Congress Debates Tariffs and Public Lands Relief
In Washington on March 21 Congress opened with bills including a proposal to refund cotton producers for internal revenue taxes and a plan to study temporary Capitol coverings for the next inauguration. Debates covered land grants, a wool tariff, and a discussion of public building bills while executive sessions followed.
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Washington
Senate
George
Hoar
Committee
Republic of Colombia
Butler
Dolph
Berry
Teller
Yeas
Bank of Oxford Closes as First National Bank to Rise
Oxford March 21 special report Dr Herndon retires from banking and the bank of Oxford closes its doors all stockholders and depositors will be paid in full. The First National Bank of Oxford will soon succeed it. Asneville March 21 special Mr J E Tucker dies aged 23 nephritis born Pitt county Wake Forest college graduate 1888 former principal of Hope Hall Alabama remains to Pitt county family burying ground.
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Oxford
N. C
Herndon
Bank of Oxford
First National Bank of Oxford
Asneville
J. E. Tucker
Tucker
Pitt County
Wake Forest College
Hope Hall
Alabama
Horrible death of Henry Withers by Mexican bandits
A ranch raid by Dutch Henry’s horse-thieves drives off stock on the Carrita river. Henry Withers pursues alone, is captured, stripped, then tortured to death by ants and cactus bed, bound to a stake. A band witness later warned that such punishment awaits others who harm band members. Evangelist Fife reports large Wilson meeting turnout and shared church unity. A Treasury budget note says House savings exceed 12 million. A separate incident in Chatham County details a racially charged beating of Jay Atwater by disguised men to intimidate a witness. Warrants issued.
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Enloe
Secretary of the Treasury
United State Coast and Geodetic Survey
Outhwaite
Ohio
Blount
Richardson
Tennessee
House
Walker
Massachusetts
Williams
Goodnight
Kentucky
Solldata
Henry Withers
Tomss
Withers
Chatham County
Riarto
Chatham Co
Jay Atwater
Pleasant Words From The Press On State Chronicle Change
Charlotte Observer praises Josephus Daniels as he sells the State Chronicle to T. R. Jernigan. The Observer notes Daniels’ public service, his retirement from journalism, and welcomes Jernigan back to newspaper work with praise for his abilities and character.
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State Chronicle
Charlotte Observer
Josephus Daniels
T. R. Jernigan
Daniels
North Carolina
Observer
Mr. Jernigan
First National Bank Opens New Stone Front Building
Winston Salem reports the First National bank moved into a new stone front building costing 45000 dollars with interior furnishings valued at 3500 dollars. In Charlotte capital circles a man named Alexander is jailed after stealing shoes from Bail Brothers, resisting arrest, and stabbing officer Pfohl. Elizabeth Malcolm, a noted local lady, dies at 69. Charles Williamson and Bettie Shepard plan Presbyterian church wedding Wednesday night. Alexander Connor badly wounded in an assault by two whiskey runners. three shots hit his right lung and body. Mayor Shakespeare seeks re election in New Orleans amid Democratic party factional moves.
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Winston
First National Bank
Philadelphia
Alexanderers
Ohio
Bail Bros
Pfohl
Elizabeth Malcom
Charles Williamson
Bettie Shepard
Presbyterian Church
Alex. Connor
Ranpteman
N. C
Alexander Connor
Connor
Going Back Home
Ex Attorney General Garland who has lived in Washington three years since leaving Mr. Cleveland’s administration plans to move back to Little Rock Arkansas. His former house is being repaired for occupancy and he denies returning to politics.
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Garland
Washington
Mr. Cleveland
Little Rock
Ark
Death of a Baltimore High Roller
Alexander Brown, longtime member of the firm Alexander Brown & Sons, died aged 75 in Baltimore. Once known for sociable living, he stirred scandal by marrying Laura Hobson, famed town bad girl, and later sought divorce after jealousy issues. He left an estimated $500,000 fortune. Hobson may receive a substantial sum.
