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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1892
Page
1
The House adjourned without further action as debate on the census efficiency bill continued. Key figures including Mr. Sayers and Mr. Dingley sparred over appointments, expenditures, and the scope of inquiry, with concerns about costs and government efficiency shaping the session’s tone.
The discussion centers on the census appropriation with J D Taylor of Ohio and Henderson defending the superintendent. They compare current field work on farm mortgages to the original Cox plan. The committee reports favorably and the bill passes. The House adjourns at 5 pm to honor the late W H Lee of Virginia.
J W Barrick who opened a cafe in the new bank building filed a deed of assignment. Preferred creditors are Virginia residents. Internal revenue collections in January for the Fifth district totaled 11583663. Mr A Hege and associates of Salem have invented a coffee boiler with interest from Central America dealers. A large stock company will be organized and machines manufactured at the Salem Iron Works.
German student Herman Beck in Salem for months studying English will be ordained by Bishop Randthaler next Sunday night. He will soon proceed to Cherokee Indian Territory as a Moravian missionary.
Snow Hill firm George W. Sugg & Bro. assigns to John Sugs and Mrs. W. E. Best. Estimated liabilities reach 9000 dollars with assets around 25000 dollars. Decline in cotton prices blamed for the failure. Also notes comments by Capt. S B Alexander on money circulation and rural scarcity. Governor Scales’ condition reported as unchanged.
Valparaiso reports Judge Foster sentences in the Baltimore assault case totaling 920 days for Arena Gomez 540 days with 300 for public disorder 60 for deadly weapons 20 for alias name plus 320 days for Abumada 140 days for Rodriguez. Court to review by the Court of Appeals amid civil damages to families.
The murderer Fitzsimmons who killed Detective Gilkinson and cut his throat in Parish prison died at 1 am. The report comes from New Orleans via United Press with an ad for Simmons Liver Regulator for water rash and sour stomach.
In Tennessee's Gattatix County two years of barn burner crimes devastate Hendersonville area with over 100000 dollars in losses. The Martin boys, Epps, Yource and eight others were jailed then acquitted, later found dead after a mob attacked their home. Homes and barns burn as White County braces for further violence. Armed men patrol farms as suspicions rise.
A blaze swept through the Central Tobacco warehouse office of Edwards Barnard & Co on Main Street in Louisville at 5 this morning. Senior member W S Edwards, 55, was burned to death while sleeping in his room above the office. He was widely known and unmarried. The loss to building and contents is about 75000 dollars, fully insured.
Sam Jones delivered a forceful lecture titled Character and Characters in Raleigh last night. He blended wit with wisdom urging Temperance and drew intense reaction from listeners. Dr Reid announced Jones would preach at Edenton Street Methodist on Sunday at 11 am and 3 30 pm. Albany dispatch notes New York Assembly passes anti Pinkerton bill prohibiting private detective hires by corporations.
House banking and currency committee formulates a bill governing loans to national bank officers. It requires written proposals, board approval by majority, no overdrafts, and a public vote record with names. Violations carry fines up to 5,000 dollars or five years' imprisonment. The measure also requires disclosure of director and employee debts and past-due amounts in quarterly reports.
Judge David Clapton of the Alabama supreme court dies in Montgomery at 71. Gen James F Robinson, a famed sportsman, dies in Lexington aged 60. In New Orleans the Supreme court ruling on lottery mail matter and Morris proposal withdrawal push Mexican lottery shares from 6 to 10 dollars.
Business failures for the last seven days totaled 319 with 275 in the United States and 46 in Canada. This compares with 297 the prior week, 322 the week before, and 206 in the corresponding week last year, per R. G. Dun & Co.
In Menormis Tennessee on February 5, Misa Alice Mitchell, convicted of killing Freda Ward, reacted with frenzy upon learning from her lawyer that she would escape the gallows. She declared she looked forward to the day of execution as the happiest day and feared she might commit suicide as she awaits a fate beyond the gallows.
A charitable musicale hosted by the Lend-a-Hand circle of Kings' Daughters at Mrs Kreth's West Edenton street residence was enjoyed by attendees. Veiled city voices and Peace Institute performances entertained while Mr Horwitz of the Ray L Royce company and Mrs Jessie Lindse danced to raise aid for the needy.
Attention K P members ordered to meet at 10 30 this morning at Castle Hall Phalanx Lodge to attend the funeral service of late Brother F W Sherwood. By order of W W Wins sy K of R and S. Don t lose time and make yourself worse with pills and oils Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
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