Notable Missionary Dr Young J Allen Dies in China at 72
Obituary notes the death of Dr Young J Allen in Shanghai at age 72. Born in Georgia and educated at Emory College, he became a Southern Methodist missionary in 1860. His 47 years of service included a famed Birmingham address on Gospel Liberating China and his family mourns his loss. Also quoted is a Richmond News Leader view on party centralization versus states’ rights and a profile of George W Coffey, Caldwell County native turned mining executive worth up to 200000.
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Young J. Allen
Shanghai
China
Emory College
Birmingham
Ala
Richmond News
South
Virginia
Daniel
Geo. W. Coffey
King’s Creek
Caldwell County
W. Va
Leoir News
Steam launch Minnesota sinks off Hampton Roads
On the night of the 10th the Minnesota steam launch from the Exposition returned to the Ship and sank near midnight. It is believed the launch, in haste, was driven out into heavy seas or was struck by a tramp steamer using the Roads as shelter during storms. The crew included five men and six midshipmen from Annapolis, among them W. H. Levenson, a North Carolina boy.
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Exposition
Hampton Roads
Pasengers
Academy
Annapois
W. H. Levenson
North Carolina
Murdered Brother-in-Law Near Kannapolis Sparks Mystery
Ed Ashley killed Dan Overcash near Kannapolis Cabarrus county on the 16th inst and fled. The brothers-in-law quarreled over alleged intimacy with Pethela wife. Overcash was lured to a wood where Ashley fired without a word, saying he would kill him on sight. Four years earlier Ashley killed his own father with the same gun. A bloodhound pursuit failed to capture him.
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Ed Ashley
Dan Overcash
Kannapolis
Cabarrus
Ashley
Overcash
Ashby
Roosevelt Attacks Democrats and Sugar Tariff Debate
In a letter of acceptance Roosevelt denounces Democrats as dangerous enemies and undesirable citizens while praising Harry Orchard as the most desirable citizen. He criticizes Taft over free sugar from the Philippines, though Kansas favored free sugar from Hawaii, a clash that stirs local agricultural concerns.
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Roosevelt
Harry Orchard
Teddy
Harry
Taft
Kansas
Hawaii
Senator John T. Morgan Dies After 30 Years in Senate
On Tuesday night Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama died in Washington City. He had served in the Senate for 30 years. His funeral was held at Church Street Methodist Church in Selma, Alabama, where he worshipped for years, and he was buried in Live Oak Cemetery near the tomb of former Vice President William R. King.
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John T. Morgan
Ala
Washington City
Senate
Church Street Methodist Church
Selma
Live Oak
William R. King
United States
Drug clerk dangers in city store tragedy
In Charlotte a clerk at R. H. Jordan and Co. mistook carbolic acid for castor oil while filling a prescription for a five year old son of Mr. Kiser. The father administered two doses and the child cried I’m dying, then died shortly after.
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Charlotte
R. H. Jordan and Co
Kiser
North Carolina Growth and War Fears Mentioned
The piece notes headlines from large papers about a future war with Japan, discusses Pacific front possibilities, and includes Governor Glenn's 1870 to present property, debt, railway values, and population data. It also covers Greensboro eyeing the Masonic Temple site amid Raleigh disputes, with proposals to offer more than the initial 29,000.
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United States
Japan
Pacific
Gov
Glenn
North Carolina
Greensboro
Masonic Temple
Raleigh
Banks push bonds as inflation fears loom in journal
The New York Journal of Commerce warns of dangerous inflation of bank currency while all national banks favor issuing more bonds.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Lightning strikes house in Lowriesville injures none
In Lowriesville New York a recent lightning strike tore away siding and ceiling at a house. It knocked a bed with two little girls from the mattress but the children were not hurt and did not awaken.
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Lowriesville
N. Y
Self disciplined boy rises as office meteor in printing shop
A foreman learns driving a boy becomes self driven as he learns to set type by a self imposed twelve minute standard. The watch on the case spurs constant practice until the boy becomes the fastest and most reliable compositor in the office.
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Emminent Surgeon Dr Wylie Operates in Durham
Dr W Gil Wylie a renowned New York surgeon visited Durham North Carolina last week to perform an appendectomy on Miss Mary Duke daughter of B N Duke. The visit underscored a spirit of care echoed by Henry Drummond quote on love. Strawberry growers in Eastern Carolina reportedly earned more this season despite talk of a half crop. Globally 54 of every 100 gallons of illuminating oil are produced in the United States.
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Eastern
Carolina
United States
Watauga County Supe rior Court Notice of Summons
In the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina Thos Bing ham Clerk announces that a summons was issued against the defendant on June 12 1907 returnable at the Fall Term beginning September 9 1907. A Warrant of Attachment viewed June 14 1907 attaches the defendant's property and is returnable at the same term for appearance and answer.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
N. L. Mast
Ve. J. H. Latham
Thos. Bingham
N. C
Wataugh County
Shoes for Men Women and Children at Low Prices
Public notice from L Jones Cotrell at the R M Green old stand inviting shoppers. Promises new stock and up to date ladies patent leather shoes at 3 25 and a range of dress goods. Also offers to buy produce at high market prices and sell at the lowest figures.
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L, Jones Cotrell
R, M, Green Old Stand
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