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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1893
Page
2
The issue reports on wide storms across the South and North with relenting damage in Savannah and Georgia towns. It notes the Toronto-like winds, hail, and floods, plus a sharp worry over gold reserves and U S money parity as Carlisle contemplates options. North Carolina figures show political maneuvering while Hancock’s daughter’s marriage adds to society chatter.
The Treasury faces tough conditions as Secretary Secaerany contends with a money system under strain. About 130 million in gold is set aside for gold certificates, 100 million reserved to redeem greenbacks and maintain specie parity. The department also holds silver certificates and Treasury notes equal to gold, requiring gold payments on redemption, leaving only a small remaining gold stock.
The steamship Rover was seized by revolutionists at Ceiba days ago but later released and reached New Orleans. Passengers report Truxillo retaken by government forces and captives include Manzanella and his 17 year old brother. Captain Torgazan confirms the seizure and will send a protest to Washington outlining the circumstances.
From Charlotte News reports Marion Butler was seen passing through Concord en route to Mt. Gilead where he has an appointment to speak. Also noted was Mecklenburg’s John Springs Davidson in the passing column as Butler travels to speak to supporters and critics during the statewide tour.
Maj John Devereux born December 15 1819 son of Thomas Pollock Devereux and Catharine Ann Johnson of Connecticut descended from Jonathan Edwards married Miss Margaret Mordecai and graduated Yale 1840 a planter and quartermaster in Raleigh during the Civil War admired for his bookish mind gentleness and unselfish nature he died in the church and joined in her rites leaving a legacy of character and duty
Boston shoe drummer Peter McGeough, known for banquet speeches, was repeatedly knocked down and beaten by merchant Stephen A. Ryan in Ryan's store after a disputed toast about “The South.” The assault left McGeough bruised, bleeding, and driven from the premises, with bystanders watching as Ryan delivered the final blows.
Judge Schenck and Director Joseph M Morehead located the site for the North Carolina Monument on April 19 1693 Work on the foundation begins the granite contract goes to St Airy Granite Company Bureau Brothers of Philadelphia handles four bronze plates The project aims for a July 4 dedication with a grand celebration on the grounds Township road improvements by H L Bergman connect city to Battle Ground and are in splendid order
Report from Morrillton Arkansas says a mob of negroes seized the town last night. Serious fighting followed and the sheriff was killed with two other officers wounded. Authorities seek to restore order.
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