North Carolina News Roundup Reflects Rural Growth and Crime
A sweeping state news digest reports on mineral wealth in Gaston County and monozite production in other counties. It notes ship- ments, bank losses, road and mill developments, Finnish colonists in Bertie, and various local crimes including embezzlement charges against a postmaster, house burglaries, and a fatal accident, all reflecting late 19th century NC life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston County
Son
Salisbury
Nebraska Dreuthers
Gaffen
Monroe
Wilming Ces
Ladies of the Baptist
H. J
Wilkes
N. C
Olph County
Cleveland County
Rs. J. B Moore
Boone
G. W. Cannon
Asheville
Harrison
Wilson
Y. L Chandler
Anderson Township
Odell Hardware Company
Greensboro
New Berne Journal
Bertie County
North Carolina
J. H. Fleming
Raleigh
W. H. Hargrave
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Lexington Dispatch
F Conrad
Yadkin County
Charlotte Observer
Saving Bank
A. Brady
Laurinburg Exchange
Graham
Frank Gouch
Lumberton
Salisbury News
Vance Mills
Morehead City
Messrs. D. Bell & Co
Tyrrell
Statesville
Laura Pearson
Cannonville
Concord
Hyman and Bradley
Hobgood
W. A. Dunn
Eli Hopkins
J. W. Roberts
Bessemer City
Gastonia
Beaufort Herald
Jos. Dill
W. B. Ricks
Pollocksville
Cleveland Star
Cape Wear
Fayetteville
Sherman
Wilmington Star
Rufus Phifer
Cicero
Smith
Hhogs
Phifer
Charlotte News
Junius Davis
Bank of
New Hanover
Wilmington
George Rountree
Superior Court
John Bennett
Texas
Sandy Bennett
John
Warrenton Gazette
John Kirkland
Oxford Road
Hillsboro
Webb
Orange County Observer
Hosea Flemin
Bula Cobb
Tarboro
Hosea
Bulo
M. V. Sutton
Bladen County
Wm. Cook
Frank Riley
Cape Fear
Greenbank Landing
Cor
Winston Sentinel
Raidsville
Purcell & Dudley’s
Irvin’s
Mary Hirt
Presi Goung
Ghaniecton, . C
John Delane
Charlotte
Hirton
Jno
Delane
Deadly Powder Explosions Devastate Butte Montana
Three blasts at a Butte hardware district killed dozens and wrecked warehouses. Firefighters and police perished, with the death toll rising toward seventy five and property losses exceeding $1,000,000. Survivors report mangled bodies, scattered limbs, and a city-wide effort to identify the dead. An inquiry will probe culpability for storing giant powder and nitroglycerin in the heart of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont. Burrs
Mont
Serem Restos
Kenyon-Connell Commercial Company
Butte Hardware
Kenyon Connell Company
Rhode Island
Defeat of the Carlisle currency and banking bill
The House debate on general appropriations turns to the Carlisle currency and banking bill defeat. Rep Walker of Massachusetts says no support is ready for proper measure, while Rep Warner of New York accuses Democrats and Republicans of seeking excuses for their action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Money
Dem
Miss
Free Silver Democrats
Committee On Rules
Catchings
Reed
Rep
Carlisle
Simpson
Kan
Treasury
Bland
McRae
Commissioners of the Soldiers
Paca Goula Bay
Washington
House
Walker
Mass
Warner
N. Y
Remains in Office Amid Vote on Governor Turney
In Nashville Tennessee on January 16 the House voted 56 to 41 to concur with a Senate resolution keeping Governor Turney in office while fraud charges from the November election are fully investigated. A long recess is likely as Democrats plan challenges to Republican counties and Republicans may challenge Democratic ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
House
Senate
Turney
Turner
Vernor
Journal
Inauguration of Delaware Governor Lacks Speech
Joshua H. Marvil, Republican, sworn in as Delaware governor, unable to read or write, naming N. P. Smithers as de facto chief adviser. No inaugural address given, oath administered by Judge David F. Marvis on an old Latin Bible. Ceremony described as simple.
