30 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1892
Page
1
A fragmented auction notice references a chestnut mare and another horse offered for sale. It notes location near Maxey Cobb, items tied to a farm and breeding stock, and mentions bidders and conditions for sale while stressing attention to buyers. The text includes scattered references to dates and prices but is garbled.
A massive blaze in Milwaukee left hundreds homeless as 20 blocks burned, destroying about fifty stores and factories and 500 residences. Relief efforts launched by the Chamber of Commerce drew pledges from leading figures and organizations, with total damages estimated near 7.5 million dollars and insured losses around 2.5 million.
A Dalawar Democratic official, Isaac J. Wooten, accuses United States Senator Higgins of involvement in a bribery plot to influence the Delaware presidential vote. Wooten claims Higgins offered favors and a government post in exchange for manipulating ballots, with prosecutions discussed in Sussex and Laurel areas.
President Harrison's train reached Washington from Indianapolis amid a modest crowd and brief ceremony. He thanked Mr. Boyd for arranging the movement and expressed appreciation to railroad officials as he and his family departed for the White House. Separately, the W C U convention opened in Denver with Frances Wellard presiding, discussing organization and temperance work while delegates argued over tolls for delegates unable to attend.
Wayne MacVeagh spoke to a large Tremont Temple audience in Boston. The telegraph report notes his discussion of general fiscal issues including tariffs and pensions while avoiding direct attacks on Senator Hill or the presidency. In the New York Chronicle date lines, the Tremont Temple event is linked to a broader campaign narrative.
A pacer named Stemwas owned by Ed Lafar broke the four year old pacing record at the kite shaped track in Cai Ovt. The horse finished the race with the last half run in 1 02 to establish the world record today.
The Roumania wreck reports 113 dead with many rescued as British officers and families aboard perish at Cape Caryocie in a fierce storm. Survivors describe arousal from sleep to instant death, while cargo, wreckage, and looting accompany the search along the coast. Separate items note a former U S consul convicted in theft, a burned storm aftermath in Michigan, and bank and registration news from New York City and North Carolina river works.
A massive gathering energized by speakers Cleveland Carr and Kitchen highlighted a Democratic rally in North Carolina. Walter Henry and Woodard delivered pointed appeals for unity and good government as banners flew and horses adorned streets. The event marked the era’s fervent political moment with strong turnout and public support noted by observers.
Republicans and Democrats issue competing campaign documents. Democrats cite Grover Cleveland’s labor record as governor. Republicans allege disfranchisement frauds and name alleged registrants at a lodging house. Leaders and venues include the Ueland house and figures like Frick, Ewing, and Byrnes amid nationwide party lines.
The Wake County Superior Court, previously set to convene Monday, will meet tomorrow under Hon Henry R. Brian. Docket shows cases including Elie Mo Wraeht et als, Claude A Perkitoon et al, Pauline Christmas vs Christopher Christmas, John Johnson vs W Z Blake et al, and others scheduled for the first week with several entries continued if not traded or set.
Exum, chief candidate for governor, failed to arrive in toxpono North Carolina as scheduled to speak. Newborne filled the position, addressing about 100 people. A Populist replaces Reid on the ticket. Col A M Waddell plans a speech in Auburn to boost the ticket amid third party interest. Dems seek Waddell’s appearance and crowd gathers with strong turnout. Victor Bryant reports about 290 attendees.
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