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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1891
Page
2
Rates shown for daily and weekly plans with discounts and liberal commission for club agents. Sample copies are free on request. Notices urge prompt delivery by six in the morning and respond to delivery faults via postal note. Quote from Ben Tillman endorsing Democratic reforms and opposing third-party organization in the South.
THURSDAY Sept 3 1891 announces Prof H Austin Akers has accepted the chair of Philosophy at Trinity College after election. A Toronto University graduate, he studied at Yale and served there as instructor with high approval. The Chronicle celebrates his arrival as a valuable faculty addition to Trinity.
The price of cotton is determined not by a single cartel but by capital in competition. Investors in Europe and the U.S. study world acreages, crop progress in the United States Egypt and India, and past consumption to estimate supply and demand. Each dealer bets on how much they can pay, leading to price fluctuations as information updates.
Mr Davin A Wells writes in the New York World on the wool tariff and its effects. He argues the tariff harms manufacturers and provides no relief to wool growers. He notes many poor wear cotton clothing, raising health risks and higher mortality from lung diseases in colder climates.
A Gyoma country judge faced Nazarenes seeking a crucifixion of their self styled Messiah. The judge warned that if the Messiah did not rise in three days he would hang all the Nazarenes. The piece shifts to support for universal silver currency and financial reforms proposed by Agricola, including gold or silver basis for national bank notes and repeal of internal revenue taxes on banks. The column calls for public discussion on financial reform.
The Farmers' Alliance pushes for a better financial system provoking study of finance. A Richmond Dispatch correspondent outlines a plan called something better. The proposal aims to curb money power without inviting objections faced by the Sub-Treasury bill and suggests initial provisions.
An affidavit filed in The Atlanta Journal alleges that Congressman Livingston of Georgia opposed a third party at Cincinnati last May. It claims he said in secret caucus the Alliance of Georgia despised the Democratic party as much as the Republican party and would join a 1892 movement to hand the Alliance to the GOP. Livingston must refute the sworn statement or be charged with duplicity.
Colorado Supreme Court rejects the idea that a divorce alimony pact restrains marriage. The court says the agreement imposes no marriage ban and does not involve morals or public policy. The piece also comments on Alliance members and advocates for P P P as a blood purifier.
The Voice circulates questions on immigration law changes. Rep B F Grady of North Carolina argues powers reside with states, not Congress, citing Articles and Constitution limits. He warns about tariffs and land grants enticing foreigners, urging readers to consider patriotism and party leadership amidst party pressures. Simmons Liver Regulator endorsed.
Roanoke Female College of Danville Virginia proclaims it has no superior in the South and offers high scholarships in ancient and modern ages sciences music and art. Hand drawing calisthenics and elocution are free. Terms moderate. Thirty-third annual session opens September 2. Catalogue available from J T Averett president and J C C Danford assistant president.
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