Pension Inquiry Reveals Clerks Paid for Pension Work
Witnesses testify before the House Pension Committee about clerks and aides aiding members in pension matters. Brookshire and Gantz explain their roles and the lack of knowledge about payments from others. Raum and Hersey face cross examination as funding and arrangements come into focus.
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Raum
Specialing Committee
House
S. Ro Iersey
Pension Office
Brookshire
Indiana
Gantz
Ohio
Gerry Inem
Hersey
SR Hersey
Durbarrow
Perkins
Iowa
Struble
Cooper
Maddox
Coryesas Harter
Ceckran
New York
English
New Jersey
Mr Meflelar
Sic’ Deta
Secor Stedians
le Ming
Martin
Atromney Leumen
Peneton
Ek. Lineweaver
Examiner Spacssor
Pitsburg
Green B. Raum
Égor Trad Cion
iMast
Russia to Revise Import Duties in Petersburg Commission
Berlin dispatch reports a St. Petersburg commission appointed to revise Russia's import duties. No further details were given on scope or timetable. April 9 report from Lonoon via Cable to the State Chronicle.
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Russia
State Chronicle
Lonoon
the Chronicle
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Governor Holt Tours Wilmington for Camp Grounds Inspection
Governor Holt and a large party arrived by private car and were greeted by military officers and citizens as they inspected Wilmington’s permanent encampment grounds. The visit aims to determine if the State Guard can encamp at Wrightsville in July, with possible alternates discussed if grounds prove unsuitable.
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Wilmington
President Elliott
Atlantic Coast
Holt
T. P. Je “Tan
Generel Glenn
Harrell
Hubert Tinywood
John F. Benton
W. G. Lewis
W. E. Shipp
U.sa4
Chey
Ricaud
J. L. Cantwell
P.ow. Strange
W. C. Jones
Walker Taylor
H. H. Melther May
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Elliott
Alantic Coast Line
Wilmington Licht Infantry
J. H. Daniel
Secre
Wrightsville
J.T Anthony
Charlotte
Stanto
Mason M. Patrick
United States Engineer Corps
Orton
State Guard
Asheville
Cotton production shown in preliminary U S data for 1889 90
An early 1890 report maps acres and bales by state for U S cotton. It lists Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Texas and more, noting Louisiana uses the fewest acres per bale at about two and the belt averages about 2.87 acres per bale. It discusses gross returns at 7 cents a pound and outlines costs of cultivation and farmer profit under rough assumptions.
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United States
Arkansas
Fliorida
Gove
Louisiana
Missisippi
North Carolna
South Carobice
Vennes
Texas
South Carolina
Mississippi
Pexas
Agaiest
Gorgia
Florida
Fenness
Telos
The Negro Vote and Edgecombe Third Party
Republican leaders in Edgecombe county doubt strong Third party gains among negro voters. A seasoned colored man told the Tarboro Southerner that blacks remain loyal to the Republican party and will discuss politics but vote the Republican ticket.
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Edgecombe County
Tarboro
Holt for Governor Name Holt as North Carolina Governor
The Democratic convention in Raleigh on May 18 faces risk of misstep. Wise counsel could avert disaster, renew party power, and strengthen public confidence. The piece endorses Thomas M. Holt as the gubernatorial nominee.
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Democratic Party
Raleigh
North Carolina
Commonwealth
Thomas M. Holt
Pause and Reflect on North Carolina Third Party Threat
An editorial from the State Civil News urges white voters to oppose a third party in North Carolina politics. It warns that third party influence could harm the state and calls for harmonious unity under Democratic leadership to ensure good government and elect capable officials. It also recalls tariff reform as a national political issue.
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North Caolina
North Carolina
People’s Party
Not a Victory for Republicans in Rhodesland Governor Race
The Baltimore Sun reports Republicans hold the Rhode Island governorship by a 2 047 plurality amid a broader vote trend. Overall Republican gains are noted with 20 628 total votes in one year and 42 555 statewide, while Democratic gains are analyzed and projected toward November.
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Rhodesland
Nesday
Aldrigh
Good Looks Rest on Vital Organs Health
The ad claims beauty depends on liver stomach and kidney health. It states Electric Bitters as a tonic that acts on these organs to cure pimples blotches and boils and improve complexion. Sold at John Y MacRae's drugstore for 50 cents a bottle.
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John Y. MacRae
Bottl
North Carolina News Roundup From Several Towns
A wide sweep of notices from Goldsboro to Wilmington notes anniversaries and openings, liquor debates, courthouse speeches, factory plans, and odd incidents. Names include Mt Airy, Durham, Oxford, Charlotte, Greens boro and Wilmington with topics from rail and canal transports to churches, schools, and a widow’s elopement.
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J. E Spence
Moncure
Dora Hughes
Ache County
Iursuay
Buncombe County
North Carolina
Newbern
Madison News
Citie
Leaksville
Julius P. Taylor
Wilmington
I. P. West
John D- Bellamy, Jr
Durham
Congressional Committee On Public Buildings
Endorsement for Holt for North Carolina Governor
The News urges the nomination of Thomas M. Holt by the Democratic State Convention after Governor Fowle's death. Holt, a practical businessman, has already served as acting governor and earned broad support from Cherokees to Currituck for the exalted position.
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Mr Pleasant
Orrns
Albright
Carthage Blade
Gilbert Dunlap
Sheriff Currie
Key de RL
Abernethy
Ilaford College
Thomas M. Holt
North Carolina
Fowle
Aretea Salve Promises Quick Cure For Various Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Bauckien’s Aretea Salve as the best salve for cures of bruises sores ulcers eruptions and piles among other conditions. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund and sells at 25 cents per box through Jobn Y. MacRae.
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Joba Y. MacRae
Simmons L Handy Regulator Offers Handy Medical Aid
An item notes that you may rarely need a doctor when you have Simmons L Handy Regulator. It suggests the device as a practical aid for everyday health scenarios, emphasizing convenience and ready accessibility.
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Simmons L. Handy
Regulator
PoP Febly Ash Cure Claims In 19th Century Ads
An old advertisement touts PoP Febly Ash and Potassium to treat syphilis and related ailments. It promises relief for sores and skin eruptions, touting a cleansing property and claimed cures through a certified office and traditional remedies. The text is archaic and appears as a historic medical patter.
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