North Carolina notary public controversy upheld
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that a woman cannot hold the office of notary public under the state constitution. Governor Craig had appointed Mrs. Knight of Asheville. the decision, with Justices Walker Aten and Chief Justice Clark concurring, remanded the matter. The opinion held the office to be restricted to voters, allowing legislative change. The Monroe Journal cites Roosevelt and broader constitutional questions about public offices and popular sovereignty.
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North Carolina
Carolina
Laet
Craig
Knight
Asheville
Jintze Webb
Superior Cent
Supreme Court
Poesdat
Walker
Aten
Fidere
Apo
Juste Clark
Browe
Taemas
Wenn
Dider Clark
Man
Roosevelt
Suprem Court
United States
Behind the Bars Pittsburg Coromere Dispatch
A Sunday visit to church for a young girl ends with fear as the energetic minister preaches from a boxed rostrum. Esther hides by her mother and asks what would happen if the minister got out, revealing fright at the scene.
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Pittsburg Coromere Dispatch
Esther
Fragmentary Ear Witness War Snippet
An ear witness recalls a wounded British soldier describing his injuries with a rough, colloquial tale. The account references a loud noise, a drink, and a bizarre note about a centipede with one foot in the stave, all framed in a front-line vernacular.
Desire to Stay Young Through Grandchildren Keeps Upgrading Styles
Edna K. Wooley recounts grandmothers discussing grandchildrens dresses and staying up to date. They claim youth comes via family, not age, with one recalling a young man aiding an elderly lady and both grandmothers noting they feel younger with each grandchild. They affirm living for family keeps them current and not old fashioned.
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Edna K. Wooley
Kansas City Star
Dres
William
Wiliam
Vison
Liam
Billy
Dye
General Macard in Action and Siberian Beards
The article recalls Brigadier General Macard and Siberian soldiers who refuse beard trimming to frighten Germans. It describes Macard as a large fearless figure who, before charging, stripped to a plumed hat and leather gear, exposing a shaggy chest. He roared and charged with saber, causing enemies to flee in fear.
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Macard
Marbot
Suspected relic dealer squeezed bread bowls from locals
Juan Segura operated at the Santa Fe depot in Riverside selling “prehistoric Indian relics” to tourists at high prices. He allegedly charged Indians high costs for basic bread, taking their bowls and posing them as relics. Segura was arrested in Los Angeles and pleaded guilty in federal court.
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Juan Segura
Santa Fe
Riverside
Segura
Sam
United States District Court
Los Angeles ‘Times
Currency Dime Replicates Grindstone On Inland of Yam
A report notes a recently captured area inland of Yam where a Japanese dime resembles a standard grindstone. The coin measures about 20 inches in diameter and is made of similar material. Despite its value, a dime could still buy a chicken.
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Yam
Wake County to whip unruly convicts under pressure
Wake county commissioners filed a formal statement with Rev Sidney Love of the North Carolina Prisoners Protective Association seeking guidance on handling three unruly convicts. Secretary Love reports directors approved investigation by the county and authorize whipping if deemed necessary, criticizing guards for indiscriminate whippings without county involvement.
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Wake County
Suarde
North Carolina Prisoners’ Protective Association
Sidney Love
Love
Becker's Chance of Life Meager in New York Dispatch
District Attorney Perkins announced Becker cannot stave off the electric chair for Herman Rosenthal murder. Becker, recently reaffirmed by the court of appeals on a second conviction, is said to offer disclosures about officials if spared. Perkins stressed punishment for instigators of murder over corrupt officials seeking clemency.
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Charles Becker
Perkins
Perkis
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Court of Appeals
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