Durham's Hidden Charms Compared By Brother Kingsbury
The Wilmington Star editor Kingsbury visited Durham and dismissed its beauty after a brief twenty minute view. The piece argues Durham lacks flashy looks but possesses energy and vitality, noting warehouses and a grand Carr residence. It urges visiting the Tobacco Exposition to gain a fuller impression of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Kingsbury
Wilmington “Star
Durham
Dunham
Goldsboro
North Carolina
Star
Julian
Carr
Trinity College Commencement Music by Borough String Band
Readable fragment notes Trinity College commencement features a musical performance by the borough string band in a breezy style. The event highlights a communal, informal concert as part of the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity College
Letter from Capt B Alexander to Judge Fowle 1882
A missive from Captain B Alexander to Judge Fowle praises Fowle's nomination as party standard bearer for the upcoming campaign. The writer expresses support for Democratic supremacy and predicts a strong victory, noting Mecklenburg loyalty and the speaker’s regret at not joining the contest.
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Alexander
Judge Fowle
Charlotte
N.C
Dam
G. Fowle
Dean Lin
Domogette
Imeone
Old Mecklenburg
Esic
Republican Convention Chaos in 1884 Chicago Rumors
Washington insiders report no clear front runner as 10 days remain before the convention. Sherman, Gresham, Blaine, Harrison, and others vie for votes with a possible deadlock and Blaine hopes of a last‑ditch intervention through Maine transcripts.
General Leach Back From Trip Sparks Election Chat
General James Madison Leach of Lexington was spotted at the Trate street station on his return from a business trip. He praised Allen G. Fitzhugh Whig and Cleveland while deriding opponents, declaring there is no greater man in the United States than Thomas. He urged listeners to doubt newspaper portrayals of him as feeble and asserted his vigor and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Recamier
Chateaubriand
Albert Miller
Harrisburg
General Land Office
Land Office
CoLumbus
Ohio
St. Louis
Foraker
Thurman
Allen
Dan
Grandpa
Leach
Chronicle
James Madison Leach
Lexington
Trate Street
Cleveland
Ian
Allen G. Fice Whig
Thorman
GI Detune
United Tates
sSullivan
You Can't Make Him Believe It Shark Tale And Political Notes
A Raleigh correspondent reports a nineteen foot shark caught near Beaufort with a large mouth. The item also decries a Democratic majority and urges campaign participation. The column includes health patent claims for Warners Safe Cure and notes on Randolph County politics and Durham Jubilee funds.
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Wilmington Messenger
Raleigh
Beaufort
Dockery
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Queen Victoria
Wilmington “Messenger
Judge Thurman
LaLissery
State News Department
Herald
Heaven
Henry Groves
New York
Chivago
Washington ‘Star
Abubinattoya
Friends of No
Chicago
Gresham
Maine
Sherman
Blaine
Sherwan
Alison
Depew
Harrison
Alger
Tate
Connecticut
New Jersey
Indiana
Mr. Hamlin
Hineelt
W. A. HamMonp
Echo
Mev
B. H. Palmer
Florida
Palmer
Randolph County
H. M. Rosemond
W- H. Proc~tor
Durham Tobacco
Cob Se Shem
Iver
Ips Alghea Quarts
Byépriah
Beartern
St. Chicago
Prasthios
Furnilur
ILIAD
Governor Streets
Reichmond
Henderson, N
Henderson
N. C
15Th St
Richmond
Levy & Davis
Main Street
Goulds
G. M. Allen
Smith
Kranich & Bach
Behr Bros, Chickering, Everson
Kimball
New
Miller
Hallec & Davis
Maee
Winridgefort
SR Esceetae Pes
Payne
Payne & Sons
Almira
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