North Carolina State News Roundup of Local Events
State items report Hendersons canning plant, Swepsonville fish catch, growth of North Wilkesboro, rising notaries, church brotherhood, crop notes, and various fires, accidents, and prosecutions across towns from Elizabeth City to New Berne with mentions of rail, mills, and legal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Swepsonville
Haw River
North Wilkesboro
Second Presbyterian Church of
Charlotte
Andrew and
Phillip
Elizbeth City
Rockingham
Meridian
Miss
Neuse River Fish Law Repeal Act Passed in 1893
The North Carolina General Assembly repeals chapter 391 of the 1885 laws relating to traps in the Neuse River. The act, ratified March 6, 1893, repeals the 1885 provision allowing river traps between the Falls of Neuse and the river mouth, removing all traps from the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Elmore
Strabane
N. C
Neuse
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Falls of Neuse
Wake County
Woolen Mills Fire Destroys Worcester Mill Complex
Fire at Eagle woolen mills in Hubbardstown Worcester Mass destroyed the mill complex with extensive losses estimated between 75 000 and 100 000 dollars. Cause is unknown. In Louisville Ky mob violence loomed as guards protected the jail to prevent lynching of Mrs Henry Delanys alleged assailants following a confession by Lewis Land being moved to Henderson for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Eagle Woolen
Hubbardstown
Louisville
Morganfield
Henry Delany
Nee Oliver
Lewis Land
Henderson
Earthquakes Shake Pico Canon Oil Region
Since last Thursday there have been forty to fifty shocks in Pico Canon near Newhall in the San Fernando mountains, center of the oil region. A severe quake last Saturday was felt across Southern California, shaking houses and frightening residents, with daily aftershocks confined to a small mountain area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Pico Canon
New Hall
San Fernando Mountains
Calfornia
A Slap at Trusts Judge Orders Rigorous Probe
In Danville Virginia Judge Paul of Harrisburg presides at the Western District spring term. He directs the grand jury to focus on trusts and combines and to report any violations promptly. The move is aimed at the American Tobacco Company which maintains a buying agency in the city amid extensive business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Danville
United States District Court For
Western District
Virginia
Harrisburg
American Tobacco Company
Mountain Tragedy Near Greenville Reported
Bodies of E W Hensley his wife a grown daughter and a 12 year old son were found in the ruins of their cabin three miles above here on Glos 200L rain. The cabin burned Sunday night and investigators doubt escape was possible in the small building. The moonshine district and local feuds are cited as possible motives in the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Porter
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
Reidsville
M. W. Perry
Littleton
Sunny Side
Warrenton
Greenville
Powell
Henderson Goldleaf
Maxton
Hickory Press
Goldsboro
New Berne
Onslow
Maysville
Pollocksville
New Berne Journal
Sider
Tom Campbell
Rocky River
Dixon’s
Cardwell
Milton Gazette
Shelby Review
Nicholsonville
A.S. Abernethy
Hickory
Hickory Mercury
J. H. Young
Walnut Cove
N. C
Greensboro
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilmington Star
Wedesboro Messenger Intelligencer
J. A. McAllister
Lilesville Township
Shelby Aurora
Lettiemyer’s Mill
Charlotte News
Kenny Barber
Charlotte
Seventh Street
A. L. Sink
R & D. Railroad
Bostain Bridge
Lexington Dispatch
Greenboro
Manufacturer’s
North Elm Street
Wentworth
Webster's Weekly
Pilot Mount
Morganton
Lovelady Township
Sentinel
Longtown
N.C
Frank Swaim
Winston Sentinel
Harriet Corpening
Harper's
Lenoir
Annie Reed
W. G. Ferebee
Bell Cross
Camden County
Elizabeth City
Greensboro Record
Howl
Dave J. Gilmer
Washington
Vickery
Presbyterian Church
Huron
Dunkard
Winston Salem
Winsten Sentinel
Winston Republican
Frank Meadows
Emmons Township
Piney Grove Church
Cedar Rock
Louisburg Times
James City
Mt. Olive
Andrew Williams
Carthage Blade
Jas. C. Conway
Louisburg
Alex. Lane
Chadbourn’s Mill
Lane
Wilmington Ster
Rockingham
John McKinnon
Baker Place
Norwood
Ed. McSwain
Wharf
Tom Jones
Messia
Watson & Daniels
Riverdale
John Lingle
John Jenkins
W. J. McLaughlin
Mecklenburg
J. W.B. Battle
Macnair
T. P. Wynn
Manse Edmondson
Charlotte Observer
Eays
Alfred Walker
Paeumonia
Buscum Walker
Tabernacle
Guilford County
Mouroe Enquirer
P. CO. Stingson
Vance Township
Messrs
Fairley Crow & Bro
J.T. Collins
Burgaw
H. W. Collins
