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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1891
Page
2
The item lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, offers free sample copies, and requests postal reports for missed deliveries. It includes notes on editorial integrity for correspondents and letters, urging real names and clarity in credits, with political opinions from Henry Grady and Ben Tillman. It also cites Chronicle circulation growth and subscriber data from 1891.
South Carolina lawmakers approve a bill by 75 to 11 making free passes or discounted tickets for state officers and members of Congress a misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars or six months in jail. The debate features Col. Haskell accusing Gov. Tillman’s circle of abusing passes, while Berns argues passes aren’t a crime. The act aims to end public officials accepting rail passes, signaling an end to such privileges.
At Indianapolis the National Alliance altered the sub treasury demand replacing lend with issue and interest with tax. The plan calls for US depositories in states to issue money directly to people at a tax not exceeding 2 percent on nonperishable farm products and real estate, with land and money limits.
The piece mocks envy and style with a New York Herald tone. It notes Chili's foreign minister Matra denying U.S. war claims and predicting justice, while South Carolina debates a liquor prohibition bill now moving from the House to the Senate amid a tight, contested vote.
A contemporary argues no life threats were aimed at wealthy philanthropists like Peter Coorer George Pennopy W W Corcoran George W Cups and Baron Hirson. Wealthy use benefits for mankind, not only self. Chauncey Depew warns that harsh employers breed socialism and wealth used for pleasure can spread anarchy. The Atlanta Constitution editorial mocks brimstone rhetoric.
An old advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for dyspepsia and torpid liver claiming it restores health and happiness. It features testimonials from W. J. McElroy of Macon Georgia and warns buyers to ensure the genuine product with red trademark and Zeilin & Co branding.
The marriage of Malvern Hill Palmer Esq a Warrenton attorney to Miss Jessie Key daughter of Mr S P Arrington will take place at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Warrenton on December 23 The note promises a brilliant social event in Warrenton society. A product advertisement for Simmons Liver Regulator is included.
The city tax list for 189 has been placed in the collector's hands for collection. The collector will be in office daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taxes unpaid by December 1 incur a 1 percent penalty on the first day of each month thereafter. C. B. Roor, City Tax Collector.
Having qualified as administrator of T Goodwin of Wake County North Carolina the administrator invites all creditors to present claims by December 6 1892 or be barred from recovery Debtors are urged to settle accounts immediately A Sata h Goodwin Peele Maynard Attorneys dec6 41
Classified lodging notice offering a large first floor front room on Hillsboro Street for one or two gentlemen. Convenient to business district and described as very desirable. Apply at this office, no29-ef.
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