29 Jul 1891
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1891
Page
1
Atlanta merchant Stephen A. Ryan is jailed after Judge Gober finds assets worth 120000 in his possession to be turned over to creditors. He appeals the order while claiming no cash assets and linkage to a missed ball game is noted.
Boston July 28 The Herald prints an interview with ex President Cleveland stating he has been asked by Ohio Democrats to speak in the state during the campaign. He says he will not participate in the Ohio or any other state's campaign. He cites reasons for not going on the stump and emphasizes his earnest support for Democratic candidates.
London reports from St Peters burg that official journals dislike French squadron enthusiasm at Cronstadt. The Czar reportedly forbids pleasure steamers near the French ships during Admiral Gervais visit. Many doubt a lasting impact on Franco Russian ties and question a real alliance.
Governor Campbell tells Kate Field's Washington that the Ohio race will be the hardest fought in memory. The tariff issue will dominate, with corruption funds unlikely to swing voters due to Ohio's history and the Australian ballot. He notes divisions over free coinage and pins hopes on McKinley leading the GOP to victory.
A Constantinople dispatch reports that the inquiry into the rescued English girl reveals many young women held in Asia Minor harems. It claims girls of good character are lured from London and Paris to become wives of wealthy Turks and confined for life. without complaints, authorities cannot act.
A cablegram from Santiago reports Claudio Vicuna elected President of Chile. He will assume office on September 18. The news comes from London via United Press.
A major blaze near Bunn & Powell's offices in Rocky Mount North Carolina consumed Armstrong feed store and stables and several adjoining businesses. Firefighters saved the south side houses though they suffered damage. Investigators suspect lamp explosion. this is the second major fire in two years with a prior incendiary arson claim.
Paris reports the Saint Maude railroad disaster death toll climbs to fifty after seven more fatalities. An assistant station master at Vincennes and the second engine driver have been arrested on charges of contributing to the collision by carelessness as official inquiries continue.
President Inman of the Richmond and West Point Terminal Company told a United Press reporter the road is in good condition and denies any embarrassment. He said interest on 5 percent bonds will be paid in September and dismissed talk of reorganization as nonsense. He also disclosed purchasing $30,000 in five percent bonds.
Advertisement claims despondency from a diseased liver can be avoided with Simmons Liver Regulator. It touts terrible blood poison with sores as cured by two bottles of P P P Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium, restoring the patient to youthful vitality.
The Elliott jury returns a verdict of murder in the second degree for the February killing of Albert C. Osborne. The verdict, read in court, triggers emotional reactions including a faint by Miss Nellie Maroney, while Elliott shows anger and tosses a Grand Army button. A motion for a new trial is noted, with sentencing postponed to next Saturday for arguments.
Winston gains a 5 to 1 favorite post game after a tense tenth inning victory over Columbia. Key players Pittman Fenner Jones Bennett with Umpire Dunning, Columbia tallying eight hits to Winston four, two errors by Columbia and three by Winston. Batteries noted, plus other league scores from Boston New York and Philadelphia games.
At Boston port on July 28 the detained Russian Jews recount the burning of their village near Veila by a Veila mob. Fourteen Jews died and twenty were injured as locals defended themselves against Russian attackers. A youth whose mother was killed killed three Russians with a crowbar and faces arrest.
Tarboro N C July 29 residents voted on bonds to fund a graded school building. The measure passed by twenty votes. Rev K M Perkins of Augusta Ark sends a claim about Bradycrotine curing headaches.
Henderson 4 Durham 2 in Henderson North Carolina as crowds filled the stand. Henderson battery Holding and Powell from Wake Forest, Durham duo Lanier and Lyon pitched. Lanier noted as left fielder on the Winston team.
The Virginia State Bar Association opened its third annual meeting in Warre Sutracr Sprixes with about 140 lawyers present. Judge E C Burks of Bedford delivered the president’s address on Virginia code revision, praised as a near judicial construction. Reports from officers and committees followed, with tonight’s program including a paper by Robt T Parton and memorial resolutions for deceased members.
Bar Harbor Maine July 27 Miss Margaretta Arlina Hamm nineteen says she will sue the Boston Herald for defamation of character in a libel action. She asserts an interview with Secretary Blaine and blames a Mrs Gorse for the alleged attack.
The foreign committee of the Columbian Fair Commission ended its England stay with a luncheon at the Savoy hotel in London on July 25. The Savoy housed Americans and friends with an enormous American flag displayed from the summit. Decorations in both British and American colors and flowers filled the rooms as over eighty guests attended.
Spurgeon continues to improve as of July 28 according to Lonoox reports, with steady signs of recovery from illness or ailment affecting the renowned preacher. The update cites improving health and ongoing gradual strength return.
United Press reports from New York July 28 that the Atlas line S. and Avo from Haytian ports has arrived and declares all quiet in Hayti though renewed disturbances are feared. The note mentions ailments, praising Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure.
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