Toomer Deaths and Local Election Notes
Reports from Hillsboro and surrounding towns recount Toomer a 28 year old Black man dying after a night fire at a church area. Hines Harris helped fight flames. the incident leads to an investigation. Lenoir notes cover cold weather, a mayoral field with ticket claims, and a university tribute to ex Governor Alfred Moore Scales with faculty resolutions.
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Quissoro
N. C
Toomer
Hines Harris
Mves
Cuapen Hill
Gerrard Hall
Alfred Moore Scales
Hume
Kemp P. Battle
Scales
John Manning
Winston
Gov. Scales
Steele
J. J. Davis
Congress
Purose
Senate and House Debate Bills and Printing Measure
The Senate passed the printing bill after protracted debate with a savings estimate of 226000. The Paddock pure food bill was taken up next as the Senate adjourned after an executive session. The House proceedings included remarks on tariff and agriculture investigations and a brief delay due to the Speaker's indisposition.
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McMillin
Hatch
Missouri
Committee On Agriculture
Funston
Kansas
Democratic Party
Lewis
Mississippi
Farmer Funston
South
Livingston
Farmer’s Alliance
Georgia
McKinney
New Hampshire
Simpson
Outhwaite
Ohio
Committee On
Mansur
Indian Territory
Culberson
Texas
Washington
Senate
Treasury
United States Circuit Courts of Appeals
Gibson
Committee of Commerce
Wilson
Iowa
Committee On Con
Chandler
Senate Committee On Inmigration
House Committee On Immigration
United States
New York
Harris
Algiers
New Orleans
Manderson
Afr. Call
Florida
Yeas
Messrs
Bate
Berry
Chilton
Coke
George
Vance
Third Party in Vance Formed with Mixed Negro and White Leaders
A Vance county meeting organized a People's party with a county executive committee of ten members, including four African Americans. Leaders are prominent Alliancemen and Republicans. the committee spans Democrats and Republicans. A county meeting was set for March 3.
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Henderson
Vance County
Chronicle
Taira Party
George Wright
A. Burwell
George F. Worsham
Joseph P. Edwards
L. Cheatham
D. H. Gill
John Floyd
S. G. Satterwhite
Lewis Hawkins
J. W Hawkins
J. W. Plummer
E. Thorne
FATAL APOPLEXY KILLS PROMINENT JOHNSTON COUNTY LAWYER
Hon. James H. Abell prominent member of the bar in Johnston County dies suddenly at 1 o'clock from brain apoplexy. He fell ill at 10 AM while preparing for church and will be buried at 5 PM. He served in the House of Commons and Senate representing the county.
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Johnston County
House of Commons
Senate
Smithfield
James H. Abell
Hart of Harvard Lectures at the University
Dr Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard University delivered a series of lectures at the University. The topics included The Romance of American Political Geography and Organization of Congress with maps and charts. Students study North Carolina history under Prof E P Battle.
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Cuaren Mint
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard University
Hart
North Carolina
E. P. Battle
The Old Old Story Shown at Richmond Theater
The play described as a society comedy drama impressed audiences Friday night in Richmond. The Dispatch notes a strong counter plot, beautiful natural pictures, and a blend of pathos and humor. Fannie McIntyre led as Louise with solid support from John Fiood and Stella Kenny, while curtain calls followed each act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Dispatch
Fannie McIntyre
Louise
John Fiood
Stella Kenny
Labor Shortages Hit Charlotte County Farms and Towns
The Mews reports residents complain of scarce labor as families migrate to town. Colored workers leave farms for idle urban living, worsening shortages in farming, laundry services, and domestic work across Cabarrus County neighborhoods.
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Charlotte
Mews
Cabarrus
Dr Watkins Resigns After Long Pastoral Service
A large First Presbyterian congregation heard Dr. John S. Watkins D D resign and read resolutions praising his thirteen and a half years as pastor. The committee noted church growth, a mission chapel, a China mission, and ongoing guidance from Watkins in his new field.
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First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Watkins
W. S. Primrose
Watkins
John S. Watkins
Presbtery
China
WS. Peinneose
JH. Ceawronp
Wso A. Wirnens
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Hillsboro
Hinshaw & Medearis
Partnent
Orfice
Ase Forest
Perry Hotel
Natville
Roas
Muicipal Affairs
Wiltux
Capt
D. P
Maj. E Smith
W. F. Smith
Farocery Department
Medoari
Sis
Tastoy
Carrie Mia
Nterviews
Miis
Mila
Misty
South Ilina
Laurie Beard
James Beard
Kernersville
Nstox
Bay
Vir- Ma
North Carolina Coin“ Company
Railway Bay
Lenoir News
Mary Jones Beall
Lenoir
D. Sauls
Goxpsporo
I. S. D. Sauls
Special Cor
Starz Curolica
HOUSE
United Press
A. B. Hart
Harvard
University
The
Allazmergue, New Mexico
Teller
Glaine
Select House
Pension Bureau
London
Fort Wayne Electric Light Company
Elizabeth City
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