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The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1891

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Shrewd transfer of 15000 arms from Itata to Esmeralda

A British officer who met Itara second officer Taylor in a San Diego saloon claims Capt Maunzen arranged a premeditated transfer of 15 000 of 20 000 stands of arms from the Itata to the Esmeralda far offshore from Mexico. The plan unfolded as the Chilean cruiser waited, and the shipment was made by whale boats before the Itata headed toward Chile with the ammunition.

San Francisco Sandiego Taylor Itara United States Iquique Maunzen Esmeralda Mexico Stata Itata

Falls City Bank Closes After Depositor Run

Louisville July 10 Falls City Bank shuts its doors amid long shaky condition since last fall. Capital stock around 600000. Depositors not expected to lose their deposits. March 1873 robbery yielded four to six hundred thousand dollars, thieves rented a room above the vault and worked through the top. they escaped detection until Monday morning and vanished with most losses. About 290000 to 300000 recovered at a cost of 85000 with thieves never captured.

Louisville Falls City Bank

Georgia Tobacco Growers Show Small but Steady Output

Georgia census figures report 2 290 planters in the state during the census year, 800 acres in tobacco, a total product of 263 752 pounds, and crop value to the producer of 28 556 dollars based on actual sales.

Washington, D. C Georgia

Oxford Mourns Mayor J L Smith Dies at 35

Oxford North Carolina mourns as Mayor J L Smith dies of erysipelas at his home at 11 pm. The 35 year old leader collapsed after a brief illness last weekend and will be buried beside his father in the birth place cemetery after a 11 am funeral. Smith served three years as mayor and was an Odd Fellow and Presbyterian church member.

Oxford N. C J. L. Smith Old Smith Presbyterian Church

Abernethy Defends Views on Race and Social Equality

Dr. Abernethy responds to critics by reiterating beliefs that the Negro is inferior to whites in intellect and society. He claims to support black education yet opposes social equality, warning Southern readers that any urging for racial equality harms the nation and warrants white scorn.

Abernethy State Chronicle R. L. Abernethy

Largest Iron Contract Signed In Alabama District

The Debardelben Coal and Iron Company signed a record iron contract in Brruincuam on July 10 for 40,000 tons at ten dollars per ton. The deal involved representatives from several Northern and Western concerns and topped all prior local bids. The report notes a Pennsylvania bid was much higher.

The United Press Brruincuam Ala Debardelben Coal and Iron Company Pennsylvania

July crop reports show late cotton but general improvement

July returns from the Department of Agriculture indicate a modest rise in cotton condition to 88.6, though crops remain late across the belt. Weather in June was favorable, with rainfall sufficient but generally short, aiding recovery. labor shortages noted in several counties.

Washington D.C Department of Agriculture Atlantic Gulf States Mississippi Texas Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee

Train Fatality in Winston: J Wesley Fulp Killed on Roanoke Track

Winston NC July 10. J Wesley Fulp a 36 year old white man died after being run over by an incoming freight train on the Roanoke and Southern railroad near Dennis. Fulp had attended a picnic near Walnut Cove and was seen walking the track after 9 pm in a heavily intoxicated state. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death.

Winston N. C J. Wesley Fulp Roanoke & Southern Railroad Dennis Fulp Walnut Cove

National Farmers Alliance to meet November 17

Secretary J F Tillman of the national executive board arrived from Nashville to arrange the national convention. The meeting place is undecided between Chicago and Indianapolis, with Indianapolis favored to host. Tillman says the convention will be a grand affair and of great magnitude.

Inpranarouis Ind J. F. Tillman The Farmers Alliance Nashville Indianapolis Chicago

Immigration official warns on destitute Russian Jews

Assistant Secretary Nettleton told acting New York Immigration Superintendent O Berne to scrutinize Russian Jewish arrivals carefully after foreign press reports claimed officials of foreign governments prompted their sending. He hinted the issue could spark diplomatic correspondence.

Washington, D. C Nettleton O. Berne New York United States

Boiler Explosion Kills One In Kentucky Mill

A saw mill boiler exploded in Laurie county near Lebanon Kentucky yesterday evening killing one man instantly and mortally wounding another. The mill was wrecked and the blast heard for miles.

