The New Railroad Commissioner Sketch and Record
A serialized profile introduces S. Otho Wilson new North Carolina Railroad Commissioner elect detailing his Granville origin, early farming and printing work, role in horticultural and farmers' movements, and long political activism with the People’s Party and Alliance. The piece notes past charges and arrests, his confrontations with Democratic powers, and promises frank talk on the railroad commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho Wilson
New North Carolina Railroad
Granville
Solomon G. Wilson
Mary J. Wilson
Nannie Robbins
Robt. M. Furman
Cicero W. Harr
State Horticultural Society
Farmers’ Alliance
L L Polk
Wilson
Democracy
State Farmers’ Alliance
Alliancemsen
People’s Party
Fourth Congressional District
Wake County
Simmons
North Carolina News Roundup from the State Press
State items report elders active in Stokes and Moore counties. A cotton mill is planned at Lattimore, Cleveland County, and Washington's First National Bank will open next month. The Hoke Secrest murder case moves to Rutherford for April trial. Telegraph reach extends to Haw River. Ringwood hosts mad dog arrests, and Commodore Kirkland of the U S Navy is promoted. Families migrate from Yadkin to Illinois. Carleigh Cotton Mills adds looms and spindles. two months to finish. Local deaths, crimes, rail bids, and tax news fill the page from Winston to Kinston and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Moore
Lattimore
Cleveland County
Washington
First National Bank
Hoke
Swepsonville
Haw River
Graham
Ringwood
Halifax County
Kirkland
United States Navy
Hillsboro
Yadkin County
Winston
Illinois
Carleigh
Rath
Elizabeth Walling
W. B. Walling
Alex Tilgham
Winston Free Press
C. A. Jenkins
Perry Coffey
Wilkes County
Drury Coffey
Wilmington and
Winston Aldermen
Beaufort Herald
Thomas Leland
M. A. Hill
Beaufort
John Johnson
Fasetterilie
G. E. Fincher
Monroe
Cha
Fred Treat
Union County
Wilson Hodges
Vance Township
Kinston Free Press
Richmond Locomotive Works
Goldsboro
North Carolina
Professor Massey
Experiment Farm and Agricultural College
Luther Simeson
Simeson
Lexington Dispatch
Kinston
Smithfield
Messrs. Yelvington & Dickens
Dunn Times
Carthage Blade
Seate Vs. Stogners
Statesvile Landmark
Statesville
Carter
Tme
Hickory Press
Carolinian
Brute Hoke Secrest
Tis
Hickory
New Advertisements and Notices in The Progressive Farmer
Advertisements from Windmills Aeromotor Co Chicago and Harvesting Machinery from McCormick Co Chicago. Notices include Administrator H H Knight Eagle Rock N C and Mutual Insurance Co New York. March 14 1895 Au Lanpar N C sent $3 for ad Mastiff Plows ad No 1578.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au Lanpar
N. C
Raleigh
N K Fairbank’s Cottolene Launch Marks New Era
The N K Fairbank Company, makers of Gold Dust Washing Powder in Chicago and other plants, plans a striking new campaign to introduce a substitute for lard called Cottolene. The firm, long known as a soap and lard producer, shifted to cotton seed oil as a healthier, economical food product, with public acceptance overcoming imitators. Advertising is handled by N W Ayer & Son of Philadelphia. When writing to advertisers, mention PROGRESSIVE Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K Fairbank Company
Chicago
Ms. Louis
Guttenberg
United States
Ind
Aeaggecee
Abascone
N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
Model Excelsior Incubator Promises Superior Poultry Care
An ornate endorsement of the Model Excelsior incubator by George H. Stahl highlights its birchwood case mahogany finish brass fittings and unique features like a drag tank and double regulator. The piece emphasizes twelve years of incubator making and plants the notion that no other machine surpasses it in material construction and finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Stahl
Stahl
Bloody Riot in New Orleans Steamer Front Clash
A morning riot on March 13 along the riverfront between St Anne and Dumaine streets left three men dead and many wounded. About 200 white attackers armed with pistols and Winchesters fired on black laborers on the Engineer and onlookers, with fog and boxcars providing cover. Police arrived after the shootings as Mayor Fitzpatrick and Captain Wood condemned the violence and sought arrests. The shooting occurred as black workers prepared to board the ship, with multiple injuries and deaths including Jules Clice Carabe and purser James Bane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orlrans
St. Anne
Dumaine
Fom
Darkies
Jules Clice Carabe
James Bane
Asmear
Ccsne
Dumaine Street
St. Anne Street
Devaney
Hatch No. 2
Day
Carrabe
Lion's Clothing Store
St. Louis Street
Captain Wood
Captain Woods
Mr. Bane
Fitzpatrick
Capt. Wood
Journee
Riotous Scene in Indiana Legislature Ends in Lockout
Indiana lawmakers clashed as the session neared midnight. A veto fight over a custodian ouster bill triggered a riotlike rush to force King the governor’s messenger to the veto. Lieutenant Governor Nye and Governor Matthews clashed over the prize fighting bill, raising tempers before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapole
Ind
State House
House
Senate
King
Mr. Adams
Parke
J. G Allen
Nye
Matthews
Priest Sues for Pay and Damages in Chicago Diocese Case
In Cutcano March 12 a novel suit reaching $50,000 has been filed in the Circuit Court against Archbishop Feehan by Rev. Francia Noonan formerly of Wilmington IL. Noonan seeks regular pay and damages for loss of his parish position, alleging adoption into the Chicago diocese and accusing Rev. Thomas O Garra of libel and coercive acts. Also notes Treasury figures for ten days ending March show receipts $952,000 and expenditures $11,354,000 with a $2,029,000 deficit and ongoing fiscal uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcano
Dana
Feehan
Francia Noonan
Wilmington
Chicago
Father Noonan
Thomas O Garra
Wilmington Church
Father O’garra
Washington
Treasury
Marsh
Coasi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Betsy
Kurnel Johnson
Bob Peebles
Legislater
Dymakrat
Carrhee bin
Graham Haywood
Gardin
Johnain
Konductor
S. Otho Wilson
Gideon
Dossa
Aaron
Railroad Commission
Apolla
Mutal Life Insurance Company of
New York
National Alliance
Zeke Bilkins, M. A
Gu den
State News
Blowing Rock
Charlotte Observer
Nsom
Mexico
Asheville
Bristol, Tenn
Kyle
Second
Tennessee Division
Bristol, Elizabeth
Areps
Lumberton
Newton Enterprise
Elam Josey
Setzer
Charlotte
John F. Leeper
Southern Road
Baltimore
Columbus
Hendersonville
Brevard
Aeromotor Co
Progressive Farmer
Progressive Farmeer
Geddes
Harrison
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