Raegh Tribune Debuts In Hillsborough State Era
The Raegh Tribune, a new Republican daily, issues its first number last Sunday. Gov Russell inaugurated Tuesday as State officials sworn in under Republican rule. In the Legislature Ineman, a Populist, elected Speaker. other offices split between Populists and Republicans. Senatorial outcome anticipated with Viltehird expected reelection.
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Raegh Tribune
New Republican
Dr. Russell
Orpaniing
Ineman
House of Representatives
Papatiste
Skepubucins
Viltehird
Legislature Considers State Reformatory for Youthful Crimes
The bill to establish a State Reformatory for Youthful Criminals seeks $40,000 in funding. Governor Carr and the Board of Public Charities back the reform. A prior version guided by Senator Butler passed one house two years ago but stalled in the Legislature.
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Carr
Board of Public Charities
Butler
Electric Eaters and Goose Grease Claims in Cured Health Ads
An early 20th century page promotes Electric Eaters as a venible tonic improving nerves digestion and blood purification with a price at W A Hayes' Drug Store. It also touts Goose Grease Tomment as a universal cure with claims of rapid tissue restoration and anti disease power, urging trial and noting widespread use by historical figures. It mentions Postmaster General Wilson and a university job rumor, a Buffalo salve, and rising counts of Black teachers and students in the South.
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W. A
Hayes’ Drug Store
Earth
Aston
St Luke
Trade prices and goods in market report
Market listings show wheat 75 to 80 cents a bushel, corn 50 cents, oats 35 cents, meal 50 to 60 cents, pork 4 to 5 cents a pound, bacon hog round 7 to 10 cents, flour 5 to 6 dollars per barrel, tallow 4 cents, beeswax 20 cents, butter 15 to 20 cents, eggs 15 cents a dozen, oats 74 cents to 1.00 per bushel, bears 75 cents to 1.25, hides 5 to 6 cents, chickens 10 to 20 cents each, feathers 40 cents, wool washed 18 to 20 cents, unwashed 10 cents, burr y wool 5 cents, coffee 1 to 25 cents, sugar 5 to 10 or 8 cents a pound. All kinds for country produce in good demand.
Death of Bishop Cheshire’s Wife Saddens North Carolina
A telegram reported the sudden death of Mrs Cheshire, wife of Bishop Cheshire, in Raleigh Tuesday afternoon. She was a daughter of Mr Joe Webb Sr of Hillsboro, and the state mourns with Bishop Lyman in his loss.
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Bishop Cheshire
Raleigh
Cheshire
Joe. Webb
Hillsboro
North Carolina
Bishop Lyman
Hillsboro Man James A. Cheek Asks Fourth District Collector Post
The note says James A. Cheek of Hillsboro plans to apply for the Fourth District Collector job. It praises his service to the Republican party and expresses support for him or another suitable government position.
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James A. Cheek
Hillsboro
Home Tolke
Cheek
Republican Party
Leazar Urged to Reelect as Penitentiary Superintendent
The Wilmington Messenger praises Superintendent Leazar for turning the state penitentiary self supporting under Democratic management. It notes savings from end of heavy costs and cites his handling of convict labor as a model. The paper urges Gov. Russell to reelect Leazar to ensure continued progress.
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Wilmington Messenger
Leazar
Roanoke River
Roanoke
Cured by Dr King’s New Discovery Says Chilhowie Merchant
R J Greeve of Chilhowie Virginia claiming consumption says two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured him after other remedies failed. He reports ongoing business and praises the remedy as the grandest made. Trial bottles at W A Hayes Drug Store Wilmington Star. The piece ends with a rough aside on the U S Senate’s legal membership.
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Chilbowie
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Governor Carr’s 19th Legislature Message Stresses Labor Reform
Governor Carr’s lengthy message to the Legislature highlights labor reforms including an eleven hour workday and a ban on child labor under age twelve in buildings. It commends tax levels, endorses a ninety nine year lease of the North Carolina Railroad to the Southern Railway, and urges state purchase of Roanoke River lands and continued convict labor on state farms.
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Carr
North Carolina
Atlanta
Union
North Carolina Railway
Southern Railway
Ile
Roanoke River
Grant's Monument Completed at Riverside Drive
New York completes the Grant monument on Riverside Drive with $600000 expended and 80000 contributors. General Horace Porter led the revival, prompting a $50000 additional city grant for dedication events set for April 27, Grant's birthday, with state and national officials to participate.
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Grant
Riverside Drive
Grant Monument Fund
America
Washington Monument
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Don
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Porter
Lucy Cates Dies After Long Illness in December 1296
The Observer notes the death of Lucy Cates on December 17 1296 after a period of pain. It recalls her early conversion and Christian virtues, describing her attractive presence, cultivated mind, and lasting influence. The obituary laments grieving families and friends and echoes religious farewell prayers.
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Lucy Cates
Anness
Jesus
McKinley Wins Big in Presidential Vote Lead Over Bryan
The Charlotte Observer notes final national results with McKinley at 7,101,401 to Bryan 6,470,656 and a national majority around 350,000. It highlights Bryan’s vote gain over Cleveland’s 4 years earlier, the Patee and Buckner Democratic votes, and Weaver’s 1808 anti low votes shifting to Bryan, while silver and sound money debates influenced the electorate.
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Bryan
Stewall
Watson
Cleveland
Harrison
Phiadelphia Times
Weaver
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