Murderer Jerome Currie Executed by Hanging in Carthage
From Carthage the report notes Jerome Currie, a 23 year old Black man weighing about 175 pounds, was hanged for murder. The execution followed a July 24 attack on Currie’s victim and a jury verdict condemning Currie to death. Witnesses gathered as the drop fell after about four minutes. The paper recalls prior executions and moral judgments from the era, including the claim of complicity by others and a public interest in the event.
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State Chronicle
Fms
Jerome
Currie
Sk Winiy
Ben
Bostick
Bosticker Argre
Book
Bhpare
Motte
Thing
Ulion
Wake Forest Lecture Highlights Rev. Dixon Jr
Special to State Chronicle Wake Forest N C October 1 Rev Thomas Dixon Jr delivered what was called the best lecture yet at Wake Forest on the topic Back Bone. Critics praised his mastery of oratory combining pathos humor and stirring moral appeal.
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State Chronicle
Wake Forest
N. C
Thos. Dixon, Jr
Greenville's Debut in Tobacco Market Shines
Greenville's debut in the tobacco market drew a full attendance of buyers with three days of sales anticipated. Prices were strong led by Col. Sugg at ten dollars per pound for wrappers and the Reflector group at five dollars and a half. Pitt county and the new golden belt always lead.
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Col. Sugg
Pitt County
Baseball in Shelby Ends Early as Tie With Columbia
Special to State Chronicle from Surasy North Carolina reports Shelby and Columbia tied 3 to 3 when the game was called in the sixth inning to let the visiting team catch its train.
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State Chronicle
Surasy
N. C
Shelby
Columbia
Runners Shine as Track Meets Open at Groevester and Jerome Park
The fall meeting opens with six races at Groevster N J and six at Jerome Park New York. Winners include Repeat McIntire Climax Maid of Blarney Mohican Sis Rae Chesap eake Ocy Pete Dagonet Kildeer Russell Fagot with times ranging from 1 03 to 2 07.
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Groeverster
N. J
Repeat
McIntire
Climax
Maid of Blarney
Mohican
Sis Rae
New York
New York Jockey Clubg
Jerome Park
Chesapeake
Ocypete
Dagonet
Kildeer
Russell
Fagot
Died Like Romeo in October The Neers Comment
The Neers notes Boulanger’s death in October as a tragedy similar to Romeo but argues he died as Balmaceda, a discredited adventurer. They claim it ends the republic’s worst trials and praise stability of older republics over monarchies. They say a US pretender is unthinkable and Brussels alters France’s serious prospects.
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Loxpon
the Neers
Boulanger
Romeo
Balmaceda
United States
Brussels
France
Mawone Movement Garners 250 Delegates in Roanoke
In Roanoke on October 1 a Republican mass meeting drew about 250 delegates, largely colored. Col. C. I. Parsons was chosen permanent chairman as the party outlines its Virginia campaign tactics and condemns Democratic Mahone lines while pledging party unity and broader outreach.
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Roanoke
C. A. Herman
Montgomery County
Virginia
Democratic Party
Mahone
Col. Parsons
Committee On
T. T. Henry
Republican Party
Herman
Ohio Republicans
Rumor of Guatemala revolt denied by La Libertad commander
A Salvadoran port commander reports to a New York Herald dispatch that rumors of a Guatemala revolt are untrue and would have been known if events had occurred.
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New York
Herald
la Libertad
Salvador
Guatemala
Madame Boulanger Faints Over Husband's Death
Madame Boulanger widow of General Bou langer resides at Versailles. Informed of her husband death at Brussels yesterday she fainted and remains in deep dejection. Bookkeepers and others of sedentary habits cure constipation with a Simmons Liver Regulator.
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Paris
Madame Boulanger
Gen. Boulanger
Versailles
Brussels
Simmons
Danger in the Russian Maneuvres
Cable London notes that a Vienna dispatch warns of a potential start to a new European conflict mirroring the Crimea war. Five Romanian cavalry squadrons reach the boundary opposite Russian maneuvers, with no midnight demonstrations since their arrival. A Romanian infantry division proceeds as observation near Bucharest.
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London
Vienna
Pruth
Bucharest
Death of Boulanger Seen as a French Victory
A dispatch from Loxpon dated October 1 reports Paris interprets Boulangers death by own action as a victory for the republic and a rebuke to the faction that sought to topple the government. Berlin courts view it with satisfaction as eliminating a dangerous figure, while St Petersburg calls it a French victory signaling the end of Boulang erist leadership.
