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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1893
Page
4
Raleigh area forecast calls for generally fair conditions with southerly winds. Warmer with morning rain expected, then clearing. high around 62 and low near 53 degrees.
Dur hem Gov. Carr has appointed Gev. W. Cobb of Elizabeth City a notary public. A requisition was issued on Texas for Chas. Williamson wanted for murder. The Women's Auxiliary meeting follows service. Baseball games by City Bank vs Capitol postponed due to rain. A. and M. College faces Wake Forest tomorrow at 10.00 a.m. in Winston. Local crime reward case. U. S. Marshal offered $300 for John Allen Johnson. Blind Girls' Circle hosts a musical tonight at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind.
The Rotary Club met last evening in its refined club parlors, postponed from January 4 due to a previous fire. Officers for the coming year were elected led by President Dr. James McKee and Vice President Col. A. B. Andrews, with substantial donations pledged and plans for surplus funds toward a permanent club house. Several notable residents were listed as in town or traveling, and a fatal fire at a Durham dwelling caused significant loss to Mr. Hutchings.
Rev. Mr Rose’s ministry at Hirst Presbyterian Church draws large crowds with a clear sermon from Matthew 10 30 urging confession of Christ. Dr Daniel announces the last of the meeting series tonight. The Alabama steamer joins the Baltimore line between Norfolk and Baltimore with 195 passengers on its first run.
A letter to Mr Burron lauds Jos E Pogue as an ideal city alderman for the 3rd ward, highlighting independence, prudent judgment, and public-spirited concern for finances and improvements. It argues primaries should favor public over personal motives. Also included is a Board of Health notice urging property owners to clean lots. Arrivals at the Yarborough House list numerous travelers from diverse cities and states.
A furniture sale will auction the Florence Hotel contents on April 19 at 10:30 AM. Frank Stronach and Lewis T. Brown will conduct the sale of mahogany and walnut items, marble top furniture, and carpets at the premises. Proceeds go to bidding buyers at the Yarboro House proprietors.
In Uxresno on April 13 futures prices for Wheat Corn and Oats show varied bids with Wheat April at 84 and May 86 while Corn ranges 40 to 41 and July 424. Oats May 28 to July 284. Cash quotes from Chicago list Flour steady Wheat No 2 spring 78 Corn No 2 39 Oats No 2 283829 Pork mess 16.75 to 16.87 Lard 10 to 10.02 Short rib sides 9.50 to 9.55 dry salted shoulders 9.25 to 9.35 short clear sides 10.00 to 10.05 Whiskey 1.15.
Futures closed barely steady as American middling grades range from good middling to low middling. Prices listed for April through October contracts show small variations around 4 2 64 to 4 27 64 per unit, with buyers and sellers noted in the market summary.
Southern flour prices ease while wheat and cotton futures show mixed moves in New York trading. Reports cover prices for lard pork rosin sugar and coffee with spot and futures details across several ports and markets including New Orleans and Baltimore.
The page lists numerous mountain resorts in Virginia and nearby West Virginia including Alleghany Springs Rockbridge Alum Springs and White Sulphur Springs. It invites readers to write for information and notes special arrangements with the Recreation Department and the Christian Union Raleigh. Also includes an ice humor line and various advertisements for products and services.
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