Misleading circulars linked to Page in North Carolina race
On the eve of the Lee county primary April 25 a circular unsigned but pro Page circulated to mislead farmers. The speaker denounces it as deceptive and argues for taxing railroads and large tracts of unused land, supporting the constitutional amendment and opposing heavy taxation on small farms. He challenges R N Page to a public debate and calls for stopping last minute circulars.
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Lee County
Page
North Carolina
Craig
Democratic Party
Farmers’ Union
H. A. Page
Congr
Tax Commission
R. N. Page
Amusement and Finances Mark Prince William of Wied Rise
Berlin reports Europe laughs at the staged ascent of Prince William of Wied to the Albanian throne. A 1 million loan funded the move while the bill for his palace shipment remained unpaid. Austria covered travel, hotel costs, and the courier uniform as Albanian notables borrowed funds for initial expenses. Foreign offices fear a short-lived reign given Balkan instability.
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Berlin
Germany
Europe
William of Wied
Albania
Durazzo
Vienna
Austria
Capy Itals
New Wied
William
Alo Fe
London Reports 2,591 Homeless On Census Night
London counts show 2,591 people without homes on census night. Of these 27 men 112 women and five children were homeless on the streets or in stairwells plus 77 in shelters and 29 in tents. About 20,000 stayed in common lodging houses at eight to twelve cents nightly. The total homeless population estimates to about 25,000. The common lodging house population declines yearly.
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London
London County Council
Dewey Defends Navy Against Drink Criticism
Admiral George Dewey, head of the Navy's general board, asserts there is no drunkenness in the navy and that the claim has been unfounded for years. He comments on public misperceptions tied to a new order shaping naval conduct.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
General Board of the Navy
Navy sobriety in past and present days noted by officials
The text recalls that officers allowed beers on special occasions for enlisted men and asserts that even in earlier times sailors did not become uproariously drunk. It states there has been no drunkenness in the navy in recent years.
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Daniels
Navy
Will of Byron Le Smith Discloses Large Northern Trust Estate
The will of Byron Le Smith late president of the Northern Trust company was filed for probate. The estate is valued at 5.5 million with 3.8 million in personal property. He leaves 100000 to longtime officials and employees and 100500 to charitable causes.
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Chicago
Byron le Smith
Northern Trust Company
Baltimore man receives new nose from rib
Ross Allen of Baltimore Maryland has a new nose fashioned from one of his ribs after losing the original organ in a cutting accident. Medical reports confirm the unusual graft was completed recently with successful healing.
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Baltimore
Ross Allen
Elopement of Eden Featured in Waxhaw Plays and Local Notes
Local items recount visits and travels of Monroe and Waxhaw residents. The piece notes theater activity, school events, marriages, and a fatality in Burnsville township. It mentions Rev W Hogan and Rev Sanford, plus community happenings across Marshville and Waxhaw.
Rollins to serve as cattle tick inspector in May
The Pageland Journal notes Dr. J. M. Rollins accepted a new post as cattle tick inspector and will start work May 1. He will be based locally.
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Pageland Journal
J. M. Rollins
J. T. Little
J. D. Redferrn
Mource Mil
J. A. Smith
Dohes
Alice Nelson
Lancaster ‘County
All Tireah Presbyterian Church
Tireah
R. HL Nelson
Works Not Faith Needed A Lesson From A Professor
The professor declares it's works not faith that matter, after a student apologizes over a faulty watch and promises to rely less on faith. A separate anecdote shows a boy finding work by taking a “Boy Wanted” sign, declaring he will take the job. In Union county a call to nominate Jerre C Laney for county commissioner notes four years of service and proven performance, urging voters to support him.
