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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1888
Page
4
A report from Iburg claims 100000 men were renumerated with the Amalgamated Association strike figures. About 6000 work at mills that signed the scale, 8000 at mills not influenced, and many idle depend on the iron and steel industry. New York stock market shows activity on crop reports and disbursement mood.
The text portrays Enkak Gok as the Democratic pick for a high county honor, noting his leadership and the administration's alignment with him. It reflects belief in his capability to meet public needs and suggests opposition would not hinder his authority or effectiveness. It references President Cleveland and themes of monopolies and national policy.
July 7 report from Puuaparua notes a planned gathering by Workingmen to unite forces. The brief mentions a memorable stei on 80d and references Chicago and Barlington in connection with the effort.
A review notes odd jury verdicts from Western and Missouri courts. Cases include self inflicted death labeled as murder, death by rail incident, runaway wagon, kerosene lamp explosion, and a fatalistic assessment that fate dictated the end. An amused German juror humorously proclaims the deceased.
Col Julian Allen in the landmark office denounces Gov Foraker of Ohio for attacking Judge Thurman s wife over wartime aid to Confederate prisoners. Allen, a Republican, condemns the brutal stand and defends the woman s praised actions. He warns Foraker s tactics may not win votes among decent Republicans.
A damaging wind swept Edwardsburg Indiana last night around 11 o clock, toppling the tower and causing havoc across the city as Central and Eastern Dakota report the storm's wide reach.
The report claims Senator Riddleberger has allied with ex Senator Mahone after the Chicago convention and they meet daily at Chamberlains. Anti Mahone Republicans say Riddleberger sought a national committee seat but Brady was chosen, sparking an alliance with Mahone.
It notes 50,000 salesmen on the road, with average expenses of 1625 each. This implies immense travel outlays and annual salaries, spreading a vast sum across the country and supporting railway and hotel business.
A Saturday night rally near the Coat House on Main Street featured speakers J. D. Pritchard and H. Dockery among others. The event argued against free trade and highlighted tensions over tariffs, taxation, and working-class interests.
A Durham area resident, T J Kerr, reports a break in and theft of a watch from his home five to six miles from Durham. He pursued the suspect into Granville County, left a warrant there, and on returning via the Democratic County Convention was forced by a mob of white men to release a prisoner. The incident sparked calls for law and order and promised efforts to identify those responsible.
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