08 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
The Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1892
Page
1
In a Macon Georgia notice the author asserts that an inactive liver disrupts the entire system causing bad breath poor digestion headaches low energy and depressed spirits. The remedy called Simmons Liver Regulator is praised as a simple, harmless regulator that won’t constipate or interfere with daily life and is presented as the world’s best medicine.
A roundup from Nov 28 to Dec 3 notes events across continents. Cardinal Lavigerie dies in Algiers at 67. Corbett to perform at a $100000 theater project in Chicago. sixteen Belgian glass blowers released in New York. typhoid fever drives a teacher to suicide in Kittanning.
General Southern News from Smithville Georgia reports the local jail burned yesterday with one prisoner, a Black burglar, killed while authorities attempt escape and arson. Other items note a Jefferson Davis widow pension bill in Alabama, a man dies from overeating in Virginia, a fatal fire in Eufaula, and train wrecks in Arkansas.
New York man of wealth Jay Gould died at 9 15 am after a long career shaping railroads and finance. The report outlines his rise from a Delaware county mapmaker to a major owner of Manhattan Western Union Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific, with a fortune estimated between one hundred and two hundred million dollars. Major family involved includes Edwin and George Gould Helen Gould Annie Gould and other relatives. Funeral plans were announced with services at his house and interment likely beside his wife.
A roundup of late events across North Carolina. Notables include Mr. Marshal L. Mott moving to Seattle. Nags Head Hotel sale set for December. editor J. S. Ramsey dead. W. H. Kitchen and F. L. Fuller active figures. various local incidents, political shifts, marriages, and civic developments from Mecklenburg to Wilkes with mentions of rail, industry, and crime.
The Philadelphia market report shows active trading with gains for Baltimore Traction and Metropolitan and steady levels for Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley. Reading bonds fluctuate with early strength and later weakness while various Reading, Lehigh, and Pacific issues post mixed closing bids.
Philadelphia reports mixed grain futures with flour prices steady and wheat and corn bids fluctuating. Beef and pork prices hold, eggs remain firm. Baltimore notes unchanged flour and steady grain values with slight shifts in corn quality and egg markets.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of the late Augustus Little, all debtors to the estate are asked to settle. Those with claims against the estate must present them within twelve months or be barred from recovery. Adam B. Satterthwaite, administrator. This Dec 1, 1592.
Ex Governor Henry M. Hoyt died peacefully in Wilkes-Barre after six months of paralysis and subsequent strokes. His war-time illness left him chronically invalid. Estate value not to exceed $5,000. Funeral set for tomorrow at 3 PM at the First Presbyterian Church.
Rev Dr John W Scott father in law of President Harrison died at the White House at 4 10 PM after a brief illness. Despite his 93 years he remained in good health and sound mind. His remains were later interred in Washington cemetery with services held before departure for the capital.
Advertisement noting Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and stomach disorders. Claims all dealers stock it at $1 per bottle with a genuine hag trademark and wrapper marked by crossed red lines.
A brief fragment describes exhausted vitality and nervousness as signs of systemic overtaxation. It promises recovery and restored strength through a claimed remedy P. P. P. offered as a cure for the weakened body.
A reader named P. M. Crandall from Qnouochawntang expresses long term struggle with catarrh and cold in the head. He reports finding no relief from prior remedies until using Ely's Cream Balm and calls it the most reliable preparation.
Mayor H. H. Foster, a ten year leader linked with the Wilmington Review, has died. His tenure shaped local policy and civic life, leaving a notable void in the city government and press community.
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott keepers of the Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan praise the cure of their four year old daughter from measles cough and fever using Dr King s New Discovery after two and a half bottles she recovered fully. A trial bottle is offered free at D N Bogart s Drugstore.
A Joliet Illinois druggist E Willard endorses Ely's Cream Balm after years of chaonic catarrh. The reviewer claims the remedy provides relief when others failed.
Brussels reports show the special committee endorsing the Moritz Levy proposal to withdraw bank notes and coins below twenty francs and issue a silver and paper currency with equal purchasing power, while France Italy Belgium Norway Sweden Russia oppose Rothschild and Latin Union plans. American delegates push bimetallism as Currie seeks a quick conference end.
Governor elect Osborn, escorted by several men, forced entry to the capital building claiming the oath of office before a notary. The janitor refused entry without acting governor's authority, a window was opened into the legislative chamber, and Osborn announced himself governor amid confusion.
The German emperor has agreed to loan a stunning exhibit for Chicago next year. It will be a collection of presents received by his grandfather, father, and himself from European sovereigns and the German people. The items include jewels, silver, decorations, and other personal ornaments worth millions of dollars.
Baltimore December 3 The first marketable tea grown and cured in the United States arrived in Baltimore from Charles A Shepard of Summerfield South Carolina. Mr Gillet Gill tested the samples and called the American tea equal to the best English breakfast tea and superior to many teas from India and China. The samples were uniform in quality, dark and fragrant, and brewed a strong beverage.
An Erie west bound express collided with a wagon carrying five people south of Eutwira New York. Three victims Edward Lanchard his wife and Margaret Pett perished. Mrs Conklin also died and William Conklin was fatally injured.
In Simpson Ont on December 3 a large crowd filled the opera house to hear advocates for annexation, led by Henri Matton Maya Huntly and Henry Huntly. A vote favored annexation 418 to 21 to remain as is 21, while some attendees raised the stars and stripes amid applause and waved the union jack with disapproval.
Louis C aged 26 son of the late renowned Dupont who headed the powder firm E I Dupont de Nemours Co killed himself at the Wilmington Club house an exclusive organization yesterday afternoon. He fired a pistol shot to his head and died within minutes. No cause for the tragedy is known.
In a dispatch from Ireland Lord Dunraven says the Royal Yacht squadron of England has confirmed his challenge for the American cup and that his yacht the Valkyne will arrive in New York on Sunday next.
Taunton Massachusetts December 3 grand jury reopens Borden case hearing evidence. Detective McHenry his wife and an unknown veiled woman testified. A small boy named Theodore was brought before the panel. In the afternoon Lizzie Borden was indicted on two counts.
Purtapeeputa December 3. The long trial of Josephine Mallison for the murder of John Hobbs ends as the defendant pleads guilty to murder in the second degree on the afternoon of the prior day.
An 19th century notice touts P. P. P. as a stimulant for appetite and digestion, claiming it aids assimilation and strengthens all organs. It asserts cures for nervous troubles and even nervous paralysis, promising permanent, lasting effects.
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