North Carolina Letter on World’s Fair Funds and Trust
Governor Holt explains that the direct tax refund money held for North Carolina is a trust to repay taxpayers. He notes that most funds will be needed to satisfy claims, and urges funding for the fair only from unclaimed money while seeking private subscriptions to cover expenses.
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District of Columbia
General Assembly
North Carolina
Congress
State of
Raleigh
Elias Carr
United States
Act of Congress
States
Territories
Board of
United States ‘Treasury
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Act of Assembly
Board of World’s Fair Managers For
Bismarck Letter and Ocean Liner Record Headlines
A Paris letter in Figaro claims if Bismarck were ruling the visit of the French fleet to Cronstadt would not have occurred. The note cites three blunders including the Kaiser's London trip and the renewal of the Dreibund. In New York the Majestic arrives from Queenstown after a record voyage, with delays blamed on machinery and a five day six hour time.
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Paris
Figaro
Bismarck
Cronstadt
Frederick
London
New York
Majestic
Queenstown
Catholic Press Seeks National Bishops After Papal Refusal
Berlin reports German Catholic press voices dissatisfaction over the Pope's refusal to appoint bishops in the United States by nationality as urged by Cahensly memorial. They view it as a blow to national representation within the church and the Dreiburnd.
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Berlin
United States
Cahensly
Dreibuud
Election Officer Shot Dead in Crooked Creek District
Mount Vernon Kentucky reports election officer John Mullins was shot in the head and killed during the election on Monday. Suspects Will Damaron and Jones Durham were arrested on suspicion. Authorities cite an old party grievance as a possible motive.
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Mount Vernon
John Mullins
Crooked Creek
Will Damaron
Jones Durham
Indiana Prohibitionist to Follow McKinley Campaign
Mrs Helen M Gougar known as a Indiana prohibitionist plans to accompany Major McKinley across Ohio during the campaign. She intends to speak on tariff and wage issues for workers and says she will stay at his side throughout the campaign.
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Curiaco
Helen M. Gougar
Indiana
Major McKinley
Ohio
McKinley
A New Chief of the Cherokees
J. B. Mayes was elected chief of the Cherokees on a close vote in an orderly election at Bushy Head. He defeated Bushy Head who alleges the Mayes faction spent $5,000 to secure the win and will notify the U.S. government. Three tickets ran, with members winning in different offices.
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Tan Lequan
I. T
J. B. Mayes
Bushy Head
Mayes
United States
Col Skinner Addresses Three Thousand at Dixon's Grove
Col Harry Skinner spoke to about three thousand attendees at Dixon's Grove in Snow Hill North Carolina on financial reform. The report notes public interest in reform and highlights a local testimonial for Simmon s Liver Regulator and Ely s Cream Balm with a claim of cure for catarrh by S A Lovell of Franklin Pennsylvania.
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State Chronicle
Snow Hirl
N. C
Col
Harry Skinner
Dixon’s Grove
S. A. Lovell
Franklin, Pa
Cure Your Corns With Abbott's East Indian Paint
An ad touts Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint for corns bunions and warts. The copy emphasizes quick relief and easy application for foot discomfort.
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Abbott
Local items and notices from Wendell and surroundings
The note sheet records Wendell post office establishment with Jesse B Norvell as postmaster. Charles M Stedman returns from England healthier. A colored man Sam Johnston is arrested in Norfolk for burglary in Durham. Madison baseball team led by Phil Peatross to meet Martinsville in Winston. Dr H G Nash convicted of assault in Granville Superior Court with two year sentence and appeal. Holly Springs Institute opens with fifty seven students. Southport Leader to enlarge to seven columns. Rev J D Huff resigns from Scotland Neck Baptist church. Rev W L Wright of Reidsville named replacement. In Wytheville Virginia July 31, A Pierce Blair, oldest son of Attorney General F S Blair, killed by a freight train, legs severed.
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Wytheville
A. Pierce Blair
F.S. Blair
People's Party Convention Opens in Springfield Ohio
About 450 delegates filled the Springfield hall as Hon. H. T. Barnes opened the People's Party Convention. Temporary chair Hugh Cavanaugh pledged to challenge dominant parties and promote farm issues while debating prohibition land tax and farm loan planks. Tensions rise over labor federation alignment and Knights of Labor ties as resolutions lag.
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Springfield
Ohio
People’s Party
H. T. Barnes
State Committee
Hugh Cavanaugh
Cincinnati
Cavanaugh
Columbus
John Sherman
Ingalls
Mansfield
Woolsey
Wall St
Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Offer to Sell Bingham School Property in North Carolina
Educator advertises the sale of the Bingham School property now moved to Asheville North Carolina. The estate sits on the Richmond and Danville line about fifty miles from the state capital and includes barracks recitation rooms mess hall furniture residences baths orchards lawn and 380 acres of productive land with improvements surpassing thirty thousand dollars. Prospective buyers should apply to Mrs William Bingham at Bingham School North Carolina.
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Bingham
Asheville
N. C
Richmond & Danville
Wm. BingHam
Bingham School
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Headache Relief
A historical public notice touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a remedy for headaches. It claims relief and cures, targeting women bothered by headaches and urging use for health improvement.
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Simmons Liver
Summer Millinery Sale Prices On Ready Trimmed Goods
A line of white Yachts and Vassar Sailors in straw hats is offered along with Leghorn and Neapolitan flats shawls and flowers. The shop announces that as Summer Millinery is ending, all ready trimmed goods will be sold at greatly reduced prices to clear stock.
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Vassar
Pratt Cotton Gin
Nance Power Cotton Press
L Riwyatt
Fayetteville Street
Raleigh
N. C
Charles C. Holden
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Simmons Liver Regulator
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This County
Jesse B. Norvell
Charles M. Stedman
England
Sam Johnston
Norfolk
Durham
Madison
Phil Peatross
Martinsville, Va
Winston
Granville Superior Court
H. G. Nash
Supreme Court
Holly Springs Institute
Southport Leader
J. D. Huff
D. D
Baptist Church At
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W. L. Wright
Reidsville
United Preas
Miss Maggie Reese
WYNNE
F. K. Ellington, Wynne & Ellington, Fire Insurance
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Oxford
N. Penick, Preside
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S. H. Hawes
Richmond, Va
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Democratic
Raleigh, N.C
Wilson, N
Silas E. Vant
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Seminary For Girl
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Lily W. Long
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University of New English
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