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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1888
Page
8
A humorous political verse features a female Democrat bidding farewell and urging readiness for upcoming campaign activity. It mentions Cleveland, Harrison, Grover, and Nadel, with playful jabs and rhyme about political figures and support as the campaign approaches.
Maria and Vinette Reeves of Davisville near Parkersburg shot and killed one burglar and mortally wounded another during a midnight break in. The women woke to the intrusion, each fired, saving their home as neighbors hail their bravery.
The Democrats of Pinckneyville Illinois held the largest meeting to hear Joseph Hastwell a Republican board member who supports Cleveland Thurman He claimed rings and monopolists rule the state GOP and praised Cleveland Also notes a miners strike continuing with calls for twenty five cents per 100 bashels and resistance to higher bases
Emperor William plans to meet Queen Victoria at Baden as soon as possible. He will visit the Pope at the Vatican in Rome before proceeding to the Quirinal.
July 31 Chronicle reports on the curious case of Emperor William Will Lox, tracing his reputed role, public reception, and the quirky historical note surrounding his title and provenance.
General Roger A Pryne named special counsel for the civil prosecutions against trust corporations to be begun soon in the courts. The appointment by Gen Pryor the Counsel, New Yous July 81, signals a major step in antitrust actions.
Officers and members of the Christian Baptist Church at Shallow Ford Alamance county held a meeting last Saturday with W. T. Walker gubernatorial candidate. They expressed strong support for temperance and suppression of alcohol, stating the church cannot support its abuse.
The Observer lauds Captain Freeland of the Sham Light Infantry for refusing retreat during a mock battle at Camp Pender. It extols bravery from Bethel to Johnston surrender and mentions Tom Keogh criticizing Republican neglect of the South.
A Saturday disturbance in Payetteville led to arrests as deputies halted rioters near the bridge. Prisoners Pete Dekeyser George Henry Waddell and Ceeshire Kelley were jailed in the county facility after cursing and clashing with officers. Bonds were posted and releases followed.
Reported royal match links the Crown Prince of Maples to Princess Clemen amid palace preparations. Sources describe a formal betrothal agreement and plans for a public announcement.
Phyllis Broughton, the London actress, sues Viscount Dangan for 100000 damages after he refuses to marry her. The suit alleges breach of promise and seeks compensation for alleged damages. The case centers on a failed engagement and social expectations in high society.
A message from residents of Urham and nearby areas calls for an equitable distribution of regional resources. Community leaders urge cooperation with neighboring counties to ensure services and opportunities are shared.
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