Resolutions Adopted by North Carolina Farmers Convention
The North Carolina Farmers State Convention in Raleigh elected Roger A. Derby of Jackson Springs as president and the North Carolina Farm Women's Convention reelected Mrs. James G. Boylin of Wadesboro as directing gening. It adopted resolutions urging moonlight schools, criticising the crop lien repeal bill, promoting rural communities and banking, and supporting rural credit unions and extension services. The convention will meet in Raleigh next year.
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Farmer's State Convention
North Carolina Farmers’ State Convention
Raleigh
Roger A. Derby
Jackson Springs
North Carolina Farm Women's Convention
James G. Boylin
Wadesboro
North Carolina
Kentucky
Sandhill
State Bureau of Publicity
Commonwealth
Harding
Professor Camp
Commissioners of Agriculture
Southern States
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Agricultural Extension Service
Esenta
State Department of Agriculture and Experiment Station
A. and M. College
United States Department of Agriculture
Sane
Why Germany Weakened U S Submarine Warfare
A Richmond Journal excerpt discusses doubts about German submarine effectiveness and its impact on English commerce. It notes minimal damage to trade, modest insurance shifts, and German press acknowledgment that blockade aims may be exaggerated. It highlights German public reaction and potential readjustment challenges.
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J. W. Maxon
Richmond Journal
New York
Evany
Germany
Wealnst
North
Tanblatt
Sudmutier
Tageblatt
Complete confession of guilt by Trull in Swain murder
Charles E. Trull concedes his sole responsibility for the murder and robbery of Sidney Swain in a written statement to Rev. J W Potter. He apologizes, recants prior statements to the governor, admits whiskey and bad company influenced him, and accepts the death penalty in the electric chair. He absolves Barton of any role and asks forgiveness from God and his family. An accompanying note reports Mr B A Robins considering an automobile line linking Charlotte Statesville Concord Kannapolis and Mooresville with service schedules and route details.
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Raleigh Dispatch
Sidney Swain
Charlotte
Charles £. Trull
J. W. Potter
Glenwood Methodist Church
Craig
Swain
Mr. Potter
Barton
Clifford Newell
D. B. Paul
Phart
Swann
Horton
Statesville
B.A. Robins
Concord
Kannapolis
Mooresville
Robbing
Huntersville
Cornelius
Mooreeville
Young Primm killed in rifle accident on riverbank
Arnold Primm, 16, son of Mr and Mrs J A Primm of Seversville, was shot and killed instantly by friend Jack Gregory during target practice near the Catawba River camp. Gregory, about 16, fired from his tent with a .22 caliber rifle as Primm ran across the sand.
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Gregory
Livingston Rogerson
Jay Alexander
J. A. Primm
Young Gregory
Union
D. C
H. W. Bigelow
West
Fourth Street
Harry Wagner
Leversville
Arnold Primm
Arnold Prim
Jack Gregory
Charlotte Observer
Lat
Seversville
Catawba
Hewt
Arnold Primin
Rocky Mount Church Calls Rev Livingston Johnson
A telegram announces Rev Livingston Johnson, current Baptist missions secretary for 16 years, has been called as pastor of First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount. The report notes Johnson’s long tenure and high regard as a missions secretary in the South.
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Rocky Mount
Rey
Livengston Johnsen Wilson
Livingston Johnson
First Baptist
Johnson
South
Moses Alexander
Maho
Horton
Idaho
Atrocious Crime in Alleghany County
An elderly white woman named Aunt Mary Lawson vanished from her home and was found murdered two miles away, throat cut, with a bloody knife linked to Jeter Joiner. Joiner was jailed at Sparta pending investigation, claiming innocence. The report notes the body’s condition prevents confirming assault.
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Aleeghany
Charlotte Dispatch
Alleghany
Mary" Lawson
Jeter Joiner
Wise
Joiner
Spaint
Ancient Marathon battle reshaped Europe and world
Indian Trail notes revive farm work as harvests near. Locals include Lonnie Forbis and his children with Harris family, Polk and Benton relations visiting Charlotte. A feature on Marathon, 490 years before Christ, frames how Greek victory redirected world civilization, influencing Europe and later Rome. A health update on W. P. Harris and a serious accident involving Frank Tomberlin are reported among community notices.
