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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1895
Page
2
The Durham Recorder notes rumors of high prices for old horses in New York and mentions proposed butcher shops for horse meat. It cites Carnegie scale wage reductions and reflects on South Carolina and Cuban trade, alongside a Nevada ex-senator’s death and a tragic tale of a saloon sign inscription that ended with a painter’s death.
A Washington observer recalls a session of the Supreme Court and laments rude interruptions by judges. He contrasts the court's dignity with moments of lapse, urging consistent civility toward the bar and practitioners who seek justice.
A Boston Journal of Commerce report details a record carload of 112 round cotton bales from Waco Texas, weighing 53 000 pounds, with capacity for 15 more. The new Balem method compresses cotton into 4 ft 2 in by 2 ft diameter cylinders of about 500 pounds, claiming 30 percent more density than old box bales and potential to fit 115 or more rounds per car.
An early scene in Paris sees students opposing dramatist Lemercier prompting Napoleon to order a second performance. The crowd grows restless, shouting for the play to continue while the ruler’s intervention seeks to restore order.
A fragmentary note hints at a belief in making and selling untaxed beverages and a singular tale referencing a colada like drink. Names and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a local issue of illicit production and sale.
The piece reviews resumed work on the Panama Canal after years of suspension. It covers a history of French investment, Ferdinand de Lesseps and Lehigh figures, costs projected in francs, and past bankruptcies. It notes health, geography, and supply issues, the dubious future of the project, and the potential strategic value or risk if war arises. It also touches on public sentiment in the United States toward European ownership.
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