Democratic State Platform Denounces Republicans in 1898 Raleigh Meeting
The North Carolina Democratic convention in Raleigh on May 26, 1898 endorses the party platform, denounces the Dingley tariff, calls for an income tax, opposes silver coinage limits, and pledges to return to white supremacist and economical governance while criticizing Republican rule and war policies. It urges unity for free silver, white supremacy, and state protections, and favors electing US senators and railroad commissioners by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Republican Party
Teller
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Treasury
Spain
Dingley
Congress
James K. Jones
Congressional Committee
William J. Bryan
Firiends Commission
United States
London
Madrid
Daily Telegram
Catalonia
Mauresa
Barcelona
Mareera
Mula
el Nacional
Cervera
Aunon
Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Praised By Louisville Attorney
In the summer of 1891 Louisville attorney Chas Johnson suffered a severe attack of summer complaint after many remedies failed. A friend provided Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which quickly cured him and he keeps it in his home now. He highly praises the product and recommends it widely. For sale by M. B. Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Johnson
Louisville Ky
Chamberlain
M. B. Blackburn
A Man Never Sees All His Mother Has Been To Him
A reflective line notes a son acknowledges too late the depth of his mother's influence and care, implying regret for not expressing appreciation or awareness while she remained. The quotation emphasizes timely acknowledgment of maternal devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Howells
Rings stolen as a Union soldier departs Indianapolis
A Second Missouri Volunteers train passing through Indianapolis yesterday left behind a 17 year old girl who lost two rings to a soldier. One ring diamond set, valued about 35 dollars, the other a plain gold band. The thief mocked her with good bye sweetheart. Also included is a glossary of army and navy ranks and unit divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Missouri Volunteers
Chaffee
Indianapolis
Chickamauga
Spain
Tutelar Divinity General Lee Loosens Cuban Reception
A New York Times correspondent describes General Lee as Cuba's tutelar divinity as Cuban refugees swarm him at a hotel in Havana. The crowd blocks access, with Gomez or Guree noted among the loud welcome. A young Cuban woman presents an allegorical sketch and doles out fluent Spanish praise, while the general tries to respond in English, ending with a shy "Pretty-very pretty."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
New York Times
United States
Cuba
Gomez
Guree
Ce Spanish
Ends and a Rope Job for a Harbor Irishman
A jobless Irishman boarded a harbor ship and asked the captain for work. The captain offered if he could find three ends to a rope. He presented one end, then the other, claiming two ends, and finally threw the rope overboard declaring a third end, securing employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson’s Weekly
First Spanish War Pension Applicant Named
Oshkosh dispatch: Mrs. Hoak widow of a private who enlisted Friday last is the first applicant for a pension. He fell ill Saturday and died Sunday from stomach trouble. Pension under 1862 act as a childless widow. Twelve dollars monthly allowance if granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away
An old advertisement touts tobacco cessation with Noo Bac as a miracle cure. It claims to make weak men strong and offers a booklet and free sample from Sterting Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noo Bac
Sterting Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
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Vol. X
Mary
NAVY
Ensign
Castoria
Beara
J. Cooper
Tupelo, Wies
Eayer
Slater
Cardus
W. B. Councill, Jr
Aitrorncy
Law
Boone, N. C
W. B. Councill
M. D. Boone
N.C
King Street
F. Bingham
M. D
Amantha, N.C
G. D. Bingham
Amantha
Bincham & Bingham
Associated Practicing Physicians
F. Lovill, J.C. Fletcher
Ovill & Fletcher Atiolnlys AT Law
Boone, N
Mas
William R. Lovill
Sutherlands, N. C
J. M. Hogshead
Banner's Elk
Tenn
John W. Dyer
Blacksmith
Weeelright
St. June, N.C
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