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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1893
Page
2
The State Chronicle recounts a Jefferson Davis funeral observance in Raleigh and Greensboro with decorum, the capitol ceremony, and responses from North Carolina leaders. It also reports Mississippi flood suffering, Cleveland's Hog Island trip, a sermon on truth at Peace Institute, and commencement notes from Chowan Baptist Female Institute with a focus on service and greatness.
The funeral train from New Orleans to Raleigh drew thousands as Miss Winnie Davis and Mrs Hayes led the escort through Greensboro and Durham. Honorary delegates from many states attended, with dozens of Confederate veterans, nurses, and civic leaders. Businesses closed as bells tolled, marking a solemn citywide tribute and a final salute along Fayetteville Street.
Logan H. Roots died this morning in Little Rock of congestion of the brain. He served in Congress in 1874 and led the First National Bank for seven years. Roots was a prominent figure in state politics and finance and was a director of the Iron Mountain Railroad.
Near Hazelhurst Georgia an unknown white tramp attempted a criminal assault on Mrs. Crosby. She drew a pistol and shot him in the head. He staggered away then fell dead. Local authorities respond to the incident.
A reader-letter to the editor offers a “positive remedy” for ailments of deranged female organs claiming it can cure many complaints. The author pledges to send two bottles free to any lady who mails an Express and P. D. address, signed B E G Marchial, Uties N. .
Attendance and interest rise as Salem Female College showcases art needlework botany cooking and commercial work in its chapel exhibit. Five principal portraits by Mary Fries and a W C T U banner attract visitors while seniors read essays and a reception honors graduates. Wake Forest events and Littleton plans noted amid reflections on North Carolina church leadership and the case for Dr. Marshall as Assistant Bishop.
The Littleton High School closes its most prosperous year with larger crowds at commencement. Dr J B Powers of Wake Forest delivers a top rated literary address. W D Newsome wins a prize for his oration, presented by S G Daniel. Patronage grows, prompting plans for a new $5000 building. Prof Bagley, principal, aims to have it erected soon. Professor P B Gibson spends vacation period off campus.
The text touts a liver health remedy as essential to good health and happiness, alleging torpid liver causes fatigue headaches and despondency while promising restoration of energy and well being. It attributes the cure to a product named Genii and lists names and locations in a promotional style.
New chemists in London have devised a process turning cotton waste into nitrate of cellulose, enabling coated fabrics to gain weight and strength at modest extra cost. The cellulose also suits various uses and the process is inexpensive. A separate invention converts waste paper into kegs, barrels, and vessels with solid heads, meeting demand for damp proof powder containers. One death from cholera in Hamburg is reported. Thunder is described as the bad drum in the music of the elements.
Female names and locations mix with train numbers No 41 and No 34. Services include through Pullman sleepers Fortemouth Weldon Washington New York with connections at Raleigh and Richmond. Officials like A J Coke Passenger Agent and general managers noted amid a death sentence line fragment.
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