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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1911

Page

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Wall Street's View on Cotton Stock and Demand

The census bureau's October 18 cotton total of 7,740,000 bales beats last year but below prior peak. Analysts weigh possible yields from 14,000,000 to 16,500,000 bales while noting buying by spot interests and potential price rallies as China unrest affects trade. Henry Clews & Co. comments on market prospects and resilience of long positions.

New York Census Bureau Ellison China Sony SY PUG Thysitays Toy Saayyooy Sattany Parywat Aarosounty Henry Clews & Co

Five to One in Behalf of Negro Uplift

At the North Carolina State Fair State Superintendent J Y Joyner spoke through H Mebane who shown figures that for each dollar blacks pay in property and poll tax the state spends about four dollars on them. He cited nearly 2500000 in state funds for black education and hospitals and urged continued white support for negro uplift and greater black effort.

J. Y. Joyner North Carolina H. Mebane Mebane Avant Avant of the Fair Association

Flying machine thrill at Charlotte fair draws crowds

Tumareus of Union county and others traveled to the Charlotte fair to witness a flying machine in three flights. Mr Witmer, the third man, performed with good conditions and a steady breeze, delivering a successful ascent despite poor weather and thinner crowds than Thursday. He completed a long flight over the city after two shorter runs, earning applause for spirals and dips.

Witmer

The Firing Line to Be Staged Here November Ninth

The Firing Line a Robert W Chambers novel adaptation will be presented on November ninth. Press opinions praise the drama as well staged with an adequate company and enthusiastic reception from audiences in multiple cities.

Robert W. Chamber Charlotte N.C. News Savannah News Columbia Atlanta Journal Alanta Constitution

Lord Made Me Do It. Negro Executes for Warrenton Crime

Norval Marshall, condemned for the September 19 assault near Warrenton, was executed in the state prison electric chair. He repeated his claim “The Lord made me do it,” as 1,800 volts terminated his life after a three minute, three-second sentence. Nearby officials and relatives witnessed the event while Marshall’s actions during the crime were noted, including wounding the victim’s father and the county sheriff.

Norval Marshall Joseph Chaplain Warrenton State Prison Warden Sales Outisiders Warren County Dusties Peace Tor Iacknall Edwand Peear Shute Marshall M. He Justice

Marriage in Chesterfield Unites Fulton Vasser and Carrie Driver

Fulton Vasser son of Th W Passer formerly of Lanes Creek now Metohan at Chesterfield wed Carrie Driver of Selina at a Baptist church ceremony. Guests included Bessie Driver and Misses Shaw Wor thy Driver and Etheridge. The couple departed by train on the Atlantic Coast Line for northern points amid well wishes.

Fulton Lee Vasser Th W. Passer Lanes Creek Township Metohan Chesterfield Carrie Driver Selina Baptist Church

Burglar Entrapped as Mrs Small and Daughter Foil Break-In

Journal correspondence reports a burglar entered Mr Small’s Rough district home while he was away. Mrs Small and her daughter investigated, locked doors, and called for help. the intruder escaped through a window. Other notes mention John Flow’s bee tree tale and local moves, schooling news, and a visit to Wesley Chapel.

Mr. Small Flow Sum Mr. Flow J. S. Broom J.B. Starnes South Carolina TL. A. McCorkle Henry Heath Lon Wolfe Mineral Spring Clara Ashcraft Richardson Bright Richardson Wesley Chapel

Manhattan Opera Company opens two night Monroe engagement

The Manhattan Opera Company presents Fra Diavola at Monroe Opera House with a tale of bold banditry and romance. Performers are praised for their fitting portrayals as audiences are promised music and absorbing situations. On Saturday the Bohemian Girl is featured.

Manhattan Opera Company Monroe Opera House Monroe Fra-Diavola Diavoly

Sheriff John Griffith Calls for Tax Payments Now

Pay your taxes as the sheriff announces tax collection is open. John Griffith urges residents to come in and settle dues.

Pardoned Man Dies En Route Home After Release

Dick, colored, pardoned by Governor Kitchin after serving a two year road sentence for barn burning, died before reaching his father's home. Ill with chronic diarrhea since imprisonment, doctors warned further confinement could prove fatal. Pardoned on condition of reform and good conduct.

Union County Court Kitchin

Possum Supper for Mineral Springs Woodmen Event

Men of the World hosted a ge nue dinner last Thursday with possum and titers playing key roles. R W Lemnond spoke on fraternal orders and Woodmen of the World history, noting over 2,000,000,000 in benefits and 25,000 monuments. about 100 attended. Three new members were inducted, expanding the group to forty five.

Mineral Springs Woomen R.W. Lemnond Peesons

Premiums Reported to Manager J W Hamilton

A list of premiums will report to J W Hamilton, manager of the Co operative Mercantile Company in Mon ro e Newfoundland and Labrador.

J. W. Hamilton Cooperative Mercantile Co Monroe, NL

Girl Saves Eight Lives on Savannah River Dredge Fire

Miss Annie Martius of Savannah braved a burning dredge No. 15 to help nine men escape. eight others reached a pontoon but William Anfuston is believed dead. The heroine, known as the waving hostess of maritime travelers, aided by rowing to the scene and towing a lifeboat to safety.

Savannah R. Sanford Ross Miss Martius Anl William Anfuston Miss Martins

Tries to Kill the Whole Family in Pennsboro Tragedy

Carroll J Davies, a railroad conductor from Tries to Kill the Whole Family in Pennsboro WV, shot and killed his father in law William Pritchard and wounded his mother in law, then killed himself. He spared his 4 year old daughter as he and his wife slept. The case follows other sensational events in six weeks including a divorce suit and alleged fraud arrests tied to plans against the United States Express Company.

Tarkersburg W.va Carroll J, Davies William Pritchard Pennsboro W. Va Ritchie County Hames Pritchard James Seymour Kulm Fairmont Kulm Grafton Spirney United States Express Company

Song Bird and Air Bind Star in Opera and Flight Night

Miss Nella Town joins Robert HL Kane's Manhattan Opera Company for an engagement next Monday night and also plans to apply for a pilot license despite manager Robert I. Kane's objections. Brown, who first flew in Wilmington, accompanied Alderman McCurdy at a Delaware State Fair exhibition. Her daring flight drew cheers from relatives and friends as she splits spare time between vocal studies and aeronautics.

Manhattan Opera Company Ald. McCurdy Delaware McCurdy Migs Brown Mies Brown

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