Extra Session Proclaimed by North Carolina Governor
Governor R B Glenn issues a proclamation convening the General Assembly in Raleigh on January 21 1906 at 11 oclock for a special session. The sole purpose is to amend or repeal laws fixing maximum rail passenger charges and preventing unjust discrimination in freight rates.
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R. B. Glenn
North Carolina
Raleigh
Council of State
General Assembly
House of Representatives
North Carolina coast hit by severe 1897 storm
A powerful storm on the North Carolina coast reached 75 mph on the 7th causing extensive damage along Morehead City and Beaufort. The waterfront docks warehouses and boats were swept away, with several vessels lost. A schooner from Long Point to Charleston wrecked on Diamond Shoals near Cape Hatteras. five of seven crew members were lost.
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North Carolina
Morehead City
Beaufort
Long Point
Maine
Charleston
D. C
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
District Attorney clears way for libel suits over illicit distilling
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue issues sweeping orders in Stokes county targeting landowners and others connected to illicit distilleries in Smith town area. The order says property tied to illicit distilleries may be forfeited and that allowing access to distilleries via one’s land constitutes guilt.
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Holton
Stirs Smithtown
Stokes County
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Sisk bound over in Greensboro on illicit distilling charge
Oscar Sisk faced a preliminary hearing before a United States Commissioner in Greensboro and was bound over to the next term of Federal Court in Greensboro on a $3,500 bond for illicit distilling. He is linked to the killing of revenue officer J. W. Hendricks in Btakes county on December 20. The Boston Herald ponders prohibition in verse and urges more towns to follow Statesville and Monroe in keeping liquor stores out.
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Oscar Sisk
United States
Greensboro
J. W. Hendricks
Btakes County
Boston Herald
Statesville
Monroe
Washington Herald
Georgia
Weashington
Prohibition Bill Introduced To Halt Liquor Shipments
Representative Webb of North Carolina introduces a bill to bar railroads and other carriers from moving spirituous liquors into any territory where sale and manufacture are prohibited by state law. Violators face misdemeanor charges and fines from 100 to 5000 dollars.
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Webb
North Carolina
Congress
Alligator Shaped Creature Reported in Civorgia Gainesville
Physicians warn rapid withdrawal from alcohol is risky. Civorgia bans heavy drinking less than two weeks old and Gainesville reports an alligator shaped creature striped with many colors that reportedly fell from the clouds last Thursday.
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Civorgia
Gainesville
Walser Seen As Possible Republican Governor Candidate
The Salisbury Post learns from a source that Zebulon Walser of Lexington, speaker of the 1895 Legislature and former Attorney General during the Fusion administration, is likely to seek the Governor’s chair on the Republican ticket this fall.
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Salisbury Post
Zeb. W. Walser
Lexington
Huring
Ade as Delegate to Chicago Convention for Fairbanks
George Ade Indiana poet and humorist seeks a delegate seat to the Chicago Convention to cast a vote for Fairbanks. The move is described as his best joke in a long while.
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George Ade
Chicago
Fairbanks
Ade
Knoxville Police Officers Jernigan and Wrenn Killed in Arrest
Two Knoxville officers Jernigan and Wrenn were killed while attempting an arrest. Days later Jernigan’s father died from shock and his mother remained in critical condition from the same events.
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Jernigan
Wrenn
Knoxville
Teen
Insects blush claim from London scientist sparks chatter
A London scientist is quoted saying insects often blush, prompting speculation about Boni and Halie and the favorable notices they receive in current papers. The report notes cautious optimism and curiosity about animal coloration.
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London
Tofbe
Boni
Halie
Durham precursor given two year road sentence for wife shooting
Lon Baily, a negro precstess of Durham, shot and seriously wounded his wife the day before Christmas after she wished to visit her people. He received a two year sentence on the roads. In Washington, with a W J Bryan at both ends of the avenue, trust managers would likely learn whether they were managing trusts.
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Lon Baily
Durham
W.J. Bryan
Avenda
Washington
Taft Plans The Round Ups with Hitchcock Star
Taft lines up a production of The Round Ups with Frank Hitchcock in the lead. The Thaw trial coverage continues as the sensational case grips New York with lurid public scrutiny. The president signals a restrained message, telling the navy to keep quiet while he speaks for them.
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Taft
Frank Hitchcock
New York
Kentucky Sees Annual Push to Try Caleb Powers Again
In a wary tone the piece notes Kentucky's persistent yearly move to examine Caleb Powers. Speaker Cannon dislikes any challenge to the tariff and resists joking about serious political topics. The text conveys a satirical view of entrenched factions and protectionist sentiment.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Adverts from Lowell
In Lowell testimonials extol Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy and health booster. Citizens praise the medicine and its makers, C I Hood Co of Lowell Massachusetts, claiming it keeps families strong and healthy. The ads promote Sarsaparilla in liquid and tablet forms with a hundred doses for one dollar.
