Debate on House Rules Filibuster and Speaker Power
The House debated the committee on rules to curb dilatory motions and prevent autocratic power of the Speaker. Speakers including Breckinridge Cochran and Buchanan voiced positions on filibuster limits, with adjournment to resume the discussion tomorrow.
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Enloe
Tennessee
Light Brigade
Cannon
Ilinois
Republican Party
Washington
Committee On Rules
Buchanan
New Jersey
Montgomery
Kentucky
Wilmington's New Bank Promises Iron-Clad Securities
A Wilmington bank planned to begin business within eight weeks and implement safeguards beyond state and national norms. Officers including the president would bond with the board, not management, and stockholders would elect a local bank examiner resident in the city to audit at any moment, ensuring strong accountability beyond state or federal examiners.
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Wilmington
United States
National Bank of Raleigh
Hos
Edwin G. Reaper
Frmc
State National Bank
Raleigh
Murder Trial Near Goldsboro Ties Thompson to Family Arson
The Goldsboro area awoke to news of the murder of W. W. Pearsall and his wife and two children, with their home burned. Suspect Weightman Thompson was found with Pearsall clothing and now faces a murder charge after a true bill was returned by the grand jury. The case moves to Johnston court for February 22, and Thompson was previously acquitted in a Wilson murder trial.
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Chronicle
Goldsboro
W. W. Pearsall
Pearsall
Weightman Thompson
Thompson
Johnston Court
Wilson Court
Flag Return Promise From Major of the 73rd Ohio
In 1863 while serving near Washington DC, Major of the 73rd Ohio volunteer infantry found a silk flag presented by Cedar Fork Ladies to the North Carolina Greys. He kept it but now vows to return it to the survivors of the North Carolina Greys or their designate, asking for publication and a copy.
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Ohto
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Washington, D. C
Cedar Fork
North Carolina
Raleigh
Holden
Mav
Carolina Greys
Texas
General Sill
Ohio
Raleigh Y M C A Meets Fund Drive Progress
The Raleigh Y M C A canvass reports favorable progress with enough subscriptions to secure a first class local chapter. A union meeting is set for tomorrow at 3 30 PM at the First Methodist church with brief addresses from Broughton Primrose and Gales and promotional singing.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
First Methodist
Messrs. Broughton
Primrose and Gales
Funerals Held For Mrs Weathers And James Bryan
Mrs. K W Weathers was buried at First Baptist with Rev J W Carter and Rev T E Skinner presiding. James Bryan, brought from Durham, was laid to rest at Oakwood with pallbearers R C Redford S W House S M Parish L Branson J M Broughton and J T Pullen.
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K. W. Weathers
First Baptist Church
J. W. Carter
T. E. Skinner
J. H. Alford
Thomas H. Briggs
N. B. Broughton
Charles S. Allen
Thomas B. Terrell
Eugene Harrell
James Bryan
Durham
M. E. Church
F. A. Bishop
J. B. Hurley
Oakwood
Messrs
R. C. Redford
S. W. House
S. M. Parish
L. Branson
J. M. Broughton
J. T. Pullen
Cabinet Discusses Chilean Question and Baltimore Incident
Washington notes that the cabinet debated the Chilean question and a truce view after Captain Schley briefed the president on the Baltimore sailors assault. Egan to inform Chile of a satisfactory reply, reparations to be set, Montt may depart, and a diplomatic note follows. US weekly business failures total 297 across US and Canada, down from prior weeks.
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United Press
Washington
Schley
Baltimore
Valparaiso
Chili
Egan
United States
Matta
Senor Montt
Senor
Mail Service Over the New Road to Mocksville
Washington D C January twenty nine postal authorities order a six a week mail run over the Winston to Mocksville railroad and six weekly star service between East Bend and Shoals North Carolina to begin February eighth. James A Askew a Neuse Paper Company veteran leaves for Providence and Boston to procure machinery for a new North Carolina mill and is praised for his paper making reputation by the Chronicle after ten years of business with him.
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Washington, D. C
Henderson
North Carolina
Winston
Mocksville
East Bend
Shoals
N. C
Jas. A. Askew
Neuse Paper Company
Neuse
Providence
R. I
Boston
Mass
The
Chronicle
Askew
Card of Thanks From Mr Holmes at Edenton Street
A heartfelt thanks from a city missionary at Edenton Street Methodist church expresses gratitude for the church’s pounding and prayers. The note reflects on support from the congregation and hopes for continued blessings. Also included is a public note from the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union funeral service and a long bank letter from Edwin G. Reaper of the National Bank of Raleigh about capital, profits, and banking safeguards.
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Mr. Holmes
The
Alliance Funeral Service
Rateign
N. C
Brethren and Sisters of
Edenton Street Methodist Church
Edenton Street
Mother
Edenton Street Church
Casextons
Curnton
John R. Beamon
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
An Elegant Reception At Capt J J Thomas Home
The Raleigh social scene enjoyed a notable event at Capt. J J Thomas residence with a two tier reception. From 5 to 7 Mrs. Thomas hosted friends including Mrs. Lottie McAden and Mrs. Grimes Cowper among others while from 7 to 9 Capt. Thomas greeted business leaders and acquaintances. Fine refreshments and warm cordiality marked the gathering celebrated as a memorable occasion.
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J. J. Thomas
Raleigh
Thomas
Lottie McAden
Grimes Cowper
W. H. Dodd
Charles McKimmon
Herbert Battle
S. W. Brewer
Maggie Mer
Spurgeon in Critical Condition from Mentone Dispatch
London reports Dr. Spurgeon is in critical condition from Mentone. He remains drowsy but conscious when addressed as doctors monitor his status closely.
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London
Mentone
Spurgeon
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