Destructive Southern Tornado Kills Nearly One Hundred
Reports from Georgia to Texas outline a wide reaching cyclone that swept Thursday, with Georgia counting 29 deaths and Alabama 13, Texas five, and Tennessee 22. Property losses mount as communications recover, while far flung areas remain uncounted.
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Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Lousiana
Mississippi
Texas
Calhoun County
Tucker
Eagleaville
Clarkston
Columbus
Huling
Reverend in village hole on misty Wednesday night
A Scotch minister fell into a deep street hole as a laborer passed by. The laborer coolly remarked that the minister would not be needed until Sabbath, noting it was only Wednesday night. The exchange highlights the dry humor of the moment.
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Ladies Home Journal
Walking Feats and Local News From Waxhaw
Waxhaw residents discuss a bet between Cy Tillman and Jackie Stephenson over a horse’s walk to Charlotte. Prof. J. H. Alred sits civil service exam in Monroe then walks 14 miles for a tennis match. Henry Faulks injured when a mule fell from a sugar creek bridge. Robert Sims boosts road upkeep to keep Waxhaw township’s best. College Hill W O W builds a new hall for lodge meetings near the school.
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Waxhaw
Woodwan Hall
Waxhaw Enterprise
Cy Tillman
Charlotte
Wack
Jackie Stephenson
Chars Lotte
J. H. Alred
Monroe
Civil Service
Post Office
Henry Faulks
Marvin
Pineville
Sugar Creek
Faulks
Robert Sims
Waxhaw Hoplist Church
Rehoboth Church
Sims
College Hill
Hazing Death Convictions at North Carolina University
Three Raleigh Wilmington and Mr Olive youths were found guilty of manslaughter in Hillsboro for hazing a University student on Sept 13. The victim died after a barrel toppled onto broken glass. Judge Peebles sentenced four months with hireout. parents posted bonds.
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Raleigh
Wilmington
Olive
Hillsboro
Peebles
North Carolina
Secretary Houston Will Visit Here Soon
Secretary of Agriculture David F P Houston, a Union County native and Tar Heel, may visit Charlotte at a future date to renew boyhood ties and meet local relatives and friends. Local officials plan an urgent invitation, banquet, and a talk, with the visit contingent on his duties in Washington.
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Houston
Charlotte Observer
David FP. Houston
Union County
Charlotte
R. K. Blair
Washington
W. F. Stevens
J. 8. Weir
Texas A. & M. College
Queen City
Tragic Train Accident Claims Hinson In Salisbury
A young man, Irving Hinson of Union County, died when a traction engine wheel crushed his skull near Olive Branch. Owner W V Smith and grover L Schenck were present. coroner Moose deemed no inquest necessary. Burial planned at Bell Harris parlors after notification to the father.
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Ben Hunsoa
Olive Jane
Hinson
New Salem Township
Cabarrus County
Concerl Tribune
Linson
Union County
East Miu
W. H. Blackwelder
W. V. Smith
Olive Branch
Salisbury
Smith
Grover L. Schenck
Ebenezer Church
Schenck
Cononer Moose
Irving Hinson
Moose
Bost Mill
Bell & Harris Co
Jay
A Happy Farmer and Good Turnip Grower
Tom M A Helms writes from a long winter farm in The Journal notes his 1880-built home and happy life. He praises sowing turnips to feed seven cows and hogs, and credits his cows with rich, yellow butter produced without artificial methods. He closes with best wishes to The Journal.
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Tam
Tom
M. A. Helms
Mountain Cabin Visitor Fends Off July Heat Tale
Col Hal Corbett, a Kentucky ora itor, spent a week in a mountain cabin while researching coal lands. He endured half melted butter and lukewarm water and suggested ice from Middlesboro, provoking the hostess to joke that even the Lord could not make ice in August.
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Satury Evening Post
Col
Hal Corbett
Middlesboro
Bills PAs Per AyteN and County Officers Pay Changes
The 1913 General Assembly enacted measures affecting Union County including officer salaries Clerk of Court 180, deputy 600, register of deeds 1500, deputies, sheriff 1800, deputy 510, treasurer 1000, auditor 1800. A November election will test the will of the people. City of Monroe bonds and road authority, church charters, good roads bonds, polling-place changes, school district lines, and other local provisions are outlined. Superior Court convened with Judge Bragaw presiding. grand jury listed. trial of Mrs A Smith vs her husband for abandonment ongoing.
