05 May 1893
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1893
Page
1
Perished at sea reports describe the British steamship Khiva burned off Kas Market Arabia after leaving Bombay April 12 with a large Mahommedan pilgrim crowd to Mecca. Only about 900 saved. many died in flames or in the sea.
Winston N C May 4 Special Captain R R Glenn denies writing to Washington for Collector post and remains candidate for District Attorney. Andy Stevenson jailed after murder case with Polly Watson jury deadlocked. New York markets panic after failures of Henry Allen & Co and B L Smythe Co. several brokers suspend. Other business failures reported including G R Wilson B W Beardsley Schuyler Walden and a prison camp escape in Georgia. Ex Senator Patterson dies during prayer meeting in Hanover N H. Baseball scores from Washington Louisville Atlanta Baltimore Cleveland and Augusta listed.
Immense Mississippi flood race downriver endangers Memphis by diverting the channel toward Hopefield Lake. Government fleet works to prevent change as panic spreads in Wall Street with heavy stock selling and margin pressures. A steamship collision near Beachy Head. unknown schooner believed sunk. A new stage line planned from North Carolina to Asheville amid famed Bald Mountain scenery. Richard Bennett dies near 110. Bishop Elton Capers elected assistant bishop in South Carolina. Marshal MacMahon ill in Paris. Harris set for execution after clemency denial.
Secretary Gresham received official word from Havana that Governor General has proclaimed a state of siege in Santiago de Cuba due to armed bands near Purma and Velasco. Reports vary on force size, with rumors placing 500 and more. The McLane patrol monitors neutrality and filibuster threats amid uncertain Cuban unrest.
In Berlin the army bill debate continues as Herr Richter of the Deutsche Freisinnige party rejects the compromise. He warns that a two year service limit could empower the government to demand further concessions after five years, challenging Reichstag authority. Postmaster appointments announced in Washington, D.C. and at the World's Fair in New York may affect ceremonial plans. No processions allowed at the Fair grounds in Cowasco, a ruling that disrupts official celebrations and marching routes.
Reports from Lewiston Ohio on May 4 describe a massive reservoir break sending a ten foot flood three miles wide down the Big Miami River. The overflow submerged houses and tenements near Longview while two miles of river and nearby bridges were washed away, though no lives were lost. Springfield and surrounding areas faced extensive damage with hundreds of flooded homes and ruined furniture and railroad embankments. Local officials estimated losses around twenty five thousand dollars and warned of widespread agricultural and property devastation.
Special agreements for larger contracts appear in The State Chronicle Reading notices column offering scaled rates and concise ads for prominent or extended deals.
In New York on May 3, Bergnont says he will take no action against Alexander Cornell following the coroner jury verdict that Rebecca Berghold's Chicago death resulted from self destruction in a despondent fit last Friday night. The notice includes unrelated small ads and cures, with mixed local notices and business listings.
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