August Drought Endures in State Chronicle
The State Chronicle reports the August drought as the worst in twenty years and notes general rains returning across the state. Cotton benefits most among crops while Prof Charles McIver reports 300 applications for admission to the female normal school in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Steele
High Point
Charles McIver
Female Normal and Industrial School For Girls
Greensboro
James Law
Cornell University
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Rufus Amis
Charles Dennis
Raleiga
J. L. Foster
The
Christian Church
Sadie Alston
Dr. Alston
Frank P. Fuller
Raleigh
Durham
Durham County
Fuller
J. T. Matheny
Georgia
Peyton H. Hoge
Wilmington
Union Theological Seminary
First Presbyterian Church
T. W. Bunch
John H. Royster
E. J. Jones
John E Pollard
Daily
Tarboro
Southerner
Willis R. Williams
Pitt
Milburnie
Democratic
Simmons
Appointment of Registrars Must Be Made September First
Commissioners across counties without appointed registrars of election are urged to appoint these officers on the first Monday in September. The notice stresses this is important and should not be overlooked.
Gen Stevenson Reception Funds Set By Raleigh Club
In a Raleigh Democratic Club meeting, Dr K P Battle Jr was elected treasurer. Subcommittees formed to raise funds for hosting the State convention and the Gen Stevenson reception, with members named for trades and professions across six groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Battle, Jr
Gen. Stevenson
Raleigh
P. H. Andrews
Walter Grimes
Geo. C. Heck
E. G. Harrell
W. W. Parish
C. R. Lee
Sherwood Haywood
W. D. Smith
T. B. Moseley
Lambeth
W. E. Ashely
G. E. Leach
C. A. Goodwin
B. C. Beckwith
W. N. Jones
Wake Campaign Draws 100 Voters to Daughton Speech
In Holly Springs yesterday a sizeable crowd gathered for Rufus A. Daughton’s closing address on the Wake canvas. He contrasted Democratic governance with Radical rule in finances and penal institutions, praised county improvements, and urged third party opponents to reconsider their stance within the Democratic fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus A. Daughton
Holly Springs
Daughton
Neat AG
Herbert Norris, Esq
Apex
Cleveland
Democratic Party
A. D. Jones
Alabama
Mississippi
Rhode Island
John Law
Fred. L. Merritt
Democratic
Republican
Third Party
People’s Party
H. C. Olive
Senate
Merritt
Hardy Burt
Mr. Merritt
The Dreaded Cholera in Berlin and Hamburg
A report from Berlin notes three deaths from Asiatic cholera and warns of aggressive sanitary actions though authorities doubt serious spread. Rosterpaal reports a fatal case amid limited facts. Gravesend, Hamburg, and Antwerp report additional cases with authorities promising containment. US Consul Johnson in Hamburg cables the worsening situation to Washington.
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Dav
Berlin
Hamburg
London
Gravesend
Antwerp
Washington
United States
Charles F. Johnson
State Department
Johnson
Germany
Ohio
Railroad strike looms after unions ban order
In Wilkesbarre Pa August 27 railroad workers rally around president McLeod's order forcing Lehigh Valley and Central Railroad of New Jersey staff to sever ties with all labor unions. Talks of a possible strike rise amid the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Chronicle
Wilkesbarre
McLeod
Lehigh Valley and Central Railroad
New Jersey
Cotton market overview shows steady values and rising supplies
Market report from New York notes visible supply at 971,000 bales in world totals with American share at 941,000. Futures close steadier, with August to March contracts quoted. Receipts at ports around 3,500 bales, with widespread activity in New York, London, and Atlantic markets.
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Messrs. Hubbard Price & Co
Ameri
Liverpool
Chronicle
Europe
Tone
Midi’g
Galveston
Norfolk
Baltimore
Uiet
Boston
Dull
Wilmington
Philadelpha
Savannah
N. Orleans
Mobile
Memphis
Aanguste
Charleston
Cincinnati
Steady
Louisville
Aiet
St. Louis
New York Predauce Market Trading Notes and Prices
Grain and commodity prices drift in New York and Baltimore markets. Flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, provisions, and sugars show mixed firm levels with spot and futures quotes, while Norfolk and regional markets report steady spirits turpentine rosin and peanut pricing variations. Includes wheat and corn futures directions and regional commodity adjustments.
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New York
City Mills
West Indies
Rio
Santos
Baltimore
Southern Wheat
Fultz
Southern
Timothy
Virginia
North Carolina
Wilmington
N. C
Charleston
S. C
Forsyth Davidson and Rowan nominate Jones and Owens for Senate
The Democratic Senatorial convention of Forsyth, Davidson and Rowan counties nominated E B Jones of Forsyth and W S Owens of Davidson for the Senate. They spoke vigorously promising a vigorous canvass and a relentless war on the Republican party. Jones formerly served in the House from Alexander County in 1884. Owens was praised as a strong candidate in campaigning and connection with the people.
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State Castle
Lexindon
N. C
Forsyth County
Davidson
Rowan
Jones
Forsyth
W. S. Owens
Senate
Alexander County
Owens
Twert
EB. Jones
Winston
W. S. Owen
Yadkin Cottage
Iron Hall lodges meet in Ciscinsati to discuss Somerby
In Ciscinsati Ohio on August 27 reports from seven local lodges of the Order of the Iron Hall met at Castle Hall. Somerby faced denouncement from some members while others supported his ideas. A committee was appointed to study the matter and will report on Monday morning regarding a possible recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciscinsati
Ohio
Order of the Iron Hall
Caste Hall
Somerby
Mortgage Sale Notice in Raleigh Court House
By authority in a mortgage executed by Robt. H Hight to L Woodlief and recorded in Wake county Deeds, I will on Monday September 5 at 2 PM at the Raleigh court house door sell to the highest bidder for cash the land described in the mortgage this 2d day of August 182. L Woodlief, Mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Hight
L. Woodlief
Register of Deed
Wake County
Willon
Court House
Raleigh
Anguat
L. Woodlikf
Ashley Wilder
St. Mary's Township
Wilder
Specimen Cases Show Electric Bitters Curing Ills
S. H. Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin cured of neuralgia rheumatism stomach disorder liver trouble and great weight loss after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois healed of an eight year leg sore after three attics of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba North Carolina reportedly cured of five fever sores on his leg with one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Sold at John Y. MacRae's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Speaker
Catawba,c
Bucklen
John Y. MacRae
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Merbritt and
Olive
Raleigh Steck and
Inter-State Trust and Brokerage Company
Pioruaae Carolina
AES
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Ex. Railroad
R. & G. Railroad
High Street Railway
New Agricultural Society
National Bank
Commercial and Farmers Bank
National Bank of Raleigh
Raleigh Savings Bank
Raleigh Cotton Mills
Caraleigh Phosphate Mills
Cee Cotton Ae Fa
N. C. Car Company
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Peace Institute
Raleigh Land and Improvement Co
Raleigh Gas Light Co
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U. S. Gov’t
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Lippman Bros
Apalachicola
M. P. Boiphen
Queen City Silver & Nickel Plating Co
East St. Louis
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Auidin
Charles W. Brown
Sald
W. Brown
JW. Ferguson
Kelvyn Grove
Ise
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Teachers’ League
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J. H. Gill
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