Not Guilty in Killing Case of George Smith Last May
Willie B. Stevens was acquitted on a charge of killing George Smith on May 25 after a short jury deliberation. The defense highlighted the dead witness and alleged threats, while the courtroom filled with Union County natives and local figures.
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Charlotte Observer
T. J. Shaw
W. M. Tye
Willie B. Stevens
George Smith
Thomas J. Shaw
Aly
I.ttaxell
A Lesson on Therltinoss and Naval Preparedness
Secretary Daniel presented the pennant to the Idaho battleship and urged readiness as Woodrow Wilson once dreamed of Naval Academy glory. The piece recounts Civil War veteran stories, Missouri road-building efforts, and a Greensboro man’s tale of a blind father guiding a capable son, highlighting grit and responsibility across communities.
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Wilson
Newport
St. L
Danler
Idaho
Ife
Woodrow Wilson
Naval Academy
New Jersey
Monroe Tops North Carolina in Wagon Cotton Purchases
For the 1912-13 cotton year Monroe bought 18,750 bales from wagons weighed on the market the highest since 1800. The total county figure shows Monroe as a leading cotton market with large wagon sales and substantial wholesale handling from other towns. Similar gains are noted in Mecklenburg and Union counties, with Monroe surpassing Charlotte in wagon cotton intake.
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Monroe
North Carolina
Barden
Marshville Waxhaw
Wingate
Indian Trail
South Carolina
Charlotte
Cooperative creamery near Hickory celebrates milestone
A Hickory area cooperative creamery celebrated its new brick plant and 3 000 lb daily capacity with electricity and city sewer, drawing about a thousand farmers from Monroe and surrounding counties. Speeches by A Conover of the Naval Academy and state agricultural officials highlighted the venture's growth from 217 members in three years and its goal of a modern up to date dairy operation.
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Monroe
Co-Operative ©Ery Company of
Hickory
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Da.conover
Naval Academy At
State Agricultural Department
Conover
Wetton
Keokuk Dam dedication marks river power milestone
At Keokuk and Hamilton Iowa the dedication ceremony celebrated the Mississippi River dam that will supply about 200 000 horsepower and form Copper Lake. Governors from Iowa Missouri and Illinois attended with engineers and officials. The project cost roughly 25 million dollars and involved 2500 workers over three years.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Missieelpool Rlyer
Sre
Towa
Missouri
Illinois
Colora
Duchunne
St. Louis
Father of Waters
Hamilton
Copper Lake
President Wilson’s organized leadership in Congress
Washington Dispatch argues Wilson built a cohesive White House backing network across House and Senate. It credits Cabinet and key allies like Bryan Burleson and Underwood with steering currency bills, noting strong support from senators Hughes Kern Sories James. The piece frames the President as a decisive leader shaping policy.
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Bath
Washington Dispatch
Wilson
House
Senate
Republican Party
Mark Hanna
Nelson Aldrich
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Tuam
Bryan
Hous
Congress
Jonder
Hinmelf
Sivas
Bya Svea
Tvd
Melita
Hutiee Erucus
Ovear Underwood
Judiciary Committee
Postmeier
Burleson
Mr. Bryan
Eral Burleson
Tadul= iy
Hughes
New Jersey
Kern
Indiana
Sorich
Geor 8
James
Kentucky
Underwood
Palmer
Death of Monroe resident W B Morgan
W B Morgan, a well known Monroe resident and former county official, died last Wednesday after a paralytic illness. He was born in Annonon county and moved to Monroe as a youth, serving as alderman and county commissioner and working in various ventures. He married Mrs Osborne in October 187, and is survived by three sons, Dennis, W Clyde, and J C Morgan, with his first wife and infant children having predeceased him.
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Union County
Charlotte
Charlotte Observer
WC. Riteh
Selgie Avenue
Ritch
Mr. Riteh
Union Counry
Marvin L
Charles
Bleeka
Ritch Haw
Lee
Cleveland
Charlie Ross
Gormantown
Chelf
Boyer
Sayersville
Charles Brewster Ross
Joseph T. Lawless
Circuit Court
Norfolk County
C. R. Kelly
Norfolk News
W. B. Morgan
W. F. Morgan
Monroe
Craig
T. Stevie
Morgan
Anenon County
Eitigen
Ely
Eli O
Beter
Allo Food Board
Morgan Wee & Pepulse
Maney Osborne
Michael Osborne
Fafancy
Mihs Osborne
Gator
Fleet
Denna
W. Clyde
J. C
John A Morgen
Not Trek of Parmol Drudgery and Monotony in Farm Life
The piece argues the farmer's wife faces less monotony than urban workers. It challenges the idea of universal drudgery for country women. The author asserts farm wives endure work but still find happiness in home life and parenting, countering sensational views.
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Qatets
Bow
Nett & Gendet
Wien
Bates
Hal Exyevadion
Meneieny
Farwestax
Americans Ordered to Leave Mexico as Tensions Rise
President Wilson warns all Americans to depart Mexico at once and instructs the American embassy and consulates to notify officials that they will be held responsible for harm or damage to Americans or their property. Secret telegrams detail support for departing citizens and aid for relocation. Foreign powers will be notified and troops may be mobilized on the southern frontier to enforce neutrality in war materiel traffic.
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Wilson
Mexico
Southern Republic
Bryan
Congress
Muerto
Breckenridge
War Department
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