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Philadelphia
Delaware
Joshua Marvil
Marvil
N. P. Smithers
Smithers
Dover
Del
Joshua H. Marvis
General Assembly
David F. Marvis
Tragic double suicide at Nebraska home revealed
Neighbors report John and Ida Harris found dead at their eight mile distant Nebraska home. Coroner says act appears premeditated with razor found. Mrs Harris likely recently miscarried. letter to parents explains decision to end lives. An outsider’s throat slash marks suggest further violence nearby.
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John Harris
Ida
Harris
Paxton Mystery: Jurors Find Death by Own Action
The court notes a suspect confesses to a motive tied to destitution and family loss. Jury verdicts death by self harm are discussed as accepted. The text mentions Paxton, a village in Keith County, and issues over franking supplies amid a broader, unclear case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Keith
Stoners
Cumberland County Farmers Alliance Call Meeting
A call meeting of the Cumberland County Farmers Alliance will be held in Fayetteville North Carolina on Saturday January 26 1895 at 11 oclock a.m. President Joan B Downton urges full attendance for important business. Brethren urged to unite and work together amid opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland County Farmers’ Alliance
Fayetteville
N.C
Joan B. Downton
Jackson CO
Bern
N. C
Love’s Chapel
Brethren
T. M. Frrizext
Sec’y
Alliance Supporters Call for One Dollar Gifts for Shoes Factory
Williamsto n NC letter urges ten thousand Alliancemen to donate one dollar each to fund the Alliance shoe factory. The author, a Manufacturing Committee member, commends the project and pledges to lead the effort with his own donation through the Progressive Farmer. Fraternal appeal stresses faith and loyalty to the Alliance cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
Williamsboro
N. C
N.C. Alliance
North Carolina
Alliance
Sykes and Bilkins Discussing Democratic Nominees
Obidiah Sykes recalls meeting Mager Bilkins in a wagon while talking politics at the legislature. The exchange centers on party reform talk and plans to nominate Mason and Overman, with Betsy and Betay referenced in a rural dialogue tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwais
Betsy
Obidiah Sykes
M. L
Mager
Bill Simpson
Jarvis Jess
Bilkins
Sykes
Mason
Overman
Betay
Zeke
Advertising notices from Chichester and Son to Milne Monn
Agents Wanted. Chichester and Son New York. Queen of the Carolina Pea J Luther Dial NC. Tobacco Warehouse E J Parish Durham NC. Woven Wire Fence Kneelman. Hawkeye Grab and Stump Machine Milne Monn. Always mention Taz ProcREssion Fanmer when writing to advertisers.
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Chichester & Son
New York
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State News
William Flynn
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington Meessenrt
Caroli
F Lin
DM Bae
Aurora
Cat. Rainey
Wayburg
Oxford
J E. Dickens
Smithfield
Edenton
Vanderburg
Carolina Central Road
W.R. Savage
Vance County
Henderson
Joseph Kendrick
Shelby
Shelby Aurora
Pamlico
Washington Gazette
Calvin Osborne
Plainfield
Ind
Friends’ Orphanage
High Point
Osborne
Rockingham Index
R. L. Steele
Ledbetter’s Mills
G. T. Douglas
Charlotte Times
Goldsboro Argus
John W. Bryan
Buakehire
Lincoln Courier
Catawba
Neel & Williams
South Fork
Jasper& E. B. Stowe
Alonzo Flowers
Rockingham
L. A. Guy
Glence Stock Park
New Berne Fair
Jacksonville
Jim Mays
Durham
Jim
Fair Co
Durham Sun
Sterl Cain
Brazil
Stearl Carrington
Mr. Carrington
J. M White
Elizabethtown
L R. Dye
Hay Street
Tennessee
Call Meeting
Cumberland County
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