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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1891
Page
1
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The condition of Mr Mills continues to improve and he is reported to be almost in his verbal good health.
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