China Revolution Brings Turmoil to Monrovia Missionary
Rev. George P. Stevens, a Presbyterian missionary at Heuchoufu China, writes of ten days of flight, robber bands, and citywide upheaval as rebels and imperial troops clash. He details mass plunder, executions near the west gate, and the city’s fragile protection under General Chang.
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China
Hsuchoufu
Suchien
Presbytery
Suchlen
Pellinel
Wilds
Suchion
Rob
Tring- Kinang
Grand Canal
Hauchoufu
Murdered Man Gus Alsobrooks in His Home Fireside
A colored man Gus Alsobrooks was shot to death last Friday night while seated before his fire. The same shot wounded his son and a neighbor couple, with Sam and Ernest Thompson in jail on strong suspicions. Coroner and grand jury investigate as possible charges against Ernest Thompson and Sam Thompson, with other neighbors involved. The deceased’s body was buried Sunday.
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Gus Alsobrooks
Corone
Sam Thompson
Ernest Thompson
Erwin Wal
Decca
Thompson
Sam
Ernest
Gus
Goldsboro
J. W. Griffith
Fowler
Plyler
Grand Jury
O T. R. Foard
L. G. Helms
J. C. Winchester
H. D. Stewart
J. H. Myers
J. W. Cook
Thompsons
Walker
Financial Statement of Women Missionary Societies End Feb 28 1912
The report lists contributions from several societies in the Union Association including Meadow Branch 15.00 Mill Creek 4.00 Marahville 12.60 Macedonia 12.60 Shiloh 16.00 Hopewell 4.50 Monroe First Church Sunbeams 0.00 Monroe Royal 0.00 Monroe 25.00. All societies are urged to send delegates to the annual meeting in Monroe March 26-29. Delegates' names should be sent to Mrs D Snyder, chairman entertainment committee, and to Mrs F B Ashcraft.
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Woman's Missionary Societies of the Union Association
Meadow Branch
Mill Creek
Marahville
Macedonia
Shiloh
Hopewell
Hopewell 2. . 4.50 W. M. Monroe
Sunbeams
Monroe
Royal Ee
D. Snyder
F. B. Ashcraft
Kicke to Death by a Dead Mule in Boone
James Broom of Trade Tennessee died yesterday in Boone after his mule kicked him while assisting to move a dead mule from a barn belonging to Mr Grayson. Neighbors attest the incident occurred as the body was loaded for burial and the mule’s stiff legs snagged a conveyance standard, inflicting a fatal heart blow.
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Boone
James Broom
Trade
Tenn
Grayson
Sewell-Davis Engagement Rumors At Mrs Laney's Luncheon
Mrs J Frank Laney hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering with a four course luncheon and pink white carnations. During toasts Mary Davis announced the engagement of her niece Miss Mary Davis to Mr J W Sewell, with the wedding planned for June and guests praising the hostess's gracious hospitality.
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Miss Haynes
Winston
Miss Maynes
Miss
Mary Davis
J. W. Sewell
Misses Haynes
Pat Adams
Annie Nelson
Mary Covington
Mesdames W
Death of Dr Kluttz in Albemarle Hotel
Dr. B Kluttz a retired dentist and notable Albemarle citizen died suddenly Friday night in his room at the Central Hotel. Mr Julian Smith of Monroe rooming opposite reported hearing movement as late as 11 o clock, indicating death occurred after that hour.
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B. Kluttz
Albemarle
Central Hotel
Julian Smith
Monroe
Dr. Kluttz
Durham Foundlings Names Known to Police
Durham officers have identified the fathers of two foundlings left on doorsteps in the city while mothers’ names are known to Greensboro and Durham authorities. The children, one cared for by Watts Hospital, are to be placed for the best interests of all involved as steps are taken to decide disposition. The question is raised about why the case is not prosecuted publicly.
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McGraw
Fulenwider
Pulenwider
Young Field
Robinson
Hall
Matthewson
Giants
Matty
Sam Harkey
White
Stout
Indian Trail List
Recorder
So. M. L. Flow
U. S
Wilson
Raleigh News and Observer
Woodrow Wilson
R. F. Beasley
Monroe
Monroe Journal
Caroling Democrat
Beas
Emerson
United States
Ike Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow W
Roosevelt
Taft
North
West
New Jersey
Times
Missouri
Democratic Party
Durham Dispatch
Charlotte Observer
W. A. Erwin
Jr. K. Powe
Durham
Greensboro
Watts Hospital
Bratesville
Overcharges by Express Firms Highlighted by ICC
Inter State Commerce Commission reveals large overcharges by express companies, with one firm admitting faulty prepaid package checks. A single company reportedly collected $67,000 in a year and $3,000 in a day in overcharges. Commissioner Lane condemns pervasive practice and notes thousands of shipments go unreported because victims are unaware.
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Comme Commission
Lane
Express
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Roosevelt Taft primary proposal sparks campaign clash
Senator Dixon head of Roosevelt committee challenges Taft forces to test primaries in every state. William B McKinley asks if Roosevelt authorized the move. Dixon replies that he acts as representative of the people elected to lead state governments, while Taft allies seek to dodge authority. Also notes Bettie Drake funeral at Macedonia with Rev. M D L Pressur officiating. age about 55. Methodist member.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Joseph M. Dixon
Roosevelt Executive Committee
Union
Dixon
William B. McKinley
National
Taft Bureau
Wiliam B. McKinley
Kinley
Col. Roosevelt
Bettle Drake
Lhemarketed
Macedonia
M. D. L. Pressur
Methodist Church
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Republican Party
Nanking
Chang
Tientein
Poukow
Chan
Barrow
Red Cross
Peking
George P. Stevens
Man
Monte Statesville
Edward Tenton
Venton
Denton
Soldiers
Dee Dent
Tay
Benton
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Cemetery
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