R. C. Johnson
Pender County
Johnson
Wilmington Messenger
McArthur
Jeff Aldrich
Aldrich
Stokes County
Raleigh
John Lyon
Warren County
Joe Overton
Thomas Ousby
Henderson
Hal Macon
Warren
Greenvlle
E. W. Hensley
Hensley
Serbian quake devastates villages across Servia
An early morning earthquake in Western Servia devastates towns near Pozarewarz along the Morava. Fissures rupture earth near Chupria and Svilaiatz with warm water and mud flows. Thousands of houses and churches wrecked. public buildings deemed unsafe. People flee to fields, fearing to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Servia
Pozarewarz
Moravia
Chupria
Vilaiatz
Livadica
Peru Accepts US Demands After Consulate Attack
Washington reports the Peruvian government moved to remove the department commander at Mallendo and promises reparations after the attack on Consular Agent William R. Griffith. Griffith, named from Pennsylvania on March 30, 1889, was attacked at Mallendo. no Bolivian incident news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Peru
Hicks
Gresham
State Department
Mallendo
Destructive cyclone devastates Robsonville town
A down train from Tunica, Mississippi, reports Robsonville, ten miles north, was completely destroyed by a cyclone at 4 30 yesterday afternoon. About 300 residents lost their homes as the town was wiped out. Lamps added a final horror to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunica, Miss
Robsonville
Here
Devastating Cyclone Hits Robsonville Area
A cyclone tore through the region west and east of the village, destroying homes and the depot. The night operator's wife was jailed and her husband injured as all wires went down, leaving no communication except via Vicksburg and Jackson. Many killed, including twenty five children at Indian Creek school near Robsonville. a female teacher killed during a prior nearby cyclone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Jackson
Indian Creek
Robsonville
Trouble Ahead in Tennessee Mining Districts May Strike
Nashville Tenn April 11 It is generally conceded that there is a possibility of further troubles in the mining districts in May A general strike is in preparation to take effect May 1 and authorities are fortifying as if for an attack on convict labor The legislature has allowed the Governor to use full state force to suppress disorders It is believed agitators from Kentucky are seeking to steer the threatened strike to cause trouble
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvillte
Tenn
Tennessee
Kentucky
Storms and Cyclones Ravage Several Cities
Destructive storms sweep Pacer City Missouri and Paris Texas with fatalities and widespread damage. Iowa Akron reports near total destruction of the town with deaths and injured. Missouri reports immense losses across the state including Parker wreckage and a sinking steamboat with five aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Louis
Parker
Cyclone Toll and Destruction Across Michigan and Missouri
Reports from Ypsilanti Saline and surrounding towns describe a sweeping cyclone that devastated Saline Washtenaw County and Ypsilanti with extensive property loss. Eight killed at Higginsville Missouri, with several others injured, while Detroit and nearby areas report widespread ruin and darkness as telegraph, telephone, and power lines are down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Higginsville
Huron Street
Hicersvittex
Mayview
Lexington
Detroit
Mich
Saline
Ypsilanti
Also Mentioned on This Page
State News
Rollins
Sandy Jones
Durham
M. McMillan
Blenheim
S. C
Hoe
C. H. Fitler
Philadelphia
John Allen Johnston
Marshal Upchurch
Munzler and Baker
Kate Hunter
E. S. Creswell
South Church Street
Charlotteews
John Lentz
H. A. Adam's
H. C. Demming
Bostain’s Bridge
Statesville
McDowell County
Brunner
Chicago
McDowell
Col. Demming
The
National Alliance
Wilkesboro
Flint Knob
A. H. Brown
Ashe County
Hartmaier
W. W. Reavis
Richmond
Chatham Record
Hilliard Rogera
Wake and
Chatham
Rocky Mount Argonaut
Johnston County
Hood
Smith Geld
Fuller
Orange County
Sanford Express
L. A. Weedon
Verdon
J. M. Smith
Richmond County
Alexander McIntyre
Eli Morrison
Southport
Whitaker
Brunswick Superior Court
Mt. Airy
Air Line Road
J. E. Brown
Atlanta
Asheville
W. A. Nettles
Spartanburg
Saluda Station
F. A. Johnson
Aurora
Mackey’s Ferry
Washington County
California
Uncle Sam
Pacer City
Texas
Paris
Iowa
Akron
YpstLanti
Washtenaw County
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railroad
Ypsilant
Clary Business College
Curtis Carriage Factory
Hawkins House
Occidental Hospital
Onca
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!