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Baltimore
Alexander Brown
Alexander Brown & Sons
Laura Hobson
Brown
Brookland Wood
Wake County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
The Wake County Democratic Executive Committee meeting is requested at the Raleigh mayor's office on Saturday April 2 1892 at 12 o'clock m to fix time and place for the next Wake County Democratic convention. Members are earnestly requested to attend. Gro F Kesner Ex Com Wake County.
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Wake County
Raleigh
Comtexas
Gro. F. Kesnepr
Wake. County
Correction and Provoking Protest in State Chronicle
A correction from W G Plummer as secretary of Warrenton Alliance requests publication of the resolutions he sent, clarifying no personal stake. A letter column response ridicules Rev Cade and Dr Durham, critiques statistics on Catholics, politics and religion, ends with a humorous medical promo.
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State Chronicle
Warren Plains
N. C
Warrenton Alliance
Alliance
W. G. Plummer
Spurgeon's Successor Named Rev Arthur Pierson
Special Cor. State Chronicle Raveicu N C March 21. Rev Arthur T Pierson D D is chosen to succeed Spurgeon not Rev Pearson. Pierson, who filled Spurgeon's pulpit during illness, was Spurgeon’s preferred choice and he sent a letter praising Pierson. Pierson was Spurgeon’s assistant, born 1837 in New York, and later led congregations in Binghamton Waterford Detroit Indianapolis and Philadelphia before joining Spurgeon’s church in 1891. He has written religious works, advocated missions, and believes in Christ’s speedy second advent.
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Arthur T. Pierson
B. G. Pearson
State Chronicle
Raveicu
N. C
Pearson
Mr. Spurgeon
Spurgeon
Tabernacle
Sipurgeon
Pierson
Presbyterian Church
New York
Congregational Church
Binghampton
New York State
Presbyterian Communion
Waterford
Detroit
Indianapolis
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Christian Herald
Alliance Conference Callup by Marion Butler Raleigh May 17
In the Progressive Farmer a notice signed by Marion Butler president of the State Farmers Alliance calls for each county to elect one trusted Alliance representative to travel to Raleigh on Tuesday May 17 for a conference with Butler. The elected member is to act in a representative capacity for the good of the organization and reform.
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Marion Butler
Raleigh
State Farmers’ Alliance
Senator Bowen's Scare in Chicago Palmer House
Colorado Senator Bowen suffered a sudden illness in a bathhouse at the Palmer House in Chicago and later reported the loss of 13000 dollars in cash and 3000 dollars in diamonds. A buckskin vest containing the valuables was found in the bathroom and returned to him.
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ChicaGo
Bowen
Colorado
Palmer House
Electric Bitters heralded as top medicinal tonic in ads
Advert says Electric Bitters is the leading pure medicinal tonic for stomach liver and kidney ailments. It promises cure for sick headache indigestion and malaria with a money back guarantee. Sold by John Y. McRae in Wilmington and King and McGee Raleigh sole agents. Wilmington reports first snow on the 18th from Cape Fear and Yadkin rail line.
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Pike
John Y. McRae
Wilmington
Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley
North Carolina
King & McGee
Raleigh
N.C
Speaking at Statesville Divides Third Party Debate
A special report from The State Canonicle covers a heated Statesville meeting with figures from the Alliance and Democratic sides. Major Robbins accepted a joint discussion with Mr. Skinner for April 2, while Butler and Col. Polk offered third party leanings and generalities. A large crowd attended, and organizers anticipate further speakers two weeks from today amid mixed reactions.
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Statesville
Charlotte Observer
Alliance
Butler
Maj. Robbins
Mr. Skinner
Sub-Treasury
Charlotte
Mr. Butler
Caldwell
L. L. Polk
Col. Polk
I Did Not Call Him a Demagogue
In Louisiane North Carolina on March 20 the writer defends not calling Cade a demagogue. He says Cade was misled by demagogues, praises his chivalry, cites ethics about Don Quixote, and explains a misprint changed good intelligence to broad intelligence. He blames editor criticism for Cade’s acrid tone.
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Spruill
Cade
State Camentur
Louisiane
N. C
Don Quixote
Ignatius Donnelly
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