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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1887
Page
5
The passage describes Jefferson Davis entering a crowded gallery with a brace of spectators reacting to his presence. The observer notes Davis's fragile appearance as he contemplates delivering a speech while Louis rises to greet him and the senator from Mississippi speaks with careful, if weary, composure.
In Antwerp I saw a parade of about 10 000 Belgian soldiers guarding forts around the city. The troops appeared small and unmilitary in stance and dress, unlikely to stop a determined German assault. Fortifications are strong only if manned by capable soldiers, otherwise Antwerp could be bypassed by German forces.
Lemuel Dickie chairman of the national committee issued a call for a national convention to be held at Indianapolis on Wednesday June 6th next. The notice outlines the gathering of Prohibitionist delegates to discuss party affairs and platform.
A Vernon France cablegram reports Kilram Smith boxing match lasting 106 rounds over two hours thirty minutes ending in a draw. The bout was set for 1 pm on an island in the Seine, twenty miles from Rouen.
Senator Edmands, chair of the judiciary committee, planned a meeting to discuss Mr. Lamar’s nomination but did not complete it before the holiday recess. The nomination was referred to a subcommittee of Edmunds, Hor and Pugh, with Vilas’s nomination not reached.
A distressing murder report from Henry County claims two of Bradley Johnson's sons killed their older brother Charles while the father tried to intervene. The mother was assaulted, others were forced from the house, and lynching rumors spread as neighbors learned of the brutal act.
The Superintendent of the Read Letter Bureau with the approval of the Postmaster General prepares a circular directing postmasters to advertise in a news sheet or manuscript list all non delivered letters under Section 590 of the Postal Laws. It requires one cent charge for each published letter and the affixing of a postage due stamp as evidence of delivery. In non free delivery offices the stamp is not affixed until delivery. The clause has not been strictly enforced previously.
Five lots of horses and mules offered for sale at Blackwell's Park. Apply to Robt. Cates, agent. Sale advertised at discontinued price lower than market. For inquiries contact Cates for details and conditions.
The document lists officers including president and cashier positions with names such as Carr, Bryan, D Heart, Chas A Jordan, Js. Care, Leo D Hearrr. It appears to be a ceremonial roster or monthly bank notice detailing officer roles and titles.
The News and Observer reports that W. A Whitaker and W. & Tay of Winston were convicted of an affray, Whitaker fined $500, Hay $100, and six months jail. The governor yesterday commuted Hay's sentence to a $200 fine with no imprisonment.
An employer greets Mr. Smith and recalls a trip from Boston on a 7 o'clock train. The commercial traveler asks if a parlor car was used, noting the traveler did not see Epoch, hinting at a missed encounter.
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