Visitors Arrive in Durham for Inter-State Farmers Meet
Five car loads of farmers and Raleigh visitors pour into Durham for the Inter-State Farmers Association event. A Raleigh escort greets them at the station, tours the Tucker farm, Durham Bull Fertilizer works, and Stokes Hall where speeches praise Durham progress. The day closes with a large barbecue and Brunswick stew as the crowd tours tobacco houses and factories.
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Durham
Raleigh
Dorham
Inter- State
Farmers’ Association
A. A.thompson
W.H. Dodd
L.L
W. H. Wetmore
Phil. Hi. Andrews
J. N. McKay
Geo. W. Poe
W. T. Leach
W. A. Wyatt
G. E. Leach
W. J. Peel
G. W. Upchurch
State
R. Rural
Jae. . Olde
W. M. Unley
J. M. Broughton
N. W. West
Maj. R. 8. Tucker
Tuckar
J. N. Whitford
Cal
L. L. Polk
East Durham
L. A. Carr
Durham Bull
The
State Agricultural Society
Dod
BR. Parker
State Alliance
Dr. Ford
R. S. Tucker
Preotha Juene Associaton
Jas. Briggs
Henry
Mississippi
North Carolina
B. M. Hord
Nashville
Leno
Stokes Hall
Watkins Bane
Morris Street
D Arham
Death by own action shocks Ixptaxapolis Politician
An Illinois story reports the death by his own action of Dr A K Fischer a known German writer and politician in Ixptaxapolis on August 21. The event follows his involvement with local Republican Committee circles and reflects a political scandal within the town’s GOP.
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Ixptaxapolis
Ind
A. K. Fischer
Owas
Republican Committee
Ben. Harrison
Harrison
Atcf
Dream tragedy and scattered sermon quotes from Mooresville
The Memphis railroad accident leaves Walter dead after a fall from a four story window while another man died and firemen search for survivors. The Mooresville District Conference broadcast a Duncan address urging preachers to preach or abstain from politics, and Duckery’s Prohibition striker Parson Walker is described as Radikal. Wilmington Star notes Republican drill and Methodist influence in current affairs.
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Memphis
Walter
Charleston
Lula
Bi Duncan
Mooresville
Ren
United States
Parson Walker
Duckery
Jess So
7Ory
Wilmington Star
Halifax editor warns of brewing U S fishery clash
The Halifax Herald reports rising concern over the U S Senate's rejection of a fishery treaty. It warns Canada may revert to 1818 terms, risking armed confrontation if U S vessels violate Canadian laws, with war seen as possible but preferable to subjugation by a foreign power.
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Garadian
Halifax
United States Senate
Halifax Herald
Dominion
Calia
Bes
Senate
Uni
Canada
United States
The House Tariff Bill And Political Feuds
The article discusses proposed actions on the House tariff bill including suspending sinking fund laws and notes attacks on political figures. It cites critics labeling rivals as radicals or prohibitionists while debating economic policy and party commentary from multiple newspapers.
Sensation at Fayetteville sparks racial unrest
Fayetteville North Carolina on August 22 188? reports show two black men jailed for assault on a white youth and a mob around the jail with armed bands. Soldiers of the Fayetteville Independent Company captured several more suspects after bands of armed men were discovered at 2 am. The incident centers on Lam Broadfoot an ex radical official and political incendiary prompting white residents to rally for Democratic control.
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Fayetteville
Fayettavinix
N.C
Fire destroys Morotock Cotton Mills storage room
A fire in Danville Dayvile Va August 22 wiped out the storage room of the Morotock Cotton Mills and 300 bales of cotton, with losses pegged at 15000 dollars. Insurance coverage is noted. The report also contains stray editorial remarks about President vetoes and Senate printing. Boston Herald
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Danville
Dayvile
Morotock
North Carolina Notes From State Exchanges In October
North Carolina brief items from Randolph Randolph county fire at Liberty damaged five houses four stores and a livery stable. Notable people include John E Kelley former Centennial Graded School Raleigh principal and Davidson alum. Local politics report Randolph County Democratic Convention nominees for Senate J J White for House J Redding Mike Bradshaw for sheriff KE A Moffitt for Register of Deeds W F Craven. Additional notes cover a rattlesnake kill near Mt Pleasant road and a lynching attempt at Graham. Also mentions NC State Agricultural Society fair premiums and dates October 16 17 18 19 with Eugene Harrell secretary. Charleston Chronicle and Charlotte Chronicle items about public buildings and local labor.
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Liberty
Randolph County
Cape Fear
Yadkin
Hinsdale
Chicago
Democratic Convention
Senate
J.J. White
House of Representatives
J. Redding
Mike Bradshaw
A. Moffitt
Register of Deeds
W. F. Craven
Concord Sandard
Robert L. Smith
Cal Roger
Mt. Pleasant
Greensboro
Graham
Hampton
Chatham County
Pittsboro
North Carolina State Agricultural Society
Eugene Harrell
Hillsboro
T. E. Hill
Strudwick House
Turner Mansion
Charlotte Chronicle
Charlotte Public
Cleveland
United States
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Saularanan Bats
Robert A. Gunn
M.D. Ang
J. T.womble
Parker
CIT
Brower
News and Observer
Greenstone
N. Y
White
John M. Brower
Wuergas
John M. Bower
Congress
Bower
Jas.d
Ing
Col. Morehead
Gatling
New York
R. J. Gatling
Richmond
Ned Richardson
Norfolk
Harper's Weekly
Blane
Cditos, &c
Nashville Democrat
Jackson
Henry Clay
Ashland
John Nichols
Benbow
Steele
Sersteh
Ben
Pittsburg
Boston Post
Florence
Italy
Blaine
White House
Boden Re Howse
Salisbury
Seesheh
J. Re Keen
Scott Brown
Boston Herald
North Carolina News
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Ins
Clanton
Mount Mourne
Judge Meares
Gov. Gray
Indiana
National Democratic Committee
Niblack
N. ¥. Times
Duke
Duches of Marlborough
Louisville
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