Baltimore Wins Bid for Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Committee selected Baltimore as the convention city with June 25 set for the gathering and 1074 delegates to be chosen. Harmony prevailed as Baltimore edged St Louis after two ballots with a $100000 certified check securing the bid. Bryan skipped the session. Mack named head of convention arrangements sub committee.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Baltimore
Bryan
Mack
St. Louis
Equitable Life Building Destroyed by Fire in Broadway Crash
The Equitable Life Society's marble and granite Broadway landmark burned down in a spectacular blaze. Six lives were lost and property losses reach about 6 million dollars with dozens injured. Records including Harriman's biography and two libraries were destroyed. several banking houses and railroad offices were housed there. The society expects its own loss under 300 thousand dollars, with duplicate records kept in subsidiary offices.
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New York
San
Equitable Life Society
Lower Broadway
E. H. Harriman
The
Equitable
Death sentence for Rich Eerson in Boston case
In Boston Rev Clarence Richeson admitted guilt to the premeditated murder of his former sweetheart Avis Linnell and was sentenced to death in the electric chair by Judge Sanderson for the week beginning May 19. His counsel vowed an appeal for executive clemency.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence Richeson
Avis Linnell
Sanderson
Anderson
Richeson
J H Hillman Co Wins High Points 50 000 Bond Bid
Bids opened for High Point's 50 000 improvement bonds with J H Hillman Co of Atlanta the successful bidder at 51 260 00 premium. Other bidders include N W Halsey Co New York Devitt Tremble Co Chicago Seasongood Mayer Cincinnati Union Savings Bank Cincinnati Provident Savings Bank Cincinnati Western German Bank Cincinnati Mayer Walter Co Cincinnati S A Kean Co Chicago McCoy Co Chicago Farson Son Co Chicago R M Grant Co New York and E H Rollins Sons Boston among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atanta Concern
High Point
J. H. Hilsman & Co
Atlanta
N. W. Halsey & Co
New York City
Devitt, Tremble & Co
Chicago
Seasongood & Mayer
Cincinnati
the Union Savings Bank & Trust Co
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Co
Western German Bank
Mayer, Walter & Co
S.A. Kean & Co
McCoy & Co
Farson Son & Co
R. M. Grant & Co
New York
E. H. Rollins &Sons
Boston
Casualties of One Year on Railroads Reported
Washington figures from the Interstate Commerce Commission show 10 396 killed and 150 159 injured on railroads during the year ended June 30 1911. Industrial accidents totaled 439 killed and 7 257 injured while trespassers caused 5 287 deaths and 5 674 injuries. One employee killed per 458 workers and one injured per thirteen. Electric lines saw 410 killed and 3 264 injured. Railroad employment stood at 1 648 033.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Petition for Broadbay election on $30000 railroad bonds drawn
A petition for a new Broadbay election on issuing 30000 in bonds to buy stock in the Randoph and Cumberland Railroad was started. District Attorney Holton predicted a two to one vote in favor with new registration. The petition will be presented to the county board at a special session to canvass the Broadway election, which was disputed after two ballot boxes were used and deemed void.
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Broadbay
Randoph and Cumberland Railroad
Holton
Broadway
Board of County Commissioners
Alarm clock device linked to McManigal bombings
Indianapolis reporters say Ottie McManigal first used an alarm clock attachment as a detonator in Mount Vernon Illinois on April 18 1910. The device was tested there and later used in the Los Angeles Times bombing and other attacks as federal grand jury probes of the dynamite conspiracy proceed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ott'e McManigal
Mount Vernon
Ill
Monnt Vernon
McManifeal
Los Angeles Times
It Pays to Advertise in The Review
An editor letter from Arthur Kirkman praises advertising in The Review High Point urging readers to advertise. The message notes a dog followed the notice in The Review and claims strong impact from the ads.
