Belmont Hotel Fire near Asheville Destroys Establishment
A boiler room blaze destroyed the Belmont hotel six miles west of Asheville at 12 45 this morning. The fire started in the laundry, spread to the elevator shaft and upper floors before all 176 guests could evacuate. Several guests sustained injuries while escaping from the third floor verandah. valuables lost included diamonds valued at 5000 by Mrs Arte of Charleston and cash valued at 3000 from another guest. The hotel, valued at 60000, insured for 25000, belonged to the West Asheville Improvement Company. Furniture owned by Dr Karl Von Ruck, lessee, insured for 25000. Notable guests included Mrs Geo E Wilson and son Hamilton of Charlotte Dr Hawkins and family of Raleigh and Mrs Green of Charlotte.
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State Chronicle
Asheville
N. C
Belmont
Arte
Charleston
West Asheville Improvement Company
Karl von Ruck
Geo. E. Wilson
Hamilton
Charlotte
Hawkins
Raleigh
Green
Frank Wilkes
Rescuing the Dying at Aberdenfig Parkslip Mine Rescue
Reports from London describe nightlong efforts at the Parkslip coal mine in Aberdenfig to rescue imprisoned miners. Gas and falls hampered explorers, yet about ten o'clock the surface heard shouts as twenty eight more miners were saved. Dozens more bodies were recovered and the scene drew intense public attention across Asheville and beyond.
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Parkslip
Cable
State Chronicle
London
Aberdenfig
Ineteen
Londoon
Weaverite Candidate Endorses Negro Rule in North Carolina
Special to the State Chronicle from Go ip noro North Carolina reports prominent Democrats, including Governor Exum, reacting to Harrison's election with fear of a force bill and negro supremacy. Exum allegedly said he would prefer negro rule to the current Democratic governance. The statement is attributed by multiple editors and witnesses. Exum himself acknowledged remarks, noting Democrats are organized while the third party weakens.
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Exum
Boro
C. J. Riverbank
Jas. M. Cliver
Princeton
G. W. Pegram
Petersburg
Gotosporo
N. C
Daughton’s Able Work at Brown Summit
Barringer and Dr. Jones spar over tariff reform and third party plans as Adlai Stevenson defends Cleveland and the Democratic program. The piece also includes extracts from Stevenson’s Bloomington speech on the 1892 campaign, praising democratic governance, warning against McKinley tariff effects, and urging unity to protect the republic.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Bloomington
Illinois
United States
Cleveland
Secretary of Treasury
Treasury
McKnight Convicted in Mount Airy Burglary Case
Separate report from Winston Salem notes Se lonidas McKnight was found guilty of first degree burglary for invading W. S. Taylor’s Mount Airy home last January and nearly killing Mrs. Taylor, with sentence pending. He was captured two weeks earlier in Virginia. Also listed are Democratic nominees for Congress by district across the state.
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McKnight
Airy
Winston
N. C
Selonidas McKnight
Surry Court
MccKnight
W. S. Taylor
Mount Airy
Congress
W. A. B. Branch
F. A. Woodward
B. F. Grady
B.H. Bunn
A. H. A. Williams
S. B. Alexander
John S. Henderson
W. R. Bower
W. T. Crawford
Bunn and Abel Speak at Princeton Political Debate
Special to State Chronicle reports a lively August 27 gathering in Princeton North Carolina where Bunn and Abel addressed Democrats Republicans and a few third party voters. Afterward county third party chair W. B. Rein challenged Abel, then reacted to Exum's declaration, and found himself pressed for an answer about supporting a candidate who preferred a negro.
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Gombroon
Senator Vance
M. L. Neilson
Asheville
Seiator
Myra Pierce
Louisville
Vance
Washington
North Carolina
Cleveland
Princeton
Rein
Dr. Exum
McKnight Sentenced to Hang in North Carolina Case
Leoni dias McKnight was sentenced by Judge Melver of Surry county to be hanged October 21. Lawyers failed to save him. motion for new trial denied. appeal to the Supreme Court overruled. McKnight awaits potential governor intervention.
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State Chronicle
Whsaton
N. C
Leonidias McKnight
Melver
Surry County
Supreme Court
McKnight
Allison the Murder Case Moves From Surry County
Special to the State Chronicle reports Mt Airy residents fear disorder if Allison who shot Brown last Saturday is moved to another county after a granted continuance. Excitement remains high as authorities consider relocation from Surry jail amid potential disturbances.
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Surry
State Chronicle
Mount Arry
Allison
Brown
Mt. Airy
Democracy Warmth at Goldsboro Rally for Carr and Cleveland
Crowds from across North Carolina assemble in Goldsboro as the Cleveland Carr campaign club hosts a large Democratic event. Elias Carr and speakers Henry Lee and George W. Sandersin address supporters while ex Governor Jarvis reinforces Democratic unity and the party’s record. The day ends with strong backing for Democratic policies and questions about Republican and third party plans.
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Gotosnoro
N. C
Gol
Cleveland Carr
Court House
Kennon Hotel
Grows
Jarvis
Carr
Sanderlin
Walnut Street
Cleveland
Henry Lee
North Carolina
Elias Carr
Sliance
Senate
Democratice
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Publican Party
Harrison
Ocalla
St. Louis
Joe Robinson
The
Argus
Br. George
Moses
Sampson
Bill Caromy
Goldsboro
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Daniel O’connell
Jefferson
Republic
Mississippi
Gulf
Ocean
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Ayer
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