Colored Exposition Opens With Grand Raleigh Procession
A large Raleigh crowd viewed the opening of the colored department at the Exposition. Rev Dr Price and other leaders spoke among a dense procession along Fayetteville street. Attendance was estimated at 7,500 with 5,000 colored. racing events, balloon ascents, and educational displays followed in a day described as the greatest yet.
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Joseph A. Price
Fayetteville Street
James E. Jones
Dr. Price
Warren E. Coleman
John H. Williamson
John H. Smyth
E. E. Smith
H. P. Cheatham
Frederick Douglas
Douglas
Washington
Raleigh
Exposition Grounds
State fair displays and holiday programs at the fair
Entries are spread on long tables in the main building. Horse entries exceed usual, cattle are fewer. L Banks Holt shows fine cattle and Maj. R S Fucker displays meritorious Oxford down sheep. At 2:30 trotting races and 3:00 football by the Indians. All city schools will have holiday and visit the Fair.
Murder Case Near Pirrstreep Ends With Discovery
The body of John Whalen who vanished August 29 is found buried near William Coy’s Shanty in Pirrstreep Massachusetts. The corpse shows a crushed skull and throat wound. A dog led searchers to the spot sixty rods from Coy’s house. Whalen was intimate with Mrs Coy, suspected as cause of the murder.
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Unitea Press
Pirrstreep
Mass
John Whalen
William Coy
Whalen
Coy
Capps Shoots Two-H brothers in Bath County clash
In Kentucky's Bath County on October 14 George Capps killed George and James Howard, leaders of a masked gang that went to his home to harm him. The remaining attackers fled after their leader fell. A woman involved with Capps is said to be at fault.
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Sterline
George Capps
George
James Howard
Bath County
Howards
Capp
Capps
Scurler Appointed Postmaster at Fayetteville
Washington October 14 Geo C Scurler was appointed postmaster at Fayetteville North Carolina replacing David F Wemyss who was removed in a federal appointment announced today by the Us postal service.
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Wasmington
D. C
Geo. C.scurler
Fayetteville
N. C
David F. Wemyss
Despatch Wreck Returns to Port After Clearing Storm
Acting Secretary Ramsay reports from Washington that weather is clearing after the Despatch wreck. Lt. Cowles says most crew sent to Philadelphia, a few remain to tend salvaged clothing and search beaches. Yantic reached Norfolk, indicating Despatch total loss. Atlanta still unreported awaiting port entry.
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Washington, D. C
Ramsay
Navy Department
Cowles
Philadelphia
Yantic
Assateague
Norfolk
Atlanta
Parnell Suspected O Shea Cause of Troubles
London Oct 14 United Press reports Henry Labouchere quotes that in recent years Charles Parnell suspected Charles O Shea of causing his troubles and believed he and not Pigott authored the celebrated series.
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London
Henry Labouchere
Parnell
O’shea
Pigott
Revolution in Uruguay Suppresses Uprising
United Press reports from Montevideo that about six hundred revolters faced a brutal crackdown with fifty three killed and as many wounded. Parliament claims Catholic clergy spurred the revolt and helped push the Junta. Martial law imposed. alleged bribe of $300,000 offered to the artillery colonel to hand over the town but he refused.
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New York
the Herald
Montevideo
Obez
Shanghai Note Says U S Minister Not Involved in China Break
Acting Secretary Wharton stated that a Shanghai dispatch claiming foreign ministers severed ties with China does not indicate the United States minister to China. He noted no communication to the State Department from the U S envoy, implying the American envoy did not act with others. The dispatch’ s claim of severed relations is linked to a recent missionary outrage.
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Washington, D. C
Wharton
State Department
Shanghai
China
St. Louis Plans 23 Miles of Parisian Boulevards
The city of St. Louis intends to build twenty three miles of boulevards from 100 to 200 feet wide. Parisian style ornamentation will be used. State legislation was secured last spring and funding arrangements are in place. Estimated cost ranges from 5 million to 10 million dollars.