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C. 1
Hood Co
Lowell
Hood
Wilder St
Mass
Camrow
Liberty St
C. I. Hood Co
Honest cake tale and prison crime prompt cautionary tale
A fragment recalls a War saw prison incident where bookkeeper Schneider faced fraud charges. A cake hid a revolver and seven cartridges, prompting authorities to question honesty. The warden notes the danger, and a side remark questions if honesty is always best. The piece also markets DeWitt's Kidney pills and references President Roosevelt.
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Schneider
Pall Mall Gazette
Land Entries Recorded in Watauga and Boone Townships
In North Carolina Watauga County the Office of Entry Taker H J Hardin records two land entries. Alice Hodges enters 646 acres along Yadkin BIR Elk township starting at two white oaks and tracing Jeremiah Hampton and Long Bottom tract lines. January 11 1908. W U Coffey locates and enters 25 acres along Flannerys Park on New River adjoining Winkler and Coffey lines. January 1 1908.
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State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Said County
Alice Hodges
Elk Township
Luke Triplett
Jeremiah Hampton
Long Bottom
State of
North Carolina
Said
W.U. Coffey
Boone Township
Flannery’s Park
New River
Coffey
White Oak
Winkler
Tobn Winkler
Dee
Winkler Sant Austin
Mike Oxendine
Cofey
H. J. Hardin
Rev Bradshaw Named Pastor in Hickory Baptist Church
Rev. W. C. Bradshaw has been appointed pastor of the Hickory Baptist church following the death of Rev. W. R. Gwaltney, which left the church without a pastor.
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W. C. Bradshaw
the Baptist Church
Hickory
W. R. Gwaltney
Land Sale Notice in Shawnee Township 1907
Court sale notices the to be held at Boone courthouse on February 8 1908 at 1 pm for the tract of land in Shawnee township. The sale enforces a judgment of $3000 principal plus interest and $10 costs in favor of Thos Greer against D C Eilor, with garnishment of Will Baton and Hettie Bates.
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Thos. Greere
Will Eaton
Hettie Eaton
C. Eller
Garnisher
Bennet
Smith
Thos Bingham
Watanga County
D.C. Eilor
Will Baton & Hettie Bates
Court House
Boone
Shawneehaw Township
John W. Hodges
W. H. Byrd
DLS
Open Letter Promotes Mailene Shop in Lenoir
Sam Grier, agent for Case Machinery, opens a Maelne Shop in Lenoir offering repairs for worn and broken machinery. He can bore engine cylinders, fit pistons and packing rings, supply castings, and service saw mill and farm equipment with prompt personal attention. Visit at the Lenoir Buggy Company's plant near the Depot.
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Deak Sin
Jst
Lenoir
Lenoir Buggy Company
Grier
New Store Promises Quick Sales and Forthright Prices
An advertisement touts a new store offering bacon lard flour agar coffee and rice with a broad supply of canned goods. The seller claims profit is modest and emphasizes quick sales and “effort profits” inviting customers to try the shop.
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Lam
Entry of Land Claim in Laurel Creek Township 1908
In Wael tona County North Carolina Ollie of Entry Taker and J C Maxt locate and enter twenty acres along Laurel Creek on Watunga and Cove creeks marked by a Beech. The claim follows Ward’s line to the river and Cove creek back to the beginning. Recorded June 3 1908 by H F Hardin Entry Faker.
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State of North Carolina
Waeltona
Ollie
Said County
J.C
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Watauga Democrat
B.C. Rivers
Tawns Bay
Navy
Caleb Powers
Cannon
Mit
Criminaa
Warsaw
Schmeider
DeWitt
J. M. Hodges
Roosevelt
Republican Party
T Am
East Boone
Maras
Syann
Larmont
Pacific Coast
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown Tonn
Valley of East Tennessee
Ad+ dress
East Tenn
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Morristown, Tennessee
J. Parlier
Sudderth
Bank OF Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock
N.C
Harry Bairy
Mitchell County Bank
Elk Park
Branch
Capital and Surplus
LOWES
Mountain City Furniture Co
Lourt House
Mountain City Furniture Company
Mountain City
Tenneasaa
Merchant and Trader’s Bank
Mountain City, Tennessee
J. Walter Wright
W. P.doy
Gan
Ramo
J. K. Wavse Aes
J. Cashier
J. Walter Wricnr
Raabo
R. FP. Wright
EE. Butler
J. S Donnelly
H. TP. D Wills
R. E. Donnelly
J. N. Wills
W.T. Smythe
Boler
B. BR. Birown
J. G. Butler
T. H. Netherland
McDade
W.S. Cole
J. B. D. Robinson
H B. Wills
M. BE. Wilson
W. H. Wilson
Sora
M. D
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