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Newspaper

The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1891

Page

4

Cyclone hits Andaman Islands British steamer wrecked heavy loss

Dispatch from Calcutta reports a cyclone struck a British convict settlement near the Andaman Islands. The government steamer Enterprise sank with 78 of 83 crew lost. Total deaths near 200 with about 250 injured. Famine scenes unfold in Chelabinsk after a mother killed her children and herself over hunger. Brazilian revolt spreads as Pernambuco declares independence amid possible civil war.

Andaman Islands London Calcutta Adaman Islands Bay of Senegal Her Majesty Enterprise

Spurgeon Shows Health Improvement After Abroad Journey

A letter from the Rev. Mr. Spurgeon reports he is greatly improved in health following his journey abroad. The message, dated Loxpon November 10, notes the positive change and gratitude for the rest and recovery experienced during travel.

Loxpon Spurgeon

Cotton Reports Favorable Quality But Poor Yield Across Belt

November department of agriculture cotton reports show good quality and color with unusually clean fiber, but overall yield is weak due to lateness, temperature extremes, heavy rain followed by drought. Frosts hit northern belt on the 29th. picking season favorable west of the Mississippi. County averages yield 179 pounds per acre with state figures listed. Simmons Liver Regulator advert follows.

Washngton Department of Agriculture Mississippi Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Louisiana Texas

Gorman Delays Presidential Run to 1896

Maryland politics and national strategy swirl as Senator Gorman reportedly plans a Baltimore based party organ with John P. Poe and Representative Brice. The piece notes Gorman's possible withdrawal from 1892 race and aims to position him as a future statesman and reform target.

Barttmore John P. Poe Maryland Maryland Democracy Poe New York Cleveland Gorman Baltimore Brice Senator Gorman Reform Democrats

Tramp Found Injured After Cliff Fall Near Lyncaure

In Lyncaure Virginia a tramp was discovered unconscious near the Norfolk and Western tunnel. He claimed to have wandered the woods at night and fell about thirty feet over a cliff while trying to find the road to the city. He sustained terrible bruises and cuts but was resuscitated.

Lyncaure Norfolk and Western

Devastating Burial Feud Ends in Courtroom Showdown

In Burnsville Yancey county Solomon Carter dies suddenly. Garret D Ray attends the funeral sparking a family feud. Ray’s son shoots at his father, defies the sheriff, and weaponily confronts Judge Bynum in the courthouse. The incident raises questions about law and order in North Carolina.

Asheville Mountain Home Journal Burnsville Yancey County Solomon Carter Garret D. Ray Carter

Blumenberg Concert Draws Largest Crowd of Season

Telegram from Oxford North Carolina dated November 10 reports advance sale tickets for the Blumenberg concert in town that night drawing a crowded house and immense success. The company also played in Raleigh that evening with notable arrivals including E Lowell A S Hall E W Sikes R N Cook and many others from Wake Forest Asheville Gaston and nearby counties.

Oxforp N. C Blumenberg Crowded House H.W. Kronnetmer Raleigh Yarborough E. V Lowell A. S. Hall E W Sikes R N Cook W O Fry E V Webb C W Wilson N R Powell W S Garland J J Payseur S F Boies G Mills C W Pridgen W Blanton H Dockery, Jr Wake Forest W Rollins Asheville W Crawford J H Greenler Marion F Lancaster D Thomas L McDonald H Crudupt Bostick North Carolina P B Law Lumberton NM Lanchin Sanford J M Clark Red Springs J S Black St Pauls Murchison Jonesboro J S Carr Durham J N Beall Lenoir E D Pegram Bert Rhyne Gaston County Carr Guthrie J.B. Lloyd Tarboro

Durham Shows Large Turnout For Odd Fellows Day

Durham will be represented as factories close and schools and banks halt to invite participation. Veterans from the Rowan Regiment meet at the depot, but deaths reduce attendance. The Railway Commission adopts a simpler tariff schedule for North Carolina. The Chrysanthemum Show opens with numerous exhibits and proceeds aid the hospital with flowers for sale and food for visitors.

