Trial of McDougald Opens in North Carolina Court
Chronicle reports opening of the McDougald trial in Laurinburg with D. E McNair as principal witness. Evidence touches on a train route from Laurinburg to Maxton and Alma, a coroner's inquest, and testimonies about bloodshed involving Simeon and Connoly. Names include Horace Jones and Sheriff Pitt. jury procedures and inquest details are noted.
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Bs Ate
Bate
N.C
Inory
Alex
McDougald
D. E McNair
Carolina Central
Laurinburg
Alma
Dean Maxton
Almay
Horace Jones
Judge McIver to Preside as McDougald Evidence Revealed
The report notes that evidence will be presented in full and includes pictures of the presiding judge, Hon. James D. McIver, and the prisoner D. A. McDougald.
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James D. McIver
D. A. McDougald
Hawaii official foresees US control after Hawaiian collapse
In Curiaco Ill a Hawaii supreme justice predicts the United States will assume control of Hawaii when its government fails He argues Hawaii’s native population is shrinking while foreigners grow and that Hawaii will become the Pacific crossroads under American protection He travels to Honolulu with his family after a European tour
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United States
Hawaii
Panama Canal
McCully
Honolulu
Europe
Fatal Fire at Old Homestead Hotel in Jamestown
United Press reports the old Homestead hotel burned in the morning trapping guests. Three servants and a child died. Maggie Wilson a waitress and Mrs. Marsh a dishwasher perished in rooms on the upper floor. Others escaped in night clothes. Disturbing details describe smoke suffocation and charred remains.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Old Homestead
Maggie Wilson
Cassard & Son Fail in Baltimore Assignment
G Cassard & Son provision dealers and lard refiners at 517 to 525 W Baltimore street assign to Samuel Snowden bond $250000 assets $124000. Announcement causes great astonishment among local business men. The notice also mentions Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for ailments.
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Baltmore
G. Cassard & Son
Baltimore Street
Samuel Snowden
Annual Conference Examines Young Preachers
Special to State Chronicle Greenville North Carolina November 25 examination day for Methodist preachers. Young candidates face literary and theological testing as they begin training for ministry. The church seeks educated ministers and unity of doctrine through Scripture and the four core beliefs of atonement Holy Spirit mission and ecumenical fellowship. The conference proceeds with a theological faculty indoctrinating and guiding the annual sessions as Greenville welcomes attendees.
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Greenville
N. C
Methodist Church
Washington City
Meteor Explosion Shocks Missouri Town
Residents near Licking experienced a quake like tremor and thunderous reports when a huge meteor passed northeast of town. Farmer William Stone later brought in the meteorite found in a field behind his home, confirming the event occurred last night.
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Raymondsville
Texas County
Licking
William Stone
Bank Failure Shakes Wilmington as Depositors Expected Safe
The First National Bank of Wilmington, one of the state’s oldest, suspended operations amid long decline. Deposits total 405000 with capital 250000, and an employee says depositors should not suffer. Crowds gathered as officers closed entrances. Bank of New Hanover and Wilmington Savings not affected.
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Wilmington
N. C
First National Bank
Burruse
Chadbourn
B. F. Hall
G. Herbert Smith
H. M. Bowden
Bank of New Hanover
The
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Suspension of First National Bank of Wilmington
The bank was suspended due to bad loans and had no connection to Boston’s Maverick Bank, which recently failed. Examiner Alden will assume charge Friday morning, with the comptroller noting a receiver may not be needed and liabilities unknown.
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First National Bank of
Wilmington
N. C
Maverick Bank of Boston
Examiner Alden
Lawson to Hang for Murder and Arson in Roxsore
Special to the State Chronicle reports Badger Lawson, a Black youth, was tried in Person County for murdering William Dixon and his wife and burning their bodies two months ago. The jury found him guilty and Judge Winston sentenced him to hang on December 26. Lawson confessed to the crime.
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Roxsore
N. C
Person
Winston
Badger Lawson
William Dixon
Lawson
Winston's Big Land Sale Announces Year’s Top Sale
The Winston-Salem Land and Investment Company staged its most successful sale of the year in Winston, North Carolina. Prices ranged from five to eleven dollars per foot and sales continued until dark as the company expressed jubilation.
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Sprcial
Croniclea
Winston, N. C
Winston-Salem Land and Investment Company
Bigamist Wylde Arrested in Greensboro for Bigamy
A telegram reports George H. Wylde of Kinston, once active in Greensboro and a noted religious clubman, has been arrested for bigamy after marrying Lizzie Monroe. England connections surfaced as letters from Wylde’s former wife and a claim of six children emerged. warrant issued in Guilford, Wylde held in Kinston.
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Greensboro
Richmond Dispatch
George H. Wylde
Kinston
Wylde
England
Young Men’s Christian Association
Lizzie Monroe
W. M. Monroe
Wingate
Monroe
Guilford County
Against the Third Party in Tennessee Alliance
Nasville report notes President McDowell of the Tennessee Alliance states the National Alliance did not declare for a Third party and remains non partisan. Editor Mr. Taylor of the Tozer claims no member favors Cleveland except his stance against free coinage of silver.
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Nashville
Tenn
McDowell
Tennessee Alliance
National Alliance
Taylor
The
Tozler
Cleveland
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