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The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1891

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Untitled fragment outlines charges and a fatal incident

Fragmentary OCR text mentions charges against individuals and a fatal event. Names and specifics are unclear, but references a public list and a death. The fragmented note suggests a legal case or crime report with multiple persons named.

Fragmentary OCR notes on a 19th century court case and deaths

Disjointed text references a Perry shooting incident, a Miss 1 cky, and multiple named figures including Baker Wane and Leber. mentions a court case, a commission on the public, and a death aged 38. Fragmentary details about an estate, education funds, and a night discovery appear amid garbled lines.

Helen Perry Warle

House Committees Near Finalizing, 3-year Talk of Recess

Washington December 17 The United Press reports no new disclosures on the formation of House committees as Speaker Crisp's illness delays the expected announcement. Rumor centers on Ways and Means and Appropriations chairs with likely shifts, while the rules committee meets to finalize appointments. Senators favor adjournment for holidays. the House may recess jointly with the Senate at week’s end.

Wasuixneton D. C Simon Crisp Sle Millin Rules Committee Appropriations Committee Springer Ways and Means Mc Uolman Appropriations Committee On Rules Crixp Aker Catechines Senate

Senator Daniel Speaks to Virginia Legislature

Senator John W. Daniel delivered a brief address before the General Assembly in Richmond. Lieutenant Governor Tyler chaired as the hall filled with lawmakers and notable attendees, and Major Daniel received hearty applause to mark his reelection. He praised Republican friends who chose not to oppose him and outlined party principles.

Riewmont John W. Daniel Tyler Major Daniel

Fire destroys block in Williamston blaze

Early Wednesday fire swept a post office and adjoining brick buildings in Williamston. J W Watts used part of the post office as an art and novelty shop. Wind fueled rapid flames destroying S R Briggs drugstore offices of Dr W H Warrell the Roof and I O O F lodge room and three other firms. Estimated loss about 20000 with individual losses listed.

J. W. Watts S. R. Briggs W. H. Warrell J. G Goddard B. F. Godwin John R. Ellis S. R. Biggs J W. Watts G Goddard M. Burrass J. R. Ellison & Co W. H. Carstarphen W. L. Sherrod

Prominent North Carolina preacher R O Burton dies

Weldon North Carolina December 17 Rev R O Burton D D a long serving minister in the North Carolina and Virginia Methodist Conferences died at his home at eleven o clock He joined the Virginia Conference in 1833 and served fifty nine years in many key appointments Known for forceful reasoning perspicuity and eloquence his life ends in peace with a devoted church career.

North Carolina Methodist Conference North Carolina Virginia Raleigh

Inked Doctor Flogged by Mob in Savannah

Dr. Benton Strange a Valdosta physician faced mob action in Savannah on Tuesday night. They dragged him from his home and flogged him, coating him with ink. He left town, deciding his usefulness in the area had ended.

Savannau Benton Strange Valdosta Strange

Is the Report True Restoring Duties on Sugar and Tea

Washington officials hint at a possible return of duties on sugar and teas from non reciprocity countries. The move aims to restore revenue after the sugar duty abolition and to balance benefits with nations not providing exchange for free entry.

Washington United States State Department Treasury Department

City Councilman Arrested in Virginia Turkey Raffle Incident

City councilman M. T. Page of Riehmann Virginia was arrested on December 17 for taking part in a turkey raffle. He refused a police order to desist while drawing a raffle ticket from a crowd.

Riehmann M. T. Page Page

Elopement and Scandal in Pittsboro County

A sensational tale in Pittsboro recalls Drohn S Stone and Wallie B Weathers from Capers township. Stone deserted thirteen children and a terri wife while Weathers daughter faced alleged improper ties to him. A February 1890 trial found Stone guilty of fornication and adultery, with a twelve month sentence later pardoned by Gov. Fowle. The couple disappeared after Stone’s release, leaving families respectable but shamed.

Pittsboro Drohn S Stone Wallie B. Weathers Caper Township Dre Stone Leari Miss Weathers M.rt. Weathers M. R. Weathers Weathers Dr. Stone Vallie Armfield Vallie Weathers Dr.Stone

Baltimore Inquiry to End This Week Under Judge Foster

Semi official word says Judge Foster will finish the Baltimore inquiry this week and present his report for government action soon after President Montt takes office on December 26.

VaLpaRaiso Foster Baltimore President Montt

Paper Makers W. and R. Tiddy Assigns Assets

The Charlotte News reports paper manufacturers W. and R. Tiddy have made an assignment due to scarce orders low mill prices and failure to collect bills, signaling financial trouble in their operations.

The Charlotte News W. & R. Tiddy

Stephen B Elkins Nomination For Secretary Of War

Washington dispatch reports the President forwarded Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia as Secretary of War to replace Redfield Proctor who resigned The Senate proceedings include Manderson presiding and committee readings Turpie argues for presidential electors by popular vote The House did not meet Speaker Crisp remains ill with grippe at the Metropolitan hotel

Senate Stephen B. Elkins West Virginia Redfield Proctor Manderson Caltom David B. Will Turpie House

A Doctor Falls Twenty Feet From Balcony

Dr A W Mowell of Cherryville had a serious accident Wednesday morning when he fell from a Charlotte hotel balcony about twenty feet to the pavement. The fall, blamed on drinking, left him with injuries that may be lasting. His roommate slept through the incident until he was brought in. Dr Mowell, weighing 245 pounds, is highly respected with a good practice.

A. W Mowell Cherryville Charlotte Tie Howell

Murder charge arrests suspect Thomas Peterson alias Nathan Coward

Thomas Peterson also known as Nathan Coward was arrested in Washington on Wednesday for murder. The case dates to Craven county three years ago when Coward and a white man hunted together. the white man was killed and Coward fled. His wife claims the act was accidental. The Craven sheriff has been notified of the arrest.

Thomas Peterson Nathan Coward Washington Progress Craven County Coward Craven

Wilmington Indictments Target Lawyer Davis

Four indictments lodge against lawyer John C. Davis in Wilmington. Charges include obtaining money under false pretenses perjury and forgery involving a document witnessed by a forged signature. Rev L L Nash publishes a church card urging funds to settle the church debt and safeguard its property for all creditors and suffering members.

Wilmington John C. Davis Nancy Dixon L. L. Nash Fifth Street M. KE Davis Churehus John C. Devis Friends of Christianity John ©. Davis Fifth Street M. E. Church N. C

Mills Improvement Report From Washington

The condition of Mr Mills continues to improve and he is reported to be almost in his verbal good health.

Univd Press Wasuinctoxs Mills

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