Treason Asserted as Governor Sets Vagrancy Battle Plans
May 16 dispatch notes Gov. Bickett not calling an extra session, outlining a May 29 meeting of delegates to discuss enforcing vagrancy laws and a June 4 state convention. Proclaims idle vagrancy treason while seeking work for able bodied vagrants.
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Galt
General Assembly
Bickett
Greensboro
North Carolina Public Service Corporation
Corporation Commission
Mayor Stafford
Ralph Hole
Aubrey Brooks
Charles A. Hines
Joe Robertson
Salisbury
North Carolina Public Service Company
Charlotte
Gate City
Death as Norfolk Southern shifts fatal bicycle accident
Charles Harden a longtime janitor at the federal building was killed when his bicycle entered in front of a shifting Norfolk Southern engine in New Bern. The engineer and fireman sounded warnings but Harden crossed and was struck, mangling his lower body. a coroner's jury found death due to being run over with no blame on the crew.
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New Bern
Norfolk Southern
Charles Harden
Federal Building
Harden
Richardson
Ernest W. Dunn
Senator Simmons Returns to Capital After City Visit
Senator F M Simmons chairman of the finance committee returned to Washington to resume duties. He said Americans awaken to war involvement and respond generously to government needs. He praised the last liberty loan drive as evidence of public support for the president and victory in the conflict.
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F. M. Simmons
United States Senate
Simmons
America
United States
Big Still Captured Near Ayden by Local Officers
Sheriff Joseph McLawhorn Deputies Taylor and Hyman and Officer Brewer captured a large copper still four miles below Ayden near Carrs Landing on Contentnea Creek. The still was warm suggesting a Saturday night run and 20 empty barrels plus a small quantity of beer were found. No occupants were present.
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Joseph McLawhorn
Taylor and
Hyman
Brewer
Ayden
Carr’s Landing
Contentnea Creek
Greenville Reflector
Baruch quits Wall Street for good amid millions taken out
Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, declares he has left Wall Street for good. The measure comes as an estimated several millions of dollars have been withdrawn from his market activities as part of his decision.
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Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Wall Street
New York World
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener Ad for Grandmother's Recipe
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. It claims easy application with a dampened comb or brush and notes the product is a toilet preparation, not a disease cure. The offer highlights an old time remedy style and a drugstore purchase.
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Wyeth
Herolin
Herotin
Ora Ores
Afianta
Ben Erolin Asics
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Moore
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Northampton
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Lonnie
Carthage
Thomas A. Frye
State Hospital
Raleigh
Robinson
Buncombe
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Broughton
Velvetina
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H. K. Nash
Wilmington Township
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Toledo
Ohio
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