Pension costs surge as Secretary Noble seeks 147 million
A 147 million dollar pension appropriation for the next fiscal year is urged by Secretary Noble, signaling a sharp rise over last year. The piece compares U S pension outlays to Europe noting Britain France Russia Austria and Germany spending heavily on military forces and pensions. It cites a looming share of government spending on pensions and warns of growing strain on the national budget.
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Noble
Tucker
Ginia
Great Britain
France
Russia
Austria
United States
Germany
Senate
Colorado
Nevada
Idaho
Why We Should Be United in the Next Election
The piece argues Democrats must unite to reach 223 electoral votes, weighing possible paths through New York New Jersey Connecticut and Indiana, warns against dissension, notes clashes over free silver coinage in the Senate, and cites campaign jitters and local anecdotes from West Asheville to Durham and Southern Pines.
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Solid South
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
Michigan
Union
Made to Hit the Sections in Political Dispute
A fragmented report cites Alliance members disputing a party oath and platform. references a figure named Sige and a claim the platform lacks support from St. Louis. The discussion mentions a source platform from Oklahoma and a promise to send material on request.
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St. Louis
Water
Oklahoma
Facta
Plucky Woman Sparks Arrest in North Carolina Vial Case
In May 28, at Asuevass North Carolina, Jim Smith and Jim McCrakle aged 16 and 18 faced the vial Court over a daytime dwelling incident. A plucky witness, Mrs Mason, aided by sighting a road accident, helped uncover bills totaling 124 dollars and four quarter pieces, leading to the arrest of the two colored men.
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Asuevass
N. C
Jim Smith
Jim McCrakle
Remarkable Cure Reported By Local Woman
A letter from a North Carolina company advertises a miracle cure for prolonged illness. The account claims a woman suffered seven years with severe symptoms and near death until a bottle provided by W. C. Hamrick & Co. led to a miraculous recovery, with a free bottle offer at Nalls & Sone.
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Luther Lota
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Bhele Pa
Athens man backs Blood Balm after long cancer ordeal
James A. Greer of Athens Georgia, cousin of former Governor Alexander H Stephens, describes a ten year battle with facial cancer. He claims blood purifiers failed but Blood Balm cured his condition reducing discharge improving flesh and strength with others bearing testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Greer
Athens
Athens Banner- Watchman
Alexander H. Stephens
Gideonites Stir Franklin County Amid Confusion
In Franklin, Gideonites cause confusion as members scurry across the county reporting fear and threat to their band. Parson Stonecypher and others hold midnight meetings to discuss dangers while Democrats approach, prompting anxious prayers and calls to reunite the Gideonites.
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Carnesville
Franklin
Brother McFarland
Gideon
Parsons Stonecypher
Underwood
Pen Cleveland
Parson Stonecypher
Divine Walker
Georgia
Germetuer touted as century’s key medical advance
An audacious ad proclaims Germetuer as a supreme health booster boosting digestion and vigor. It cites big orders from Lyon & Co and lists endorsements by named generals and clergy while pushing a one dollar bottle price and urging sale by druggists.
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Longstreet
Avery
Draggiers
Best Friends of Laboring Classes in Durham
The piece argues that the strongest aid to workers is investment in industries that create jobs. It praises factories and enterprises that employ labor, enabling workers to support families, educate children, and secure homes. Capital invested in business benefits the world by building cities and unlocking resources while easing the burden on the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taerre
Durham
Reform in Pension Bureau Aims for Quick Officials Removal
The piece argues that many men think for themselves while others cling to others opinions. It claims the Pension Bureau has operated as a partisan political machine harming the nation. It calls for reform beginning with swift removal of certain officials.
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Pension Bureau
Healthful summer retreat and hotel advertises invalids care
The notice promotes Hotel Ozone in Southern Pines North Carolina offering healthier summer accommodations with improved meals and trained cooks for invalids. It claims malaria relief and a favorable climate on a high land amid pines. Details include a tobacco farm for sale and a promise of reasonable rates for sanitary treatment and lodging.
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Raleigh
Tee Wi
Addres
Ozone
Southern Pines
N. C
May
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C. B. Aylock
Wayne
Glenn
Forsyth
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U. S
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Harry
Mrs. Pinkerly
Maj. Kingbean
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Mrs .Pinkerly
Thal
Anaal
Freight &c
Agon R. Hreparp
Tax Recorder
C. M. V. Follett
Ni Rn
Main Street
SyquptTicq
California
King’s Royal Germeturer Co
Lyon & Co
Ori
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Pitcher’s Castoria
James Q. Walker
Milif
Walker
Co. Breon
Dorham
Wainer
Meyton
C. B. Gusen
Durham County
Stonewall
W. T. Carrington
N.C
Virginia
Neckwear
N. W
W. A. Sla
T & CO
Irham, N.C
Durham Supply Company
Dealers General Merchandise
J. W.jones & CO
Justo
Rans Geet
Dunlay
J.W. Jones
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