Political and court notices mix in ephemeral 19th century column
The item lists Charles L. Perkins of New York and Henry Fink of Virginia as joint receivers for the A. M. & O. Rail Road, praises a congressional prospect in North Carolina, jests about Abdul Azziz’s death by self-inflicted wound, Karl Helmbold and Dr. Ayer’s fates, and forecasts a presidential pin in Cincinnati with Gov. Vance and Gen. Cox tied to a North Carolina gubernatorial outcome.
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Charles L. Perkins
New York
Henry Fink
Bond and
Hughes
Infamous attack on Speaker Kerr reveals political ploy
The piece condemns radical Washington critics for a trumped up charge against Speaker Kerr, arguing the accusation is a failed political smear and an old tactic of yelling stop thief to deflect blame. It asserts Kerr's spotless official record and accuses adversaries of trying to trigger a political recoil.
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Washington
Speaker Kerr
Vance Likely Nominated by Democrats Says Editor
The Citizen editor cites Zeb Vance as the coming standard bearer with Vance and Cox likely to receive the nomination. The Charlotte Observer endorses this view while Republicans and independents weigh Bristow as a reform candidate. A San Francisco Chronicle report notes broad Democrat support if Vance or Bristow is chosen.
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The
Citizen
Zeb. Vance
Z.B. Vaxcu
Vance
Cex
Tilden
Bristow
San Francisco
Cal
Rep
Nash County Resolution Denounces Independent Candidacy
The Nash County resolution condemns independent democratic candidacy as subverting party unity. It urges the county nominating convention to pledge candidates to support party nominees and calls for withdrawing support from independents to protect Democratic gains and curb radicalism.
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Nash County
Paul
Apollos
Christendom
Radical Party
Ex Speaker Blaine Faces Fraud Allegations and Letters Case
The piece recalls ex Speaker Blaine under probe for fraudulent receipt of 64000 in bonds from the Little Rock and Fort Smith line. It describes Blaine demanding Mulligan’s letters, taking them, then returning or withholding them, and hints at a separate 50000 gain from Spencer Rifle contracts. The tone is partisan and satirical about Blaine’s conduct.
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Blaine
Mulligan
House of Representatives
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Rome
Warren Fisher
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Committee
Spencer Rifle Company
Oll
Sam
Spencer
Knott Defends Blaine and Himself in Narrow Controversy
Kentucky figure J Proctor Knott, chairman of the Judiciary committee, said he had heard imputations about himself from a different source and might answer differently. He noted those closely acquainted with him know he is unlikely to seek a personal clash.
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J. Proctor Knott
Jim Blaine
Knott
Judiciary Committee
Maine
Blaine
Ile
Sim
Homer
Diomede
Virginia
Inton
North Carolina
Ashe
Mr. Knott
Josiah Caldwell
Repubican
Controversy over Blaine and railroad rumors in House debate
In a heated House exchange, a speaker derides Maine's Blaine as a colossal figure and defends Knott against personal accusations. He recounts subcommittee actions, asserts Blaine's superiority, and denies suppressing a cable dispatch while criticizing rivals and eliciting Republican hissed responses.
The Hog Question No 2 Practical View on Cotton Corn Land
The author discusses adapting estimates for comparing cotton and corn crops. He outlines land efficiency, labor, and capital differences, suggesting two-thirds of a bag of cotton per acre equals about twenty-five bushels of corn and other yields. He notes uncertainty and varied farmer opinions on labor and coal costs and admits he cannot reach a firm rule.
Farm labor for cotton and corn yields discussed in 19th century note
The author compares labor needs for cotton and corn crops, estimating one and a quarter hands for corn and three for a full cotton crop including ginning. He cites crop from 1.3 acres producing 400 pounds cotton plus other yields and questions meat production and hog stock preservation for a subsequent year.
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Joun L
Brivers
Jarratt Co Sets Record Flight From New York to San Francisco
Jarratt and Co traveled from New York to San Francisco covering 3,317 miles in an unprecedented eighty four hours setting a remarkable distance record for a non stop journey.
