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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1891
Page
2
The State Chronicle based at 216 Wayetteville St, Ratrica, Norta Carolina lists JOSEPHUS DANIELS as Editor with Directors Josurtius Daniels and H. B. Harpy.
Daily and weekly subscription terms are listed with prices for various periods. The notice requests prompt reporting of missed deliveries and offers free samples on request. A political note from Ben Tillman is included, asserting views on party reforms and third party organization in the South.
The expositions opening Thursday will feature speeches by the Governor and Mayor announcing city and state hospitality. Editors F P Richardson and Octavius Conn will attend, drawing ten thousand North Carolinians. Exhibits grow, crowds expected, and railroad fares are reduced to one cent per mile. Raleigh prepares for a festive event of wide interest.
A Curont eLe article reviews M D Harter’s plan for a permanent banking system with state and national banks issuing money on equal terms. It calls for two percent annual tax on circulation, gold payable bonds, and strong local control to spur growth, while noting a defect that could hinder passage. The piece urges broad discussion by non Wall Street patriots.
The Chronicle notes the unanimous re-election of Wis Fred as President of the A. and N. C. R.R. His administration reduced debt and left about $36,000 in the treasury. Rail lines including Richmond and Danville and Sea board systems grant five days at one cent a mile for the Exposition opening October 1. Railroad fare statewide is one cent per mile.
Northwestern Mutual life Insurance Co lists assets including United States bonds and state and municipal bonds, cash, and accrued interest. Liabilities show unadjusted losses, unpaid dividends, and reserve funds. The firm touts high dividend potential, low death rates, and low expenses, seeking active agents with liberal commissions. apply to F. P. Hobgood, Oxford, N. C., District Manager.
Personal and social notes announce the marriage engagement of Mr. Jas R Green to Miss Salfie D Yates daughter of Rev E A Yates D D. The ceremony will be at Trinity Methodist E church Durham Tuesday October 6 at 6 pm. A Savannah railroad superintendent credits P P P for health and longevity.
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