07 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
The Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1892
Page
1
A writer anonymous in a letter is condemned as cowardly and devilish, while the paper that prints such lies for personal gain is worse. The quote from Press and Carolinian condemns both the writer and the publication as a disgrace to the fraternity and to readers.
A jurors fail to reach a verdict in the Robert Cascaden case in Philadelphia. Fire destroys John Bromley & Sons carpet mills and harms 2,500 workers. Paris prosecutor Boulet is targeted by anarchists after threats. References to McKinley, Talmage, Vaughan, and other prominent figures appear amid global unrest.
The report covers multiple days in late March and early April with Senate and House activity. It notes a Behring Sea treaty debate and secret session, a move to grant 30 days paid leave for government workers, and a reallocation of Indian agencies to the army along with standard debates on the free wool bill and related fiscal questions. It also mentions the Ute removal issue and political maneuvers around silver, value units, and presidential contest implications. The narrative includes senators Wolcott Dawes Mills Morgan and various representatives commenting on these issues.
The Philadelphia stock and produce exchanges report moderate activity with Reading and Northern Pacific preferred among the principal traded. Closing bids show Reading first preferred at 7.34, Northern Pacific preferred at 53, along with various Reading denominations and other railroad issues.
Market notes show wheat and corn bids firm with varying asked prices. Flour across regions ranges from state to Minnesota brands, with winter and patent grades. Eggs and butter steady, pork and lard values roughly steady, beef dull, cotton middling.
A man described as intoxicated died after an incident on a railroad near Durham. Police and investigators are examining the circumstances and collecting statements from witnesses. Further details on the victim and cause of death have yet to be released.
La Union of Cerro de Pasco reports that in the village of Racco Peru an elderly foreign resident was nearly burned to death in a blaze built by locals who called him a heretic His crime was displaying a calendar with a saint image on his wall The lieutenant governor allegedly aided the act.
A dispatch from Zanzibar reports Captain Rogers of the British East Africa Company attacked the Witu stockaded stronghold on Isthmus Day. After hours of fighting the British retired with three killed and ten wounded including a British subject named Thompson. A fugitive claims the enemy had twenty three killed. all wells were poisoned but no harm followed. Rogers had been warned.
London on March 30 reports a restaurant fire on Victoria Street that killed two inmates and injured another. Flames trapped residents forcing a man and a woman on the top floor to jump from a window. the man died instantly and the woman is said to be critically injured. After the blaze was put out a burned female body was found.
A major blaze in Erie on April 2 destroyed the Merchant flouring mills and elevator. Wind hampers suppression as workers narrowly escape. The Downing baby carriage works and several small homes burn. Total losses exceed 900000 dollars.
Secretary Blaine has resumed his official duties and will handle all further negotiations for the Behring sea matter. General J. W. Foster will continue to assist in these negotiations and other matters affecting U S commercial interests.
Near Nashville twenty miles west of Columbus in Indiana a house fire claimed the lives of a four year old boy and a five year old girl left alone in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Swearing while they were away.
Washington reports Senator Cullom releases a formal withdrawal letter from the Republican nomination race. In Georgia, Walter Cook is hanged in Fairburn's jail yard after murdering his employer Andrew Kaiser in October. Over 10,000 observers witness the execution as Cook remains hopeful of heaven.
For years we have sold Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters and have never handled remedies that sell as well or give universal satisfaction We guarantee them and will refund the purchase price if satisfactory results do not follow their use For sale at D N Bogart’s Drugstore.
Terrifying winds and lightning wrecked buildings across Chicago Kansas City Omaha and St Joseph. A seven story brick structure at 14 and 16 Pearce Street collapsed killing and injuring residents with many more unaccounted. Tornadoes near South Haven Wellington Towanda and Nelson left towns devastated and dozens dead or dying. Further damage reported in Norfolk Edgar and St Joseph with extensive property losses and casualties.
Six inmates escaped the Charlotte jail by digging through a wall. Among them was John Boyd a colored man charged with wrecking the Western North Carolina train at Bastians Bridge last August when twenty two people were killed.
A cyclone nearly toppled R W Kumphrey's Carteret County house. Wilkesboro man Sheer Greer got ten years for killing his father. Wealthy Northerners bought 400 acres near Rocky Mount for 40 000. Trinity College president to discuss Farmers Movement at Chautauqua. Several local incidents and civic notes from Greensboro to Raleigh.
A preacher urges cheerful Sabbath habits for children from infancy to adolescence. Parents should tell Bible stories, use illustrated cards, and involve elder siblings in teaching younger ones. He promotes enjoyment and instruction on the Sabbath with prayers, poetry, and provident habits, citing local notes on education and religious events.
A brief notice states that special arrangements have been made, but details are incomplete in the readable text. The wording suggests coordination or services beyond standard procedures. Further context from the full article would clarify the purpose and parties involved.
An advertising notice promotes a one year subscription deal for 81.50 offering the local paper plus The Constitution. It touts a 310,000 free distribution incentive for 1892 and emphasizes the combined value of the three newspapers with weekly world news and special features.
A rhetorical claim argues that unhealthy blood causes gloom and fatigue and that Aoyer's Sarsaparilla purifies and vitalizes the blood to improve bodily and mental health. The passage portrays the product as a remedy for weariness and mood.
W C Rice of Oats Factory Mee lenburg County died last week in an unexpected death. The report confirms his position at the factory and notes the event occurred in Mee lenburg County with local authorities detailing circumstances.
An explosion at the Sterling Dynamite works in Bessemer killed four men and wrecked the plant. The blast shattered windows miles away and caused over 10 000 dollars in damage. Victims named are J. S. Hartley Walter Lake Ed Boykin and Frank Boykin. Recovery of body parts hindered by extensive mutilation.
An old column urges relief from chronic constipation by using Simmons Liver Regulator. It claims the medicine gently moves towels and provides permanent relief with regular use, contrasting with harsh injections and laxatives.
The Shaw University exercises at Raeigha on March 31 featured El jah Shaw from Massachusetts and other benefactors in attendance. Dr Sanderlin delivered the address as eight Black graduates completed their studies. M Earnest Farrior of Medina is admitted to West Point after a successful examination.
A familiar testimonial touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for throat chest and lung diseases. It claims a million users endorse it and offers guaranteed results or money back with free trial bottles at D N Bogart's Drugstore.
Adolph Cobn of New Bern North Carolina appeals to musicians and patrons for continued support in 1891. He touts Mehlin pianos and Newby and Evans organs as lasting, durable, well toned instruments endorsed by leading journals. He promises savings by direct manufacturer purchasing and solicits correspondence. References to W P Baugham and Jno H Small appear as local endorsements.
The notice invites visitors to the fair in the city with free admission and lists bargains including Harris wire Buckle and Grip Back Suspenders with a two year warranty, sample hose from N Y, towels, undershirts, spring clothing, hats, shoes, scarfs, and winter clothing at cost, plus Ziegler and Crossett shoes praised as the best.
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