Linney's Speech Reveals First North Carolina Governor
Statesville landmark recounts William Drummond as the first Governor of North Carolina, detailing his role in Bacon's Rebellion and his execution by hanging. The piece contrasts Drummond’s reputed bravery with Berkeley's cruelty, noting Drummond died for opposing tyranny.
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Linney
Statesville
Drummond
Spencer
North Carolina
Lords Proprietors
Caroling
Albemarle Country
William Drummond
Virginia
Berkeley
Albemarle
Bacon
England
Vindiie
Drumond
No. Ork
Funeral for Archie Winfield Killed at Newport News Yard
A telegram reports Archie Hays Winfield 25 son of Mr and Mrs J G Winfield of near Wadesboro accidentally killed on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway yard at Newport News Virginia. He served in the US Navy two terms and worked seven days for the railway before his death. His remains were laid to rest at Brown Creek with Rev J W Little and others officiating.
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Archie Hays Winfeld
J. G. Winfield
Wadesboro
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Newport News
F. B. Thomas
J. M. Winfield Young Winfeld
W. T. Edwards
Porkton
Aliie
Susie
Catherine
Johnsie Winfeld
Winfield
United States Navy
United States
Messina
Texas
Navy
Standard Oil Co
Atlantic
Denmark
Brown Creek
JW. Little
W. H. Reddish
B. M. Brooks
Norwood
Mecklenburg Enmity With State Tax Equalization
The Mecklen burgers resist the State Tax Commission’s equalization plan, arguing it burdens Mecklenburg and the county to favor the rich. Charlotte’s speculative real estate boom, spurred by European events, left the city spread thin. Despite criticism, the article praises Charlotte’s enterprise and hopes bold leaders will endure the financial strain.
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Charlotte
Europe
Express Company to Pay $1 Back Taxes Compromise Report
After a Raleigh conference among counsel for the Southern Express Company Gov Craig and State officials the case of the State Treasurer against the Southern Express Company was reported compromised by a payment of 10000 dollars. State claims 22000 dollars due for 1909 12 and asserts 40 percent of receipts paid to railroad carriers was omitted from gross earnings for taxation. Treasurer Lacy filed the suit at the State's insistence.
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Raleigh
Southern Express Company
Gov. Craig
Corporation Commission
Lacy
Southern Press Company
Express Company
Carriare
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W. C. Stack
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Monroe
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Monroe Coca-Cola Company
Snyder
Monroe, N. C
Miller
Early Counties
Colquitt
Blakeley
Donaldsonville
T. J. Shingler & Bro
Donadsonville, GA
J. S. Shingler
Ashburn, GA
O. K
Fowler & Lee
Sale and Exchange Stables
N.C
Archie
Rom
C. Carly
Mr. and Wadesboro Anvonian
A. B. Candie
the Journal
English Drug CO
Henderson Roller Mills
Union
P. S
Invincible
Union Drug
Rexall
Ador
T. P. Dillon
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McCall Book of Fashions
LEE & Lee CO
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