Democratic Convention urged to mobilize white vote in Edgecombe
The Democratic Executive Committee calls for a county convention in Tarboro on June 15 to rally white voters in Edgecombe County. It argues a vigorous campaign will reveal the full white vote, influence delegates, and keep party discipline for general elections across counties with varying white and Black majorities.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Tarboro
Edgecombe
Pool
Edgecombe County
John
Dancy
Chi'n
W. P. Williamson
See’v
Mecklenburg Centenary and NC Politics Debate
The piece rails at northern and southern editors over the Mecklenburg Centennial invitation to President Grant. It notes North Carolina legislators supported the Philadelphia Centennial, refuting claims NC never intended to participate. It cites Democratic unity worries, party alignments, and railroad tensions amid a broader political and press climate.
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North Carolina
National Republican
Grant
Mecklenburg
South
North
Philadelphia
Petersburg
Injunction Granted In Swazey Suit Over WNC Railroad Purchase
Judge Bond in Greensboro granted an injunction in the Swazey suit blocking any mortgage on the North Carolina Railroad as part of a consolidation plan with the Western North Carolina Railroad. State officials seek receivership and sale to the State, up to 850000 in bonds, plus ongoing Centennial holiday plans for May 20 in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Railroad Company
Western North Carolina Railroad
Bond
Greensboro
North Carolina Railroad
Brogden
Armfield
Robinson
House of Representatives
Charlotte
Roanoke News
New York World
Concord
Lexington
Alamance County
North Carolina
Insurgents in Cuba Burn Plantations and Harvest Losses
The article notes insurgent actions in Cuba damaging sugar crops by burning plantations and destroying growing crops. It predicts a perceptible impact on this year’s sugar yield as the crop is being gathered and losses become evident. It also mentions President Grant’s travels and political notes on a third-term stance and upcoming party papers.
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Cuba
Cure for Fits of Epilepsy Promised by Dr Price
Free trial offer claims Dr Charles T Price can cure epilepsy with his remedy after years of study. Wording asserts no charge beyond Express fees and guarantees a cure regardless of duration or prior failures. Circulars include testimonials and a free trial bottle with instructions to supply full postal and Express address.
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The
Southerner
T. F. Burt
William St
New York
Dr. Price
Express
Post Office
Chas. T. Price
Roger J. Curverwext
M. D
Chas. J. C. Cline & CO
Bowery
P. O. Box
Botchley
Chas
G. Blatchley
Commerce St
Philadelphia
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Toole
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Person County
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Rome
Europe
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Board of Directors
J. A. Davis
Tarboro’ Township
C. F. Ball
J. M. Spragins
Orrick Beary Or Co
Evercompe Covstr
N. C
Board of County Commisioners
M. Weddell & Co
Boro
W. E. Lipscomb
Bank and
Pitt Streets
U. S. Internal Revenue
Thomas Powers
Internal Revenue
New Berne
J. W. Douglass
Internal Revenuy
Washington, D. C
Doughty
Sam
CH. Doughty
U. H. Doughty's
Doughty's
W. W. Thomas
N. O
Neons
E. D. Barnes
H. Morris & Bro’s
A. H. Mac
Drug & Prescription Store
Main ST
Tarboro’, N. C
Ould
Ublic
C. Kam
Dr. Ayer
R. P. Hall & Co
Virginia
T. H. Gatlin
Victoria and Bishop
S. Kreslowski
Worthington
State of N. C
Raxziou
E. Warren
SouThampton Co
R. H. Worthington
Ben E. Pope
AL Daver
Aentst
R.C. Brown & Co's
R. C. Brown & CO
Main Street
H. Morris & Bro
Springs Goods
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