Second Annual Farmers Union Fair Colts Win Praise
The county fair's second annual event under the Farmers Union drew a huge crowd and high praise for the colt show judged by Dr. Roberts the State Veterinarian. Prizes covered wide categories from corn and wheat to cattle and poultry with many local figures and merchants contributing prizes. A severe shredding machine accident harmed a young husband and father, while a portrait of Gov. Speight Jr. was donated by the Sons of the Revolution.
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Farmers’ Union
North Carolina
Roberts
Carolin
Flow
T. Hi, Parker
State Department of Agriculture
C. J. Hudson
Monroe
Nisbet
Lucy Hudson
Weddington
Union County
Dilsons Furniture Store
Rombia Farm
A. le Pourick
J. T. Cook
TH & Sona
Helms
Henry Jordan
T. Rellx Helms
J. Shupeon
Hoys
Luther Broor
Claude Helm
Heath Price
Chas
Henry Bells
Bruce Liles
James Helms
Wildon Ashcraft
Reere Belk
William Room
Henry Belk
Clayton Hawfield
James Hill
Lawson Price
Horace Helms
Wilson
Ashcraft
Luther Broom
Grady Hawfield
Irvin Price
Claud Helms
Paul Flow
Ray Manfield
Sam Wincher Ter
J.w.snider
T. le Price
Essex
A. Lathan
S.A. Lathan
A. L. Funderburk
Henry Myers
W. ©. Stuck
C. Rhode Island
W. W. Carroll
Buf Orpingtons
Fred Cartrell
White
Orpingtons
G. B. Caldwell
Wyandottes
C.J. Helms
Pit Games
J.D. Webb
Cook
Fred Williams
Corkerel
T P Dillon
Putlet
J. M. Douglass
S. A. Lathan
Turkey
G. F. Sholer
Ducks
A. W. Hy Price
J. F. Thompson
B. Rushing
Ab. Funderburk
P. B. Blakeney
W. J. Bivens
I J. Belk Co
Rice & Co
Gordon Insurance & Investment Co
Gordon & Presson
G. By Caldwell
DR. Ayers
Austin & Clontz
Hu & Worley
Snider-Huntley Co
Luther Willian KG. Foust
Winchester & Futch
John Griffith
JF. Williams
McGinnis & Marrin
Williams & Beaton
W.j.walters
Henderson-Snider Co
Preslar Brothers
Halon Drag Co
J. C. Fletcher
W. Stack
J. Welch & Sons
Hanston & Griffin
D.C. Coun
Richard Tombertin
J. M. Tombertin
Charlotte
Richard Dobbs Speight, Jr
North Carolina Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Speight
Continental Congress
John Lee
New Berne
Christians vs Turks Rise of Balkan War Narrative
Dispatch from Constantinople dated November 17 reports a large battle along the Tebatalja fortifications as Bulgarian forces clash with Turkish troops. Nazim Pasha says Bulgarians were repulsed. three Bulgarian batteries were destroyed. heavy shelling and fleet action are noted with refugees moving toward the capital.
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Turkey
Montenegro
Seria
Bulgaria
Greece
Constantinople
Aili
Tebatalja
Nazim Pasha
Marmora
Black Sea
Tehatalja
Legations
Sea of Marmora
Blyuk Chekmedye Lake
Plann
Wista
Varto Trole
Bomuders
Foreign Ministry
Offerman
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Canalejas Shot in Madrid
Nov 12 reports Jose Canalejas Y Mendes prime minister of Spain was shot and killed by anarchist Manuel Pardinas. The assailant fired four shots as Canalejas walked to the Interior Ministry. three bullets struck him. He died after being carried to a hospital, with the King naming Marquis Gra tia Prieto interim premier as the government contemplates its next steps.
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Spain
Gueman
Madrid
Jose Canalejas Y. Mendes
Manuel Pardinas
Alfonso
Buenos Ayres
Paris
Forige
Manuel Gratia Prietoux
Canglejas
Remuains
General Weyler
Catatonia
Count Romances
Canalejas
Ministry of the Interior
Mueria Dei
Censiojas
Don Jose
Terne
Fred
First Southern Democratic Mrosin Since 1815
The piece notes Woodrow Wilson as the first Southern Democrat to occupy the presidency since 1845, with historical references to Polk, Taylor, Cleveland, and others. It discusses political figures, campaign finances, and local events, ending with a report of H. L. Greenleaf Sr. tragically dying by self-inflicted gunshot.
