County bids to keep county home due by September first
We publish a notice that sealed bids will be received at the Register's office until the first Monday in September for keeping the county home for the ensuing year. The editorial critique notes expenditure restraint and supports public access to the county finances. Interested bidders should submit bids by the deadline.
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Linge Michael
Rivers
Span
Hoor
Burke
Michael
Register
New Law Tightens Disruption of Religious Worship
Judge Connecili spoke at length last week on the new statute targeting disturbances of religious worship. The measure broadens guilt beyond brandishing weapons or loud profanity, defining any act before during or after services on church grounds that tends to disturb worship as an offense. Supporters call it a strong, necessary change deserving strict enforcement.
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Connecili
Robbers Take $280000 In Gold In Calaveras Heist
In Tallujo California the Selby Swelling Works tunnel theft yielded 280000 dollars in gold bricks. Thieves spent months planning and bored a manhole shaped hole through the vault floor to access the strong room. They moved the loot toward a bank near the tunnel mouth and likely placed it in a boat. Two bricks were left behind. a workman hearing noise thought it a ghost but no investigation followed.
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Tallujo
Cal
Selby
Secretary Gage Warns Against Absentee Bank Directors
Secretary Gage notes bankers may try to avoid bank law by appointing directors who do not live in their districts. He argues absentee directors lead to ruined banks and criticizes such workarounds as unproductive effort.
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Gage
Britain Would Release African Savages in War Say Critics
The speaker accuses Britain of mobilizing African peoples as savage auxiliaries in any European war, claiming a repeating pattern since the Revolution era. The statement asserts historical horror inflicted with Indian aid and warns of a feared escalation if Britain is pressured.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Africa
Missing Constitution Found in Hawaii
The country had wondered about the Constitution of Porto Rico. It has now been located in Hawaii where courts say it has finally caught up with the flag.
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Porto Rico
Hawaii
Wine Prices Plunge As Grapes Rotting Warns Of Calamity
A claim circulates that French wine now sells for a quarter of a cent per gallon and vineyards suffer idle grapes because gathering is unprofitable, suggesting enormous traps bring great calamities.
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France
History as lies agrees upon, what would Sebley say
The remark recalls Napoleon’s claim that history is a chain of agreed lies and prompts speculation on Admiral Sebley's view of such a provocative assessment. If Sebley weighs in, expect a naval perspective on memory, truth, and the shaping of past events.
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Napoleon the Great
Admiral Sebley
Senator Hanna Defends Rain Cheer Leads to Debate
The writer questions Senator Hanna's rain support for the West and asks why rainfall favors New Mexico lacking electoral votes. It notes Rooseveltao's admired iron and steel men and the Republican tarff averaging 40 percent shielding them from foreign weakness.
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Hanna
West
New Mexico
Iron and Steel
Roosevaltao
Republican Party
British Retreat Signals American Help in War
The text implies British generals are withdrawing from South Africa expecting American forces, linked by a female lineage, to stay and fight. It reflects Allied expectations amid colonial conflict and hints at cross Allied ties shaping combat roles. The remark underscores reliance on American troops in the South African theater.
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South Africa
Sugar trust ally pledges Congress aid to sugar men
Mr Hevemeyer of the sugar trust asserts Congress will grant sugar interests their aims. Republicans in the chamber are criticized for following scripture and not muzzling the ox that treads out campaign contributions.
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Hevemeyer
The
Sugar Trust
Congress
Death of Charles Aycock Jr. at his uncle's home
Wilson Special reports the death of Young Charles Aycock Jr. at age about 18 after a two week meningitis illness. He was the son of Governor Aycock and Mrs. Aycock, in Wilson to be with him in hospital. The notice reflects condolences from North Carolinians and mentions ongoing political commentary on Wisconsin and national figures.
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John W. Pennington
Enterprise
Ala
J.C. Davis
Davis
Wilson
Charles B. Aycock
Charles Aycock
Aycock
Albert Anderson
Guy. Aycock
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Colorado
New York
Tillman
Johnston Strand Prompts Curiosity About Qualities
A fragmentary Scots style line hints at cleansing pain and curiosity within Johnston. The garbled text references an unknown site and qualities, leaving readers unsure of context or full meaning.
