Senate Debates on Pension Reforms and Court of Claims
In the Senate session the Hoar plan to expand the Court of Claims with two extra judges and a split bench is debated amid broader discussions on pensions and Indian depreciation claims. Committee referrals follow, with Missouri river improvements and a Hoboken building bill advancing before adjournment.
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Holman
Congress
Breckenny
Kentucky
Boardisiana
Isiana
ENON
Cur
Anniverse Sary
America
Ad- Horrow
Senate
En “Ston
D. C
Gordon Y
Malu
Mitchell
Hoar
Court of Claims
Dolph
Richardson
Allison
Judiciary Committee
Cockrell
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Hoboken
Soonsi
Morganton Names Isaac Avery as New Mayor
Isaac J. Avery was unanimously elected mayor of Morganton by the board of commissioners to fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Tate. Ex-Senator John Tull has been acting mayor and will hand over duties upon Avery’s return from Raleigh where he attends the Grand Lodge of Masons.
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MorGanton
N. C
Isaac J. Avery
Board of Commissioners
Tate
Avery
Raleigh
Grand Lodge of Masons
John Tull
Raleigh Cotton Mills Elects Directors Amid Large Attendance
The Raleigh Cotton Mills annual meeting was held at the mayor's office at noon with strong turnout. Two tickets, Lewis and Thompson, contested for the board. Lewis ticket won. Directors elected: Julius Lewis, E. Johnson, C. G. Latta, W. C. Stronach, W. G. Upchurch, J. R. Chamberlain, J. F. Ferrall, and A. A. Thompson.
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Lewis
Thompson
Julius Lewis
E. Johnson
C. G. Latta
W. C. Stronach
W. G. Upchurch
R. Chamberlain
J. F. Ferrall
A. A. Thompson
Privilege Tax Blocked for Telegraph Company in Scotland Neck
The Scotland Neck commissioners imposed a special privilege tax on all businesses including the Western Union Telegraph Company. The local agent refused payment after the tax collector’s demand. Mayor Perry consulted J. B. Tree in Richmond who conveyed the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cities may not tax telegraph companies.
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Scotland Neck
Western Union Telegraph Company
Perry
J. B. Tree
Richmond
United States Supreme Court
Water rash and sour stomach affect Taj Simmons
An illness described as water rash and sour stomach is noted for Taj Simmons and the Liver Regulator lecturer context. The fragment suggests health concerns but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
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Taj Simmons Liver Regulator
Grand Lodge reelects officers at late session
The Grand Lodge of North Carolina re elected or appointed all officers, with H A Gudger as Grand Master and G W Blount conducting the installation. The 1894 session to be held in Wilmington honors St Johns lodge centennial and a code republication was ordered. The orphan asylum report from Dr Black highlighted improved schooling and new dismissal age proposal.
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Grand Lodge
Black
Oxford
Board of Directors
Wilmington
St. John’s Lodge
North Carolina
H. A. Gudger
J. W. Cotten
F. M
State boards organize exhibit plan for World’s Fair
The State board of agriculture and World’s Fair managers met to organize the North Carolina exhibit. Secretary Bruner reported space requests totaling 20 000 square feet across divisions while concessions were obtained. Elias Carr resigned as World’s Fair chairman. W F Green elected to fill the vacancy and head the executive exposition committee. Governor Holt announced full cooperation from the State geological board.
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State Board of Agriculture
Board of World’s Fair
Sesson
W. F. Green
W. R. Williams
J. B. Coffield
W. E. Stevens
J. &. Morrow
J. F. Payne
A. Leazar
L. Patterson
C. D. Smith
Board of Agriculture
Gov. Holt
A. B
North Carolina
Elias Car
A. B. Andrews
Carr
Executive Exposition Committee
Leazer S. L. Patterson
W. Stevens
T. Bruner
P. M. Wilson
DP. M. Wilson
John Robinson
H. B. Battle
T. B. Keough
T. K. Bruner
J. A. Holmes
Holt
State Geological Board
Man and Wife Over Sixty-Four Years
Davis Jones and his wife of Pender county are likely the oldest living couple in the state. They married December 24, 1827, though not wed until age 27, and both are now in their 1st year. They live near Willard and the husband remains able to work and recently claimed new land. Certified by record.
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Wilmington Messenger
Davis Jones
Pender County
Willard
Free Silver Outlook Questioned by Springer in Interview
United Press report shows Mr. Springer denying leadership on silver and stating no free coinage bill can pass this session. He cites House Senate and presidential stance, urging investigation of the claim. Also notes the death of Mary Shepard Bryan in Newsom, N C.
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Washington, D. C
Springer
United Press Reporter Today
Bland
New York
Congress
House
Senate
In memory of Mary Shepard Bryan
In memory of Mary Shepard Bryan wife of James A Bryan born March 18 1843 died January 1 1892. Her remains were brought to Newbern for interment January 4 1892 blessed at Christchurch by Rev George. She was laid at Cedar Grove Cemetery amid solemn silence earth to earth ashes to ashes dust to dust at rest.
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State Chronicle
Newsom
N. C
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bryan
Newbern
Charles Shepard
Dennell
Doane
Christ Church
James A. Bryan
Christchurch
George
Cedar Grove
Hill Emerges as Favorite for Democratic Nomination
The Lenoir Topic editor Scott regards David B. Hill as the hero of the hour in national politics. While admiring Cleveland, the paper praises Hill for patriotic duty and strengthened candidacy, noting Hill’s near-term viability for the Democratic presidential nomination and predicting victory if nominated.
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Scott
Lenoir
W. W. Scott
Grand Lodge of Masons
Democratic State Executive Committee
Eighth Congressiona
David B. Hill
Cleveland
Senator Hill
Mr. Hill
Hill
A Social Session Charms Metro politan Hall Crowd
Despite bad weather a sizable audience attended the Metropolitan Hall performance of A Social Session a farce comedy on the road. From curtain rise to curtain fall the house roared with laughter and patrons left satisfied by braving the weather.
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Metropolitan Hall
Policeman Denies Fire Alarm Misstatements in Publishing House Blaze
A Raleigh reader writes to defend K D Robinson Publishing house staff after a fire incident. The officer asserts Robinson woke to fire, sounded the alarm near the scene, and received aid from police before returning to the building. He calls for justice and accuracy in press reporting.
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Ravesen
N. C
K. D. Robinson
Robinson
J. A. Basnroxp
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United Press
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Raleigh Cotton Mills
Orphan Asylum
RH. Bradley
G. W. Blount
Springer Iaterviewed
Jesus
Mary Shepard Bryan
Gilead
Simmons
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