriculture. It traces Houston from Monroe to Darlington and to major academic leadership roles at A. and M. College Texas, University of Texas, and Washington University, noting his ascent to prominence in Southern agricultural development. It also mentions a humorous local item about a hen that laid eggs in a box with two-day-old chicks, witnessed by community figures, and a New York editor Allan Dawson recounting five hundred English lord titles discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bryan
North Carolina
Monroe
de We B. Houston
David Franklin Houston
Frank Houston
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Treasury
William G. McAdoo
New York
Lindley M. Garrison
New Jersey
Torney
James Mel Reynolds
Tennessee
Albert 8. Burleson
Texas
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Franklin K. Lane
California
David F. Houston
Missouri
Commerce
William C. Redfield
S York
William B. Wilson
Pennsylvani, DA
Houston
Darlington
S.C
University of South Carolina
Harvard
University of Texas
A. & M. College of Texas
South
A. & M. College
Washington University of St. Louis
John Hopking University
Statesville
Mr. Holland
Prof. Thompson
Po- Heeman Morgan
Dr. Hill
Indiana
Tlinois
Toms
Allan Dawson
Sys
London
England
House of Commons
Daniels Is THE FIFTH Secretary From North Carolina
Josephus Daniels is set to become the fifth North Carolinian to hold the Navy post. The article reviews past NC cabinet figures from 1829 to 1841, notes Perry’s Japan-opening order, and recalls the cabinet ranking order and the coming Labor Department. It also covers Monroe’s buggy and wagon firms expanding in the South and reports the death of Confederate veteran James Simpson Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Charlotte Observer
Josephus Daniels
Jackson
Inc
Ranch
Millard
Fillmore
William A. Graham
Franklin Pierce
James C. Dobbin
Buchanan
William Henry Harrison
Geo. E. Hadger
Mr. Badger
Harrison
Tyler
Daniels
North Carolina
Matthew Calbraith Perry
Japan
Graham
State
Treasury
War
Justice
Post Office
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce
Labor
Department of Labor
Navy Department
John Adams
Interior Department
Polk
Tied 1 Chair Child Burns To Death At Home
A seven month old girl named Ruby Misenheimer died after a chair she was strapped into toppled into a hearth fire while her mother worked. Mrs L C Misenheimer and other children were in the home. BI Taylor, a noted Burke County figure, was arrested in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albemarne Enterprise
L. C. Misenheimer
Ruby
BI Taylor
Burke County
Bandits Seize Freight Train on Isolated Mountain Track
Masked men halted a Norfolk and Western fast freight at Alwick near Williamston West Virginia. Wires were cut and a gunfight followed when the bandits believed they were stopping a passenger train. Two of the three bandits appeared to be wounded and retreated up the mountain. Train crew fired back and the bandits fled after the initial attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
West Va
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Alwick
Williamston
W. Va
Arrival of Wilson In Washington for Inauguration
Wilson arrives in Washington from Princeton and is greeted by thousands as he prepares to be inaugurated the twenty eighth President of the United States. He crosses the White House threshold and meets President Taft, then tours the city with Mrs. Wilson. The South Carolina legislature adjourns after a 40 day session with modest activity and mixed outcomes on bills. An autopsy ordered by the grand jury examines Mrs. J. H. Van Ness death, confirming asphyxiation from inhaled gas with no external violence.
