Dream of the State Press Drops and Local News Briefs
The state notes a mix of items from across North Carolina including law, weather, crime, civic actions, and notable local occurrences. Highlights mention the Knights of Pythias meeting in Charlotte, new Asheville postmaster Maj. Rollins, water works bonds in Lamberton, a three legged chicken in Marshville, tax rules on bicycles, a naval reserve unit in New Bern, aid to Greeks, and dry town Concord amid beer shipments. Multiple towns report accidents, births, deaths, and various local incidents with names, places, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Charlotte
W. W. Rollins
Asheville
Lamberton
Marshville
Union County
Ayer
Newbern
Cocke
Turkey
Concord
W. H. Chick
Winston
Register of Deeds
J. W. Sherrill
Catawba County
Benton
Laura Josie
Rowan
Boone Democrat
Logan Farthing
Winston Journal
Concord Standard
Lewis Bonds
Columbia
Dawson
Turner
Wilkesboro
Lenoir Circuit
Minster
Lenoir
Morehead City
Nashville Exposition
Resi
Atlantic
Deitz
Zion
Wilmington
Weldon
Farmers Must Unite To Protect Their Interests
A Hickory Mercury editorial urges farmers to form a single organization and act collectively to shield their economic and political interests. It warns that without unity they risk losing freedoms, being exploited by moneyed monopolists and machine politicians, and eventual homelessness and poverty for their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Mercury
Fire Horror in Paris Bazaar Claims Over 200 Lives
A deadly blaze at a charitable bazaar on Rue Jean Goujon in Paris killed many as 1500 patrons rushed for exits. Duchess d Uzès and other society patrons presided over stalls. A cul de sac trapped crowds, many burned or crushed. Cabinet ministers and dignitaries arrived as recovery and identification efforts continued into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesse d’Uzes
Duchesse d’Alencon
Empress of Austria
Paris
Jean- Goujon
Duchess d'Uz2s
Palais de L’industrie
Hotel du Palais
Cour de la Reine
Hospital Beaujon
Mile
Henriette Hinihsdal
Elizabeth St. Martin
Marie Bonneval
Guinoux
St. Vincent de Paul
Raincy
Mlle. de Grancy
Comtesse St. Pierrier
St. Didier
Mme
Laurent Cosselin
Mile. Chevigny
Comtesse Mirimel
Comtesse Broderville
M. Victor Cosselin
Leonie Guillaume
Hesdames Haussman
Schlumberger
d’Alencon
Duke d’Alencon
Mme. Flores
Gen. Meunier
Marchionesse de Gallifet
Comteese de Mun
Marchioness de Flores
Hunol Holstein
Mackan
Chamber of Daputiee
Mme. Moriaunelamon
Duchess d'Az3s
Comtesse Savigny
Mlle. de Laboulaye
Duchess de la Torre
Princess Kotchenbey
Viscomtesse d’Avenel
Mmes. Moreau du Breuil
Malezieux
Eugenie Challemel
Recamier
Bezaar
Mme. Fevrier
Gen. Fevrier
Marquise de ’Aigle
Mme. Jacobs
Baronne de la Doucette
Marquise de St. Michel
Mme. Mignette
Baronne de St. Idier
Comtesse Dezyalynska
Marquise le Gouestier
Marquise d'Argence
Marquise de Pitti
Orleans
Mme. d’Arlu
Mme. Boieseaux
Baron F. de Schickler
Mme. Moreau
Costa de Beauregard
Duchesse de Vendome
Marquise de Maieon
Comtesse
Place Alma
Rue Francois
M. Lapino
Champs Elysees
Pere Ambroise
Pere Bailly
la Croix
Neases
Lucie Faure
Elysee
Beziar
M. Hanotaux
Mme. Faure
Palais DE L'Industrie
Palais de Vindustrie
Avenue Canton
Palais de l’Induatrie
Ambulancce
Faure
Police
M. Faure
Weak firms failing not a sign of better times
The Journal argues that while some agencies view weak firms failing as clearing the atmosphere and aiding solid businesses, it would be better to strengthen weak houses to prevent failures, as business busts are not a reliable indicator of good times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm, Journal
Pamlico County Alliance Resolutions 1897 Meeting
At the April 8 1897 Trent Sub Alliance meeting Pamlico County Alliance unanimously passed resolutions. They urge borrowing 2500 dollars from the Business Agency fund to start and run the Hillsboro factory for twelve months and endorse Governor Russell for annulling the 99 year North Carolina Railroad lease. A copy is to go to the Business Agency and The Progressive Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamlico
D. L. Russell
North Carolina
Progressive Farmer
Leroy Harper
E. L. McCrees
D. P. Leg
Also Mentioned on This Page
State News
Lincoln Journal
J.T. Spencer
Buffalo
Sampson Democrat
Sampson
William White
Scappernong
Yadkin Ripple
Wilkes
Charlie Cutting
Newton Carver
Lexington
Charlotte New
Charlotte Printers’ Union
G. L. Dooley
W. L. Gardner
A. T. Yoder
W. A. Jones
Atarmes
E. Feeperman
R. A. Stroud
Buncombe County
Eldridge
Statesville
Federal
Jalior
Ike Church
Jake Miller
Columbus
John Minish
Granite Falls
Marion
Rockingham
W. A. McDuffy
Richmond
Sylva Democrat
Killian
McKeehan
Haywood County
Washington
Baltimore
Asheboro
Misa Oliva Crutchfield
Ram- Seur
Elkin
Lexington Dispatch
Concord Times
John C. Wadsworth
John W. Carriker
Pioneer Mille
Alleghany Star
W. O. Hendren
Ezq
Brushies
Waynesville
Greensboro
James
Pomona
H. James
Durham
Farmer
Cut Es Sac
Avenue Montaigne
Pamlico County
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