30 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1893
Page
1
Fragmentary letters praise a patent remedy BOB OB for scrofula eczema and blood diseases. Testimonies claim cures after other treatments failed. Notes mention customers from Georgia and Greensboro praising swift relief and general improvement.
Fairview Farm lists chestnut stallion Franglin Chief and other standardbred lines with 2:2 and 2:20 records, noting sires, dams, and notable progeny. Breeding details include weights, heights, and lineage, with pedigrees available upon request from Wil Lamson, Farm, Raleigh, N.C.
The Raleigh post office reports wants in Raleigh gentry for Washington based appointments. McBain recommends postmasters for the fourth district in Chatham county Pittsboro Siler City Golds on various towns Nash Randolph Wake Johnston and Vance counties with multiple nominees. Also notes about 197 postal charges next day and Paul Faison named Indian inspector at about 3000 a year.
The Senate approved nominations including Max Judd as consul general at Vienna, Wm H Sims as first assistant secretary of the interior, John B Seymour as commissioner of patents, Edward A Bowers as assistant commissioner land office, and Henry Bl Marshall as second deputy commissioner of pensions. Also confirmed was Rissey as minister to Denmark. A debate followed on Senate rules and investigations, with executive session and brief adjournment.
A two column New York morning report claims a serious anarchist plot to murder the Prince of Wales if he visits America. It alleges plans to invite him with William Waldorf Astor hosting a transatlantic trip to Boston and Chicago, aimed to counter annexation sentiment in Canada. The warning comes from Major Charles Fox Billings, a retired officer, prompting urgent diplomatic concern.
A major cotton fire occurred yesterday at 4 15 pm on the west side cotton platform of the Seaboard Air Line yards near Pil tcotoa mills. About 400 of roughly 550 bales were burned, with losses estimated up to 8000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze through the wind, saving remaining bales and a railway office building. Most of the long staple cotton from South Carolina was burned.
Washington March 29. The senate directed the agriculture and forestry committee to thoroughly investigate U S farm conditions and remedies. Subcommittees will probe cotton and other staples, with McGeorge Bate and Pector on cotton and Peffer Roach Wassburn on wheat oats meat etc.
Jerome Michigan March 29 A man entered a county store at 9 last night asked for boots. A bystander whispered That is Latimer. The clerk alerted the proprietor. Latimer, who had murdered George Haight, was pursued and finally captured after buying a cheap pair of boots socks and mittens. He walked back to the village with his captors. A $5 gold piece was handed to a clerk. Latimer wore a striped shirt and prison trousers.
Public sale announced in Raleigh for multiple parcels in Cary and Raleigh. Properties include city lots on Davie Street, a tract in Cary Township, and several fractional interests in houses, with terms requiring cash balance and interest after sale. Commissioner Brsurer announces sale at Raleigh Courthouse on a specified April date.
Red and White Nectarine 20e Ib 25 Ib boxes 174 Ib Fancy Evaporated Peaches Apricots 20 Ib 25 Ib boxes 7e Ib
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