13 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1892
Page
1
In Georgia 8 Tucker and Co advertises the most comfortable summer negligee shirts with styles embracing new textures. Prices are 50, 75, 100 cents and up. Also highlights thin underwear in navy week gauge lisle cotton and linen. Goods offered at reasonable prices.
Homestead Pa July 12 National guards disembarked at Munhall Station at 9 am. Homestead Pa July 12 martial law exists with generals in command. Homestead Pa July 12 a conference ends without a formal reception as the Amalgamated Association and State Guards clash over ceremony. From Albany Pa July 12 governor receives report that brigades arrived from Jadeborough ready to enforce order. George K. Swovpen signs as Major General Commanding.
The Congressional committee began hearings at 7 30 with Judge Oates presiding. H C Frick and Carnegie Steel officers faced questions on the 1888 amalgamated scale and wage sliding mechanisms. William Weihe Garland and David Lynch of the Amalgamated Association testified for workers as Pinkerton activity and price declines were discussed.
A Kentucky town reports a negro mob firing on whites after the hanging of a black man. Elmer Edwards lies dying from a gunshot. armed crowds, including a local militia, patrol the streets while authorities call out the State Guard. Roving bands threaten renewed violence with several guards killed. Quiet returns but jail leaders face possible rescue attempts.
A Lake Peoria ferry disaster leaves 75 confirmed drownings after the tug Frankie Folsom capsized in a violent evening storm. With 150 aboard, boats scattered and many occupants lost, as rescue efforts and search inquiries continue amid chaotic reports.
The parliamentary procedure committee of anti-silver House members met after a recess to plan how to handle the silver bill when it comes up. They expect to defeat the resolution via direct vote and may test strength with a single trial vote, appointing a floor fight committee and a pair of whip groups to monitor attendance.
Senate debate on a Treasury mint inquiry reveals numbers on silver dollars in circulation and bullion held, with figures from Mr. Loch and Mr. Palmer. House considers direct election of Senators as filibuster blocks action, while labor unrest looms at Carnegie mills and news of Cyrus W. Field’s death, and Spanish Honduras upheaval advances.
A heated split at the Third District People's Party convention in Payerrevinie North Carolina led to adjournment until August 23 and delayed nominations for congress and presidential elector. Frank Koonce of Onslow and J W Perry of Bladen were later nominated amid withdrawal support from some delegates.
The State Chronicle reports from Homestead Pa about militia passes, drunk soldiers, and strikers at the Carnegie mill. It recounts a rapid troop arrival flood and a band serenade, plus council pleas to keep troops from saloons. Other items note crop reports from North Carolina, Astor death rumors, war letters found by Miss Bevis, and a brutal Memphis murder.
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