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General Assembly
Union County
W. Leamond
Monroe Township
Monrow
Medical Depository
Art. Pleasant Baptist Church
Antioch Baptist Church
Fairfield Baptist Church
Monroe
Recorder's Court Act
Recorder's Court
Marshville
Monroe Storage and Warehouse Co
Tyndall
Mt. Carmel
Messrs. Price and Sikes
Board of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
House of Representatives
A.a.secrest
Goose Creek Township
J. E. Broom
Superior Court
Stephen G. Bragaw
J. N. Sturdivant
BE. W Helms
Lee Russell
J. K. Helms
Lex Helms
George W. Baucum
H. Snyder
J. B. Outen
J. C. Foard
Montgomery
N.C. Enea
John B. Griffin
Monroe plant sold to J. W. Hines of Rocky Mount
Tee Phint and Monroe Lee Company sold their local plant to J. W. Hines of Rocky Mount. Hines, with plants in Salisbury Spencer Rocky Mount South Rocky Mount and Greenville, plans to overhaul the site and provide fine local service with J. W. Hines Jr. in charge. He already assumes control and aims to improve operations for Monroe residents.
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Hines
Burleson Plans Civil Service Tests for Postmasters
Postmaster General Burleson announced a plan to create civil service examinations for fourth class postmasters to test applicants fairly. He said many hold their jobs due to political activity and intends to run the Post Office as a businesslike, scientifically managed institution on a civil service basis, though he has not yet discussed it with President Wilson.
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Washington
West Tanter
Burleson Todey
Roosevelt
Taft
Burlon
Civil Service
Burleson
Postoffice
Wilson
Senate
Danl
C. Roper
South Carolina
Alexander M. Dockery
Missouri
James L Blakeslee
Pennsylvania
John Shelton Williams
Bank
Richmond
the Treasury
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New
Navy
Beverly T. Galloway
Agriculture
Edwin FP
Sweet
Grand Rapids
Mich
Commerce
James A Edgerton
New Jersey
Small White Fraemers Call for Thriving Independent Farmers
The piece urges Southern whites to welcome thrifty white farmers and opposing absentee landlords. It links land ownership, education, and roads to a stronger rural South while noting race dynamics and the need for separate black colonies to preserve white society.
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South
Rome
Mexico
Recorder’s Court and Senate Nominations Amid Turmoil
Recorder's Court deals with gambling larceny assault and other offenses with fines, costs, and bonds. Senate confirms Wilson era nominations including postmasters general and assistant secretaries, adding army appointments and named officials from multiple states.
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Recorder's Court
R. C. Milliken
Jake Plunkett
Will Crawford
Coral Dargan
Moses Aussey
Frank
Lvey
Zeb Sprinkler
Ordinane
Breaking Precedents From Wilson White House
Washington reports outline of sixteen changes to White House customs under President Wilson. The piece notes shifts in security, church attendance, cabinet meetings, executive orders, press access, social rules, and decorum, claiming sixteen precedents broken since inauguration.
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White House
Wilson
Misa
Civil Service
Stenographer's Corps
Chevy Chase Club
John Barleycorn
Sewing Club Organizes With Biweekly Meetings
The Journal notes a Sewing Club formed by Mes ton Lee O W Koehtl eky B W Crow N M Redfearn CD Meacham T T Capehart B 8 Green Roscoe Phifer J T Griffith and R N Hargett. The first meeting was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs C D Meacham. Sorosis was entertained by Mrs Geo S Lee at Windsor Avenue with Bryant quotes a paper on Dated Colony of New Netherlands and a reading on Good Old Days of Knickerbocker Life. The Knickerbocker Group and what they Wrote discussion followed. A two course luncheon concluded the gathering.
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Meston Lee
O. W. Koehtleky
B. W. Crow
N. M. Redfearn
Cd, Meacham
T. T. Capehart
Green
Roscoe Phifer
J.T. Griffith
R. N. Hargett
C.D. Meacham
Sorosis
Geo. S. Lee
Windsor Avenue
William — Cullen Bryant
Bruce Adams
Colony
New Netherlands
Irving
D. A. Houston
Knickerbocker Group
Pastime Theatre Presents Two Reel Comedies At Night
The Pastime screens two reels of light entertainment with The Crooked Path and Bettys Baby plus a pair of comedies Two twins clash over romance as lovers mistake intentions The program promises witty confusion and playful mischief for local patrons.
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Betty
Pastine Theatre
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