Senate opens amid debate on nominations and rules
United States Senate and House news from Washington describe the opening session with nominations, executive recess actions, and proposed rules. Key items include confirmation of executive nominations, debates on military officer salaries, and a policy move to create a standing committee of business. A death in the House prompts a respect resolution, and discussions touch on the ship canal project and other wartime measures.
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D. C
Proctor
States Army
Davis
Sherman
Turpie
eMillin
Tennesse
Missippi
Reed
Burrows
Michigan
Alabama
Hich
Com
Leonidas C. Houk
Houk
Taylor
Bank evolves to State Bank under Burgwyn leadership in Henderson
The Bank of Henderson, privately run since 1882 by Col. Burgwyn, is reorganized as a State Bank with 35000 capital. Col. W H S Burgwyn becomes president, J P Taylor vice president, and J A Burgwyn cashier. Directors are notable Henderson merchants. Non residents join as stockholders. Leaf tobacco receipts remain strong amid clear weather as sales often span multiple days. Linehan & Sons finish curb work on Garnett Street using Greystone quarry stone.
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Henderson
N. C
Bank of
Col. Burgwyn
W HS Burgwyn
J P Taylor
J A Burgwyn
Messrs Linehan & Sons
Garnett Street
W B Allen Acts on Assignment in Winston
W B Allen a Winston haberdasher was assigned this morning to W T Anderson with expectation of settling debts. James Prather, arrested for burglary, was convicted and bound over to court in a $500 bond for breaking into a widow’s Kernersville home, identified by stolen property.
Gavel Gift Honors Speaker Crisp in Washington
The gavel presented by Americus citizens to Speaker Crisp lies in the Speaker's room in Washington. The ten inch oak gavel has gold bands around the head and a silver band on the handle. Engraved wording appears on the bands, marking the ceremonial gift.
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Washington, D. C
Americus
Crisp
Gavel Presented to Speaker Crisp by Americus Delegation
A gavel in a velvet oak case bearing Charlies F. Crisp is presented to Hon. Chas. F. Crisp by Americus constituents. A December 12, 1891 letter from W. P. Burt, K. M. Stewart, Arthur Rhinelander and C. A. Fricker commends his advancement to Speaker and pledges wise, just, and moderate use.
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Charies Crisp
House of Representatives
Americus
Charlies F. Crisp
Chas. F. Crisp
Washington
W. P. Burt
K. M. Stewart
Arthur Rhinelander
C. A. Fricker
Fatal Lamp Explosion Claims Mother and Daughter
J E Ford, a painter, toppled a kerosene lamp late last night in a room with his wife and two children. The mother and daughter died from burns this morning while the father and son are in a very serious condition.
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Columbia
D. C
J E Ford
Trains Wreck Near Lima Kills Three Six Hurt
A rail broke on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line near Lima Ohio causing the westbound No 25 to derail and collide with eastbound No 66. Three killed and about 35 injured, six or seven of whom may die. Early reports list the dead and note the rail cause. diber investigation confirms a broken rail on a straight, well maintained track.
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Lima
Ohio
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Phillip Nutt
Culberson Declines Inter-State Commerce Post
Representative Culberson of Texas informs President Harrison he cannot accept the Inter-State Commerce Commissioner position he had declined before. He plans to return to Texas and contest for the U S Senate seat to succeed Chilton, who completes Reagan’s term.
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Culberson
Texas
Harrison
Chilton
Mills
United States
Reagan
Palmer for president solid in delegation says Springfield politician
CutcaGo Ik December 16 Alfred Orendorff declares the Democratic convention delegation will back Palmer. He notes Palmer makes no active campaign yet relies on friends to advance his interests. He cites strong impressions in Washington and growing strength beyond Illinois with Southern support. Springer and Democratic Congressmen back Palmer. Illinois ranks Cleveland second.
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Palmer
Alfred Orendorff
Springfield
Washington
Springer
Illinois
Cleveland
Improved Weather Service Announces Longer Forecasts
Washington notes a major weather bureau update extending predictions to midnight of the next day. Morning papers will show forecasts for the applicable day and evening papers for the following day with early notices. Forecasters may also extend predictions to a second or third day when warranted.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
The Graves Murder Trial in Denver
Mrs Worrell testified in the Graves murder trial detailing her 49 year old health decline since April and her connections with Mrs Barnaby. She described Barnaby’s dissatisfaction with Dr Graves and plans for a new will while noting Graves’ prior knowledge of their Denver January arrival.
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Denver
Col
Virginia Train Crash and Bristol Stable Fire Report
Virginia railway accident near Alder son Virginia left a fireman and a mail clerk dead on the passenger train and a brakeman killed on the freight train. Bristol Tennessee stables and five street cars burned with night watchman Jack Overstreet presumed cremated in a $20 000 loss. Philadelphia inmate Mary McCaw died by suicide after grippe related distress at a home for widows.
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Richmont
Alderson
W. Va
Bristol, Tenn
Bristol
Jack Overstreet
Philadelphia
Mary McCaw
Marriage at Marion Between Miss Bessie Griffin and Harry Gingilliat
A wedding occurred December 15 1891 at the bride's brother James T Griffin residence in Marion North Carolina. Miss Bessie Griffin wed Harry Gingilliat of Seneca South Carolina with ministers W H White and Dr Landreth officiating. The bridal party traveled to Blacksburg then to Seneca to reside.
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N. C
Jas. T. Griffin
The
Free Lance
Bessie Griffin
Harry Gingilliat
Seneca
S.C
W. H. White
Presbyterian Church
Landreth
Baptist Church
Winston-Salem News: Jail Population and Local Ventures
The Forsyth jail holds twenty-five prisoners including five women and five others in for various offences. Notable items include Thomas Wommack’s ten-year penitentiary sentence, Fred Gates awaiting federal trial, and burglar suspect James Preston. Local plans discuss a $100,000 hotel project led by Geo. R Dudley. Funeral notes report Isaac Nissen’s death at 70, with a leg amputation from a childhood accident. Banks report solid quarters for First National, Wachovia, and The People’s. Head’s murder case, rail progress on Roanoke & Southern and C F & Y V line, plus social holiday dances and a proposed young men’s Democratic club are noted.
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Forsyth
Thomas Wommack
Teague
Fred Gates
Federal
Greensboro
Post Office
Columbia
James Preston
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