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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1892
Page
1
The county convention meets in Raleigh with Otho Wilson presiding and J J Penny elected permanent chairman. Resolutions mourn Col Polk, then delegates and an executive committee are chosen amid remarks by A C Green and others. Amid factional debate, caucus talk and cheers mark a tense political gathering reflecting Democratic and allied sentiments.
The Globe says the Democratic dissension boosts the nominee from yesterday, who stands a good chance to be the next President. Also reported in Titusville a nine year old Art Osmer body found and a badly mutilated woman found.
A controversial ratification meeting at the courthouse ended in sharp racial and political divides. Chairman Devereux faced resistance as resolutions urged against a State ticket, sparking loud demonstrations by Black attendees and intense debate over party alignment and the third party challenge.
A North Carolinian observer in Chicago recounts a riotous scene at the Republican convention. He notes bought votes, blackmail, officeholders in the mix, and keen competition between Blaine and Harrison factions. He argues the party’s corruption damages its appeal and predicts Democratic strength in the Northwest and possible electoral strategy.
Col L L Polk president of the national farmers alliance died in Garfield hospital Washington at 11 15 am after bladder illness grew serious He was attended by Dr Hayes and Dr Leitch and his death is attributed to uremia His remains will be taken to Raleigh North Carolina for interment at 4 pm Sunday The funeral will be held at First Baptist church with Rev Dr Carter officiating and many Congressmen Pallbearers accompany the body to Raleigh
Edgecombe county alliances paid tribute to Col. L. L. Polk and adopted condolence resolutions. J M Catching praised Polk’s work as county lecturer. A Raleigh centennial celebration moves forward with plans to be discussed by the joint celebration committee and the State Fair executive committee at the Mayor’s office. The subject arose with promise of a permanent chamber of commerce driven program. The sketch’s subject died at Morehead City June 9 at age 50, a long‑time Carteret county leader and former mayor and legislator born in 1812. He influenced county seat moves, helped name Webb town, and sought early growth of Morehead City. He lived in various counties, returning to Morehead City and serving in the legislature in 1874–75.
The Daily mass market is larger in the State and City than any other daily while the Weekly circulates in every county. The Chronicle is among the best for advertising across the state, with medium reach in the State. Corresponden olie t
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