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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1891
Page
4
Durham Record notes the University opens on Thursday with about 225 registrants including over 100 freshmen. President Winston spoke in Memorial Hall outlining changes and new rules as recruits arrive by train. Birth of twins to a popular professor marks the first day.
A wealthy young man is arrested amid sensational claims of the murder of a society girl. Police secrecy follows while the case is linked to a wealthy family and prominent circles. The report references a sensational serialized tale and other unrelated items in the issue.
The British government cut tobacco duty yet last fiscal year revenue from tobacco surpassed the prior year by 2.5 million dollars. The Customs Commissioner cites increased consumption of ordinary cut tobacco among workers due to higher wages, with per capita usage up from 1.49 to 1.40 cigarettes per hundred. Her Majesty views tobacco as a political barometer reflecting general contentment in the dominions.
An OCR blend shows proposals for a new Baldwin to Rogers City railway line and a series of medical and floral advertisements. It includes Castoria promotions for children, Dr Miles Restorative Nervine claims, free samples, and a Raleigh florist listing Steinmetz offering roses chrysanthemums decorative plants and potato plants with seasonal dates.
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