The Watauga Democrat Remark on Its Purpose and Reach
The Watauga Democrat is a Democratic family newspaper serving residents of Boone and Watauga County North Carolina. It emphasizes purity of state and nation and is published weekly on Thursdays.
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1892
Page
4
The Watauga Democrat is a Democratic family newspaper serving residents of Boone and Watauga County North Carolina. It emphasizes purity of state and nation and is published weekly on Thursdays.
A Bohemian mine fire disaster near Przibram claimed four miners’ lives including Havelka’s two brothers. Havelka confessed in Milan after fleeing and seeking a priest. Officials say he faces insanity screening and will be examined. initial accounts claimed he poured petroleum and set the blaze, later revised to dropping a match. Police consider him close to liability while he awaits evaluation. Another report notes a Petrolia oil tanker fire near Blaye with multiple vessels burned and several survivors treated. Cleveland nomination discussed with praise for integrity and public regard despite party disagreements.
An appalling accident occurred outside Blaye harbor on the Gironde. The British steamer Petrolia, commanded by Capt. Hubbeck, lay off the harbor after arriving from Philadelphia on June 12. A sudden flash and roar destroyed the vessel. Further details remain unclear.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes Blaine Mollowing shows a mellowing character. He bears scars from last summer yet recovers, avoids tobacco, shuns heavy drink, and grows gentler, forgiving enemies and valuing close ones as age and fame shape his dignified, philosophic path. The piece contrasts this with heavy political talk about the democratic national conversion and leadership.
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