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Newspaper
Tarboro Southerner
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1876
Page
2
A petrified human skull shaped like a pestle with green crystals was found in a Creana gully Nevada. It will be sent to the Smithsonian Institution for examination. Local savants deem it preadamite, challenging mainstream views of early human antiquity.
The Senate Committee on foreign affairs will report adversely on R. H. Dana's nomination as minister to the Court of St James. The piece condemns a corrupt background and accuses the President of ring involvement and string pulling in diplomacy.
A Reuters telegram fragment cites multiple killings in Illinois and Mississippi amid broader talk of national gentleness. It notes Ben Butler's congressional war expenditures probe, alleging missteps and hidden motives without conclusive findings.
The piece claims radicals pursue a conspiracy against the Democratic party led by Gen. W. R. Cox, chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee. Cox was arrested on a conspiracy charge with Rastian county commissioners but released for lack of evidence after examination by U. S. Commissioner Cassiday. He then delivered a patriotic balcony speech at the Parcell House.
The piece urges harmony at the centre between two conservative dailies at the State capital to present a united front on a momentous campaign. It warns division risks costly consequences and stresses the importance of carrying the amendments to save thousands of dollars for the State.
A Raleigh press feud widens as Democratic and Conservative factions clash over theft claims and libel suits. The Raleigh News accuses state officials of plunder, while Howerton fights back. broader party unity is urged to beat a well-organized rival coalition.
Three travelers in a Washington Letter recount a visit to an inn where they witnessed a costly timepiece in a room. After they departed the German guest remarked on the watch before leaving, reflecting on the cost and significance of the find.
The report alleges corruptions in President Grant’s Cabinet with claims of Belknap’s impeachment, Williams’ resignation, and fire-aimed efforts to destroy papers. Amid national scandal New Hampshire yields a Republican majority while Connecticut and northern towns show gains. The piece critiques Southern rhetoric and urges restraint before the war’s legacy shapes voters. It notes ongoing congressional actions and Senatorial maneuvers, hinting at broader political frailties.
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