21 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1893
Page
1
A garbled ad and legal notice blend claims that a Blood Balm composition cures eczema and other blood diseases after failed treatments. It cites testimonials, then shifts to a mortgage sale notice in Wake County North Carolina and a legal summons in Raleigh, with dates around 1893 to 1904 and various local names.
A Georgetown era study by Senator J Z George details causes of low cotton prices, urging southern farmers to reduce acreage and focus on self-sufficiency. He notes English factory strikes reduce demand, oversupply from previous crops, and warns prices unlikely to rise soon except in exceptions. He advises individual action to cut cotton and raise food and feed crops.
Washington reports the American National Red Cross receiving a gift of 700 to 800 acres on the Indiana Blue Grass border from Dr Joseph Gardner of Bedford. Clara Eaton hails the land as neutral ground protected by treaty, a sanctuary for nations and disaster readiness for emergencies. Republican Caucus in Senate discusses moves to prevent reorganization of elective officers, with Sherman presiding, no opposition to Harris, and committee changes debated. An Indian appropriation bill enrollment flaws are noted as the session ends with an executive session.
Dispatches outline Samuel Thomas petition for a receiver for the C N O and T P railroad company lessees of the Cincinnati Southern. Details cover lease date October 11, 1881, capital $3 million, 30,000 shares, escalating rents through 1906, over issued bonds of $300,000 leading to judgments, a floating debt of $200,000 to $300,000, and director Anderzo arguing receivership as fair to creditors. Lord Salisbury bedridden in London. Treasury notes report silver price at 82.75 per ounce, lowest since act.
Washington March 20 executive session confirms most nominations with harmony. Democrats weigh reorganization of elective officers while Republicans warn of opposition. caucus to decide strategy before open session. Also reports on the Naronic loss and Presidential appointments announced. Bishop John N Brown buried in Washington as leaders attend.
The third week of Washington state senate sessions opens with a large attendance. Credential presentation for Senator Allen is laid on the table. Various resolutions address labor cost studies, committee rules, appropriations, and naval and military affairs. An executive session follows, adjournment until Wednesday.
D D Adams committed death by own action in Asheville by cutting his throat while temporarily insane He was to enter the asylum under his brother He served in the Union Army and leaves a wife no children A 19 year old man was arrested in Germanton for horse theft and traded for a mule He shot at the sheriff during arrest Section Master Jones of the Meeksville branch railroad is in critical condition after a silver dollar slipped into his throat Doctors failed to remove it A primary at Martinsville elected Hot Suggles poet laureate Washtenon senate nominations confirmed including Quincy Gray Eustis Collins Maxwell Hampton McAdoo and others Some posts remained unacted due to committee schedules White House brief, officials visit, and a Siberian convict tragedy with high fatalities.
Events abroad report a dynamite plot in Rome foiled by timely discovery. Warning warns against forceful attempts. In Bouvaix France a Catholic meeting was disrupted with priests cast into the streets and furniture broken up.
Fairview Farm Raleigh N C March 1 1893 advertises Franklin Chief a chestnut Morgan sire 24 in 2 30 list and MONDYNE a dark brown standard stallion bred Hembletonian with lineages to Sherman Belmont and George Wilkes among long pedigree notes and full description available on application to P Williamson Fairview Farm.
Wake county Superior Court ordered sale to satisfy claims against Londe M Perkinson and others. On April 5 1893 at Raleigh county courthouse door the property at Broadworth and Mortan streets southeast corner lot 115 on Shaffer’s map will be auctioned to the highest bidder for cash. Trustee A W Haywood and clerk W J Pi oversee the process.
The Crescent Canning Co of Mt Olive NC offers its entire plant for sale. The package includes town lot and factory with a 30-horse boiler, a Duplex Knowles pump, complete cannery machinery, and capacity for 5,000 to 7,000 cans. If not sold privately, a public sale is set for April 10. Apply to the company.
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