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Orange County Observer in Hillsborough, North Carolina

03 May 1900

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Orange County Observer

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Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1900

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Speech at North Carolina Democratic convention outlines white supremacy

The speaker urges disfranchisement of ignorant Black voters to preserve white supremacy, arguing educated white men deserve ballot access while the uneducated Black population should lose voting rights. He defends the plan as just and necessary to protect the state and warns of racial consequences if not enacted.

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The Fire Ship of Richard Somers at Tripoli

Narrative profile of Richard Somers, commander of the Nautilus, detailing his daring duels, bold riverine actions against Tripoli, and leadership during the fireship mission aboard the Intrepid under Commodore Preble. notes His earlier bond with Decatur and his later heroic sacrifice, with references to other officers and the Battle of Tripoli.

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Preble Tripoli Richard Somers Nautilus Decatur Stewart Barry United States Somers Stephen Prebis Philadelphia Constitution Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Joseph Israel Intrepid Argus Ridgley Carrol Somer Lottob Richard Heary Wadsworth
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Wise Words From A Bygone Column

A collection of aphorisms and anecdotes on virtue restraint and patriotism. Mentioned are Choate and Hodges Choate with a tale about a reporter and a greeting in a Philadelphia visit. The text blends reflections on character with historical references and old jokes.

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