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Loxpon
Boulanger
Paris
Republic
Berlin
France
St. Petersburg
Trouble in Russia taxes cripple budget amid famine relief
A St Petersburg dispatch reports 25,000,000 people cannot pay taxes, causing a 12,000,000 rouble budget deficit. Minister Vichnegradski has just allocated an additional million roubles for famine relief.
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Lenpox
St. Petersburg
Standard
Vichnegradski
Retired Navy Captain Perkins Ends 40 Years Service
Capt. Geo. Hl. Perkins of the United States Navy was placed on the retired list at his own request after 40 years of service. He gained distinction in the late war as commander of the U S Chicasaw at Mobile Bay, Alabama.
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Washington, D. C
Geo. Hl. Perkins
United States Navy
Perkins
U.S. 5
Chicasaw
Mobile Bay
Alabama
Gen Boulangers Death and French Political Outlook
The Times notes Gen Boulanger died by his own hand and reflects that his death cleared the French political air. It warns that future danger may come from upright aspirants for power rather than Orleanist or Bonapartist intrigues linked to Boulangist circles.
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Lonpvon
the Times
Gen Boulanger
Gen. Boulanger
Irish National League of America Holds Historic convention
Oct. 1 at Uniteareas Illinois saw a major Irish American gathering with Dr. Thomas O Reilly M V Gannon Judge James Fitzgerald and John P Sutton in attendance. O Neil Ryan of St Louis was named temporary chairman and John Flannery of Pittsburgh became secretary amid rousing support.
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Curiaco
Ill
Atlantic
Irish National League of America
United States
Canada
Thomas O’reilly
St. Louis
M. V. Gannon
Omaha
James Fitzgerald
Cincinnati
John P. Sutton
Sutton
O'Neil Ryan
John Flannery
Pittsburg
Denmark lifts ban on American pork imports
Washington October 1 The State Department received from Danish Minister of the Interior a decree moving the prohibition on American pork imported into Denmark to start on the 8th. Birmingham Oct 1 In Huntsville Alabama professor Renfro white teacher at colored normal school died after pupil Ebenezer Kahn struck him with a three inch steel chisel embedding in the brain Kahn under arrest
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Washington
State Department
Ingersley
Denmark
Birmingham
Ala
Huntsville
Renfro
Ebenezer Kahn
Kahn
Collapse of Gen. Lou langer decried as miserable and contemptible
The Standard in London on October 1 calls the collapse of Gen. Lou langer one of the most miserable and contemptible events on record. It notes his past service in impressing distrust on adventurers like himself and ends with a dubious health tip promoting Simmons Liver Regulator.
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London
the Standard
Loulanger
Clergy Decline to Attend Boulanger Funeral
Brussels reports Gen Boulanger’s funeral set for Saturday afternoon October 3. it will be a civil ceremony with no clergy participation. A bicycle tournament is planned at Stronach’s warehouse early next week run by Will Wynne, Raleigh’s champion. Two country boys remark on the parade as onlookers, one noting his interest in Wynne.
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Brussels
Gen. Boulanger
Stronach
Will Wynne
Raleigh
Governor Holt Accepts Olds Resignation. Harrell Promoted
Governor Holt yesterday accepted Col. F. A. Olds resignation as Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance. Lt. Col. Eugene G. Harrell was promoted to fill the vacancy. Aeronauts occupy Exposition grounds with two to ascend today between 11 and 12. C E Lindall, famed cornetist, engaged for limited Inter States Exposition term. debut Friday evening.
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Holt
F. A. Olds
Ordnance
Eugene G. Harrell
Exposition Grounds
C. E. Lindall
Painful Accident Near Exposition Grounds
A rear car collision occurred when a second car started unexpectedly after a signal. Charles Bunch, 16, keeper of the Yarboro news stand, stood near the coupler and had his foot crushed by the running vehicle. Doctors treated him on the car and warned that some toes may require amputation.
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Exposition Grounds
Charles Bunch
Yarboro
Interesting Day at the Exposition Opens With Balloon Ascensions
The exposition opens at 10 a.m with balloon ascensions planned early to beat winds. A gold watch prize is offered to visitors by the Aeronaut, weather permitting a second ascent by a lady aviator at 2 p.m. A grand concert by the Expo sition Band and the Ladies’ Cornet Band features Prof Charles E Lindall. Miss Lillian Hunt will perform a shooting display. daily new features and a special Durham county exhibit by Mr J S Carr are highlighted. Also advertised are Ely’s Dream Balm and Simmons Liver Regulator products.
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Anronal
Exposition Band
Charles E. Lindall
America
Lindall
Lillian Hunt
Durham County
J. S. Carr
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United Preas
Russia
Vee
Great Irish American Congress
Ryan
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Cabe
Simmons Liver Regulator
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