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Sorosis
W. A. Lane
Washington
J. A. Stewart
Frank Laney
Mra. H. B. Adams
the Land
Mra Lane
Meadames Fannie Stevens
Atha Stevens
J. B. Bourne
Miss Kibler
Mra
Yesterstay
Princeton
White House
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Princeton University
Capitol
Wilson
William Howard Taft
Spencer Cosby
Taft
South Carolina
Hugh Long
Aiken County
Squire W. G. Long
North Carolina Assembly
Long
Aiken
House
Senate
Columbia
Insane Asylum
Soldiers Home
Penitentiary
Hody
van Ness
Goose Creek Secession Fight Sparks Monroe Dart
The Charlotte Chevalier article on Goose Creek natives in Charlotte backing secession from Union County and uniting with Mecklenburg provoked sharp replies from Monroe residents. They claim Goose Creek gave up many people but still has good ones left and warn against associating with Mecklenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Chevalele
Messer
J. BE. Little
J. D. McCall
Goose Creek
Charlotte
Union County
Mecklenburg
Monroe
Goose
County Commencement in Monroe precedes county spelling and speeches
Superintendent Nisbet organizes the county commencement to be held in Monroe at the graded school on the second Saturday. Friday features a debate on compulsory school attendance with W C Broom and J N Keaial for the affirmative and C C Williams and J C Baucom for the negative. Saturday includes a township march, spelling matches, Joyner's speech, and prizes and diplomas after dinner. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nisbet
Monroe
North Carolina
W. C. Broom
J. N. Keaial
C. C. Willams
J. C. Baucom
Joyner
Aged Woman Regains Sight After Cataract Operation
Henderson area resident Mrs. M. T. Buchanan, aged about 70, regained sight after January 1 cataract surgery by Dr. John H. M. Tucker of Charlotte and Dr. F. R. Harris of Henderson. She received glasses recently and can tell time by sight, able to see her children and grandchildren again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
M. T. Buchanan
John HM Tucker
Charlotte
F. R. Harris
Tucker
Court docket notes on assault and battery cases
Court records show J W McCorkle charged with assault and battery with costs. Lester Ashcraft identified as colored faced assault and battery and found not guilty. H Rogers charged with assault and battery with band costs. Tom Edwards charged with larceny and found not guilty.
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MONI
AGATE
Tre
Dawson
General Booth
Salvation Army
Lord Savers
Patterson
Express
Lord Deliverous
Pink
Lord Preserveus
Piedmont Buggy Co
Cotton States Wagon Co
Great Vehicle House of Texas
Parlen & Owendorfe
Dalles
Mexico
Cotton States Wagon Company
Texas Oil Company
James Simpson Wreeman
James Simpson Freeman
Unionville
N.C
Afr
Freeman
McRae
Bright
York
Byrum
Davidson College
J. E. McManaway
Greenville
C.H. King
Westminister
Banks Freeman
Holder
Superior Court
Little
Seaboard
H. Crowell
JH. Harkey
Southern Cotton Oil Co
Alfred
Fred
J. A. Redfearn
W. J. Pratt
Eva L. Brewer
Leonard Brewer
Bettie McKenzie
Henry McKenzie
T. W. Huey
City of Monroe
Mary Broom
Southern Express Co
Alice Smith
Jno
A. Smith
Estelle Stewart
Book-towers Club
W. C. Stack
H. M. Ulmer
John McLean
Maxton
Mesdames Irving Stack
Robert Payne
Lara Heath
O. W. Kochiitaky
Verdi
Mesdames Ulmer
Yates
H. R. Laney
J. W. Yates
Mesdames W. C. Stack
All. Monroe
BE. W. Crow
The
Woman's Missionary Society of
Central Methodist Church
Dr. Stewart
Ike
Ney McNeely
McNeely
Andrew Jackson
Poe
Bunk Lemmond
Superintendent Nisbet
Prof
A. Randolph
Prof. Carroll
Wingate
Mr. Huggins
Indian Trail
Bill Eubanks
F. C. Deese
Mr. Deeese
Hoddy
Dr. Flow
Bob Tooms
Georgia
Pole
Barrett
Laney
Greensboro
Buncombe
McConnell
J. A. Rivens
Monroe Schools
Raleigh
Neaver
Bivens
State Department of Education
Charlotte School
Trinity Park School
Durham
Central Methodist Sunday School
KJ. McKenzie
J. D. Bivens
Albemarle Enterprise
Stanly County
Messrs
J. M. Belk
Morrow
Lee
D. Blair
D. Sikes
O. W. Kochttaky
Prank Arm
Royal Arch
General Assembly
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