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L, Stamey
High Point
Heie
Arthur Kirkman
Murder charges in Dixon farm killings shock Shelby
In Shelby North Carolina January 9 Joan Ross admits involvement in the December 13 Dixon murders on the Cleveland County farm. He implicates white man Frank Gludden claiming Gludden killed Mrs Dixon while Ross sought money from the robbery motive alleged.
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Dixon
Shelby
N. C
Joan Ross
Pegres
Joi Dixon
Cleveland County
Frank Gludden
Ross Decha
Gladden
Richeson Faces Life Sentence After Confession
A Massachusetts preacher reports Richeson confessed remorse and responsibility for a crime involving his sweetheart. The confession led to the death of his wife following a poison act. Court expectations suggest a life sentence is likely.
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Richeson
Massachusetts
Fire damages offices and stores in Saturday and Sunday blazes
Fire at the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association office in the Wachovia bank building caused heavy damage from heat and water destroying records and books. A Sunday blaze at the Kreas store on South Main Street was quickly controlled by firefighters, though goods were destroyed before the response.
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Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Wachovia Bank
Kreas
South Main Street
Hayes Family Housewarming at High Point Building
Mr and Mrs H A Hayes and their children are at home in the High Point Building at the Children's Home Winston Salem North Carolina in January 1912 Visitors welcome any day.
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H. A. Hayes
High Point
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Devils on Trial: Ross Negroes Face Murder Charge
At Shelby the trial of the Ross Negroes is in progress for the brutal murder of Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon on December 13. An ax was used in the killing as the couple slept with their infant unharmed nearby. The motive involved a mortgage held by Dixon.
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Shelby
John Dixon
Hiis
Tragedy in Death of Chippewa Chief
The last Chippewa chief Satago dies ending a living Indian epic. The author laments the loss of a unique Native American literature and the fading oral traditions. Miss W L Stamey visits Winston with her aunt Mrs Herrin. T Penny reports brisk real estate trading.
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Satago
Long Fellow
Asi
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Jim
America
W.L. Stamey
Mes. J.T. Herrin
Winston
Geo. T. Penny
Embezzlement Charge Sways High Point Firm Manager
Frank Wineskie, director and manager of the High Point branch of the Standard Mirror Company, was arrested in his office on a $30,000 embezzlement allegation spanning six to seven years. Deputy Sheriff John Weatherly posted a $10,000 bond for his appearance, with Justice of the Peace D H Collins setting a Thursday afternoon hearing.
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Greensboro
High Point
Frank Wineskie
Standard Mirror Company
John Weatherly
Ace Bond
Wineskde
Justice of the Peace
D.H. Collins
Justice Collins
Frank McKnight
Pittsburg
Statard Mirror Company
Deputy Weatherly
Wineskie
Messrs. Roberson
Earnhardt
G S Bradshaw
Ivis
Weatherly
Arrest of Wineskie Traced to Company Dispute and Theft Allegations
Deputy Weatherly arrested Wineskie after an alleged plan for officer elections and a promotion caused friction. Authorities accuse him of using funds from selling a valuable mirror material for personal use, with detectives presenting positive evidence and company insiders aware of prior misappropriations.
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Wineskie
Standard Mirror Company
Wineskde
Point
Downfall Started With Cheating Editor Out Of Subscriptions
A recalled tale describes an old criminal as saying his ruin began when he cheated an editor out of two years of subscriptions. He stated the act led to a binding grip from the devil that prevented him from shaking off mischief and fun.
Trouble With Lights Plagues Town All Day
Power failures left residents in darkness for hours all Monday as the incandescent system malfunctioned repeatedly causing outages and confusion late into the night.
January Clearance Sale At Moffitt Furnishing Co
January sale offers big reductions on sweaters gloves knit underwear coats coat suits children’s coats blankets and furs. Now is the time to save at the Moffitt Furnishing Co.
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The
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Alone in the Kitchen Queen Aides in Trial
A Scandinavian servant in a Chicago household snaps at patronizing questions about cooking. The young matron asks Lena if she is a good cook and the reply shows innocent self reliance and a desire for guidance.
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Chicago
Lena
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