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St. Louis
Terrific storm cripples England with widespread damage
London reports a severe storm described as among the worst in memory. Vessels missing, the Northumberland driven from moorings but saved, London chimneys signs and trees blown down, Folkestone pier damaged, Channel steamers halted, and a tidal flood in Helensburgh with a train stalled by water.
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England
Cable
London
St. James Gazette
Her
Northumber
Davenport
Folkstone
Helensburg
Scotland
Ecumenical Conference Discusses Education and Federation
Morning session presided by Rev J T Murray adopts a petition to World's Fair Commissioners opposing Sunday opening. Conference supports federation of Methodist churches and debates education from elementary to secondary levels with remarks by Rev W M Fitchett Rev T B Appleger Hon J C Dancy and others.
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Harris
Atlanta
A. M. E. Zion Church
W. M.fitchett
Victoria
Australia
Methodist
T. B. Appleger
New Jersey
Methodist Protestant Church
Jos. Ferguson
Leeds
England
John Smith
Luton
Primitive Methodist Church
J. D. Hammond
Fayette
M. E. Church
South
J. C. Dancy
Wilmington
N. C
Col McClure to Speak at Raleigh Exposition
Col A K McClure editor of the Philadelphia Times arrived in Lexington with a party of ladies and were shown the town by Capt J J White. They left for Raleigh that night where he will address the Exposition on The South its past present and future from an industrial point of view.
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Mrs. Dennis
Oberlin
Exposition Grounds
Chas.Jones
Prof. Hill
William and Mary College
Virginia
C. B. Denson
Harvard University
Yorktown
Randolph Macon College
W. W. Smith
Gen. Lee
Washington and Lee University
University of North Carolina
Graded School of Charlotte
Thompson School of Chatham
Lexington Seminary
Miller Manual Labor School of Albemarle Virginia
Hollins Institute of Virginia
Berea College of Kentucky
North Carolina Teachers Assembly
Raleigh Male Academy
W. T. Harris
United States Bureau of Education
Geo.t. Winston
George W. Curtis
State Agricultural College
North Carolina
Colored Department
Kentucky University
Reams
Durham
Raleigh
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
John
Lockhart
LexincTon
A. K. McClure
Philadelphia Times
J. J. White
Lexington
Ohio Railroad Wreck Near Hicksville Causes Fatalities
An Auburn report says the B and O fast eastbound wrecked near Hicksville Ohio killing three and injuring fifty with ten fatally. Emmons Blaine son of James G Blaine hurt slightly. Britton Pierce and Charles Cardwell secure a four story warehouse at Wil ming ton and Cabarrus for sleeping and boarding with capacity 150 to 250 during Oct and Nov.
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Fort Warns
Ind
Auburn
Hicksville
Ohio
Garrett
Emmons Blaine
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Britton Pierce
Charles Cardwell
Wilmington
Cabarrus Streets
Do not give laudanum to baby use Dr Bull's Syrup
A classic cautionary note advises parents to avoid laudanum for a fussy baby and switch to Dr Bull's Baby Syrup priced at 25 cents per bottle. The ad-style recommendation emphasizes a safer, patent medicine option for infant discomfort.
Fragmentary Reading from Postal Union Proceedings
The article fragment references the Office and master General figures, a postmaster, and a lottery, with mentions of Mr Wananwker and McCullough. It notes a date in Oct and a sum of $12,000,000, implying a large financial or regulatory topic tied to customs duties and postal administration.
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Wasiiry
Toy
Ity House
Lotte
Manly
Iare
Wananwker
McCullough
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United Press
Scurler
Usted Press
O'Shea
Uruguay
Ecumenical Conference
Col. McClure
Ohio Railroad
Univgi
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Timothy Hej
MLL
W. HH. He
T F Carragg
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