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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1891
Page
2
Daily rate structures listed for various periods with discounts and a liberal commission clause for club agents. Sample copies provided free on application and club group pricing indicated for weekly and monthly options.
The Tama Democrat urges readers to report delivery failures by postal mail, requesting address details and the nature of the complaint for prompt action. The note also includes a Ben Tillman quote opposing third party organization in the South.
In a New York Herald piece from October 14, 1891, Rev. Plink Plunk lampoons vanity among men and dead brothers, comparing it to a peacock’s display that hides its muddy underbelly. The column uses humor to critique self-importance and public show.
A presidential visit to the Exposition is unclear with no firm encouragement from the White House. A prior business group urged acceptance, and a colored delegation led by Rev. J. C. Prices invited him to the colored department opening, but no indication of his coming.
In a strong Ohio speech Governor CampBell argues protective tariffs and Republican excess hurt farmers. He cites ten year Ohio farm value loss of $98 million while total property rose $243 million, urging voters to grumble at the polls.
The article praises Senator Perrer for personal honesty amid debates on his finances. It notes a long‑past promissory note for 55 dollars given for a wagon in Indiana thirty‑four years ago and reports his promise to pay the note with interest.
Three major questions face Congress including pension system abuses exposed by the Herald, a fraudulent census allegedly foisted by Mr Porter and aides, and evasion of revenue and anti Chinese laws through opium and coolie smuggling from British Columbia with losses over one million dollars yearly.
Richard Croker, chief sachem of the Tammany wigwam, predicts Cleve land and Governor Hill speeches will unite Democrats for the State ticket. He says the Democratic campaign opens and Republicans will be on the defensive. He estimates the meeting could yield 20,000 votes for Flower and the Democratic ticket.
A Lexington editorial urges Democratic unity on financial reform with a concrete plan. It proposes resolutions condemning the defective federal monetary system and backing any constitutional method to restore sound currency, then sending all proposals to Congress for debate and decision, with accountability on Republicans.
Ep I ChampBers Snn Esq chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee calls a Raleigh meeting for October 15 at 8 pm. The text lists district and county members across nine districts, naming numerous individuals and positions within the party structure. Also notes ex-President Cleveland presiding at a Brooklyn Democratic meeting and discusses Sub-Treasury reform stance within the Alliance and currency issues.
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for sick headache dyspepsia nervousness constipation piles and bilious attacks. It warns of liver kidney and bowel disease from poor digestion and urges buyers to verify the genuine product by its red Trade Mark and J H Zeilin signature.
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