Durham J. S. Carr Messrs Duke, Sons & Co Railway Commission North Carolina J. B. Bachelor Chas. M. Bushee P. F. Faison T. E. Skinner W. W. Smith Julius Lewis W. E. Turner Turner C. H. White

Large rise in state pensioners affects four classes

State Auditor Sanderlin outlined a pension expansion for soldiers and widows with nearly 400 new pensioners, bringing total recipients to 4,582. Class one payments drop to $60, class two to $45, class three to $50, and class four to $15, while total payouts fall to $83,000 from $87,000 due to legislature driven shifts and a $4,000 recurring amount.

Sanderlin

Suit Against the N C Railroad Over Invalid Ticket

Rocky Mount resident F Y Ramsey bought a $2.25 roundtrip excursion to Raleigh and was refused boarding at Selina after station staff claimed the ticket was invalid. He paid for the trip to Raleigh and now sues the North Carolina Railroad for damages.

N. C Rocky Mount Wilmington Star F. Y. Ramsey Raleigh Goldsboro Selina Ramsey N. C. Railroad

Opening Football Game Ends with Wake Forest Victory

The opening Raleigh football game at Athletic Park between Wake Forest and the University ended 6 to 4 in favor of Wake Forest after a disputed call. Hoke scored a brilliant touchdown and a later goal by Hoke followed Barnard holding. Umpire Prince and referee Shaw faced two unsettled sides promising a rematch on the 21st inst with impartial officials.

Raleigh Wake Forest University Athletic Park Ruy of Hoke Barnard Whil Hoke Furgurson Hall Univ Prince Shaw Gibbs Currie Austin Hudgins Houston Little Bizz Barnard Whidbee Hoke Payson Webb Wall Frye Sikes Garland Cook Blanton Wilson Howell Powell

Odd Fellows Day Procession at State Exposition

Last night about a thousand Odd Fellows gathered with many more expected as they take charge of the Exposition gate and ticket sales. A 9 30 morning procession forms on Fayetteville Street headed by Ca barberus Street with Grand Sire Busbee and speakers aboard. Exercises at the grounds feature Rev Dr G W Sanderlin as MC and addresses by Grand Sire Busbee Grand Master Bruton and Rev Dr J J Hall.

Fayetteville Street Ca'barr

Notable Baltimore Visitors Arrive via Weldon Line

A group of prominent Baltimore business figures arrived here yesterday afternoon by Weldon including Lloyd Jackson of Hurst Purnell & Co and Dr Thomas J Boykin of Boykin Carmer & Co, Gen J McKenny, WH Hennegan, Andrew O Jones of Woodward Baldwin & Co, Walter Ancker and others, with ties to the North American Insurance Co, the Chesapeake Chemical Co and the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association.

Baltimore Weldon Lloyd Jackson Hurst Purnell & Co Thomas J Boykin Boykin, Carmer & Co Gen J McKenny I White Armstron Cator & Co Hennegan Bates & Co Andrew O Jones Woodward, Baldwin & Co CH Reeves The North American Insurance Co J Nolley Hodges Bros WS Powell Brown Chemical Co Fred P Stieff Chas M Stieff Walter Ancker B & O Railroad Edwin Geer John R. Bland Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association Robert R Kirkland Chas B Slingluff Chesapeake Chemical Company

List of court cases and disputes with multiple party names

A fragmented docket lists numerous court actions including Brown versus Bove and State versus Dunn among others. The text also mentions various case pairings, potential errors, and an unrelated line about medical symptoms and remedies such as cuts bruises fever rheum and skin conditions.

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Foreign News Cable St. Peterssure Chelabinks Bei Pernambuco Marshal de Fonseca Restoration Party Bahia de Fonseca Brazil South Africa the Cotton Report United Press Simmons Liver Regulator United Preas Judge Bynum Centre and Phalanx Lodges Phalanx Hall B. P. Williamson Morgan Street Sam Jones Sam Metropolitan Opera House Rowan Regiment G. W. Sanderlin F. H. Cameron A. B. Stronach J. D. McNeely Simmons ODD Fellows Order Brown Bove I Mate Iihnen Barbee Ena Error Isley Boons Humphreys Hanover No Everett Walletj Bevill Mosby State Dunn Fisher Davis Parks State Morris Keerans Keer Dobbin Hex Long Foust Cornelius Broly Harris Scarier Scott Jane Brawley Hirenly Sherrill Telex Walker Long Smith Krea Drake Wi Yount Me Hinkle Raina Rae Catan Catattl Catal
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