Lost son returns after thirty years wait in New York
A farmer William Jordan of Centre Grove hosts a middle aged man who reveals himself as Richard Jordan, long believed dead after leaving home thirty years earlier. Richard recounts leaving for the west then New York and England before returning with a wife to help his parents. The story follows the family reunion and their hope to settle on a farm. The Atlanta Journal notes rural Exodus and Dr Reynolds offers no practical remedies. Congress is in session and remarks on Spain.
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Richard Jordan
William Jordan
Centre Grove
Richard
Bard
Jordan
New York
England
New York Journal
Atlanta Journal
Reynolds
Chicago
Conference of Charities and Corrections
Springfield
Reynolde
North Carolina News Highlights Mixed Incidents and Legislation
North Carolina items report a range of events from a fatal laundry fire in Cleveland county to public school funding figures and legislative talk on firework restrictions. Other notes cover a drowning near Wilmington, a reformatory proposal for Wilmington, and church jurisdiction changes at Newbern. Local business and banking shifts, a shipwreck saving crew, and crime notes accompany weathered odds and civic projects across various towns including Charlotte, Salisbury, and Asheville.
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George W. Caldwell
Charlotte
Healeigh
Wilmington Dispatch
Wilmington
Lo County
Annie Holmes
Ordele
Salisbury
Shelby Star
Cleveland County
Monroe Journal
Statesville Landmark
Farner Kaisey
Pritchard
Ramsey
Billy” Henderson
North Carolina
North Carolina Synod
Newbern
Mecklenburg
Blue Ridge
Presbytery
Asheville
State Agricultural Department
Bonham
Life
L Cooperative
Guarantee
Fidelity and Trust
Marine
Lade
Jarthage
Mary Spencer McCall
Melnanis’s Bridge
Robeson County
Mia
Lizzie Bonde
Presbyterian Cemetery
Messrs. Dry & Wadsworth
Concord Standard
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Predictions for the Baldwin Westinghouse electric locomotive
Electrical expert David L. Barnes predicts the Casmeatien locomotive built by Baldwin & Westinghouse will cover 150 miles as easily as 120 on suitable track. The central station provides power, with speeds up to 200 mph achievable by larger wheels and altered gearing. The 150 000 pound, 37 foot locomotive includes dual end controllers and reveals it will take time before practical railway use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Barnes
Baldwin & Westinghouse
Casmeatien
Mr. Barnes
New York Journal
Central Station
Rooster Interlude Delights Burlington Conference Audience
At the Methodist Protestant Conference in Burlington Rev. Thompson welcomed attendees and Rev. Kennett responded. A crowing rooster near the stage and a second rooster answered sparked loud laughter and an improvised moment not on the program. Separately, a U.S. Geological Survey report notes Alaska’s mineral wealth heralding its future as a top gold producer.
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Burlington
Mr. Thompson
M. Bk
W. F P. Kennett
United States Xeologica Survey
Alaska
Washington
Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed for Coughs and Colds
W M Repine of Tiskilwa touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the true remedy for consumption coughs colds and whooping cough. He claims it never fails and offers free trial bottles at Taylor Banner’s Drug Store.
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W. M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
King's
Teylor & Banner's
Monetary reform call prompts cross-city conference
The Board of Trade calls Central West commercial bodies to a conference to discuss currency reform and a non-partisan commission to fix defects in the monetary system. It warns against returning to a flawed system and notes public sentiment favors currency reform amid recent election results. A Beneca Times editorial response challenges authority to push change. News from St Paul cites storms causing fatalities and rail disruptions with extensive flooding.
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Ieee Salbeapatilla
Board of Trade
Boards of Trade and Commercial
Central West
Beneca
Horrific Spanish Massacre in Cuba Reported by War Correspondent
An eyewitness account accuses Weyler's forces under Colonel Strauch of slaughtering over 300 Cuban noncombatants in Pinar del Rio. The raid included looting, arson, and mass executions of old men women and children as troops pursued insurgents.
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Stroch
Pinar del Rio
Weyler
Rio Hondo
Tehisien Paso Real
Strach
Struch
Havana
Innocenta
Spanish naval buildup in Spanish ports near Cartagena
A Madrid correspondent for the New York World reports heavy activity in Spanish ports especially Cartagena. Six ironclads and three cruisers are being fitted, joined by Glasgow torpedo boat destroyers to form a strong flying squadron. The government has ordered a battle ship and a cruiser from Elewick, but Newcastle funds are lacking, delaying construction.
