08 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1892
Page
1
A corrupted OCR fragment outlines scattered phrases about individuals and work duties. It mentions Walter, Chad, and a reference to daily tasks and health issues without clear context or complete details. The readable pieces suggest a workplace or medical note but lack coherent events or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text references well bred animals and a double team, mentioning stables of Jones tree and individuals such as Blount. The readable content is unclear and lacks coherent event details or dates.
Notice indicates a plan to rent stands and commence cotton work in Goldsboro area. Mentions Cornish and Goldsboro Mills, with references to dates in 1892 and regional receivers. Includes unclear, fragmented phrases about opportunities for tenancy and labor in cotton fields and mills.
The readable passages include varied proper nouns and fragments such as place names and person identifiers. Overall, content appears garbled with no coherent event, outcome, or story to summarize into a single clear item.
Reports from LaGuayra claim a decisive battle occurred between government loyalists and revolutionaries, with Caracas potentially falling to rebels. US Navy vessels at LaGuayra and Puerto Cabello are ready, while officials caution no official confirmation exists of a government collapse or attack on US consul Hanna.
United Press reporter reveals Sullivan did not attempt suicide at Columbus theatre last night. He was heavily intoxicated, drawing a ludicrous scene as his boxing bout with Jack Ashton ended with audience mockery. Nearby dispatch notes cholera epidemic fears and election law instruction debates across multiple cities.
London reports detail Alfred Tennyson’s death and funeral plans. The poet laureate’s body will be moved to Westminster Abbey, buried in an oak coffin with a simple shell ornament, near Browning’s grave, with Swinburne a likely successor and executor Crake of Macmillan’s overseeing the will.
Charles Mitchell was convicted today of a recent assault on an old man and sentenced to two months of hard labor. He appealed and was granted bail, but bail entry was delayed by technical grounds. Mitchell remained jailed, abusive in court, and his lawyer claimed he had reformed.
Fire at Culpepper Virginia destroys W. A. Thomas Co. hardware, a carriage and repair shop, Fraley's millinery, and nearby Baptist church. Losses listed. Thomas firm insured, church valued at about 310,000 with insured 5,000. Also reports cholera cases in Tosawanpa New York with quarantine and cleanup measures. Political fundraising notes from New York campaign reach 100,000 by Grace. Macuto recaptured near La Guayra per Curaçao dispatch. Peck case postponed due to counsel travel.
Oct. 7 reports detail Hangings of John Williams and Mildrey Brown in Spartanburg for murder and Babe’s killer, and William Watson in Anderson for wife murder. Anna Tribble, a colored woman, hanged in Greenville corridors for infant murder. Tom Brock executed in Pirken’s Court House for murder of town marshal Jerry Hughes.
A dynamite bomb was hurled into the first floor store room of the Mansion house in Homksteap Penn at 2 AM. The blast tore through floors and ceilings, shattering a window. no reliable clue to the culprit. Authorities speculate the act aimed to influence public opinion against the Carnegie firm.
The week opened with growing activity despite the presidential election near. Cotton prices steadied in the South as demand and money markets improved, while the West saw crop prospects rise and the East faced slower growth. Baltimore packing, Pittsburgh iron, Chicago trade, and Louisville tobacco sales all reported positive momentum. U S Senator Quay in declining health was noted with routine visits in Philadelphia.
The Third Day of the Episcopal General Convention opened with devotions. The bishops and deputies debated changes to the book of prayer and a joint committee was formed to consider ceremonies for Columbus discovery. The hall filled with visitors as the session continued with hymns and addresses.
The Grand Lodge gathering at the Marquam Opera House in Portland, presided by Governor Pennoyer, drew about 3000 attendees. Charles M. Busbee, the world’s top Odd Fellows officer, received lavish tributes and promised future leadership as Deputy Grand Sire Asa Campbell prepared to succeed him. The event showcased Oratory on fraternal duty, charity, and national unity.
Legal notice of a mortgagee sale by trustee A. W. Haywood in Raleigh North Carolina. Describes property summary and boundary specifics including points of compass and landmarks. Auction set for 12 o'clock noon at court house door in Raleigh. Parties include purchaser entities and the trust arrangement with Ella M. Weiger Hicks cited as beneficiary.
The Ter Desk Co of St Louis Missouri offers an elegant 4 ft 6 in Standart Antique Cook complete in every detail for 21 dollars, and a 4 ft cabinet in the same style for 29 dollars net, cash. Special circulars with bank counters and government work plans and prices available by mail.
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