Motz Trial Opens in Lincoln County Murder Case
Trial for the Motz murder case began in Lincoln county amid high public interest. John Motz and brothers face charges in the shooting of Sam Motz as Michael Motz stands accused of fathering Miss Motz's child and alleged seduction. Evidence includes cross examination of witnesses, post mortem findings, and defense claims that Michael was attacked to force marriage.
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Brats
Cano
N. Cy
John
Charles
Ota
Samuel Motz
Lincoln County
Dr. Crouse
Michael
Charles Motz
Motz
Sam Cald
Sam
Caldwell
Maggie Motz
Mr. Johnson
Suetry
N. C
Col. H. C. Jones
Miss Mott
John VW. Motz
Sami
Lithia Springs
Witness
Ramseur
Bob
Charlie Mott
Shade
Witles
Sam Motz
Cameron Mayo bridal party sails from Richmond to Washington
Richmonp Va Oct 30 Special to Stats Cusovicis reports the Cameron Mayo bridal party left Richmond at 8 am in Col McClure's car Io ilanthe for Washington where they spent the day. Governor Holt and staff left after unveiling ceremonies of Wickham monument. North Carolinians Colonel Julian S Carr and Colonel John S Cunningham attended the marriage last night.
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Richmonp
Cameron-Mayo
Richmond
Jin Col McClure
Ioilanthe
Washington
Cameron
Northwest
Holt
Wickham Monument
Exchange Hotel
Julian S Carr
Durham
John S Cunningham
Person
Benjamin L Duke
Controversy Over Winston Salem Post Office Consolidation
Salem citizens protest a plan to merge Winston and Salem post offices under Winston. Local officials condemn the consolidation. Rev J H Clewell heads to Washington with resolutions from the Salem chamber of commerce and business leaders urging the authorities to drop the proposal for now.
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Winston, N. C
Salem
Winston and Salem
Winston
J. H. Clewell
Salem Female College
Washington
Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
Mass Crowd Sees John Robinson’s Circus In Asheville
Special to State Chronicle reports 15 000 people attended the circus in Asheville, boosting street railway receipts to over 400 dollars. Wm Towence murder suspect Robi Daugherty was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary after fleeing to Texas. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised as the vegetable substitute for pills curing sick headache.
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John Robinson
Asheville
Robi. Daugherty
Wm. Towence
Texas
Simmons Liver Regulator
Big Row at Alliance Gathering Ends in Deaths
An Arkansas Farmers' Alliance meeting at Buckport near Eldorado turns deadly after a quarrel among spectators escalates. Winchester rifles shotguns and pistols are used. Burt Manning J H Teeman and three others are killed. several wounded. Sheriff Goodwin of Union County travels to the scene. Politics blamed for the clash.
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Lirtte Rock
Ark
Buckport
Eldorado
Union County
Farmers’ Alliance
Bryan
Alliance
Winchester
Burt Manning
J. H. Teeman
Good_Win
Electric Sparks. Nation in Brief Roundup of Diverse Events
Franklin Tennessee suffered near total ruin from a large fire. A Little Rock court began the Woodruff case. Irishman John Dillon was lightly injured. Richmond Virginia unveiled General Wickham statue. Union Theological Seminary directors meet with Briggs case likely decided. McDermott elected in Ireland to fill a Commons seat after Sir John Hennessy death. Southern convention organized Jefferson Davis monument group in Charleston with Davidson College involvement. Chilean foreign minister responds to Egan after completing investigation. Steamer Bienne on the Mississippi River destroyed by fire with eleven fatalities.
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Patrick McDermott
House of Commons
John Pope Hennessy
Weather synopsis for Barrien North Carolina October 30
The Atlantic and Gulf coast remain under clearing conditions due to a central high pressure area over North and South Carolina. A Montana storm strengthens and drives brisk southerly winds over the upper Mississippi Valley. The system moves toward the Great Lakes Saturday. Raleigh expect fair skies and warmer temperatures with light southeast winds.
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Barrien
N. C
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
North
South Carolina
Montana
Mississippi Valley
Raleigh
Mrs Windham praises Brady crotine for headache relief
Mrs John R Windham of Stone Alabama reports consistent headache relief from Brady crotine, noting always good results.
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John R. Windham
Stone, Ala
Man From Charleston Fatally Jumps From Train Near Rocky Mount
Special to Messenger Rocky Mount North Carolina October 28 W R Gibson a 50 year old man from Charleston West Virginia en route to Tarboro to take a hotel clerk job jumped from train number 27 near Rocky Mount He died within minutes his head and face badly disfigured The conductor Captain Horne warned him three times but he did not heed the warning.
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Rocky Mount
N. C
W. R. Gibson
Charleston
W. Va
Tarboro
HB. Bryant
Capt
Horne
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Advances to Virginia Line
The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad eases toward the Virginia line with crossties and rails ready and the Norfolk and Western line largely graded. Completion will link Wilmington to Virginia coal and iron regions, enabling cheap coal shipments and a coaling station, plus direct Westward connections to major grain areas.
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Cape Fear
Yadkin
Reverend Zach T. Bell Convicted of Bigamy
The North Carolina preacher from Lexington was convicted of bigamy after eloping with Miss Kate Mashburn whom he presented as his wife in Dahlonega Georgia. Bell, who had a wife and five children in Lexington, was found preaching a revival when arrested. his companion helped lead the congregation. Mrs Bell wrote Judge Welborne pleading for her husband.
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Zach. T. Bell
North Carolina
Lexington
Kate Mashburn
Dahlonega
Bell
Mashburn
Compliment to Wake Forest Boys at State Fair
A praise note for Wake Forest students, lauding their education efforts in North Carolina. The writer praises the regimented group described as the finest young men seen marching into the main building at the State Fair the preceding week.
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Wake Forest Boys
Wake Forest
North Carolina
Masonic Meeting on Exposition Day for Oxford Orphan Asylum
Joint committees of Wm. G. Hill and Hiram lodges are urged to meet at the State Treasurer’s office at 9 30 this morning to arrange Masonic day at the Exposition on November 18 1891 for the benefit of the Oxford orphan asylum.
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Wm. G. Hill
Hiram Lodges
Oxford Orphan Asylum
Musical Entertainment at Peace Institute Tonight
A musical entertainment by the pupils of Peace Institute under Prof A Baumann begins at 8 o'clock. The public is invited, especially strangers and visitors to the city.
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Peace Institute
A. Baumann
Fifth Maryland barbecue committee to meet at noon
The committee on the barbecue for the Fifth Maryland will meet at noon today at the mayor's office. Members listed include W. E. Ashley, John R. Ferrer, H. H. Roberts, James Boylan, Williams, and A. B. Stronach.
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Maryland
Messrs. W. E. Ashley
John R. Ferrer
H. H. Roberts
James Boylan
Williams
A. B. Stronach
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