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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1893
Page
2
A Seaboard Air Line bridge at Haw River 610 feet long with 400 feet at forty five feet height and 200 feet at thirty feet height was completed in four days. A first train crossed Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock after 283000 feet of timber used.
A Salt Lake City dispatch reports the dedication of the Great Mormon Temple begun today before a large assembly of believers. Officials anticipate ceremonies spanning about ten days with thousands expected to attend sessions daily. The article recounts temple endowments, construction history from 1847 to 1892, and symbolic features including six towers and figures atop the east central spire.
An insane Jew named Solomon Azanecote, who believes he is King Carlos's brother, tried to speak with the king during carriage passage. He had no weapon, was examined by physicians, and sent to an asylum. A bogus ad promotes Kemip's Balsam claiming cure for coughs and asthma with offers of free bottles and large sizes.
The fragment describes sun stones representing terrestrial glory, star stones for celestial glory, and the Ursa Mejor on the west tower pointing to a guiding star for mankind. It mentions cloud stones and other symbolical elements, with folding architecture lacking known parallel, and a noted financial figure of over $5,00,000 tied to the temple area.
The semi annual gathering of conductors, engineers, firemen and others from the two Carolines drew 235 delegates to Charlotte. Delegations from Atlantic Coast Line, Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta arrived by special train, with a railroad sermon led by Rev Dr Creasy at Tyron Street church. The afternoon session at Masonic Temple, chaired by Capt Harry Johnston, adjourned with Charleston slated for the next meeting on the second Sunday of October.
The President today sent nominations to the Senate. Edward H St J of New York is named Third Assistant Secretary of State, replacing William Grinnell. Daniel Nizgan of Connecticut appointed Treasurer of the United States, succeeding Enos H Nebeker. Conrad N Jordan of New York named Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City, succeeding Ellis H Roberts. Daniel M Browning of Illinois appointed Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and Frank Armstrong of Washington DC named Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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