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Indian Trail
Lonnie Forbis
South Monroe
W. P. Harris
James K. Polk
Charlotte
Estelle Benton
Shiloh
Twieces
Mises Panthea
Wilma Harkey
Stallinesville
Vance Fight
Chapman-Alexander
Fight
Bwin
Stallingsville
Walldrop
W. T. Baker
Washington
Ora
Orphelia Stegall
M Bese Mae
Medna
Loulda King
Mies
Annie Crowell
Europe
America
Marathon
Athens
Dariis
Cave of A
Miltades
Callimaccus
Sid
Miltiades
Hellas
Callinehus
Asia
Pericles
Greece
Jesus Christ
Martin Privett
Jess Privett
Monroe
Henry Privett
Benton Cross Roads
Ens Funderburk
Anna Craig
Cora Funderburk
Frank Tomberlin
Tomberlin
J. J. McLendon
Ingham
J. R. McLendon
Serbian Colonel Warns Constantinople Fall Said By Popoviteh
Serbian colonel Jevren J. Popoviteh in New York argues that Austro German plans to aid Constantinople via Serbia or Bulgaria will fail and predicts Constantinople’s fall. He credits American munitions for Serbia’s improved strength, cites heavy German and Austrian manpower estimates, and notes Balkan support dynamics. He also shows wartime photos of mutilated Serbian peasants. Big Cotton Project in the South by Asa G. Candler plans warehouse construction and financing aimed at stabilizing cotton markets and boosting prices.
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Serbia
Popovieh
New York
Jevren J. Popoviteh
Constantinople
Bulgaria
America
Winie Sant
Shayna
Germany
Huesi
Rumania
Greecs
Dulicdria
Paris
Popoviteh
Concorde Tribune
South
Asa G. Candler
Atlanta
Candler
Panderburke 81st Birthday Gathering in Dudley
Correspondence notes Mr. Wo WL Panderburke turns 81 on September 16 and a gathering is planned at his Dudley home. Confederates, Funderburk kin, and others are invited to attend with dinner, enjoy old time music and speeches, and celebrate the occasion.
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Waxhaw Enterprise
Marshall
Macon
King Street
D. HL. Rolston
First Church of
Charlotte
Walkersville
J. J. Godfrey
Saturdy
Godfrey
Panderbirks
Panderburke
Dudley
8. C
Funderburk
Funderburks
Cardinal Gibbons Seeks Peace Talks With Wilson
Cardinal Gibbons met President Wilson in Washington with a message from Pope Benedict urging that belligerents begin discussions to stop hostilities. The talks focused on a possible role for the United States in aiding peace efforts amid submarine dispute settlements, with no details released on the Pope's message or conference. Official circles noted optimism about submarine issues and ongoing negotiations, while the Cardinal reported progress and a hopeful outlook for peace.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Wilson
Pope Benedict
White House
United States
Germany
Hague
Count Bernstein
Washington
Berlin
Disputch
Vienna
Gax
Rita
Austra Walian
Gallipoli
Peninenta
Altes
Dardanelle
Straits
Constantinople
Cynding Gibbons
Wahington
Europe
Pope Henedict
Dineassime
Arinent
Jury
Tninsine
Wang
Warfer
Wis
Death of a Kute Child in West Monroe
Lee Jennings Helms, ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Helms of West Monroe, died August 20 from stomach trouble. Body buried at Pressley cemetery, two miles west of Monroe, after services by Rev ROW Kennington. Parents express sympathy in these trying hours.
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Lee Jennings Helms
Mel
Frank Helms
West Monroe
Pressley
Monroe
Row Kennington
Val vertal movie Oyster Dredger two reel picture
A rich girl lures a timid man and transfers property to him for a trip to see The Oyster Dredger. He adapts to new surroundings but she warns him he can leave her if he tries. A villainous attempt is thwarted and justice prevails with a happy ending.
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Eoon
Cysterionn
Villian
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