Local Happenings and Rail Wreck Report in Durham
Durham items note civic notes, weathered jokes, and local business. A Danville to Charlotte rail wreck on a bridge caused span collapse with multiple injuries but no confirmed fatalities. other reports include a fire at Lorrillard's tobacco factory in Jersey City with extensive losses and 1,800 workers evacuated.
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Danville
Charlotte
Richmond
J. E. Royal
Green Bay
J.P. Wingate
N. C
O. C. McKinney
Freman
Goldsboro
Will Quinsenberry
North Danville
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
W. H. Sadler
F. A. Sadler
Business College
N.charles Sr
Baltimore
Castoria Advertises Syrup of Figs for Children
An old advertisement praises California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs as a pleasing laxative that cleanses the kidneys and bowels, promoting health and comfort for children. The spot notes it is safe to use and suitable for youngsters, urging public approval.
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California
Arson, Revenue Totals, and Liberty Riots Across States
Fire destroys Thomas J. King’s staples and corn crib with losses of cotton, hogs, oxen, and forage. A colored man Jim Rhodes arrested as the incendiary will face trial. Durham revenue office reports October collections totaling 70 079 14, led by tobacco and cigarettes and urging a public building. Oliver Springs convicts freed by armed band, burning the stockade. rumors of wider liberations. An anecdote notes a young man Curtis and a scene about a new gown observed by Alice. Local ads promote Luggies and the Hackney Buggy at 75 dollars.
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Ln Franklin
Louisioro
N.C
State Chronicle
Thos. J. King
Jim Rhodes
Justice Carmichael
Durham
North Carolina
Congress
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
U. S. Treasury
Knoxvile
Tenn
Oliver Springs
Tracy City
Nashville
California Fig Syrup Co. Advertises Healthful Syrup
An aged advertisement touts a healthful laxative syrup sold in 50c and $1 bottles by leading druggists. It claims the product is agreeable and effective, urging customers not to accept substitutes and to consult druggists if unavailable locally. The note lists California as the origin with a San Francisco address.
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Oor Geen
Gazen . le Waku Co
Baptist Batelars
M.S. Ferrell
Yates
China
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Noville, AY
Electric Bitters praised as universal remedy
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a pure medicine curing liver and kidney diseases removing pimples boils and salt rheum purging malaria and preventing fevers. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and sells for 50 cents and 1 dollar at Blacknall and Son's.
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Blacknall & Son
Tarif Making Paupers and the Reform of Tariffs
The Springfield Republican argues reforming tariffs could ease costs for workers and the poor. It cites Massachusetts spending on paupers rising from under 509000 in 1860 to over 2000000 in 1890 as population roughly doubled and pauper care more than quadrupled.
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Springfield
Mass
Massachusetts
Today’s deeds shape the path the devil fears
A reflective proverb notes that the true measure of character lies in present actions rather than tomorrow’s plans, warning that present good works deter evil more than future intentions.
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Fassett
New York
St. Chrysanthemum
Wileon
Hamshire
McKinley
Silene
Cleveland
T. J. Simmons
Lassie M. Southgate
Trinity Church
Sheba
BR. W. York
Chatham
W. B. Matthews
Ile
Durham San Locats
Board of County Commissioners
Hinton Murray
Abe Hopson
Geo. Howard
Neailerhaer
Barbee
A. W. Douglass
TRE
Jd. W. Freya
Darlington
G. C
adiMculty
John W. Floyd
Reliability, and Co
Rhodes
D. Price
Floyd
Pirocardeane
Ts Poeaiary
Supreme Court of
James E. Shepherd Jr
Raleigh
James B. Shepherd
Binghama School
Asheville
Judge Shepherd
Washington, N. C
Buena Vista
Oscar T. Smith
Mr. Smith
L. T. Smith
Oscar Smith
Dr. Smith
Danville Wreck
Lorrchard
Jensay Crry
N. J
Lorrillard
Pitcher’s Castoria
Tome
Altlandeatarn Wester
Atsted
Armony
Lawlessnes
Tennessee
Willie
Alice
Mr.urtis
Curtis Canal
R. Rogers
R. I. Rogers
Syrihicg
Stokes Hall
Eiffel Tower
Emperors OF Music
Cleveland's Challenge
Mgby
Queen
Blackford
Howard
Rostrum
Carnes
Knight
Reto
Girard Leon
Donkeys
Jack and Jill
Billy Lyons
Gomedian
Grand Vocal Corps Ofwas Voices
Pirat Co
Blackwall
A. Slater & CO
W. A. Slater & CO
Clothiers
Electric Bitters
P. W. Vaughn
W. M. Yearby
William Hodge
East Thirtyeight Street
Heaven
Christ
Jacob
Acure
Phar Macy CO
Sovereign
H. H. Mark
HAM
NEW
John L. Markham
H. H. Markham
Durham, N. C
M. F. Markham
Sholers
Psa Wosh
Medical Colege OF
Virgina
Medical College OF Virginian
J.S. Dorsey Cullen
ITHES
Lloyd’s Hardware Store
David A
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