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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1893
Page
3
State news itemset from county papers notes talks with Cora and West grains, a 92 year old death, court term requests for December, life saving station staffing, ocean coastal mentions, farm crop reports, and various local incidents including a jail break, a bicycle of sorrow, and chestnut harvest damage.
The Illinois Central limited train collided with a coal train three miles beyond Kankakee at 11 o clock. Two persons seriously injured J D Davis Flippen Ga head cut and back injuries T B Saffer Fisher Ill back hurt and internal injuries six others slightly hurt. A separate note reports a temporary fixed red light at Oak Island North Carolina will be rebuilt after the October 12 1893 storm.
A Raymond and Whitcomb special from New York and Boston collided with the Chicago and Grand Trunk express in Battle Creek at Nichols No 9 station. At least twenty six dead and many injured as cars burned, with witnesses describing horrific scenes and a long firefighting effort. Identified dead include Mrs C W Vandusen and E W Wirts, with many others from New York, Stratford Ontario, and Fort Plain.
Only one man survived the lost steamer Dean Richmond. Clarke, found on the Van Buren Point beach, described a harrowing night at sea with 19 crew plus Captain Stoddart and his family. The wreckage left the vessel crushed by waves as steamers nearby failed to aid. Bodies recovered include the captain and mate, with a woman among the deceased, while a yawl and dog were found later. The journal notes the ship went down around midnight after heavy storms.
Senator Vance praises North Carolina farmers, arguing agriculture is the core state interest and urging unity to counter national legislation favoring banks, railroads, and manufacturers. He warns that demonetizing silver would devastate prices for wheat and cotton, urging organized farmer action across parties to influence Congress.
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