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Madrid
New York
Ocartavenas
Fusl
Glasgow
Elewick
Newcastle
King’s Royal Germeter hailed for indigestion relief
Kingston Georgia resident A Y Sheats touts King’s Royal Germeter after years of dyspepsia relief with a five year use. Ad copy claims thousands cured for stomach troubles and promotes a large bottle with 108 doses for $1 available from Taylor & Banner. Also notes L C Caldwell, mayor of Statesville, running for U S Senate.
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A. Y. Sheats
Kingston
Sage
Glendon and Gulf Railroad Extension Reported Progress
The Glendon and Gulf Railroad now runs through Chatham and Moore counties with Charlotte as the southern terminus and Durham the northern end. A new river bridge is completed and a depot at Ceiba area is erected. A second locomotive was purchased as trains extend the line toward the south and north. President and major stockholder John R. Lenning of Philadelphia recently inspected the property and approved the outlook.
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Glendon and Gulf
Chatham
Moore Counties
Charlotte
Durham
Chatham Record
Glendon & Gulf Railroad
Ceiba
John R. Lenning
Philadelphia
Masseed
Senator Ba con Prefers Quick Cuba Recognition by Congress
United States Senator A. O. Bacon of Georgia says there is an undoubted majority in both houses favoring radical action to recognize the republic of Cuba. He states he supports recognition when the opportunity is present and expects the Republican majority to act accordingly.
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United States
A. O. Bacon
Georgia
House
Senate
Republic of
Cuba
American Congress
Kite
Congress
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills Ad
When your blood is pure and nourishing for nerves and muscles Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended. Poor blood can lead to distressing disease or fatigue from overwork. Hood's Pills aid digestion and relieve headache after meals, 25 cents.
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Hood
An Angel of Mercy Salves Rheumatism with Salvation Oil
A testimonial touts Salvation Oil as a miraculous cure for rheumatism calling it an angel of mercy. A user from Debrahis North Carolina claims three bottles healed him and urges others to try Salvation Oil. The ad warns dealers may push substitutes and urges buyers to insist on Salvation Oil.
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James H. Bryant
Debrahis
N.C
Editor Recommends Bible Passages Amid Daily Strains
Green Cave Spring Hustler quotes scripture to offer solace during financial stress and personal doubt. The piece urges readers to consult chapters from James Hebrews Galatians Psalms and Galatians for guidance and encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Green Cave Spring
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Rheumatism
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that removes lactic acid and impurities, claiming thousands cured of rheumatism. States the medicine acts on the blood to produce relief and cures for sufferers.
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Hood
Orrin Bryant Invents Faster Precision Cast Iron Mold Machine
Orrin Bryant a Buffalo machinist and several capitalists claim a new machine will revolutionize the cast iron industry. It forms molds rapidly and accurately ready for molten metal, improving speed and finish over hand methods.
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Orrin Bryant
Buffalo
Linotype
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Leavening Fower—Lavest
North Carolina News
Misa
Hangry EB D. Stanford
Greensboro
Arag Jarenes
Slep
Pemberton Mills
Lawrence
Mase
Charleston
Virginia Beach
John W. Starke
Richmond
Cabana
Navy Department
Indiana
Tompkineville
San Francisco
Callao
Ningpo
Wendow
Keane
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Rome
Haywood
South Carolina
Sol. Woolard
Bayside
O. Eidson
James M. Eldridge
Elkin Times
Mr. Baird
Miles
South Bend
Ind
Nervine
Dr . Miles Medical Co
Pikhart
J. A. Martin
Notary Public
Mount Airy, N
S.P. Graves
Mount Airy, N. C
W.S. Needham
Pilot Mountain, N. C
Jang-tem
Geo. W. Sparse
Www
F. Carter
Mount Aut
Mg Carter & Llewellys
Lewellyn, Omron, & C
Attorneys-at-Law
Busterss
J. H. Blakemore
Mountairy
Cc. W. Banner
Mount Airy
N. C
Taylor & Banner's Drug Store
J. H. Walker
Salem
Academy and College
Ben Bow
H. Clewell
Noth Carolina
Calena
Peale EN
M. J. Potter
Bradfield
Lens
Elis
Athenta
Euler
Boards OF Trade
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Spain
L. C. Caldwell
Statesville
U. S. Senate
Tutt’s
Tutt
Pain Pilla
Conte Cont
The
Independence For
Angel of Mercy
W. H. Simpson
Ajax Fomboorne
Jena
Saint . Com
Jana
Weber Toren
Aga
N. Y
Mount Airy Academy
Leoves
Masie
Orm
Alates R, C
Craven
Princcipal
Everett
Valley
Jenkins Globe & Check
Eberman
T. M. Everett & Co
Royal Germetter
the Atlanta Chemical Co
Atlanta, Go
Iege Merks
Baler
Taylor & Banner
Oruggists
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