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Mrosin
Atlanta
Woodrow Wilson
United States
James K. Polk
North
Zachary Taylor
Baxinia
Andrew Damson
Severe Week Reported Wreck Between Two Florida Trains
A severe wreck occurred around five o clock on the Seaboard between Wedmond and Raleigh. The No 1 southbound and No 84 northbound passenger trains struck head on. The trains are long and heavy with many Pullmans. No definite reports yet but said to be disastrous with many injuries.
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Seaboard
Wedmond
Raleigh
Florida
Weaver Conference Fund Drives for Central Church
Dr Weaver left for High Point to attend the annual conference as Central Church reports 6081.06 in funds with 1327 for missions and 11 for a children's home. Per member contributions average 3.44 with 99 members joined during his two years, but a shooting incident in Lexington ends with a child fatally struck when a gunshot fired through a floor while curious youths hid under a house.
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Weaver
Jacy Robbins
Lexington
Way
Sore
Young Robbins
Fires Last Week Burnings in North Carolina Township Areas
Fires last week damaged farms in New Salem and Marstille townships. J J Brooks and J E Moore lost livestock, gear, and hay in separate blazes. Suspects, two colored men, were arrested and bound over for the superior court after hearings. George Parker and Eubanks presided as evidence showed threats and heavy losses. A local preacher reported a bond for Sidney Alsobrookst and another for a wife’s charge while a man faced additional charges nearby.
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J. J. Brooks
New Salem Township
J. E. Moore
Marstsille
Moore
Mr. Moery
Papa
Twenty eight residents seek High Point postmaster role
A High Point dispatch reports twenty eight citizens willing to serve as postmaster. Charles Page Bryan, U S ambassador to Japan, resigned to Taft due to ill health from a carriage accident in Japan. He returns to Elmhurst.
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High Point
Raleigh News and Observer
Charles Page Bryan
United States
Japan
Taft
My. Bryan
Elmherd
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C. Love
F. Broom
E. G. Yarbrough
J. R. Eason
T. FP
Peter Kons
T. A.helms
J. J. Crow
J. W. Snider
T. F. James
W. T. Howle
H. M. Baucom
T. L. A. Helms
J.j.lockhart
Cloverdale Dairy
Hewshay Wome
Monastir
Macedonia
Salonica
Paul
Recorder's Court
James Fowler
D. B. Shepherd
Price
Jack Medhin
Bud Crawford
J. A. Gulledge
A. Gulledge
Des Lly
Abert Fincher
C. A. Nivens
Ed Shelton
Kid Mungo
Robert Anthony
George Flowers
Sam Jones
Jim Alexander
John Fanderburk
el Kennington
M. L. Beers
Kan
Mer. Meath
Miss Heuster
Jefferson Montieel
Thomas Jefferson
Jer _fercon M. Levy
Chiatelottesville
Tar
Monticello
Federal
Southern District of
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
Er Ealt
Kanawha County
W Va
Kanawha Coal Feld
Clara Shoriridge Feliz
California
Elver Wileson
Chicago
Chicago Society of Humane Friends
Tood. Jones
Nevada
Gov. Wilson
Lessie Houston
R. V. Houston
Allen Heath
W. C. Heath
J. H. Weaver
Henry Fairley
Corule Fairley
Alo
Clarence Houston
Miss Houston
2. A. Houston
Emsley Armfield
Chesterfield
S.C
Houston
Mr. Heath Ty
Heath Hardware Company
Heath
Kitchin
Amnpante
Pri
Robert Anderson
Toa
Andersen Cane
Ramedian Commission
Nearo Way
Mark H2mith
Bae Juda
Smith
Dixie Neventures
Pile Theatre
Sotuntey Rycamur
Nek Carter
Zige the
Qavarle Robber
Nick Civien
H. L. Greenleaf, Sr
Elizabeth City
Wadesboro
Wb Sidney Alsobrookster
Esq
A. J. Allen
Wile
Lilesville
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