State News from North Carolina Farm Troubles and Local Incidents
A compilation of scattered reports from Cabarrus to Halifax and coastal towns noting farm distress from thieves, livestock and crop concerns, robberies, drownings, accidents, fires, and local incidents. Names of places include Cabarrus Stanley counties Halifax New Bern Wilmington Charlotte and Raleigh observers report assorted crimes and unusual events across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabarrus
Stanley Counties
Halifax
Roanoke News
Marion Messinger
C. C Smith
Nebo
The
Observer
W. B. Rogers
Charlotte
Newbern Journal
Bell Miller
Davidson County
Rona Sloan
Wilmington
Henry Rouse
Newbern
Smith
Salisbury
Greensboro
Charlotte News
W. T. Beaman
Abe Crowell
Raleigh Insane Asylum
Mark Holler
Hickory Mercury
Charlotte Observer
Minnie Rankin
John Ranklin
Mill Hill
Cabarrus County
McCorkle
Mooresville
Doctor and Ward boys Foresee Rain After Snake Tale
In a Burlington News item, Dr Blacknall and Charles White recall a tale of rain promised in Raleigh after the doctor killed a snake and hung it. They discuss Ward boys at a hotel and misadventures while driving, ending with a warning that rain may come as the snake is hung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Blacknall
Chas. White
Raleigh
Charles
Burlington News
Bryan and Watson to the End as Populist Ticket
The People's Party National Executive Committee released an official statement from Washington on August 18 affirming Bryan and Watson as the party ticket through the November polls. The committee pledged loyal support for both candidates, rejected disloyal coalitions, and urged a proportional division of electoral votes where fusion occurs. In Upper Red Hook crowds greeted the Bryans warmly, with Mr. Bryan speaking plainly to villagers while Mrs. Bryan mingled and autographs flowed as reporters captured a lively scene noted by the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Charlotte News
Shelby Star
Jesse Hord
Shelby
Goldsboro Argus
Washington
Ira W. Hatch
Dudley
W. B Bowden
Hatch
People’s Party
National Committee
Wasuinemon
D. C
People’s ‘Party
St. Louis
Bryan and Watson
Bryan
Watson
Associated Press
Butler
Executive Committee
Sewall
Elohart
Upper Red Hook
Bryan Button
New York World
Mr Bryan Shakes Hands With Upstate Farmers in Unlikely Meet
Plain Billy Bryan visits Upper Red Hook where farmers travel miles to see him. He appears casually at Perrine's piazza, greets locals with a broad smile, chats on common topics, asks after their affairs, and signs autographs. Uncle Martin Lasher, longtime village figure, notes Bryan’s approachable manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Pine Plains
Martin Lasher
Landford
Perrine
Uncle Martin
Martin
Duchees County
USE WIRE TIES FOR COTTON BALING IN N C
The Progressive Farmer printer reports a resolution from Eph Ebethel Alliance No 2052 to stop using new cotton ties this year and switch to wire ties. Committee members T B Gororts J F Harnpon M L Wars note unanimous support. D A Funton secy Ayrden NC invites farmers to adopt Nos 5 or 6 annealed wire to bind cotton with loop ends, urging subscription for a baling tie factory and seeking reader feedback via the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kines Mountain
N. C
Cotton Tie Trust
Eibethel Alliance
T. B. Gororts
J. F. Harnpon
M. L. Wars
Ayden N.C
T.e Trust
Cox
Judge Denny in Menifee yields to money talk
A Lexington judge famed for tariff debates visits Frenchburg Kentucky and encounters a local man who reveals he makes money in Ball County. The man offers a possibility of future business, prompting the astonished politician to arrange a meeting and depart the county swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Lexington
Menifee County
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Washington Star
Frenchburg
Ball County
North Carolina State Fair seeks statewide exhibits Index to NC Industries
North Carolina manufacturers are urged to send small articles for an inclusive exhibit at the Raleigh State Fair, 1896. An expert will arrange items in a main building division labeled Index to North Carolina Industries, with all items properly labelled and cared for. Separate exhibits are encouraged from large firms, but contributions to the general display are welcome, addressed to Benn Cameron and John Nichols, president and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
Ralzich
Benneham Cameron
Joan Nichols
Defense of Watson Praises Tom Watson as Honorable Man
The Eufala Times-News defends Tom Watson, praising him as educated, industrious, reputable, and well regarded in Georgia. It rebuts an insult calling him “that fellow,” saying Watson is no fellow and is worthy of respect for his learning, character, and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufala
Ala
Times-News
Dam
Tom Watson
Watson
Georgia
St. Paul
Julius Ceasar
Mr. Watson
Ladelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
State News
Gaston Bowden
J. H. Fuquay
Hadley Township
Chatham Record
Carthage
CO. M. Hazleton
Windsor Ledger
Harrellsville
Hal Sugg
O L. Joyner
Greenville Reflector
Lexington Township
Lexington Dispatch
Statesville
John Anderson
Chunn’s Cove
Danbury Re Porter
Jurneville Eagle
Mine Fork
Stephen Deyton
Geo. R. Gammon
Tarboro
Belton Earl
J. C. Osborne
Lawndale
Shelby Aurora
Collin Gray
Mr. Gray
Scotland Neck
Gazatte
Otho Stokes
Thomas, Stokes
Washington Gazatte
Winston Sentinel
Hunt
G. W. Cook
Longtown
Yadkin County
Thomas Greenwood
Jonesville
Marion Messenger
James Simmons
Blue Ridge
Eastfield
Columbus Chapel
Concord Standard
Goldsboro
the Times
Elkin
J. L. Teel
Martin County
Dawes
Williamston
Eton College
Burlington
J. R Ireland
Alamance Gleaner
North Wilkesboro
Iron Mountain
Tennessee
Bakeraville
Union Grove
Iredell County
Vanhoy
Will Bowlin
Bowlin
Elizabeth City
Wilson Beals
Currituck
Dozier
Parsonage Street
Bsals
Salisbury World
P. A. D. Peeler
Manning
Blacknall
Charley White
Plain Billy Bryan
D. A. Funton
Sec’y
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