Democratic National Convention Opens in St Louis 1888
A St Louis dispatch reports the Democratic National Convention opening in the early hours with Chairman Barnum gaveling in at noon. Bishop Granberry led prayers and S M White California was named temporary chairman as the hall filled to capacity. Cleveland was celebrated as the presidential nominee and Patrick Collins introduced the presiding officer with further speeches and the unanimous nomination of Grover Cleveland. The session adjourned to resume next morning with Thurman nominated for vice president.
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Chapel Hill Commencement Honors Judge Walter Clark
At Memorial Hall the university celebrated a commencement with Hon. Walter Clark delivering the main address. President Battle announced the introducees and praised the university, while the oration urged duty and future promise for the young men facing the 26th century. The scene highlighted campus pride and state educational progress.
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Mixed Nuggets and Quotations From The Era’s Badinage
A collage of maxims and snippets from public figures, royalty, science and politics. Mentions Sultan of Turkey, Shah of Persia, Dawes, Grant, Eugenie, and Duke of Genoa among others, with notes on economics, exports and lectures.
State News Highlights From North Carolina
Four negros arrested in Durham for brutal assault on a Granville County woman. Wake Forest College to elect a Professor of Chemistry and Physics. Governor Scales for Congress bid favored in the 5th district. Fayetteville shops produce fine mail and express cars. Inter State Cotton States convention planned in Raleigh in August. Berlin beer drinkers in Europe noted for rapid drinking. Lumber shipments to Maine, including pitch pine and cypress. Asheville public building act becomes law without presidential signature. Durham and Henderson railroad progress reported. Owen vs Owen confirms a widow’s dower rights. State Agricultural Society premium list forthcoming with higher prizes. Charlotte Chronicle notes Weldon railroad to be built. surveys awarded to Jno S Webb. Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Rail Road praised for management. Salve tion Oil advertised at 25 cents a bottle.
Vennor Predictions Questioned By Cough Syrup Claim
An editorial notes Vennor's prophecies are mostly accurate but not flawless while recounting Bulls Cough Syrup history of claiming to cure a cough.
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