31 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1893
Page
1
Fragments tout a patent cure for eczema scrofula and blood diseases. Letters claim rapid relief after prior failures with other treatments. Advertisement seeks agents to sell the product and promises profits, listing an address and “Write for terms.”
Saltview Farm Raleigh advertises thoroughbred stallions Chief and Belmont with lineage, heights, weights, and race records. It notes Bea Frank and Sherman as sires, Mes sire lines, and provides contact for full pedigree on request to R P Williamson.
Fragmentary notice highlights Delicacies and popular resort offerings at the Fayetteville saloon of Mr. Chas Breusch as the season progresses with emphasis on splendid varieties and select items for patrons.
A resignation by Nichols ends his role but a North Carolinian is not expected to seize the chiefs position. The action leaves the leadership open while officials stated no immediate replacement plan is in place.
Washington dispatch reports intense activity in Raleigh over political appointments and ambitions. Glenn and Elias compete for influence while Secretary Carlisle reportedly weighs appointing a treasury chief. Leach shifts to interior work. auditor positions remain contested as Judge Armfield eyes a potential district judgeship. The senate debates rights of governors to appoint senators, with Mitchel predicting majority support after three hours of argument.
The White Star Line calls a message found on Ocean View Beach a hoax claiming the sinking of the Naromic on the voyage from Liverpool to New York February 11. The bottle bears a signature of John Olsen a cattleman, with no such person on board. The date and Gulf Stream drift are inconsistent with the ship’s location. The other items warn of bank troubles and treasury staffing changes in Washington.
The president sent nominations to the senate naming Thomas F. Bayard of Delaware as ambassador to Great Britain. Envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary include James D. Porter, James A. McKenzie, Lewis Baker, Pierce M. Young, and Edwin Dun. Consuls and state posts also listed with several resignations noted.
The French Chamber of Deputies voted 247 to 242 to retain the liquor law amendment as part of the budget, though the government opposed it. Premier Ribet adjourned the state until evening to gauge support, then ministers resigned after Carnot urged reconsideration. Rumor pins Develle to form a new ministry. London reports church selections as Rev Thomas Spurgeon to lead a yearlong pulpit tenure. Antlers Texas quiets amid threats to burn the town, with Locke and posse stance and a dying Solomon Bartlett. Washington Senate confirms several nominations including Beyard and Cary. New York hosts stay of foreclosure for Central railroad bonds process.
Washington report says President Cleveland would block congressionally apportioned federal offices by state. Delegations backed by parties seek mutual slate distribution but Cleveland vows to smash them. White House visitors include RC Glasscock seeking engraving and printing post and Henry W Jackson tied to Gate City bank case.
Reporter recounts the president of San Domingo seizing 362000 in cash from a French bank on March 14 using militia to loot the vaults. French naval officers arrested him aboard in San Domingo city and await France's decision, with another cruiser en route. Locals report growing trouble in San Domingo.
On the Diamond in Chattanooga Tenn March 30 the Chattanooga team defeated the Chicago club 4 to 2 in a hotly contested game. Chattanooga scored two runs in the second and ninth innings while Chicago tallied one in the fifth and seventh. Mobile game and Batter details included with Daniels Trost Ebret and Stenzel named.
Washington reports expose a broad fraud scheme selling Mexican lottery tickets in the United States. Officials warn buyers that these schemes falsely use government names to imply official guarantees. Notable operators cited include the Beneficencia Publica and several private firms such as Little Mexican Lottery Company and Loteria Nacional de Mexicana.
Cholera reports from Austria Ga licia and Podolia detail deaths and new cases while Detroit halts immigrant trains for disinfection. Pennsylvania Railroad directors reconfirm officers. Alabama Russell County court grants sixteen divorces in latest term, eight white and eight colored, marking a striking local record.
Washington March 30 authoritative reports say special counsel Henry W Jackson in the Gate City National bank case has not been removed but further action suspended until Attorney General Olney and Secretary Carlisle agree on next steps. The bank facing defalcation by cashier Redwine may reopen but disagreement over the directors delays action. Jackson, once counsel for the bank, is said to be grieving over his son’s suicide connected to Redwine’s defalcation, and government officials have halted further moves pending a thorough investigation.
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