09 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1915
Page
1
Local desk reports social visits and events in Waxhaw and nearby communities, including Mrs. Howie, Rev. Cunningham, and Prof. Haywood. Long column covers mining accident, weddings, school sports, and town sentiments, plus a lengthy war dispatch with Allied and Austro German fronts and neutral rights notes.
Early yesterday a car owned by John Lee and driven by his son Arthur struck Willis McManus near the Mecklenburg Union line on Lawyer's Road. McManus, a well known farmer, was walking behind a wagon when hit. his condition was critical, and his life was despaired of last night. The car, reportedly running without lights at speed, had been on a hunting trip in Goose Creek, Union County, and was returning toward Mint Hill. Both Lee and McManus come from families with many ties in the area, and the incident prompted solemn concern in the community.
Raleigh Dispatch reports on the November 8 ceremony at the city auditorium where Dr. William Louis Poteat, president of Wake Forest College, received the Patterson loving cup for excellence in letters. The award, from a scholars committee of college professors, honors his "The New Pence" letters and themes of friendship respect and religion.
The Sesbowrd Air Line Nailway announces a special rate to Charleston for the Southern Commercial Congress from December 13 to 17. Tickets go on sale December 1 with final return on December 17. Representative agent John T West of Raleigh, N C, handles arrangements.
Mr. Kitehin spent an hour with President Wilson at the White House by invitation to discuss Army and Navy increases. He said the talk was pleasant and he would remain opposed to the increases, noting support from both Republican and Democrat members. House leader Kitchin indicated he would not pledge to back White House plans and would explain his reasons if he opposed the proposals.
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