24 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1891
Page
1
Governor Morehouse dies by his own hand after a night of nerves and illness. He was found with a fatal knife wound and blood spurting from the throat as watchers, alerted by his family, rushed to help. The motive remains unclear though a suspected debt and financial strain are mentioned in court documents.
In Atlanta Georgia on September 23 the Georgia Legislature muzzled Ocala resolutions opposed by the Alliance and opposed by them for the next session. Mr Bar Hof Pike led a vote for approval but it failed 81 to 5. The Alliance members in sympathy with Democratic Tribets were linked to the heated debate.
A dramatic arrest in Texas ties to a cross border violation involving a newspaper editor and the United States. The incident centers on a bail defaulter and alleged illegal activities connected to sanctioned communications and border tensions near the Rio Grande.
At Cincinnati the Cubs defeated the Reds 9 to 0. Boston swept Brooklyn with 5 to 1 and 9 to 2 wins. New York beat Philadelphia 9 to 7 in the first game and 3 to 2 in the second after darkness. Pittsburg toppled Cleveland 12 to 8. No association games were played.
Brooklyn Jockey Club fall meeting at Gravesend reports six races with winners Raceland Longford Hoey Dr Hasbrouck Civil Service Zampest and Gloucester winners Garrison Flattery Reieng Sweet bread Mohican Hawkstone Bohemian with race times provided.
United Press telegrams from September 2 and 3 describe riots at Tchang, with the mission and all foreign property burned while no lives were lost. U S consul general Leonard cites a Shanghai telegram received last night. Admiral Belknap dispatched the Alliance and Palos to Tchang to protect foreign interests. Foreign residents were under arms by the latest accounts.
In Washington D C on September 23 J B Benson of 915 E Street Northwest killed himself, believing his wife deserted him. Earlier a black crape on 631 G Street Southeast signaled Marie Kraemer known as Mrs Paul Wolff died by her own hand over feared desertion by a lover.
Harrisburg Pa Sept 23 Governor Pattison received a telegram announcing the funeral of Hon William L Scott will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in Erie Pa Governor Pattison will attend the services with other officials Bradycrotine the only infallible headache cure.
London dispatch notes steady Russian troop movement west toward Warsaw with barrack camps set up from Odessa to the frontier. Officials reticent and press forbidden to discuss the matter while generals Vladmiroff and Gourke direct operations aboard.
A Washington special to the Mail and Express says Mr. Blaine will notify friends after the new year that he cannot accept the presidency and supports Harrison's renomination. The informer is a national figure and friend to both Harrison and Blaine, who led the northwest for the President and enjoys full party confidence. Blaine plans to return to Washington in October in good shape for work.
Boon county whitecaps were tried in Rocheport after a venue change. Bud Beer and Thomas McKee were fined $100 and jailed six months for the Deer Park home assault. James Beer, 76, got thirty days. Isaac Forbis was released after testimony from about thirty witnesses.
The piece reports a Dantzic socialist arrested for calling King Otto the most useful monarch for peeling potatoes. It notes German rulers face penalties for disrespect and mentions Berlin warnings to stop laughing at royalty and visitors barred from approaching Potsdam royalty during outings.
The passage notes that Governor Hill won New York as the Democratic nominee for governor while Grover Cleveland lost the presidency. It argues Cleveland’s aloof approach and strategic Hill tactics affected loyalties, with Hill portrayed as a practical politician and Cleveland chasing grand, unclear ambitions.
Senator Ransom says a third party movement in North Carolina poses no danger. He asserts Farmers' Alliance leaders are patriots and Democrats, while demagogues seek personal gain. He trusts farmers to vote the Democratic ticket with confidence.
An authoritative tone promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal remedy for dyspepsia. The copy asserts it “always cures” and positions the product as a trusted stomach aid in everyday health.
Tarboro, N C September 28 The opening of Tarboro tobacco market is a grand success with fifty five thousand pounds sold on opening day Buyers came from Petersburg Richmond Durham Danville Oxford Winston Roxboro and other major markets The town boasts three large warehouses strong transport links and a thriving agricultural region with local merchants bullish about a permanent market for five million pounds of leaf.
The assignee of S. W. White & Co. states creditors are secure as loans are margined 20 to 30 percent and only 20,000 bushels of corn are found instead of 9,000,000 as claimed. A receiver is appointed for the Chicago house. the market impact is minimal.
A user reports starting Ely's Cream Balm for severe catarrh and constant headache. They note discharge of filthy matter ceased and headaches nearly vanished after use. Initial testimonial from J. H. Sammons, Stephney, Gonn.
Quiet in Indian Territory and California shocks amid a flood of brief items. Schofield approves new army tactics. Dublin and Buffalo host federations and Catholic congresses. Brooklyn chemical works burn near 100000. Turf authority Bruce dies. Africa South America link rumored. Three boys killed at Chicago stockyards during a ride theft. Odd Fellows in secret session. Guthrie dispatch denies cowboys and negro settlers fighting. Leiva elected president of Spanish Honduras. Five jailed blacks in Staunton transported to Charlottesville amid lynching fears. Harvey Watterson near death in Louisville. Bowden says no viable outcome from VA fight. Anson asked to write a baseball play hero role. Gov. Hill speaks at Poughkeepsie urging Democratic gains. Mitchell defeats Gallagher in San Francisco. Major McKinley and other Republicans address Ottumwa rally. Blaine family pushes Mrs Maybrick pardon via petition to Queen.
Following talks between Governor Holt, the Attorney General, and shellfish chief W H Lucas, surveys of public oyster grounds are stopped and court challenges to existing surveys will be pursued. Entries cannot occur without surveys, so the halt ends entry prospects and sends the matter to the courts.
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