White self protection law proposed for rural South
Clarence Pon of Raleigh North Carolina argues for a simple statute allowing white communities to bar sale of land to non whites by majority vote with approval by local officials. He contends the measure would protect white neighbors, property values, and social life, asserting legality and practicality and offering to provide further information.
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Cotton Belt
South
Priy
Alexe
Clarence Pon
Richmond County Crime and Extravagance Trial Update
A North Carolina court in Rockingham pursued the George S. Nance case after an inquest found him insane and unfit to plead in the murder of his wife at Ham slet. Nance to be sent to the states prison insane department. Also reported are Barnum and Bailey’s Cleopatra show in Chapelle and local notes on a cemetery monument dedication, a sheriff tax dispute with a traveling show, and Judge Carter’s critique of high living and debt fueling crime.
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Geo. Ee
Seaboard
Hamslet
Rockingham
George S. Nance
J. Garrett
J. M. Ledbetter
A.C. Everett
W. P. Webb
L. D MecPhail
F. B. Garret
Albert Anderson
Isa
Barnam and Bailey
Measadria
Ptolemys
Rome
Marc Antony
Falta Effendi
Khedive of
Egypt
Ottokar Bartik
Metropolitan Grand Opera Company
Barnum and Bailey
Kathe
Carter
Hell
Capitol
Orange County
Wake County
President Wilson Recalled By Wilmington Sisters In White House Visit
Washington Dispatch reports Eliza beth M and Ellen D Bellamy of Wilmington DC met President Wilson in the White House. They recalled knowing him as a boy nicknamed Tommy and described his helpful youth as his family physician joined the scene and the President remembered them warmly.
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Washington Dispatch
Wilson
South
Elizabeth M
Ellen D. Bellamy
Wilmington
D. C
Tommy
Mixe K
Wilsons
Miss Ellen
Mr. Wilson
Mansion owner Morris Metazur hangs self during Gaynor funeral
Morris Metazur a wealthy Far Rockaway Beach resident and lifelong friend of the late Mayor Gaynor hanged himself in his barn as Gaynor's body was being carried to the grave. The barn floor was littered with newspapers recounting the last honors paid to Mayor Gaynor. friends say Metazur had brooded since news of the mayor's death at sea.
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Morris Metazur
Far Rockaway Beach
Ifelong
Gaynor
New York
Betas
Two New Bern Brides Attempt Suicide in Short Span
In New Bern Mrs. John Agent a 17 year old bride took mercury tablets in a suicide attempt but survived due to prompt medical care. Days earlier Mrs. Frank W. Lloyd a three month bride attempted suicide by ingestion of a toxin but likewise was saved by a physician. Both women cited weariness of life.
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New Berne
Mra
Jobn
Frank W. Lloyd
Simmons Urged as Democratic Presidential Candidate in 1916
Washington dispatch reports Senator F M Simmons of North Carolina may be urged to seek the Democratic nomination if President Wilson declines renomination. Influential administration figures say Simmons, a tariff reformer, is trusted as sane and honest and could be second only to Wilson in the party. The leak about the platform and Baltimore nomination discussion is noted, with some believing Wilson has not committed to any part of the platform.
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Mr. Simmons
Washington
Wilson
F. M. Simmons
North Carolina
Stmnons
Desest
Baltimore
Willi Jeanie Bryan
Line Mons
Wilvon
Aged Porter Dies After Long Illness at Mineral Springs
Misa Louisa Porter, aged Porter, died August 12 at the home of her brothers in Mineral Springs after eight months on a bed. Born 1843 in Pleasant Grove, she was a daughter of Joseph and Margaret Porter and leaves brother Jenkins Porter of Texas and sister Mrs W C Thompson. She joined Pleasant Grove church in adulthood and led a Christian life, expressing hope of a blessed life beyond.
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Misa Louisa Porter
Ineow
W. O. Thomson
Mineral Springs
Mise Porter
Joseph and
Margaret Porter
Pleasant Grove
Jenkins Porter
Texas
W. C. Thompson
Porter
What Mr. Bryan Does With His Money-Moods of Critics Closed
Senator Martine of New Jersey defended Secretary Bryan on the Senate floor Monday by stating Bryan has funded education for several youths, including maintaining two Japanese boys years ago and now supporting four students and a missionary out of his own funds. He asserted Bryan has aided foreign missions and education efforts, though he had not spoken with Bryan directly.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Martine
New Jersey
Bry
Japan
Senate
Brian
Ant
Death of Mrs J M Hough in Lancaster
Mrs Martha A Hough wife of Capt J M Hough and mother of W S Hough died at home on Chesterfield avenue last Sunday evening after a stroke. She was a Baptist church member, survived by her husband eight children and a sister and four brothers. Funeral held at her residence with Rev J W Holdbridge and others officiating and interment at Wee Side cemetery.
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Lancaster News
Martha A. Hough
J. M. Hough
W. S. Hough
Thelet News
Chesterfield Avenue
Hough
Steve Clyburn
Kershaw
Cap’ Hough
Baptist Church
R. C. McManus
Tn. Wonsham
Go Marsh
H. G. Ashcraft
Charlotte
H. Gordon
Pork Shoals
W. 8. Hough
D._ Wit
D. 1
Hug R. Murchison
W. P. Patterson
Weeside Cemetery
Mesora
J. T. Wyle
J. O. Porter
W. P. Bennett
B. Y. Funderburk
Oliver C
Meat Pockets Convention Urges Small Farms For Meat Security
Speakers at the American Meat Pockets Convention in Chicago urge small farmers to raise more meat to avert a future famine. Proposals include boosting cattle and hog production in the South and New England, using corn instead of cotton, and reducing preventable diseases and unwise slaughter. Also noted is the death of George B.E. Nissen of the Nissen wagon firm in Winston-Salem, praised for eighty-one years of quality work and a strong family business. Frank Stanton, Robeson County youth, set a new cotton-picking record of 371 pounds in one day, surpassing last year’s 310 pounds.
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Chicago
United States
New England
George BE. Nissen
Nissen
Lancaster
Winston-Salem
Waughton
Salem
N. C
Philip Nissen
The
Charlotte Observer
Mr. Nissen
U.S
Fen Frank Stanton
Robeson County
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Howe
Spruce Pine
Mitchell Cone
Asheville
Samuel Davidson
Azalea
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Tommy Wilson
Hinnett
Molly
Sergeant Hamlin
Brick” Hamlin
Seventh Cave
Alry
Ind
Im Dugan
Washita
Camp Supply
Custer
Sheridan
Mr. Parrish
Randall Parrish
McDonald
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