Autumn races at National Jockey Club thrill capital crowd
Special correspondence from Washington reports the National Jockey Club autumn races drawing about five thousand spectators including President Cleveland and notable lawmakers. The scene features diverse outfits, a lively crowd, betting activity, and a dramatic stretch run as top horses like Kole Iroquois Carter contest the finish.
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The
Sentinel
Wasarydton
D. C
National Jo Club
Congress
Senate
House
Grand Stand
Sam
Representative Cox
New York
Sunset Cox
Cox
Brewster
Mr. Brewster
Chatham Street
Blue Grass
Senator Beck
Kentucky
Beck
Ben Butler
National Gallery of
Lincoln
Bob Ingersoll
Kole
Carter
Fire on Heimdal sets ship aground near Fire Island
The Heimdal of the Kingvalla Line reported on fire with passengers aboard after leaving Christiansand October 6. Fire spread in the main hold as water was pumped in and the ship went aground between Bedloe's and Ellis Islands. All passengers were saved. ship and cargo damage runs to thousands and the ship awaits pumping out before Hoboken destination.
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New Fork Sun
Heimdal
Kingvalla Line
Fire Island
Bedloe's
L''S
Zephar
Johansen
Sun
Christiansand
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Sandy Hook
Quarrantine
Havemeyer
Fletcher
Hoboken
Robert Hall
Thomas Negus
Finch, Edge & Co
Maid of the Mist Makes Second Niagara Rapids Run
The Maid of the Mist completed a second trip through Niagara Falls rapids witnessed by large railcar excursions from Buffalo and beyond. A colorful sail boat followed bearing a Durham advertisement. the item ends with a hair care pitch for Parker's Hair Balsam.
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Lockport
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Smoke Blackwell
Durham
Doctor Tyre York Nominated as Governor Prospect by Wheeler
Raleigh Chronicle correspondent reports Col. Wheeler, revenue collector in North Carolina's 5th District, endorsing Tyre York as the strongest Republican gubernatorial candidate. Wheeler notes York's regional appeal, potential committee influence, and independent stance, predicting limited Republican opposition to renomination. He suggests York may align with Republicans on many issues while remaining personally committed to his own principles. A second item discusses the Atkinson Colonial Association in Boston, formed to assist Northern migrants seeking to settle in the South, naming Edward Atkinson as the tribute to northern advocacy for Piedmont and mountain regions.
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The
Sentinel
Aerosville
N. C
Raleigh
Oscar
Europe
Jay Gould
Raleigh Chronicle
Winnesporo
N.C
W. H. Whee
Tyre York
North Carolina
Wheeler
York
Robbins
Zeb Vance
Congress
David Davis
ILOB
Boston Commercial Bulletin
New England
Atkinson Colonial Association
Edward Atkinson
Piedmont
A Pen Picture of the Twin City and a Dying Husband Tale
A visiting journalist savors Winston as a booming industrial hub with busy streets filled with carts, carriages, and a bustling populace. An Austin colored parson recounts a widow’s tale of her considerate husband who died in her sleep, sparing her disturbance.
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Twin City
Mt. Airy News
Winston
State
Taras Siftings
Gwine
Emigration to North Carolina Encouraged by Seaboard Line
The Seaboard Air Line promotes emigration to North Carolina offering cheap land from one to twenty dollars per acre and rail links from Boston New York and Baltimore to Norfolk and Raleigh with reduced rates and a free first year pass. Capt F W Clark and John T Patrick lead outreach from Boston and New York to Wilmington and Raleigh inviting settlers to the Old North State.
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North Carolina
Seaboard Air Line
F. W. Clark
Ton
Mass
Wilmington
N.C
Old North State
New England Manufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Institute
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Norfolk
Seaboard and
Roanoke
Weldon
Raleigh
Raleigh and Gaston
Augusta
Virginia State Line
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
John T. Patrick
Broadway
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Moravian Falls Academy
G. W. Greene
Moravian Pulls
E. L. P. Ector
Orrick Ailes
Dartox &Husts
Liberty Bock
Salem Female Academy
Salem
Fox
J. B. McKenney
Marshal Street
Ricumoxo
H. A. Lineback
Mais Stres
Ordura
U. A. Lineback
Main St
N.c-Ag? Ly
French Bros
Rocky Point
Sears-Pi
Dyer & Son
Ble Tailors
Maberdashers
Cruthfield & McArthur
F. G. Crutchfield
N. Y
A. C. Vooler
A.C. F
Main Street
Tate & Johnson
Pfohl & Stockton
Winston, N.C
Queen City
ATE & Johnson
Robert D. Johnston
Winston, N. C
Har Hovss- Aprs.tf
W. S. Rempson
Brown, Rogers & Co
4Th Street
Wrasstox
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Cal
Oking ST
Lth. Ly
DR. V. 0. Thompson
North Side
Court House Square
D&c
Janily
E. J. Allen, the Jeweler
Elgin
Cheap John's
Tinware
C. Ee
John
Nottingham
Brooklyn Bridge
B.C
Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
National Jockey Club
Ace
Benennother
Rae
Forsyth
Pitent Ou
Maggie
Picken
Mostetter
Eopera YY
Bate
J. W
Clark St
J. M
Brou
Eeee
Durham All
Parker
Doctor Tyre York
Carolina
Yankees
Milton News
Echo
New York Journal
Somerville
Baltimore Daily News
New York Sun
CIA
Pretec
Johnnie
Ganges
Johnny
Colynel Yerger
Gus
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