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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1891
Page
2
The notice outlines weekly and monthly dairy club terms with durations of one year six months and one month. It lists pricing for sample copies and club benefits with mentions of liberal commissions to agents and a free club offer on approval.
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The remarks quote Ben Tillman arguing that forming a third party in the South would fail, asserting a belief in reform within party lines and identifying as a Democrat. The statement frames political strategy and internal reform as the speaker’s priorities.
A North Carolina writer in Atlantic Monthly argues the strongest lawyers come from the country not the city. He says rural training breeds breadth, not specialization, as city practitioners seek costly, narrow niches.
The passage praises a North Carolina bar's readiness and insight, noting a New York lawyer visiting the South found himself at home among its bright, keen intellects. It argues law is a broad field of principles, not mere technical rule and precedent, and lauds Southern lawyers for thorough preparation.
The Smithfield Herald questions Judge Whitaker's order barring courtroom entry without a coat. It argues the rule exceeds his power and burdens defendants. A man lacked a coat and needed his lawyer to lend one before his case could proceed. The piece asks if any law compels coat wearing and whether such attire affects respect for the court.
The piece warns that Democratic Alliancemen in Virginia risk falling into Manone's trap as he urges Republicans to aid Alliance tickets to disorganize the Democratic party. Halifax county Alliancemen are said to have already bent to the plan, prompting concerns of political harm.
The anti Lottery men and the Farmers' Alliance agree on a ticket with the Alliance naming Governor, Treasurer and Superintendent of Schools while the Anti's provide the remaining positions. They will seek nomination at the Democratic State Convention amid concerns bribes from lottery supporters may sway voters.
The piece lists tariff burdens on various goods from paregoric to bridles and argues the tariff bears real costs. It cites the Boston Globe on gold versus silver value with Prof. Jevens noting gold declined 46 percent 1789–1809, rose 145 percent 1809–1849, then fell over the next twenty years.
A Raleigh State Chronicle opinion piece urges use of power to serve equality liberty and justice. It criticizes special privileges and the lottery in Louisiana, notes Rev Dr Palmer’s stance, and mentions Cuns Ports and a $100000 gain linked to the McKinney bill.
Tourists report a foot high solid gold image of the Virgin in a Catholic Mission thirty miles from Chihuahua. It is valued at $50 000 and alleged to be made from Aztec ornaments. Indians are jealous and no outsiders have seen it before. The priest says it originated from early converts.
Marriage notice for William T. Shaw and Lillie Gay scheduled for September 2, 1891 with Rev J H Cordon officiating. Chanler profile praises Amelie Rives Chanler as gifted in painting six months and writing six months, per the New York Herald.
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