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Jarratt & Co
New York
San Francisco
Washington Letter on Blaine and New York Politics
A Washington letter discusses James G Blaine's waning presidential prospects and possible nomination shifts toward Conkling and a New York battleground strategy. It notes Tilden's support base shifts, New York tax reductions, and the political climate as Washington thrives with parks and federal buildings amid Centennial visitors. It includes a remark by a New Yorker criticizing Harney as a political tool and a note on Harney's clerical shortcomings.
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Conkling
New York
Cincinnati
Tlden
Grant
General Dix
Dix
Tilden
Wilden
Southend West
Washington
Congress
West
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Kexn
The Case to Save Kerr and Republican Craft
The article argues Kerr's integrity must be tested in full inquiry despite taint from his ailing witness. It details Republican campaign mechanics led by Judge Edmunds, noting vast use of Interior Department clerks to craft pro Republican literature. It ends with an ad for the Triumph Truss Company offering a rupture hernia solution from New York.
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New Yorker
Harney
Kerr
New York
Darling
Karr
Republican Congressional Committee
Judge Edmunds
Interior Department
Zach Chandler
Alonzo Bell
Jno. Stiles
Washington
Triumph Truss Company
Bowery
N.Y
Gazex Fix
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Dossey
Battle
Asboro
N. i
John F. Wooten
Lenoir
ST. Louis
W.T. Dortch
Wayne
A. E. T. Manning
Halifax
Chapel Hill
Walter L. Steele
T. S. Ashe
Davis
A. M. Waddell
Abdul Azziz
Sultan
Turkey
Azziz
Helmbold
Buchu
Dr. Ayer
New Jersey
Zeb Vance
Johnson County
Wasursatox
D.C
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New York Graphic
Juneard
James G. Blaine
Dean, &E
Hare
M. House
Broadway
Concord Lodge
W. M. Lawrence
Centennial
Spout Spring
East Carolina
T. E. Lewis
J. M. Spragins
R. M. Johnson
Tarboro
N. C
United States
Philadelphia
United Yy Svinches
Adolpens
Portland
Superior Court
Edgecombe County
Levi W. Reasons
Robertso, Jr
John Sterek
Sree
James Robertson
John Robertson
Air
A. D
H. L. Staton, JR
W. H. Johnstom
Buffalo
Lithia
James Covington
Halifax County
Lauren
Hatiii, Co
Con. T. F. Goopr
Covington
J. C. Coleman
U. S. Navy
Jons C. Coleman
M.D
Baltimore
L. M Wilson
Light Street
Coleman & Rogers
Baltimore Street
Thomas & Thompson
Druid Hill Avenue
Dolphin Street
G.F. Adams
Thomas F. Goode
Prep
Buffalo Lithia Springs
Mecklenburg County
Nash and Edgecombe
Messrs. Bunn & Battle
N.C
Wood
Labrador
Eastern
Rio
Canton
Atter Garrett
Tam
A. P. Chalk
Rocky Mount, N. C
Church Street
Thomas Street
Allin
Rocky Mont
John Crayton
Morgran and Blount
Raleigh, N.C
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Raleigh, NC
Eor Casez
Pender & Jenkinn
N. B
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MAPE
Agricultural Society
George H. Cook
New Jer
American Institute New York
Sulsagent
John O'Connor, Jr
Portsmouth
Pamy
Nash & CO
Tarboro’, N. C
J.M Freeman
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
Arthur CG. Freeman
Main St
Norfolk
Edgecombe
Arthur U. Freeman
Hiontr Ivvertaxt
Parker
Pitt
Greene
Wilson
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E.J. Parker
Toisnot
Dress
Ad J. Vickery & CO
Agusta,Me
Pitt County
Elizabeth Daniel
James Snatterswall
Sarah
Eliza Daniel
Rhoda
Emily Little
Lydia Jolly
Josiah Daniel
Umber
State OF
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Rhody
Lysia
Jolly
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H. Sheppard
Jesse H. Powell
Plaintith
James A. Odenheimer
Joseph Odenheimer
Odenheimer Bros
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Bigecombe
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Frank Powell
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