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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1891
Page
2
Dairy prices shown include one year at minus 6.00, six months minus 3.00, one month minus 0.50. Weekly subscriptions cost minus 1.25 for one year, and minus 1.00 for clubs of five. Liberal commission allowed to club agents with sample copies free on application.
The Tama Democrat urges prompt delivery by six every morning and asks subscribers to report late or missing papers by mail with address and complaint details. It includes a Ben Tillman quote on party reform and third party prospects in the South.
A secret Washington conference of the Secretary of the Treasury, World's Fair Commissioners, and foreign reps discussed simplifying treasury customs rules to ease import of World’s Fair exhibits. Details were debated, with Sir Hever Woop and Herr Vermouth contributing ideas to a forthcoming Treasury circular. The move is shown as a tactic linked to tariff regimes and reciprocity.
A report says Gov. Hix loses prestige and faces possible shelving by a Democratic triumvirate led by Murray, Sheehan, and Croker. Hix’s term ends December 1, with no patronage, and Senate seating may sideline him, though Hitt’s talent and nerve keep the odds unsettled.
J M Knient of Topeka Kansas sues the Kansas Undertakers Trust for 100000 alleging statewide boycotts harming his new business. He faced refusals to sell hearses in New York and elsewhere, prompting calls for lawful intervention and damages. The piece also notes debates over silver coinage, and Florida politics involving Wilkison Catt and R H M Davinson.
The piece argues against a New York born nominee, praising Western Democrats and listing possible candidates from Illinois Ohio Indiana Iowa Wisconsin and Michigan while noting popular support for Western leadership and the belief that the West is becoming the party’s center of influence.
The New York World reports Democratic State convention preferences with Davin B. Hirt leading 245 votes, Grover Cleveland 83, James E. Campbell 3, and others. Non-committal totals 153, overall 491. Also notes Bankers Monthly backing currency reform repealing bank circulation tax and local self government aims.
Chairman Lytu of the Democratic State Executive Committee schedules a meeting in Raleigh on October 15 to organize the party for the 1892 campaign. The text urges full attendance and united effort to oppose enemies of democracy and high taxes while stressing steadfast party loyalty.
The late Mr. William E. McDowell, partner in Blackwell Tobacco, left an estate valued at 1,630,117.17 with 794,936 in Blackwell Durham Tobacco. Real estate exceeded a million. Also notes on cures for skin eruptions by P P P described as the great blood purifier.
The advertisement claims that Simmons Liver Regulator cures headaches dyspepsia nervousness constipation piles and bilious attacks with occasional use. It warns that neglecting bodily waste leads to liver kidney and bowel disease causing coated tongue tainted blood yellowish skin and melancholy and loss of appetite.
A consumer alert warns readers to verify genuine goods by the red Z trade mark on the wrapper and the seal signature on the side, urging careful examination to avoid frauds and imitators.
Sam T. N. Jones of Anderson Jones & Co appeals to former patrons and farmers in Wilson to consign tobacco. He notes one of the state's largest warehouses with many buyers and prize houses, promising satisfactory prices and strong local business support. Sales have already exceeded expectations for the season.
Local note shows ongoing updates on new machinery styles papers and trend items in Raleigh North Carolina. Readers are invited to follow fresh additions and trends as they appear in the market and press.
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