The National Capital Horrors and Humbug in Washington
In Washington DC on September 16 1895 a correspondent laments national finances and bond schemes while detailing political corruption and a booming defense industry. He notes post office building plans a new library a vast sewer and the Navy Yard. The piece mocks bond policy and pesters Congress with warnings about treachery and war preparations. The authoress Mrs E D EN Southworth is named along with local civic structures and a colossal cannon fabrication process.
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Sam
Bug
Humbug
Washixaton
Europe
Treasury
Washington
Congress
Adam
America
P. T. Barnum
United States
Carlisle
Potomac River
E. D. EN. Southworth
Washington City
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congressional Library
Capitol
White House
Washington Navy Yard
New York
Boston
Cleveland
England
West Show Ad Offers De Laval Cream Separators
Wild West Show Buffalo Williams Co. and The De Laval Separator Co advertise cream separators in The Progressive Farmer.
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Wild West Show
Buffalo Williams Co
de Laval Separator Co
New York
Dream of the State Press Drops From East to South
State news notes a diverse harvest season with cotton seed peanuts grapes and tobacco stubs and a strong fishing catch. A shirt factory is planned in Winston by Northern investors while Davidson county faces 3500 in murder trial costs. Elkin to gain a roller mill and efforts rise to reorganize the colored Farmers Alliance. A range of local items include a sugar cane field near Union County stomachs, a large sweet potato, a broken store, and a Coast Line freight move.
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Dream of the
State Press
Winston
Davidson County
Shemwell
State Press Association
Raleigh
Elkin
Messrs
Alex and
H G. Chatham
Colored Farmers’ Alliance
Union County
Charlotte News
Agnes Scott Institute
Georgia
Soldiers
High Point Enterprise
R D Feming
Warrenton Gazette
Wilson Observer
Coast Line
Rocky Mount
Charlie Trimble
Jim Trimble
Seaboard Air Line
Conneticut
Louisburg
John H Gaddy
Widesboro
W. R Parker
Greenville
A. B Jones
Cid
Col
Fred H Stith
W. H. Bailey
Texas
L Xington Dispatch
W. E Smith
Scotland Neck
M. Pierce
Concord Township
Statesville
Forest City Ledger
W. M. Collins
Wadesboro
Rowland Teal
Lilesville
Kinney Lewis
Gulledge’s
Lewis
Teal
Marion
Santa Claus
Fred
Salisbury
THAT RAILROAD LEASE. North Carolina Railroad Stockholders Meet
Cuatzorrs North Carolina September 17 1895 stockholders hearing on failed meetings since 1893, report by President Alexander. Southern Railway offers a 99 year lease, six year 260000 rent and 6000 organization cost, then 280000 annual rent, taxes paid, bank cash deposit, and charter amendment for Goldsboro terminus.
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Cuatzorrs
N. C
North Carolina Railroad
Treasury
TTAL
Passener
Trebl Us
Southern Railway Company
Durham
Greensboro
Salisbury
Charlotte
Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company
North Carolina Railroad Company
Danville
Cne
United States
Railroad Commission
First National Bank of Charlotte
U. S
Goldsboro
B. Alexander
Wake County Alliance meeting notice with Holly Springs
The Wake County Alliance announces its October meeting with the Holly Springs Alliance on October 10 and 11. Thursday is for business and Friday invites the public for a day of activities including a public dinner. All members are urged to attend with baskets and good attire.
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Wake County Alliance
Holly Springs Alliance
Jay
N. Rannes
Sec
Looks Dark for Durrant Trial Evidence Grows
San Francisco Sept 18 The Theodore Durrant murder trial sees strengthening evidence as witnesses place Durrant with a young woman near Emanuel church on April 3 and at 4 10 p m a second witness confirms the scene The defense questions Quinlans credibility while Quinlan admits prior arrests but was acquitted on all charges The case hinges on Durrants whereabouts after April 3 and his last seen with the companion
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San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Durrant
Martin Quinlan
Emanuel Church
Quinlan
David Clarke
Quink
Caroline Leake
Failure of an Oklahoma bank in Perry
In Perry Oklahoma Territory the First State Bank of Perry failed to open for business. Attachments amounting to 30000 were placed on the bank. Deposits total about 40000 with only 1200 cash on hand. Liabilities are estimated between 40000 and 80000 with assets about half that. Officers and clerks cannot be located and public sentiment is strong.
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Perry
Okl
First State Bank of
Fire at Indianapolis Widespread Losses May Reach Million
Fire began at six this morning in the Washington Street building housing Eastman Schleighter & Lee. It spread to the Indiana National Bank United States and American Exchange buildings and badly damaged the Union building. Loss estimated at 500000 with insurance unknown. Reports from Chicago suggest damages could reach into the millions. Telegraph lines were cut.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Washington Street
Meridian
Pennsylvania
Eastman, Schleighter & Lee
Indiana National Bank
United States and American Exgra
Stern Union
Chicago
Ocher
Liber Sol Torture and Mass Killing Near Bogota
A Bogota report says sixty liberal conspirators were bayoneted and shot after a police raid on a ranch near the city. Thirty attended a meeting, the group resisted, three died in a clash, and most were killed or bayoneted after attempts to escape. Three liberals were tortured to force confessions before death.
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San Francisco
Bogota
Columbia
Lightning Strikes Hoisington Church Near Rockford Ill
A lightning bolt struck the Hoisington church near Rockford Illinois during services on Sept. 18 injuring several parishioners. Mrs John Johnson and Mrs Henry Stanley were badly burned, two unknown children were badly shocked, and Mrs Darwin Whitney was severely burned. The pastor warned parishioners of danger and urged quick homeward departure as the storm hit the steeple and caused debris to fall.
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Rockford
Ill
Hoisington
John Johnson
Henry Stanley
Darwin Whitney
Insane asylum cruelties prompt coroner verdict
Curiaco Sept 18 The coroner's jury finds that David Adams died from injuries at the Danning insane asylum. No one is held guilty, but the verdict may trigger a thorough inspection by the grand jury. Adams’s wife had exhumed his body and named Attendant Morrissey as an accused abuser. The inquiry also notes recent allegations regarding a patient named Puck.
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Curiaco
David Adams
Danning Insane Asylum
Adams
Dunn
Morrissey
Puck
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Mt. Airy
Pinnacle
Patriot
Wilkes
Esq E F. Anderson
Wilkesboro
Yadkin
Lowry Dula
Boro Chronicle
Mr. C. Gresham
Mr. H. G. Springs
Holland
Gaston
Gresham
Hickory Mercury
Pat Mungo
Clear Creek Township
Ferguson
Charlotte Newe
St. Alexander
Norfolk
Virginia
Selma
Greenboro
Mocksville
Mooreyville
Mooresville
Greersboro
Atlantic
Wake CO
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