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Marshville
J. T. Leonard
Cerfield
S.C
G. W. Jamies
B. F. Staton
Charlotte
Griffin
Clyde Simpson
G. W. Simpson
Kate Slaton
L. A. Slaton
New Salem Township
T. P. Little
Clarence Walters
Andrew Walters
Burnsville Township
New York
Jerre C. Laney
Takers Appointments for Union County Tax Return
Notice lists list takers in Union County with dates and places for property owners to return property for taxation. Locations include Howie Mine May 2 Clark's Store May 9 Mineral Springs May 15 Prices Mum May 16 Marvin May 23 Weddington May 30. R B Cuthbertson list taker.
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Union County
Sandy Ridge Township
Howie Mine
Clark's Store
Mineral Springs
Marvin
Weddington
R. B. Cuthbertson
Notice of Tax Sale for 1914 Lands in Monroe
Tax sale set for Monday May 4 1914 at noon at the Monroe court house door. Colored and white city lots listed with owner names and tax amounts due must be paid to avoid sale. Tax Collector T L Crowell cites totals for Junious Alston Will Cauthern Henry Crowell etc.
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Court House
Monroe
N. C
Junious Alston
Will Cauthern
Henry Crowell
Wm. Hasty
John L. Massey
Jas, Michell and Wife
Dock Rorie
Candidate Announcement for Union County Sheriff
Shortt announces his candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Union County subject to the Democratic primary. One free candidate notice will be published per candidate. subsequent insertions priced at the usual rates.
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Union County
State Senate Election Date For District Office
For the State Senate the date for the office of State Senator from this district is set subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held May 16 1914 Ney McNeely.
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State Senate
Ney McNeely
Griffith Announces Candidacy for Union County Sheriff
J G Griffith declares candidacy in the Union Democratic primary for the office of sheriff. He outlines his plan for law enforcement, community safety, and public trust in the county.
Page candidate announcement for North Carolina district seat
Robert N. Page announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Seventh District seat in the Sixty-fourth Congress. He requests Democratic voter support in the district primary to be held Saturday May 16 1914 and asks for backing of his bid.
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Congress
North Carolina
Robert N. Page
Do Al Houston for Representative
In Union county folks should consider Dave Houston for the North Carolina General Assembly. He knows the law though not a practicing attorney, has been tried and made good, and if his name is used he will be nominated and elected and will make Union county proud.
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AL Houston
Union County
General Assembly
North Carolina
Dave Houston
Houston
Union County Clerk of Court Democratic Primary Notice
For Clerk of the Court date for the office of Clerk of the Court of Union county subject to the action of the Democratic primary. E. HOUSTON.
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Union County
E. Houston
ReElection Date Sought by Clerk of Superior Court
A notice states RW LEMMOND seeks re election as Clerk of the Superior Court subject to Democratic primary action. The brief mentions the date for the election and the official name of the candidate in a local party process.
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Superior Court
Lemmond
Lane Brown Seeks Solicitor Seat in Thirteenth Judicial District
Democratic candidate R Lane Brown announces his bid for Solicitor of the Thirteenth Judicial District subject to Democratic Convention. He urges Democratic support from voters in Union County and Albemarle North Carolina.
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Union County
Thirteenth Judicial District
R. Lane Brown
Albemarte, N.C
Recorder announces candidacy for Democratic primary
A candidate announces intent to run for the office of Recorder in the upcoming Democratic primary. H B Adams is named as the initiating figure in this local political notice.
Seaboard Rail Schedule April 12 1914 Monroe Route
Seaboard Travel lists era trains and speeds between Charlotte Wilmington Birmingham New York and Portsmouth with dining and drawing room cars. Information only schedules show arrival and departure times for Monroe and Raleigh routes, personnel and offices.
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Monroe
N. C
Seaboard Air Line
Charlotte
Wilmington
New York
Birmingham
Portsmouth
Wilming
Birmingham - Atlanta
Ports
Rutherfordton
Ralleigh
Maleigh
Atlan
New York-Ports
Atlanta
Ralelgh
Ilocal
Nocal
Raleigh
Cirmingham
Ork
Or Honey
J. Brigman
Ticket Agt
Orohn T. West
Raleigh, N
C. B
Ryan
Portsmouth, Va
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