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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1892
Page
1
Amid heated debates in the House and Senate, bills face extensive filibustering. A revenue measure for pensions and a census budget draw attention as discussions over amendments and appropriations proceed, with party lines influencing the pace of action.
In Raleigh on January last Superintendent N B Greason promised a supper if the Raleigh Cotton Mills produced 85 000 pounds of yarn in January. The mill hit 90 000 pounds, the largest monthly total, and the supper occurred at Greason's home with Mesa J S Wynne and R H Shuckles at the head. The party included singing and humor from C T Massey, with Mrs Greason praised for the meal. Separately negotiations with Mrs E R Bradford of Washington DC aim to stage tableaux vivants of Ben Hur in Raleigh. The event, under the Good Shepherd Brotherhood, should take place Monday evening the 29th at Metropolitan Hall with readings and society figures portraying roles.
Mr Jnc C Drewry, a top North Carolina insurance agent, circulated a notice praising 1891 Mutual Benefit work totaling 1 640 500 and promising a gold watch as a 1892 prize for the agent with the largest written and paid business. The Guaranty Loan and Investment Co of Atlanta organized a North Carolina branch Feb 13 1892 with officers Strong Stronach and others. over 100 shares of stock have been subscribed.
New York's David Bennett Hill faces skeptical allies as his Albany stay and machine ties draw criticism. Observers say remaining on the spot could cost the delegation to Chicago next June and threaten New York's support for his presidential bid amid talk of a possible May bolting convention.
The Supreme Court rules the city may require property owners to pave one third of street frontage and levy one third of paving costs on the affected properties. The cost cannot be charged to other properties and the city charter and paving ordinance are valid and enforceable.
Congressman Bunn secures a uniform sixty foot wide macadam roadway from the city limits along Newbern avenue to the National cemetery. The route runs from Seawell grove past the Soldiers Home to the stone quarry and then east to the cemetery entrance. City actions to macadamize Newbern avenue are urged.
Gov. Holt faces four questions on New York's early delegation to Chicago and the Hill Cleveland matter. He declines a firm stance on timing, doubts any moral impact on the convention, says a solid Hill delegation won’t secure Hill’s nomination, and believes it wouldn’t block Cleveland’s nomination.
MartInsville Va Feb 13 Mr C F McKesson Morganton NC lectured on The Poets and the Poetry of the Bible praising his diction and imagination. Audience praised his manner and insight as biblical heroes were described in vivid tones.
In Winston on February 16 the Democratic primary nominees won a decisive municipal election defeating a Citizen’s ticket. Winners include E H Wilson T W Grimes G E Webb in First Ward J W Alspaugh D H King J H Pierce in Second Ward A C Snipes and Aaron Moore Peter Easley in Third Ward A new aldermen board meets next Tuesday and the mayor will be chosen then. James Hodgin of Hodgin Bros Luna dies at Salisbury after a work accident. Franklinton and Rocky Mount items report fire loss and a death from meningitis among tobacco traders.
A pigeon shooting contest is planned for Friday afternoon between F. L. Davenport of New York and E. B. Engelbard of the local city at the fair grounds starting 2 30 PM. A series of pigeon and glass ball shoots follows with the city’s top shots. Davenport is renowned in America. admission is twenty five cents. Proceeds and gate receipts go to charity.
A compendium of opinions from editors and politicians on Cleveland Hill and Alger with notes on party splits. Writs from Georgia Boston St Louis and Mississippi reveal preferred tickets and strategies, while Rhode Island figures weigh entering the Senate race and University Glee Club tickets go on sale at Alfred Williams & Co.
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