Report on Graft and Public Building Waste
A committee of the House of Representatives, chaired by Representative Cline of Indiana, reports extravagance and fraud risks in public building appropriations since 1902. It calls for standard costs, fewer draughtsmen and architects, and criticizes the awarding system under Mr. Taylor, warning of rising building totals and maintenance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte News
House of Representatives
Democrat
House
Representative Cline
Indiana
Aml Bhune
Diies
Knox Taylor
Commoner editor declares Bryan backing in Democratic split
The Commoner editor notes Bryan’s role in Wilson’s nomination, praising Bryan’s leadership at the Baltimore convention and in directing campaign influence in Western states, while acknowledging past mistakes. The piece contrasts Democratic factions in North Carolina and other protectorate editors who oppose Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Commoner
William J. Irynn
North Carolina
Simmons
Charlotte Observer
Bryan
Bia
Observer
Willan J. Bryan
Baltimore
Wilon
Wilson
Public figure clash over Bryan and Simmons in party rift
In Baltimore Bryan battles reactionary Democrats backing Progressive Democrats as the Ober commends his work. Simmons stands opposed, with observers noting Simmons is not Progressive and facing Bryan's challenge. Controversy grows as supporters push for party realignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bryan
Ober
Army Worm Menaces Jackson Township In Mecklenberg District
A Mecklenberg County report describes an army worm outbreak in Jackson Township. Farmers J No Bich, Wm McWhorter, and J H Starses suffer extensive damage to millet and corn. An official expert from Mecklenburg advised egg origin from Florida and suggested two control methods: Paris green and wheat bran paste, or thorough plowing before eggs hatch. The worm, described as voracious, feeds from roots to leaves and can bore into the ground forming pupae.
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Meckiemburg
Jackson
Messrs
J. No Bich
Wm. McWhorter
J. H. Starses
N. Mighan
Mecklenburg
Glison
Florida
Tie
Mr. Tighn
Cat
Bighwin
Niles
Eld
Local Notices and Social Rounds From Matthews Area
Notts Prettidian Trail and residents of Tatonville and Waxhaw feature in this week’s social notes. Mentions include Hoye Dolineer at a Low jan event, Murry Sum Thompwwn of Yorkside, and J P Moyd with T J Huegtie at school duties. Rev L M P Bogle led services at Mathews a.m. in the pastor’s absence. Mrs KoON and Miss Mabel Roblavon visited Waxhaw, Lillie Porter guests of Mrs Raymond Dees in Oak Grove, and many youths attended a Smith party in Stallings with games and watermelon.
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Tatonville
Yorkside
J. P Moyd
T. J. Huegtie
Mathews
L. MP. Bogle
Stouts
Koon
Nixbet of
Waxhaw
Mise
Mabel Roblavon
Miew
Lillie Porter Ia
Raymond Dees
Oak Grove
Missem Smith
Stallings
New Parcel Post Law Set to Go Into Effect
The new parcel post law takes effect January 1 with a maximum package of eleven pounds. Within 50 miles the rate is five cents per pound and three cents for each additional pound. Nearly any item becomes mailable and rural route carriers will earn 1100 dollars to reflect extra duties.
Raeford Police Chief Oakes Fatally Shot by John Cameron
Raeford chief of police Mr. Oakes was shot without provocation by John Cameron on Saturday night. Oakes died instantly and several others were wounded as Cameron fired a repeating shotgun through the town. Cameron has been captured. he owns thousands of acres in Hoke county and had harbored a grudge against Oakes after getting drunk.
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Oakes
Raeford
John Cameron
Cameron
Hoke County
Wadesboro Man Charged in Fatal Abuse Case
Chas Shaw sits in jail at Wadesboro on a charge of mistreating a young colored child by heating and serving it. The child, given to Shaw by its father, died from the injuries after the father reclaimed the child too late to save its life.
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Chas, Shaw
Wadesboro
Shaw
Lending life through generous acts a Loomis tribute
Charles Battell Loomis long celebrated for his writing on lending is recalled with a playful extract extolling the joy of giving. The piece imagines an endless chain of benefactions where small loans seed future talent and kindness, improving the world.
From a Washtub to Riches in a Lottery Win
Magdalena Steinhausen, a Silesian peasant girl who toiled at a washtub and in fields, won a quarter of a million dollars from Prussian State Lottery ticket No 10774. She earned at most $3 weekly, and her first thoughts are a cottage, tea, and gossip with neighbors, while suitors and anxious offers flood in.
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Magdalena Steinhausen
Silesia
Etronlars
Praise for French Girl Caddies at Dinard
London Opinion's James Douglas lauds French girl caddies at Dinard for strength and wit. He notes their sturdy bodies, neat dress, and earnings of 15 to 20 francs weekly. He contrasts them with English caddies, praising French girls as worldly and more mature than English peers.
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Dinard
James Douglas
London Opiaion
Freion Malde
Mwke
Rossett
Rosalie
Cesarine
Julie
Emmeline
England
Sultan's Matrimonial Record in Zanzibar
The Sultan of Zanzibar abdicating remarries his former wife in a six week span. After a divorce, the Sultana weds the Sultan's brother in law who divorces her, then she is remarried to Seyyid Ali. Authorities note two divorces and two weddings in six weeks as a historic oddity.
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Zanzibar
Imaam
Muscat
Seyyid Ali
Not Guilty Verdict in Leonard Cousin Shooting Case
The jury in the State v. Leonard case from Thomasville returned a not guilty verdict after thirty hours deliberation. The trial revolved around the shooting of Charles Lee Everett and disputed money found on the deceased. Judge Cook refused to return the money to Leonard, citing ownership doubts. A family reunion and celebration are planned at Moses Walters residence in Buford township on September 17 with preaching, speaking, and a photographer.
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Davids Somexington
Leonard
Thomasville
Charles Lee Everett
Hesianiie
Defore
Underwood
Hix Hon
Twonard
Tim
Everett
Cook
Moses Walters
Buford Township
Walters
Smoothing Trouble at Sea
An old traveler recalls crossing the Atlantic where a fierce sailors’ row broke out in the forecastle during luncheon. The first officer left the table to quell the disturbance and later announced the situation was smoother as the crew was said to be ironed.
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Flo
Buthtub
Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted For Summer Health
The notice urges mothers to monitor unusual bowel changes in children during summer and seek prompt care to prevent serious issues. Poeta aak er and Diarrhoea Remedy are advertised as reliable and available from all dealers.
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Poeta Aaker
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Monroe Journal
G. M. and
R .P. Beasley
San of
Charles Battell Loomis
Caruso
W. H. Belk & Bro
Monk Bargain Center
Farmers &Merchants Bank of
Monroe, N. C
United States
Farmers & Merchants Bank
M. K. Lee
I Aes
J. L. Everett
Adams
Lessly
R. B. Redwine
L. C. Smith & Bros
J.B. Crayton & CO
Charlotte, N.C
Clark
Cashier
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