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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1892
Page
1
The House debated committee rules and speaker power as it adjourned for the day. Key figures including Messrs Chandler, Teller, and Carlisle figured in discussions on quorum, eulogies, and potential rule changes before adjournment.
A glorious revival continues in Clayton on February 4 with Rev J W Lee the Irish Evangelist preaching powerfully. The town unites in prayer as 20 or more plead mercy at the altar on the third night. Christian workers are urged to come and assist as they aim to take the town for God. J P Barker signs off.
A brief health note advises individuals feeling faint with stomach weakness and no appetite to consider taking Simmon’s Liver Regulator. The guidance lacks medical context and cautions on proper use is not provided.
The Nebraska contest centers on Gov. Boyd and Gov. Thayer over the office. Boyd vows to claim the governorship once the Supreme court mandates the transfer. Thayer asserts he holds the office by court order and will wait for further notification. The dispute remains tense and politically charged across parties.
Winston Salem N C February 4 The first regular train began running over the Roanoke and Southern line from Roanoke to Winston Salem today The initial passenger service runs to Martinsville connecting with a Roanoke freight The road improvements near completion may bring regular passenger trains soon as weather allows President Fries expects a few more days of good weather to finish work
London February 5 The will of Cardinal Manning reveals he left only 300 pounds sterling at his death after giving away all his income to charity.
State Geologist Jos A Holmes delivered an instructive lecture before University faculty and students on The Influence of the Physical Features of North Carolina Upon Her People. He traced settlements, described regional geography, and analyzed historical character and industries.
New York reports another Charley Ross style kidnapping. Ward Waterbury, eight, son of Chas Waterbury, was abducted near the Connecticut border. A nephew, with rocky relations to the father, alleges three men carried the boy and left a note demanding six dollars for ransom. The nephew’s stories vary and he is suspected of complicity.
Maggie Weissmuller a 20 year old servant at 24 East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth street was shot and killed by Frederick Seiler a man about her age Seiler fled and police suspect he committed suicide The two were lovers and had been together that evening before the fatal act
Memorial Hospital Jonxstown Pa dedicates the Flood Memorial Hospital with a large crowd. Gen H H Hastings gave the principal address and James B Scott of the Pittsburg Relief Association transferred the deed to the Connemaugh Valley Hospital Association. A public meeting followed with resolutions of thanks.
Washington reports a Third Party surge in the South allegedly receiving support from the Republican national campaign committee. Emissaries are said to spread Third party doctrine in Georgia and nearby states with funds set aside for this effort. Alliancemen doubt the scheme but warn of possible Democratic division.
A saw mill owned by Rev. Peter Hutchison of Sandy Ridge Stokes County burned recently. The loss runs to several hundred dollars with no insurance. Hutchison also lost a mill about eight months earlier in a similar fire.
A large Metropolitan hall audience enjoyed Sam Jones last evening as he lampooned social evils in Manhood and Money. The famed evangelist moves the crowd with vivid voice and gestures, returning tonight with Character and Characters, promised to draw another full house.
Two Wilcox brothers Henry aged 14 and William aged 13 drowned after stepping onto ice on a pond near Florence. The younger brother attempted to help and both boys went through the ice. their father attempted a rescue and was saved. Mr Wilcox, born in England, had only recently come to the United States.
The United Prep New York on February 4 appointed a committee to raise funds to send food to starving Russians. Poiyapetona on February 4 reports the Russian famine relief committee chose Linao as the best port to land supplies. A telegram was sent to Secretary Tracy requesting steamship charter rates for government aid to transport provisions to that port.
John A. Morris declares in a Louisiana letter that he and his associates will not accept the charter under any condition if the amendment passes by a wide margin in the April election. He addressed the people of Louisiana from New Orleans on February 4.
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