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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1892
Page
4
Weather outlook for Raleigh includes a threat of cooler conditions midweek. City reports voting activity, campaign notes, and election coverage from The Chronicle with updates from Col. Julian S. Carr and other figures. Also notes a Cary church service and a Raleigh theater performance with live bulletins.
A copper colored stranger claiming to be a subject of Queen Victoria and Nolan of the Mayley Archiplago sought use of Metropolitan Hall for a Thursday lecture. He toured the mayor, spoke of twenty languages, and wished to address Raleigh whites on the signs of the times. Mayor Badger promised a noon decision after discussion with city officials.
The Cotton and Brokers exchange held its annual meeting electing B Barbee president C G Wrights vice president and George W Thompson secretary. Retiring president C E Johnson is praised for his service. A resolution urged the board of aldermen to rescind action against the cotton compress, a key local industry, with a committee to present the request. Also noted are a portrait in the Supreme Court library of Judge Seawell and forthcoming legal notices including eighth district appeals and Raleigh elections schedules. The piece lists election sites for Raleigh Township wards and a Knights of Pythian meeting. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promo ends the item.
An advertorial claim promotes a female health remedy named Microbe Killer. It targets women and promises cure for irregularities, inflammation, ulcers, and weakness, claiming private consultation or letter guidance. The notice emphasizes simplicity, safety, and a free page book, signed W H King 10.
A letter to the State Chronicle defends efforts to curb the noise from a city cotton compress on Blount Street. Complainants argue the plant harms homes, offices, and nearby institutions, threatens fire risk, and depresses property values, urging abatement as a public good. Also notes railway fare circular and local ads.
Go to Jordan's dining hall if you want anything to eat, located next to John Pescud's drug store.
Market report notes Hubard Price & Co says foreign advices are disappointing but cotton futures rise. Demand tight with limited cotton for sale. spinners buy all offered while exporters hold. Raleigh notices, local prices steady. New York money market and bond activity shown with varied quotes.
A broad market update shows mixed spot and futures activity across grains and livestock. Wheat gains on northwest weather, corn and soy holds, pork and lard rise on tighter hog receipts, and refined goods hold steady amid tepid demand. rosin and spirits mercantile rates noted in Atlantic markets. Major U S exchanges report closing prices for wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, ribs, and related commodities with regional snippets from Baltimore Charleston and Wilmington markets.
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