Balloon races and visitors at the Exposition
Prominent Connecticut editor visits the Exposition and praises North Carolina displays. A balloon race between Professors Jones and Dennis captivates spectators with Dennis landing first. Trinity College delegates arrive alongside faculty members. A Seymour Record editor from Connecticut commends Southern hospitality and NC mineral wealth. News notes include Salvation Oil testimonial.
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Prof. Jones
Prof
Dennis
Trinity College
Trinity
the Chronicle
W. T. Gannaway
W. H. Pegram
J. L. Armstrong
F. E. Welch
S. B. Weeks
B. C. Hinde
Curoniece
Durham
Connecticut
W. G. Sharpe
Seymour (Conn.) Record
Chronicle
North Carolina
South
Richmond
Opening of Colored Fair at Exposition With Addresses
The opening program includes Governor Holt delivering the opening address with Ex-Governor Jarvis expected to follow. Ex Governor Pinchback and Congressman Cheatham will also speak. Exercises start at 12 oclock with music between talks. A 10:30 a m procession from Fayetteville street foot features militia, Durham fire company, and Stanlys brass band.
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Holt
Jarvis
Pinchback
Louisiana
Cheatham
Fayetteville Street
Fire Company of
Durham
Stanly
Colored convention in Raleigh backs Republican unity and progress
About 200 well dressed African Americans met in the Raleigh court house to elect delegates from New Hanover and Wake counties. Led by John H. Williamson, the gathering urged self help, education, and Republican loyalty, praising Dancey Young Scurlock and denouncing white Republicans’ motives. Speakers included J C Dancey and James Young, with resolutions praising industrial progress, education, and anti lynching efforts.
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Court House
John H. Williamson
the Gazette
New Hanover
Wake
Williamson
Raleigh
North Carolina
John C. Dancey
James H. Young
J. C. Scurlock
Asheville
Harrison
Dancey
Young
Scurlock
Republican League
Republican Party
Wilmington
W. K. Henderson
Joseph C. Price
P. B. S. Pinchback
Cheatham
Pinchback
James Young
Ins
South
Harrieson
John Leary
Fayetteville
Harmony
C. E. Lane
Railroads
Afro-American League
Johnson
Healy Explains Beating Incident In Public Scrutiny
Dustin Healy says he retreated from McDermott and blocked the attack. Witnesses counter with fifty blows heard as McDermott struck Healy who cried out in pain. Healy, said to be bruised, fears court exposure and has since avoided public seating.
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Dustin
Tim Healy
McDermott
Healy
Seventeen Men Killed in Anaconda Mine Disaster
At the Anaconda mine near Butte Montana on November 4 seventeen miners died when a cage broke during a shift change. Nineteen were injured or survived but unable to help. The mine employs about 400 workers and had reopened Oct 23 amid superstitious fears about Friday openings.
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Anaconda
Tragic Child Burned to Death in North Carolina Home
Special to Stars from Ranpieman reports five year old Fannie Horneday was fatally burned when a newspaper ignited near the fire and set her dress ablaze. Her mother Mrs. C. H. Horneday received burns while rescuing the child. the family has previously lost a child to fire.
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Ranpieman
N.C
C. H. Horneday
Fannie
Penmanship Contest Staged by Bpecisl Co at Exposition
A penmanship challenge announced by J. M. Wearner ty and about 100 students aims to contest on the Exposition grounds in Raleigh North Carolina. The statewide public penmanship contest will feature a card writing competition among teachers in the State.
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Bpecisl Co
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