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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1895
Page
4
A New York Herald反 story claims a Chicago race was manipulated by a black horse winning twice due to a faulty start and a hidden spectator. The crowd armed with six shooters demanded action as officials left the paddock for twenty minutes before the race was finally declared off.
A quirky social note recalls a man who bought white gloves at night on Sixth Avenue to wear to a cotillion, inspiring a brief rumor that the prince of Wales wore white gloves. The piece contrasts fashion bravado with public reception and ends noting broader fashion impact.
Prince Kung, born about 1831 and aged sixty three, is praised as a vigorous high‑order statesman who helped steer China during crises. The article recounts his rise as regent during the late Taiping era, his bold actions to safeguard the throne, and his later honor by the emperor. It also mentions his family lineage and key events from 1800 through 1875, highlighting his role in negotiating treaties and quelling rebellions.
A hidden dog graveyard near the Victoria gate in Hyde Park features about forty marble stones marking the resting places of pets. Notable burials include the Duke of Cambridge's dog Prince with the inscription Poor Little Prince. The area is tucked behind garden-like grounds and ivy arches, with careful garden maintenance and occasional solitary visitors.
W M Yearby, druggist, advertises Japanese Liver Pellets for constipation and sick headache with 50 pills priced at 26 cents. Testimonials from E Nulty of St Paul and H Heineman of Milwaukee claim cures after long or severe health struggles, with claims of full recovery and centuries-old cases aided by the product. Sold by W M Yearby.
An old advertisement claims Mystic Cure radially cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days, with claims of immediate relief after the first dose. It lists Heartt & Farthing Drugist of Durham as seller and mentions testimonials and guarantees, alongside other cures and a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promotion.
Rail schedule effective March 25, 1894 lists Raleigh departures at 6:30 am daily and through sleepers via Atlanta to New York, Washington, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Connections at Weldon with Atlantic Coast Line and Bay Line for Old Point Norfolk and Baltimore, and at Sanford with CFYV for Piedmont Greensboro and Mount Airy. Raleigh arrivals include 2:05 am daily from New York and Philadelphia, plus 3:50 pm daily from Portsmouth north, with multiple through coaches and Pullman sleepers Raleigh to Washington and New York via Southern routes. Mixed trains run Johnson Street Station to Hamlet and back, with shorter legs to Henderson and intermediate stations.
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