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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1894
Page
2
The Hillsborough paper reprints Nashville American counsel urging Democrats to avoid internal strife and unite. It argues unfaithful stewardship should not be charged to the party and calls for harmony within Democratic ranks to prevent enemy interference.
The Committee on Elections backs Settle over Williams in this district. Prof Cothius Denny becomes Trinity College president, a Baltimore native educated nationwide and at German universities, now chairs at Vanderbilt. The Chicago strike persists with President Cleveland seeking a swift settlement. Railway Commission assesses North Carolina railroads at 24 725 900, up 600 000. ship lines 273 000 down 25 000. telegraphs 205 000 down. New lines total fourteen miles on Wilmington to Norfolk route. minor sidetracks add five miles. Valuation increases 400 per mile for Murpy branch and two other lines. Wilmington and Weldon Railway seeks side-track tax relief.
An ad promises a prepaid Souvenir Portfolio of the World's Columbian Exposition for fifteen cents, with a fifty cent price made nominal. It includes dislikes of art and a promise of refund if unsatisfied. A Florida resident testimonial praises Prickly Ash, Voke Root and Potassium, calling it best for blood impurities and noting prior rheumatism relief. Another line mentions produce and cash requests.
The Durham Sun reports wide speculation on the tariff bill outcome with expected changes likely returning to the original Wilson bill. Representative Hooiman notes that strong House sentiment often overcomes procedural delays and predicts the House will prevail in the dispute with the Senate.
The Orange Academy closing program drew 500 attendees as Miss Holden and Miss Latta led piano and harp music. Nineteen student dialogues showcased original writing. Miss Holden received praise as a capable teacher and trainer. Gifts were given for penmanship excellence, and the event ended with music and goodbyes.
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Corrected by M Brown & Co Confederate Depot lists prices for wheat corn oats meal bicou boy flour fallow wax eggs dry hides tanned hides feathers live geese wool coffee sugar sassafras bark root duck root seneca root snake root and other items with per unit or per pound rates in ets and dollars.
A. W. Graham of Oxford is nominated by supporters in Orange County as the best Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fifth District. The endorsement praises his vigor, honesty, and broad appeal across church, legal, political, and social life, urging unity with Granville and victory in November.
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