Rash deed leads to murder suicide in North Carolina
North Carolina report details a fatal double crime in the Raleigh area. Al Wietsen Watson shot his wife and then killed himself after domestic strife. The city mourns Judge George W. Strong. Community notices include university bids, street bonds, and a Populist meeting planned for October 21 as party tensions rise.
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Raleigh, N
Alelzh Ul Gai
Wietsen
Gib Watson
Rook Ingham
Seaboard Air Line
Oller
Kathe Pierce
Watson
Wilson
George W. Strong
Tie
Cief
W. N. H. Smith
Wale
Byte University
Abammi
Raleish
Supreme Court To-Morrow
Lillie Julia Jackson Christhea
Mr. William
Christian Wanderani
Gener Stonewall Jackson
Lts
PUY
Muller
Tragedy at Firth Ward Fire In Poor House Tracked
Elizabeth City NC October 11 The Firth ward fire raged through the poor house and several outbuildings as a lamp explosion burned James McCall a cripple to ashes. Water shortage hindered hose access. Also notes from the day include church trips, a dairy lunch counter opening, a pistol incident on Broad Street and local preaching services.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Firth Ward
City Amis
James McCall
McCall
Nough
Ew. L. L. Williams
Christ Episcopal Church
New York City
L. H. Sheep
Norfolk
William Hinton
Dawson Pres
Charles R. Bell
Baltimore
Tre
Drought Strains Halifax Area as Wells Fail and Stores Prep
In Halifax North Carolina October drought worsens with wells running low and dry conditions spreading. Reports note Scotsmen visiting from Scotland Neck for a day of leisure, Rev G C Rose preaching at the Methodist church, Fredlander moving into a new store, Major T L Amery returning from Arkansas hot springs, and J Daniel visiting Weldon.
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Tralifax
N. C
Walter
Scotland Neck
G. CO. Rose
Fredlander
T. L. Amery
Hot Springs
Arkansas
J. Daniel
Weldon
Protracted revival yields converts and baptisms at Great Hope Church
At Hertford North Carolina on October 11 special report notes Josiah Ellett bell conducted a revival at Great Hope Church last week leading to seven converts yesterday morning at the head of Church Street. William Sutton of this county reportedly died yesterday at his home after a brief illness. A new bridge construction project has received a delivery of an iron component for the bridge. A colored baptism occurred yesterday afternoon.
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Hertford
N.C
Josiah Ellett Bell
Great Hope Church
William Sutton
Matrimonial Infelicity in Washington Post Report
The petition filed in North Carolina charges Joseph M. Lyons with intemperance desertion and non support after a January 11 1891 marriage. Lite Lyons seeks divorce from bedrock, alimony for the child and court orders restraining the husband from intercourse or custody interference. She has resided in Washington three years while Lyons is said to live in Norfolk.
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Washington Post
Charlotte
Cand
Whirling Boy Study Prompts Medical Report
A New Jersey case describes a boy with involuntary head and body movements described as forced motions. Doctors from Philadelphia examine him to determine the nature of his rare nervous system condition and prepare a report detailing their findings.
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New York Journal
New Jersey
Vineland
Selina
Charles K. Mills
W. Ci. Spiller
Pilkinelphia
Intelligent boy Charley whirls as doctors seek diagnosis
A medical report describes Charley a boy with intelligent responses and good senses who constantly revolves to the left while walking. Doctors cite Bechteren as a distant parallel and warn only skull examination can reveal the cause. A yellow fever scare in Benchurch Street proves unverified.
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Bechteren
Charile
Charlie
Benchurch Street
Aleo
Yellow Jack
Old Point
Wonders Never Cease Salvation Oil Promises Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism. A testimonial from Mrs. I. J. Phelps of Enfield Connecticut claims dramatic relief after using the product, sold by dealers for 25 cents with a warning to take no substitute.
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I. J. Phelps
Box
Enfield
Conn
Mott
Orronk
Dringciste
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Aude Mek
Federal Court
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G. A. Norwood
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Brown
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Leary
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William Bond
Gatesville
Tom
Robinson
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Milsabeth City
Bay View
Mr. Davis
Protestat Methodist Church
Halifax
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Frank & Son's
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G. S. Reid & Co
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Park
Cook, Clark & Co
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Philadelphia
Crawford
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Norfolk, Va
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Portamouth
Berkley
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Mull
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Addroas Cma Remedy
Chitiren
Chibirev
Goon
Ban Glin
Jad Mate Strood
Academy of Music
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Tr. R. Morris
Aucunon Sales
Future Day
Byrd, Baldwin & Co
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Rrooms
Haddington Building
Austee
Hastings Court
George W. Williams
Portsmouth
W. W. Sale
Sahil
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Nordol
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Virginia
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Turer
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