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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1893
Page
1
Morning crowd fills the New Bernop court as Miss Borden appears for cross examination while Dr Dolan details blunt blows and positions. Elsewhere Maj Stanton reviews a Trent River draw complaint, a burglar robs Dr Pritchard’s residence, and appointments and bank failures ripple through Washington and Omaha.
Fire swept through the Meriam and Morgan Paraffine Co plant at Seneca and Ohio streets last night damaging a three story brick wax building a three story frame copper shop and a four story brick candle factory The loss is about 200 000 and partially insured with the first two buildings completely destroyed.
A Park City Bank suspension was reported, with $130000 in liabilities and assets about equal. The assignee states depositors may receive about 80 cents on the dollar and that the bank will likely resume soon.
A widow mother answers her child Effie’s question about love and marriage. Effie asks if she loves her, and then questions why she does not marry the man at the candy store. The scene suggests a family dilemma framed as a child’s playful inquiry.
District Supreme Court orders show cause regarding Col Ainsworth representation at the inquest. Juror Warner cites focus on key questions while clerks testify to fear and silence as excavation threatens the building. A furlough petition among clerks was not signed amid fear of consequences.
Electropoises are kept on hand by Miss A. Tillinghast agent of the Atlantic Electropoise Company. Write or call at 425 North Bloodworth Street Raleigh. If you need fancy cakes or candy visit C. O. Ball & Co on Fayetteville Street. The Infanta has seen so much in this country she does not miss bull fights.
A World dispatch from Chicago says the claim that thirty pieces of lace sent by Queen Margherita were stolen is false. Countess de Bronsen says the pieces were in Italy for photography. Secretary Carlisle reshapes Treasury unclassified staff by March, affecting nearly 200 positions. Herbert travels to Alabama with his daughter for about a week. Senator Vance remains in good health at Gombroon amid farm work and crops. The Governor's Guard election names Captain Joseph Bernard First Lieutenant Alfred Williams Jr Second Lieutenant James F Jordan.
A six story sweater shop building at 10 12 Montgomery Street caught fire at 1 AM. About 250 workers, mostly Polish Hebrews, rushed to the front fire escapes, panicked, and many jumped or were crushed as flames surged to the second and third floors. Three killed, several injured. two more bodies found later. Hospitals treated twelve injured. two expected to die.
John Lewis Osmond was executed for the murder of his wife Mary and her friend John C. Burchell on October 3, 1891. The electrocution occurred without incident, lasting about forty seconds at 1760 volts initial current, and doctors called it painless. Father Creeden administered last rites as Osmond prayed, clutching a crucifix throughout.
An advertisement declares the nickel as a portable refresher, urging readers to carry one to W. Wh. King and Cocs for the most refreshing drink of their life. The ad uses catchy phrasing to imply a product promotion.
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway offers the best direct route from the Carolinas and Virginia to the World's Fair in Chicago, with Atlantic Coast Line and Richmond & Danville connections. The C and O travels to a central Lake Front station, providing passengers views of the grounds along the Lake Shore Front.
Historic Guilford Battle Ground in Piedmont North Carolina draws visitors via the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley road. The grove thrives in full leaf with monuments and a Maryland memorial marking Revolutionary War legacy. Discovery includes a museum of relics and a June 12 1893 commemoration by Joan W. Jesxine.
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