06 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1891
Page
1
Fragmentary news from New York reports a small majority for Republicans, mixed returns across assembly districts, and lingering questions about the senate outcome. General Husted shows recovery, while parties debate the implications of early official returns.
The article details a South-era Senate contest with pro Ocala platform pressure from the Farmers Alliance and sub treasury factions. It notes Walthall declining, George facing challenge from E Barksdale, Clarke Lewis entering, and a Democratic-led legislature balancing support among 178 members with 156 Democrats backing George or Barksdale, amid party divisions and alliance campaigns.
Fragmentary notes show Mississippi election for a new U S Senate seat, with the successor to begin March 4. Mention of Walker or Carroll or George as contenders and discussion of views and reasons. The source reads as a damaged OCR with unclear names and dates.
Complete returns reveal the next Massachusetts Legislature with the Senate 23 Republicans and 17 Democrats, and the House 150 Republicans 89 Democrats and 1 Prohibitionist. Governor Russell receives congratulations from across the nation including Ex-President Cleveland and Governor Abbott.
New Orleans, Nov 35 Jerry Simpson a Kansas statesman is in the city today to lecture for the third party in the state He spoke in Ohio during the recent campaign and notes Campbell was defeated He blames fusion of Democrats and Republicans for weakening the Alliance party and says rain kept many farmers home
London dispatch notes English opinion fixated on Ohio election results with McKinley’s success described as a distinct grievance.
The text argues the McKinley act disastrously harms Bradford and Sheffield manufacturing districts. It suggests Britain would welcome McKinley’s defeat and mentions Guy Fawkes rites and London views that portray McKinley as an ogre driven by hatred of Britain rather than U S benefit.
Polk and Macune disagree on the Ohio outcome. Macune calls it a practical victory for the Alliance while Polk says ballots show no bearing on the movement's future. He pledges an aggressive stand for Alliance demands nationwide.
Passengers arriving from Vicksburg Miss report that twenty five masked Regulators boarded a train at Lake Miss last night and stripped Bob Wallace a colored sleeping car porter of the train They led him to the woods with a rope around his neck and nothing more is known Wallace had earlier assaulted Station Agent Gilmore at Lake The incident is believed to have ended in lynching with no confirmed trace since
Senor Vicuna the exiled President elect of Chili arrives in Washington with Balmaceda's minister to Peru seeking possible restoration. He does not meet Blaine or the Chilean legation and may view the new government as unstable while gauging U S stance on potential hostilities. His aims include eventual return to power if conflict makes recognition possible.
The Motz murder case proceedings resume with State and defense counsel sparring over seduction as motive and whether homicide should be charged as murder or manslaughter. T. H. Cobb argues in detail that the seduction motive does not excuse crime while Col. H. C. Jones defends the legality of the defendants’ actions. The court adjourns as night approaches.
Millie Sutton was tried for murdering a colored woman she believed poisoned her children. The court found insanity, and she will be sent to the Goldsboro insane asylum. The defense highlighted alleged family betrayal by a critical witness.
In Burrato New York on November 5 a gruesome find reveals Mrs. Barber Luther eighty years old lying dead three months in a frame house with her daughter Mrs. Magdalena Merchant. The daughter says she found her mother August 27 and kept her body hidden, claiming the woman never woke. Merchant is believed to be insane and had just been discharged from an asylum.
A heavy fall of snow hit northern Shenandoah valley last night with six inches depth on the Blue Ridge mountains this morning. Local weather reports from Lexindon Virginia note significant accumulation.
The Luray Inn at Luray Virginia was destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen. A portion of the furniture was saved, with losses about 125000 dollars and insured for around 160000 dollars.
I I have used Bradycrotine with un failing, prompt, decided relief. The Christian Index editor I. R. Branham of Atlanta Georgia states the remedy provides quick relief.
Advertising copy claiming Bucklens Arnica Salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Sold for 25 cents a box at John Y Mac Kaes location.
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