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Newspaper

Durham Recorder

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1887

Page

3

Tae. Daly TM gcorder. BY B. C, HACKNEY, Eaitog WProp

The readable text is fragmented and unclear, listing names and initials without a coherent event or context. No distinct persons or organizations emerge to form a factual summary.

Jeff Davis Ill Speech Delivers Poignant Address at Century Scene

In Durham on January 20, 1887 the ailing Jefferson Davis appears pale and gaunt as he rises to speak. The Mississippi senator delivers a carefully reasoned oration that evokes sympathy, with moments of composure amid evident illness.

Jeff Davis Hee Mississippi Liavis

Antwerp Fortifications and Belgian Troops Questioned

T. C. Crawford in the New York World argues Antwerp’s fortifications are strong in theory but rely on Belgian soldiers who, in his view, would not stand a German assault. He notes 10 000 troops seen parading in Antwerp and questions their effectiveness as a defense beyond the walls.

Antwerp Belgium France T. C. Crawford New York World

National convention called for June 6 in Indianapolis

Samuel Dickie, chairman of the nations committee, issued a call for a national convention to be held in Indianapolis on Wednesday, June 6. The report notes the event as a key gathering for Prohibitions and Guicango factions and lists no further details.

Kilrain Smith Fight Ends In Draw In France

A Vernon France cablegram reports the Kilrain Smith bout on an island in the Seine twenty miles from Rouen lasting 106 rounds over two hours thirty minutes and concluding in a draw.

New York The Police Gazette Vernon France Kilrein-Smith River Seine Rouen

Nomination of Mr Lamar Wasamatox Delayed by Senate Committee

The judiciary committee planned a meeting to discuss the nomination of Mr Lamar Wasamatox after hearings extended late yesterday. The Senate session adjourned before concluding the subject, sending the nomination to a sub committee of Edmunds Hair and Pugh. Vilas’s nomination was not reached.

Wasamatox Seaator Edmands Whngman Judiciary Committee Mom Collet Igtine Lamgr Senate Edmunds, Hair and Pugh Mr. Vilas

Horrible Murder Rumors Near Henry County Alabama

A special dispatch reports a gruesome family murder in Henry County Alabama. Bradly Johnson, ex-sheriff, is cited among the town’s oldest and respected residents. Two younger brothers killed their elder sibling Charles, while the parents and others were assaulted. Neighbors learned of the crime. lynching rumors circulate as the community reels from the violence and drunken quarrels.

Montcomery Eufanys Henry County Ala Bradly Johnson Charles Ben Robert Jul

Advertised Non Deliverey Letters Ordered By Postal Authorities

The Superintendat of the Dead Letter Bureau with the approval of the Porttmaser General directs postmasters to advertise non delivered letters and collect one cent on each letter published. Postmasters must affix a one cent postage due stamp as evidence of delivery, with tighter rules in non free-delivery offices.

Porttmaser General

Sentence commuted lowers punishment for Winston men

Two Winston men, W A Whitaker and W B Tay, were convicted of an affray. Whitaker was fined 500 dollars and Tay 100 with six months in jail. Governor commuted Tay’s sentence reducing imprisonment to a 200 dollar fine.

W. A Whitaker Tay Winston Whitaker Hay News and Observer

Conversation Between Employer and Commercial Traveler

A brief dialogue shows an employer meeting a commercial traveler at home. The traveler says he arrived on the 7 o'clock train from Boston last night and did not ride the parlor car. The employer notes his own Boston departure by that train and mentions seeing the traveler.

Live Stock and Dry Goods Bargains at Local Market

A local ad lists sale of horses and mules at Blackwell's Park with Robt. Cates as agent. It notes dl 664 Summerfield closing out his dry goods department with unprecedented bargains, invites examination of prices, promises savings up to 20 percent, and mentions produce including pig feet, turnips, apples, potatoes, onions and beets at W. J. Wyatt & Co.

Blackwell's Park Cates Summerfield W. J. Wyatt & Co

Local Bank Officers List Mixed Until Clean Record Found

The text lists bank officers including J.8 Carr as president, C.S. Bryan as president, Leo D. Heartt as cashier, and Chas. A. Jordan as teller. Repeated names appear with slight variations, creating a fragmented roster of officers across entries.

J. 8. Carr V108 Leo D. Heartt Cashier Chas. A. Jordan Tetum

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