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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1895
Page
3
The author argues that local boards offer greater purity of motive and better safeguards against biased publishing. He warns that state control invites costly plotting and errors, while local contracts and free competition reduce harm. He notes European and American educators favor local over state textbook uniformity.
State Treasurer Worth names J W Denmark Chief Clerk in his office. R W Sossaman of Mekienburg county becomes Assistant Business Manager of this paper. Sossaman has long worked in the business department and is praised for energy and rapid growth potential. Denmark can still be consulted as needed.
The Durham Fertilizer Company meets with success producing guano brands Alliance Official and Progressive Farmer. Factories at Durham Richmond Norfolk expand after capital increase. NY Times calls the Norfolk plant the most complete chemical facility in the United States. Members urged to buy through the Alliance Business Agent to support home industry.
An wandering Major travels from Ashful toward the Tennessee line, meeting locals along the way. He feasts at a mountain town and discusses politics with Populists and Republicans, noting their hospitality and varied views.
A collage of reports across towns notes citrus growth in Beaufort and Cabarrus marriage licenses, fires destroying mills and stores, a tobacco earnings record in Pitt County, and plans for rail and telegraph links. Other items cover a dying man in Windsor, a smoking tobacco factory planned for Renton, and local weather damage to fruit trees and sleet.
A Mexico City congress of fifty or more unions gathers February 4 to recruit volunteers for possible war with Guatemala. Delegates from Mexican colonies along the border join Mexican workers in showing national patriotism as President Diaz urges discretion. Reports say Mexico may declare, while the United States stays hands off, and conscription of men is underway.
In Curcago a morning session of the Debs trial saw Judge Grosscup initially bar attorney John G. Geeling from cross examining Edward Spencer, then reverse the ruling. Special Edwin Walker sided with the court, and reformulated the decision. Legal experts say denying cross examination could have affected six defendants. J S Coxey the common wealer attended.
In Ill. Feb 1 the whiskey trust’s books are locked in the company vault and the custodian with the combination is in Chicago. Judge Grosscup in Chicago will hear the case tomorrow and may jail those involved. Bijura of New York counsel demanded access but was told the books are secure and the only man who knows the combination is away.
Fire at noon destroyed a hospital on Jennings Avenue sealing the fate of four people. The bodies of a child two men and a nurse were recovered by 1 o clock, with more feared dead. The blaze started in the basement from a defective furnace and spread before firemen could respond. About 14 patients remained inside along with staff as crews battled through smoke to rescue others.
Lloyds dispatches report the Elbe sinking in the North Sea after a collision near Lowestoft. 330 aboard perish. 20 landed by fishing smacks. few survivors rescued. one boat swamped. Survivors recall the ship stayed still before a violent lurch as rescue efforts continue.
Government finances report a plan to issue 100000000 dollars in four percent bonds with foreign bankers securing any unsubscribed amount. The syndicate will take bonds on a 3 percent basis, gold deposits may back the issue, and Cabinet approval is expected to finalize a subscription call by Saturday.
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