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Johnston
Politically charged quips on hazing and office favoritism
The writer questions Congress breaking up West Point hazing while condemning Navy favoritism. Mention of Chicagoans hiring a Parisian dress tutor, a French company insuring political candidates, and a metaphorical oil octopus pursuing the mosquito. Calls for mutual destruction of these forces, with little sympathy for outcomes.
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Congress
West Point
Navy Department
Donkey in Washington and a mock critique of politics
An excerpt critiques Maryland Republicans ignoring national affairs. It notes the census finding only one donkey in Washington and imagines Lord Roberts earning a large sum for not whipping the Boers, hinting at political satire about rewards and success.
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Maryland
Mudd
Washington
Congress
Debarred Alibi Claim for Schley Confirmed
The record notes Schley is barred from presenting an alibi as Sampson has already established the necessary facts for himself. The statement underscores that Schley's attempt to offer an alibi is not permitted under the existing proof.
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Schley
Sampson
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised by Moretz Parthing
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick healer for eruptions burns sores and piles. It warns buyers to avoid counterfeit products and to obtain the original five from Moretz Parthing al Uachwuay.
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DeWitt
Moretz & Parthing
Bargain Clothing Stock Draws Customers In
A seller promises rare bargains and a complete stock across all departments. Dress goods are offered in endless varieties with prices from finest fabrics to cheapest grades, urging shoppers to call on the vendor for any needs.
Big Reductions Across All Goods At Buchanan Store
A store advertises sharp price cuts on diverse items including lawns, calicoes, plaids, celluloid collars, jeans, and shoes. It promotes groceries, hardware, and fresh produce with high market price offers for chickens, eggs, and butter. Front Jars arrived, and owner J. F. Buchanan invites customers to bring coins for credit.
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CNOW
Ayers
Buchanan
Linney and Hayes Rent Estate Agents Boone NC
Linney and Hayes invite all desiring to sell or buy lands water power timber and mineral interests to call see Boone NC. If we don’t buy we will find you a buyer, you won’t sell we will sell you. Per F A Linney attorney.
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Linney & Hayes
Boone
N.C
Boone, N.C
F. A. Linney
Trade Academy opens Fall term August 5 1901
Trade Academy offers primary secondary and music courses with four teachers. Certificates or diplomas issued for primary and secondary tracks, signed by principal and superintendents. Prepares students for teachers exams in North Carolina and Tennessee and for college. Music instruction on organ guitar and mandolin. Tuition rates and monthly fees listed along with circulars.
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N. Car
Tenn
Real estate sale notices in Meat Camp and North Fork townships
Notice of tax sales conducted Nov 5 1900 at Boone Court House door. Properties in Meat Camp and North Fork townships include lands of wm Tomlinson heirs on Meat Camp Creek adjoining John Winebarger and Rlog Walls. 800 acres on Roaring Purk adjoining Rufus Woodring. two tracts totaling 75 acres in North Fork on Stringer’s Work adjoining Horton taxes 98 99. 3 acres in Meat Camp in W A Presnell. two 100 acre tracts in Stringer’s Work sold to Price heirs for 98 99. Redemption ends Jan 5 1901. failure leads to deeds per Milner. Aug 1 1901. W W Milner per E B Miller.
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Thos. Brown
Stringer
North Fork Township
Horton Et al
W A Presnell
Meat Camp Township
W. W. Milner
E. B. Mi
Mission School Valle Gracis North Carolina
Valle Gracie? N C Mission School offers a fall term starting August 5 1901 at a high school for both sexes. Focus on building surroundings favorable for girls with excelled music. Motto Firmness Refinement Morality Intellectual Development. Responsible board and tuition by H A Dobbins Jr principal Mrs C D Taylor music.
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H. A. Dobbins, Jr
C. D. Taylor
Bargains in spring goods and overstocked stock at cost
W. Holsclaw advertises a large overstock of spring fabrics and yard wide Percales at actual cost. Offers men’s shoes sizes 9 10 11, silk backed shirts, and undergarments, plus dress goods including Lawns and Cashmeres. Seeks roots herbs eggs chickens feathers and other produce in trade, with 64 percent sugar and up.
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Sadie
Will W. Holsclaw
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