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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1891
Page
1
Rev Sam Jones faced a hostile reaction in Houston when eggs were thrown into Hutchins Park pavilion during his lecture. Two saloon keepers Gus Sauter and John Roesalar were arrested as authorities promise further action to protect prominent women in attendance.
The steamship St Paul reports intense excitement over the sealing edict in Behring Sea. By July 20 only two schooners had been seized, the British FB Marvin and American La Ninfa. The North American Commercial Company had taken 750 seal skins before the news reached them.
Rev R A Youne D D of Tennessee records a London meeting with Senator Zeb Vance and family aboard a European voyage. They recall Washington College days, discuss religious history, and debate modern Christianity while noting the genuine simplicity of country worship.
Care May New Jersey reports Private Secretary Halford states Secretary Noble has not resigned and that the President has no knowledge of such a move.
The New Orleans and Gulf railway from New Orleans to Shell Beach, under a receiver, was sold yesterday for 180 900 dollars. The purchase was made for the English holders of the first mortgage bonds. Nickel Steel Armor Plate Tested.
The Navy ordnance department reports satisfactory tests of nickel steel armor plate. It will order ten three inch plates for the Newark’s protected deck, with plans to equip cruiser No. 2 if pricing meets approval.
A Court of Inquiry at the Norfolk Navy Yard has recommended Van Vranken be court martialed for allegedly stealing from paymasters clerks. A court will meet at the Norfolk yard on Tuesday to try him.
Cable dispatch from Lonpox reports John Dillon set to lead the McCarthyite faction, uniting the Hillside men against Parnell. The plan hinges on his prison past and fearless stance, with Parnell planning a Thurles speech as Mrs. Parnell eyes society and court life debates. Mr. O'Brien opts for a holiday and literary retreat with Mrs. O'Brien.
Rumors revive in Catholic circles that Pope Leo will name Archbishop Feehan a Cardinal to honor the World’s Fair opening, with a red hat expected in 1892.
A. P. Blair, son of Capt. Frank Blair, was crushed under a freight train at Max Meadows while traveling to Wytheville. Both legs were severed and he died at 2 PM. Physicians from Wytheville attended, and the body was to be moved there for burial as the community mourns.
A Paris dispatch reports the reception of the Chicago Fair Committee as polite but cool. Europeans show lukewarm interest in the American Fair due to political focus and perceived inadequacy of the Paris Exposition display. Sentiment shifts from American affection to material interests as pork repeal fears surface with wine trade issues and heavy duties possible.
Treasury data show a July debt reduction of about four and a half million. Government receipts for July total around forty million with expenditures near thirty five and a half million including 13.6 million for pensions. Cash in treasury rises about four and a half million since July 1 showing debt relief progress.
A gravel train backing down a mountain on the W N C railroad struck a cow on the track near Asheville North Carolina killing one black railroad worker and wounding several others this evening.
In New York Brooklyn 0 New York 6 with Terry Daly Rusie Buckley as batteries. Philadelphia Boston 7 Philadelphia 2 Clark son Bennett Esper Cassian Clements umpire Lynch. Pittsburgh Cleveland 7 Baldwin Mack Gruber Zimmer umpire McQuade. Cincinnati Chicago 8 4 Mullane Harrington Gruber Kittredge umpire Hurst. No games today as clubs travel. Take Simmons Liver Regulator after dinner for digestion.
President Harrison issues a proclamation under the tariffs act of last October announcing reciprocal trade with Cuba and Porto Rico. Sugar, molasses, coffee and hides enter the U S free. many US manufactured goods gain duty-free status starting September 1, 1891, with others at reduced duties and a final definitive arrangement to begin July 1, 1892.
Isham White was executed in the jail yard at Heiena Arkansas at 12 30 p m after a short speech he believed he would reach heaven White was condemned for murdering Prince Malloy a wealthy negro on the night of January 28 Caldwell was hanged at 11 30 a m in the Harris County Texas jail He spoke no statement but expected heaven The killings tied to the Jaybird Woodpecker feud in Fort Bend County which left many dead An August excursion to Richmond by King Lacy and Sherwood is announced with a round trip fare of 2 50 officials promise a safe pleasant trip
Telephone managers will adjust wires for the electric street railroad over the next few weeks. Subscribers may face brief trouble, but the service aims to minimize inconvenience.
Orrin A. Smith died of paralysis at his home on the corner of Hargett and Bloodworth streets in Raleigh last evening at 6 50 oclock. He was in his sixtyninth year and a respected county native, former farmer and merchant, and a long time member of the First Baptist Church. He leaves a wife and several children. The interment is set for this afternoon at 3 oclock near his former home in the southern part of the county.
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