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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1891
Page
1
Across items from December reports, the U S Senate and committees see leadership changes in judiciary and elections. Secretary Foster improves as interlinked notes cover diplomacy, railroads, and public works. A Texas representative Culberson accepts Interstate Commerce post and plans resignation.
Henry L Norcross of Somerville has been missing since mid last week. New York detectives in Boston seek to identify him as the mystery bomber who threw a bomb at Russell Sage's New York office last Friday. Evidence includes trousers button cloth and coat fragments linked to Norcross.
In The Turf at Gurrensune on December 12 the six races produced quick times. Eclipse led race one with Derango and Karikina following. other winners included Once Again, Kimberly, Flattery, Tormentor, and Firefly with listed runners-up and finishing times.
Berlin delegates and guards struggle to admit ministers as Prince Bismarck joins onlookers near the Reichstag. Bets surge on his appearance while Chancellor von Caprivi delivers a landmark oration that is telegraphed to Bismarck during the speech.
The New York bank statement shows a surplus reserve rise of 1 475 875 with loans up 77 000 and specie up 137 400. Legal tenders increase 2 013 100 and deposits rise 6 698 500 while circulation falls 6 500. The note ends with a health advisory about daily habits and a Liver Regulator product.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Crisp delays naming the House rules committee amid pressure from Democrats on staffing. Speculation centers on Mills Mills being chair of ways and means and the timing of the panel selection. The House convened at noon with committees on accounts and mileage announced, then adjourned until Wednesday. A Simmons Liver Regulator ad appears at the end.
Kit Carson Jr son of the famed scout killed his father in law and mother in law at the Richardson home in La Jenva California 25 miles from here He shot both victims and fled toward Bent Canyon heading for New Mexico He had married Mrs Richardson about a year earlier but was driven from the home by her father due to his drunkenness and cruelty This is not his first alleged shooting and capture is expected to be decisive.
In Savannah Georgia on December 12 Hopeful Grant stabbed and killed Toby Robinson during a fight over fish distribution. The murderer was jailed pending further proceedings.
Sapt Southgate of the steamer New Berne reports the blue fish run at Oregon Inlet was exceedingly large. Nets were cut to let fish escape as thousands flooded the area. An island touchpeaking 380,000 fish on the wharf and beach with 15,000 awaiting boxing and icing.
Maj J W Wilson chairman of the railroad commission praised Onslow during a visit. He showed strong interest in Oyster Culture and local land fertility and plans to become a stockholder in an oyster company. He may buy a summer home near the Gaslow coast.
Samuel Hanes a prosperous farmer of Surry county was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. Reports differ with some alleging foul play but the coroner's jury verdict states he died from heart disease brought on by excessive drinking.
A historical note describes bowels ailments in children commonly afflicting the young and outlines a curative approach. The text emphasizes remedies that restore digestive health and ease discomfort in pediatric cases.
Reports from Loxpon and Calcutta detail the capture of a fort near Gilgit on the Pamir frontier by British forces led by Captain Ayler and officers Badcock and Durand. Russian intrigue is suspected as the motive, with casualties and wounded on both sides and prisoners found with weapons. Dom Pedro’s funeral train moves toward Lisbon as Paris discusses tariff changes on cotton yarns.
The Goldsboro Argus summarizes Dr. Miller’s superintendent report for Eastern State Hospital, noting crowded male and female wards but overall good condition. Admissions 101, cures 40, improved 10, deaths 18. in hospital at year end 272. Mortality just over 5 percent. cure rate about 39 percent. average population 250. Financial exhibit confirms comfort and economic management. per capita maintenance under $123 with $2,600 in improvements.
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