Raleigh Centennial Invitations From Abroad
Messages of gratitude from Cardinal and officials acknowledging Raleighs 100th anniversary ceremonies. Letters express regret at not attending due to conflicts, but praise the city and its founders and reaffirm goodwill between Raleigh and correspondents in Chicago New York and Virginia.
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Cardinal
Tatvimore
BO Denon
Walter Clark
Breson
F Oh Lewis
L&meexx
Board of Managers
Raleigh
North Caroline
Chicago
Christ
Leo. Chas
BF. Deems
Winthrop Place
New York
Corr
Dexson
Dean
Gear Old North
Tagh I. Watts
Seat and Air Line
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Pees . B. Devon
Esxy
Dean Stn
Releigh
Lean Robarts
Centennial Hero Col Heck Led Virginia Regiment
The sketch details Col J Heck born May 5 1831 in Monongalia County Virginia. It chronicles his education at Berton College law study, Unionist stance, secession service, Staunton regiment command, and later public roles in Raleigh including State fair leadership, university and Wake Forest donations, and centennial efforts in the city.
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Heck
Col
Ueek
Monong Ia
Berton College
ATG
Common Wealth
Border
Virginia
Morgantown
West Virginia
Wisace
Richmond
Letcher
Staunton
Rich Mountain
Col. Hook
Goverines
Raleigh
Ogiwer
State University
Wake Forest
Releigh
Raleigh Celebrates City Decoration in Honor of Centennial
The city shows unprecedented public interest and generous decorating as Raleigh prepares for a second century of life. Work continued all day as residents and visitors observe the bright, bracing morning and the display of taste and city pride. Citizens say Raleigh honors itself and the grand state as celebrations proceed.
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Bederring
Raleigh
State Fair Opens With President Battle Speech Marathon
The article outlines today’s State Fair program led by President R H Battle with a grand civic procession at 10 00 pm the opening ceremony and a series of races including purses of 50 150 and 200 dollars plus a poetry oration by Hon trotta and a Metropolitan Opera House appearance. It also notes marshal assembly a 1 00 am bugle call and preparations for fireworks and civic events through Friday with remarks from state officials and a lengthy letter about mail delays in Raleigh and related political updates.
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Hon Trotta
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Kemp B. Battle
Jarbeau
Cor Metropolitan Opera House
Edgar
Fredern
N.C
Eilitor State Chronicle
F. M. Simmon
Democratic
Col. Shaffer
Raleigh
Salem
Sheffer
Gildly
Post Office Department
Washington
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Board of Managers
Metropolitan Hall
Battle
Skinner
Capt
Denson
Stronach
Capt. Pogue
Polmrose
Dr. Hall
Stronech
Lom Badger
Frack Haywood
W. A Linehan
Henry
Slse
Messrs. W. P. Howell & Co
Huddersfield and
Moore
Marshal Stronach
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