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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1891
Page
2
Advertisement urges timely newspaper delivery and requests postal complaints if delayed. It lists daily and weekly rates, club discounts, and sample copies. Also seeks correspondents real names and quotes Ben Tillman and Henry Grady promoting loyalty to Georgia and the Union. November 3, 1891.
North Carolina lawmakers face a decision on the Speaker race with a duty to oppose any candidate who will not pledge to support free coinage. They should back a leader who commits to passing a bill for free coinage as a matter of justice and prudent politics.
The Chronicle summarizes today’s elections across Colorado Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and more. It lists presidential vote totals from 1888 for reference and notes local races for governor state officers and legislature along with amendments and special elections in several states.
Dr GaTiine's testimony praised by Dr Kinespury in the Wilmington Messenger as showing Southern women honored and men temperate. A Raleigh Maj Rufus S Tucker and the writer recall giving up seats to a woman in a Northern train, and a remark about surrendering seats. The piece laments women voting and holding office as meddling with courtesy and church leadership.
Rupert Bonner publisher of the New York Ledger attributes his success to liberal advertising. He recounts reactions to one page, two pages, four pages, and finally the eight page Herald, noting disbelief and skepticism at each step before his full rollout proved effective.
A harsh critique accuses all parties of corruption as readers discuss pay for votes. The column notes a voter recalling paid votes from a previous election and mocks the rise in prices since the McKinley era.
A humorous column notes that many prominent men confuse notoriety with fame and mock their flashy appearances as they strut about, amusing observers who need no comics for laughter.
Promote relief from corns bunions and warts with Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint. The advertised remedy claims to treat common foot conditions using topical application and promises fast soothing effects.
The piece portrays a high stakes fight in Pennsylvania between reformers led by Pattison and a Republican machine under Quay. It cites arrests, alleged false appraisals, blackmail, and state money scandals, plus a Senate showdown over the Treasurer and Auditor General. It also notes potential presidential impact if Democrats win and farmer debt issues shaping crop choices.
Cora J. Utley sues E. B. Utley for divorce in Wake County Superior Court during the February Term 1892. The defendant must appear and answer within the first three days of the term. John W. Thompson and Peele & Maynard listed as attorneys for the plaintiff.
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