Farmer fortune judged by world contact debate
A committee in Asheville, N C, evaluates an old riddle about why a farmer prospers. After long deliberation J J Renn and others favor a view that the farmer’s fate stems from engaging with the world, while another member supports a rival answer granting Rev. Mr Renn the prize. The Chronicle pledges six months of gift to Renn and notes further election notes from Cleveland and May.
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Tle
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Eve
D. Carter
Lu. W. Arka
Mt Ing
MR Renn
Asheville Bonds Sold Shaping Boom in City
Asheville reports successful sale of 340000 dollars in city bonds to Blair and Co of New York. The deal is bona fide, contracts closed, bonds delivered amid local rejoicing and rapid growth. The item also notes the death of Seagle in Winston and a new pastor call at Winston Broad Street Baptist Church.
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Blair and Co
New York
Asheville
Winston
N. C
L. G. Broughton
Reidsville
Winston Broad Street Baptist Church
Notable Obits and Events From London to New York
Prominent English clergyman Rev Donald Frazier died in London at 66. Ferdinand Blucher, a great grandson of a famous general, died destitute in New York. Empress Augusta Victoria ill and court festivities canceled. City of Berlin grounded near Sandy Hook, near where City of New York rested two years earlier. Louisville lawyer John Kemp Goodloe died in Thomasville from influenza. Senate committee favors report on Mississippi River improvements in Giwson’s bill. Hotel Royal fire blamed on elevator shaft and candle to leak gas. Salvation Army parade in London marked by General Booth’s efforts. House Ways and Means panel edges toward tariff cut on wool and woolen manufactures under McKinley bill.
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Wanner
Washington Gossip on 1890s Republican Nominations
Washington dispatch reports on Blaine's declination leaving Harrison viable, names Alger and Cullom as potential nominees, and discusses New York tactics for the Democratic ticket led by Flower. It notes tariff fights over silver and wool, cabinet retirement rumors, and social details of Col. and Mrs. Carr at the White House receptions.
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Russell A. Algern
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Illinois
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Vapot
Fassett
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Senate
Coal Creek Camp Attacked by Drunken Miners
A mob of drunken miners fired on State troops during the Coal Creek convict camp incident near 10 o’clock Thursday night. Two men were wounded as the crowd spread through the hills. Commander Anderson telegraphed General Carn for more ammunition and arms. Local operators fear another attack amid growing unrest. The Nevada arrived in New York with thirty Russian Jews to be held on Hoffman Island for inspection amid typhus fears among Hebe refugees.
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Fenn
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Nevada
New York
Liverpool
Hoffman Island
Metropolis
Work of the House resolves to probe sweating system
The House created a committee to investigate the tenement sweatshop system in clothing and other industries. Debates covered costs, extension of inquiry to the McKinley tariff effect on wages, and actions on national tank safety and tax law amendments before adjourning at 2 15.
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Lst
Out i ona Strike in cloak makers dispute
United Press reports Meyer Jopas, Sons & Co cloak makers walk out amid wage dispute with employers. The strike affects workers described as lumbering near low men and the vestor rommben, with cause cited as a wage difference between management and employees.
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