Valparaiso Squadrons Prepared for Concentrated Action
Reports from Commander Evans describe planned operations against enemy forces at Valparaiso. The messages suggest a decisive engagement and heightened wartime activity as forces mobilize.
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20 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1892
Page
1
Congress Deliberates as Navy Moves to Pacific
The sessions mix dull debates with naval orders. Navy departs plan Valparaiso move under Admiral Gherardi while Walker leads Montevideo squadron. War Department plans mobilization for 35 000 to 50 000 troops. debates Senate and House proceed with public printing bill stalled. Tampa building appropriation and a Gulf dry dock site recommendation advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
San Francisco
Army
Navy
Stanford
California
Senate
Tampa
Fla
Secretary of the Navy
Gulf of Mexico
Algiers
New Orleans
la Abara
Vest
Morgan
Quiet Interest Fails to Grow in Chile United States Dispute
London reports little interest in the Chile United States dispute. The press largely supports Chile and dismisses any prospect of war, with most commentary treating the issue as unlikely and not worth escalating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chile
United States
Durham merchant Je We Markham assigns assets
Je We Markham of Durham has assigned. Liabilities and assets are not yet known. Most creditors are said to be local to Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duran
Je We Markham
Durham
Public Holiday Observance and Rainfall Report
Yesterday was a legal holiday. public buildings and banks were closed and no business occurred. No other observance was planned, as continual rain would have prevented it. The day was established as a holiday by the legislature in January 1891.
Congress Handles Bills on Taxes and Shipping Reform
Washington dispatch reports Rep Henderson of North Carolina introduced bills seeking repeal of internal revenue taxes on tobacco and certain spirits and apportioning public service appointments by population. Rep Alexander promotes a broad shipping bill to boost U S exports and curb trusts. Wanamaker considers redeemable stamps with Treasury input. Post-office route changes include Derita to Unity extension and Albemarle adjustments. W Patrick named postmaster at Grifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henderson
North Carolina
Richmond Dispatch
Internal Revenue
Alexander
United States
South
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Bunn
House Committee On
House
Derita
Fastfield
Unity
Albemarle
Morgan’s Mills
W. Patrick
Grifton
Pitt County
N. C
J. E. Spier
Blaine Illness and Montt War Talk Dominate Washington Dispatches
The day brings news of Secretary Blaine collapsing at a cabinet meeting and being driven home for medical care. A Montt cable to Chile urges decisive steps to ease Washington’s warlike mood, while Chile’s Foreign Minister signals surprise at U.S. war preparations. Nearby Winston advances county taxes and local crime reports as communities react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senor Montt
Santiago
United States
Congress
Hin
The Sad Drowning in Tarboro
Tarboro North Carolina reports the accidental drowning of S J Douglas a proprietor of Pioneer tobacco warehouse after he fell from a boat while saying goodbye to a young woman friend. A search for the body proved unsuccessful and his death is widely lamented in social and business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro
N. C
S. J. Douglas
Danville
GUNNING FOR BULLS AND BEARS
Representative Alexander introduced a House bill prohibiting gambling in agricultural products defined as future delivery contracts. The bill bans mail ads and imposes a $2 per word tax on interstate telegraph or telephone messages aiding such gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexander
Richmond and Danville Elect New Officers in New York
At the first meeting of the Richmond and Danville directors on January 19 in New York they elected A. Andrews as Second Vice-President John A Rutherford as Third Vice-President and W H Green as General Manager The former First Vice-President A B Andrews position was not filled and Inman said they sought a Southern railroad man, preferably from Atlanta to take the presidency once found he would resign
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wasuinuton
Gherardi
Walker
Valpariso
Pacific
Montevideo
Chisago
Atlanta
Benningia
United States Navy
Orties
Boston
Kearsage
Charleston
Oes
Valparaiso
Ministeria
New York
Richmond
Danville
A. Andrews
John A. Rutherford
W.H Green
A. B. Andrews
Inman
Southern Railroad
Burial for Civil War veteran T M Justice Set for 11 AM
Members of Junius Daniel Camp Confederate Veterans are invited to the funeral for T M Justice formerly of the Sth Regiment C S Lt. The service will depart the Soldiers Home at 11 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius Daniel Camp
T. M. Justice
Sth
C. S. Lt
Bank cashier Bowden sued for alleged embezzlement in New Hanover
Cashier Bowden and District Attorney Cook with Judge Russell representing plaintiffs file suit in the New Hanover Superior Court under federal banking laws. Receiver Robinson asserts authority to proceed as Bowden is accused of taking and fraudulently converting funds totaling about 9785.90 from the bank and making false entries to cover debts from 1888 to 1891. The case heads to the April term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Cook
D. L. Russell
the Plaints
Superior Court of
New Hanover
Hanson M. Bowden
United States
W. S
Robinson
Bowden
William H. Field
Field
H. M. Foard
Smith & Gilchrist
Bow
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q.Wasaincron
Messrs. O'Neill
Chipman
Bankhead
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I. W. Markham
Capitol
Wanamaker
Mr. Bunn
Mexander
Representative Williams
Nathaniel Greene
Guilford Courthouse
Blaine
Chil
Wasuvidtos
Elkins
State Department
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
Winston Township
Winston
Maslin
Roanoke & Southern Road
Martinsville
Roanoke
Missionary Baptist Church
George Morris
R. J. Riddick
Yorktown
James Reddick
Davidson County
Morris
Men’s Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Area Tyler
C. J. Watkins
J. S. Valen
Tine
State Chronicle
Newbern
Raleigh
Holman
Nge
Averopsiations Committee
Bunnings
Richmond and
Cashier
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