Lebanon Laurie County

Feud Explodes in Warwick County Murders A Father and Daughter Die

Norrox Virginia July 10 feud between the McPherson and McKay families over land ownership ends in the murder of Leon McPherson and his six year old daughter. McKay is fleeing and likely to be lynched if captured. An unrelated note lists 10 boxes of fine fresh lemons at Azzle 219 South Wilmington Street.

Norrox McPherson McKay Warwick County Leon McPherson Azzle Wilmington Street

Powderly Attacks Foster in Open Letter Over Knights of Labor

Master Workman T. V. Powderly publishes a five column open letter to Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster accusing him of political trickery. He targets the Bureau of Engraving and Printing chief with profanity drunkardness and lewd language and alleges a forged letter restored printers. He also accuses Gumpers of pledging support to Foster.

Purtapetratia T. V. Powderly Gumpers Foster

Ex-Postmaster Gen Key Named Dean At Grant University

Caattancoca July 10 Ex Postmaster General Key has accepted the role of Dean of the Grant University law school. London July 10 England and Wales census shows total population 29 001 018, up 3 026 572 from prior count. Los Angeles July 10 Judge Ross grants appeal motion in schooner Robert and Minnie case to the U S Court of Appeals in San Francisco.

Caattancoca Gen’l Key Law School Grant University London England and Wales Los Angeles Cal Ross U. S. District Court Robert and Minnie U.S. Court of Appeals San Francisco

North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association Adjourns

The North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association adjourned late tonight and will report the meeting day after tomorrow. The gathering was described as very interesting and pleasant.

Moreyweap N. C North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association

Blaine Improving Says Report of Illness Proven False

Bar Harbor Maine July 10 The United Press reports Secretary Blaine is dangerously ill which is false. Observers note Blaine riding walking alleys and streets and say he is steadily improving with a prospect of full health by summer’s end.

Bar Harbor Maine Blaine

Review of Trade Highlights Strong Crop Reports

R G Dunn & Co notes crop reports are fuller and clearer with spring wheat improving. Prices changed little last week while trade varied by region with East slow, West confident, and South generally dull. U S business failures total 247 for the week, up from 237 prior and 197 year ago.

New York R. G. Dunn & Co’s Review of Trade Chicago New Orleans United States Canada

Baseball Yesterday Scores From Major Cities

Yesterday’s games featured Philadelphia beating Cincinnati 8 to 3 with Sanders and Milligan batting, Baltimore downed Louisville 11 to 6, and Washington defeated Columbus 10 to 4. Chicago beat New York 8 to 6, Cleveland won 4 to 3 over Brooklyn, and Cincinnati defeated Boston 5 to 2. Boston at Pittsburgh was 4 postponed by rain.

Philadelphia— Athletic Cincinnati Sanders Milligan Crane Kelly Vaughan Jones Baltimore Louisville Fitzgerald Cahill Madden Townsend Ferguson Washington Columbus Foreman McGuire Easton Donahue Davis Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia King Berger Esper Gray Lynch Cleveland Brooklyn Gruber Zimmer Lovett and Daily Hearst Chicago New York Hutchison Kittredge Rusie Buckley Powers Battin Nichols Ganzell Rhines Radbourn Harrington M.quaide

Norfolk Sensation Arrests for Naval Storehouse Theft

Paymaster's clerk Van Veanken and H W Coston of the general storehouse at Norfolk Navy Yard arrested for stealing composition metal and other government goods valued at 10000 dollars. A box marked Commandant Port Royal caused the case. Coston arraigned before US Commissioner Ackiss, Van Veanken held aboard the U S frigate Franklin. Bond set for next Tuesday. Both men prominent in local society.

Norfolk Navy Yard van Veanken H. W. Coston Port Royal S.C Coston United States A. S. Ackiss Franklin

Carroll and Bauilly Reveal New North Carolina Mullets

Local fashion note highlights Carroll and Bauilly presenting fresh mullet hairstyles in North Carolina. The feature notes styling trends and the designers' push for bold silhouette.

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