Watauga Demorat and National Scandal Notes
Watauga Demorat reports that ex Worth administration frauds in New Jersey loom large with Vol. Martin, a Worth clerk, pleading guilty to stealing 3700 dollars of penitentiary funds claimed for charity. Harrison dies at Indianapolis home as 50,000 file past his casket in rotunda. Cleveland is only ex president alive.
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Rowsell
N. J
Vol. Martin
Treasurer Worth
Thorughly
Worth
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Capital
Indiana
Santiago
United States of America
Clevelund
Harmonious NC Legislature closes amid impeachment drift
The North Carolina Legislature adjourned in a cordial mood with thanks exchanged between the Democratic majority and the minority. Impeachment proceedings continue, with Judge Allen’s opening speech cited as compelling and witnesses remaining under examination. A late report notes a proposed Georgia colony for the Degrees near Atlanta led by Rev. Eaward Bibbs and others.
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Alien
Atlanta
Gua
Eaward
Bibbs
Convict guard accused. families seek justice in $20,000 suit
The mother of Hare, a convict beaten to death by Fulton, a Fulton county guard, plans to sue current and former county commissioners for $20,000. The piece also notes lack of election records for supervisors and Fulton, calls guards brutal, and urges reform. It mentions James Walker’s death, mosquito fever theories, and politics about tariffs and immigration. It ends with two Raleigh forgery cases involving newlywed brothers.
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Hare
Fulton
Forsyth
Boards of Commissioners
Alow
Railways to report all accidents to Interstate Commerce Commission
A new law requiring railways to report every accident to the Interstate Commerce Commission aims to reveal the total annual death toll on U S rails and push railways to improve safety. The plan highlights public access to rail safety data and urges scrutiny of Panama canal related rights tied to a New York syndicate seeking to delay decisions for political lobbying.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Carnegie offers city 5.2 million for libraries
Andrew Carnegie proposes 5 200 000 to New York City to fund libraries with the city to furnish sites and maintenance for 65 buildings at about 80 900 each. He also donates 25 000 000 to the Technical School of Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York City
Technical School of
Pittabuarg
McKinley third term talk and Cuba policy debated
The piece notes white men in Oklahoma seeking brides from Indian heiresses face a $1000 license barrier. It questions President McKinley’s bid for a third term, and asks if Mark himself plans another candidacy. It warns about temporary gains from Cuba and business failures, with a harsh jab at patent remedies.
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Oklahoma
Scabstoria Bears the Kind You Hire and Gigastare 2
Rear Admiral Crownin shield has gotten even with the few naval friends that Admiral Schley still has in Washington, causing them to be assigned to distant stations before their home bills were up. If you are scrofulous, dyspeptic, rheumatic, troubled with kidney complaint, rat debility, lacking strength, take Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Crowninshield
Admiral Schley
Washington
Moody Locals Report Various Community Updates
Moody locals share notes on health improvements, a new store and telephone in the area, and social visits. Married near Blowing Rock Mr Ebert Hartley and Miss Sallie Tigue with Squire R K Hartley officiating. Julia Hays visited relatives, W L Trivett returned from Yadkin Valley teaching, Dr. Blackburn aiding Uncle Billy Sherrill’s gardening, and Mrs. James Holselaw’s health improves.
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Capt. Hodges
Sallie
Blowing Rock
Ebert Hartley
Sallie Tigue
Squire R. K. Hartley
Julia Hays
W. L. Trivett
Yadkin Valley
Blackburn
Billy Sherrill
James Holselaw
Unclear notice about mules, horses, and a job ad
The text mentions US shipments to South Africa of mules and horses as proof of ongoing trade. It references De Witt's Little Early Risers as a liver pill and lists names May be part of an advertisement for A. J. Morris Wholesale House of Cincinnati Ohio offering an illustrated stamp catalogue. It includes a vague call for a Reliance man to manage a branch office and a request for information.
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de Witt
Moretz and Farthing
Johnson and Buchanan
Reliance
A. J. Morris Wholesale Hovsz
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Yearly Trade Patter Sparks Hopes of Saving You Money
The text reflects on the era of 1901 and its trade and traffic competition fading away, while the New Year brings probabilities and possibilities. It promises to help readers save money on every article.
Local Dealers Promote Bargain Goods and Ladies Wear
A storefront advertises bargain prices on a wide range of merchandise including ladies wear and table ware. The notice invites women to inspect the stock and promises many other items, while the sellers seek bronze Galaxy leaves roots herbs ginseng and birch oil for purchase. Webb advertises high store prices.
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Watauga Demorat
Robert C. Rivers
Eprror
ProPaetor
Toread
N. C
James Walker
Wilmington
Morganton
Pennsylvania
Mr. Gage
Sugar Trust
Italy
South America
Nicaragua
Senate
Mara
Castoria
Hanna
McKinley
Mark
Cuba
Annneron
Scabstoria
Johnston
Bauru
Moody Locals
Gen, Moody
Cove Creek
Capt
Hodges
United States
South Africa
Herchandise
Avory
Webb
Johnson & Buchanan
Blowing Rock, N. C
Johnston’s_ seers
THE
Michigan Drug CO
Detroit, Mich
James R. Phillips
Sugar Grove
Cova Creek Academy
U.N. Y
Jota Hanoin
Rosa Swift
Amantha
N.C
Martin
W. P. Pendley
Midler
Wilkesboro
Webb & Miler
Youas
R. M. Green
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