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Newspaper

Durham Recorder

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1886

Page

2

Government attacks Mormon emigration networks and influence

A Durham editorial denounces Mormon colonization efforts as immoral and compares them to Chinese importation schemes. It urges swift extinction of the large Mormon corporations entrenched in territorial law and money, calling for decisive action to end the Utah influence.

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Pension excess sparks call for reform in politics

The article chronicles outrage over extravagant pensions and congressional appropriations. It urges voters to reject delegates who back lavish payments and to demand reform within both parties to curb spending and restore accountability.

Democratic call for Graham in district race

A correspondent urges Democrats in Chatham Orange Alamance and Durham to nominate Major John W. Graham for Congress. The writer argues the district deserves representation from the other end and accuses local leaders of greed for office while praising Graham as a capable, true Democrat who will represent all people in Congress.

Chatham Orange Alamance Durham Congress John W. Graham Major Graham

The Mormon Bill Opposed by Critics

The piece blasts Congress for slow anti Mormon legislation and criticizes powerful church tied corporations that fund polygamy and Utah statehood obstacles. It denounces the policy of robbing a church with vast wealth used to overawe state powers.

Congress Utah Union of States Imay

Editors and Teachers Thank State Press for Support

During the Teachers' Assembly business session Captain B. Deneson reported resolutions from the special committee expressing gratitude to North Carolina's State Press. The six hundred teachers praise the press for promoting wider education, improving instruction, and standing as the assembly's ally in advancing public welfare.

Teachers’ Assembly B. Deneson Blair North Carolina North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly State Chronicle

Twenty Pension Bills Vetoed by President in Final Review

In Wasatxaton on July 7 the President vetoed 20 of 141 special pension acts delivered January 24. He spent the last legal days reviewing voluminous reports from the Pension Bureau and House committee, personally examining each bill. Of 655 acts examined to date, 565 have become laws and 120 have been vetoed. One act was recalled.

Wasatxaton Jane Commissioner of Pensions House Committee Pension Bureau

Heavy Loss by Fire in New York Warehouse Blaze

North's warehouse in Conors New York burned last night destroying cotton wool and knit goods owned by multiple manufacturers including Parsons Co and Silliman Books Co. Loss estimated around 200000 dollars.

Conors N. Y North Parsons & Co Silliman, Books & Co

Vance Speaks at Tammany Hall Birthday Celebration

Senator Zebulon B. Vance addressed a Tammany Hall audience praising democracy and opposing spoils systems. He argued for equal rights, warned against Mugwumps, and urged northern unity for democratic principles while lauding Ireland's local self government and Gladstone.

Tammany Hall Tammany Society Zebulon B. Vance Washington Vance North Carolina South Carolina Keon Paiva Ireland William E. Gladstone

Judge Avery Undergoes Cancer Surgery in Morganton

Judge A C Avery arrived from Morganton and stayed at the Belmont Hotel in Charlotte. He underwent a skilful operation by Drs. Graham and Jones to remove a cancerous growth from the inner lip lining and has since rested well. The cancer had troubled him for some time but was not deemed serious and was removed to prevent growth.

Judge A. C. Avery Morganton Belmont Hotel

Senate confirms Treasury aide and postmaster picks

The Senate confirms Hugh Smith Thompson of South Carolina as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and W. J. Winn as Postmaster at Birmingham Alabama. The Chicago anarchist trials draw sharp criticism as a threat to peace and order in the city.

Wasntxotox Senate Hugh Smith Thompson South Carolina the Treasury W. J. Winn Birmingham Alabama Chicago Detroit Tribune

Public Opinion and Election Cycles Across Nations

A compilation of editorials arguing that elections occur on a four year cycle and musing on how daily politics might differ if polling occurred after every failed measure. It contrasts with England and critiques the jury system stressing intellect and concern among jurors. Included is a store notice by A Mohlberg announcing six week clearance sales of all goods.

A. Mohlberg

Thurman Denies Father Offer to Cabinet Post

Thurman says ex Senator Thurman has nothing to do with cabinet jobs and intends to retire from politics. He cites the September telephone case and other matters as his remaining duties, with no new engagements expected.

Cincinnati Dispatch

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