Centennial era political notes and local notices in Goldsboro
A Democratic-Conservative convention in Goldsboro during May aims to nominate a Congress candidate and a Presidential Elector, select five delegates for St. Louis, with a full turnout urged. The Tarborough Southerner note and voter registration figures from 1807 are included, alongside a Tweed pursuit update as detectives chase Boss Tweed from Canada toward Lake Superior.
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Second Congressional District
Goldsboro
Congress
St. Louis
Alh County
Merrion
Tweed
Boss Tweed
New York
Canada
Boss
Lake Superior
Democrats Demand Action Against Superintendent Col Tool
A Democratic group urges the state Executive committee to demand Col Tool resign as Superintendent of Public Instruction before the state convention. They accuse Col Pool of misappropriating funds, saying the party cannot tolerate irregularities and that the official must shoulder the blame.
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State Executive Committee
Col. Tool
Sof
Party of Reform
Col. Pool
Memorial Day Observances Vary Across North Carolina
Floral offerings honor the dead with widespread ceremonies in Raleigh drawing about five thousand participants including U S officers and soldiers. Capt Sam Williams delivers the oration while Fred A Woodard earns praise. Elsewhere tensions linger over the Beecher scandal as Plymouth Church faces internal strife and expulsion after a heated meeting.
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Tarboro
Raleigh
U.S
Garison
Sam
I’ Williams
Wilson Fred A. Woodard
The
Failies
Presidential Candidates Collation From Conventions
The New York Pribe presents a detailed collation of conventions held so far and analyzes probable actions of remaining candidates. The piece outlines state-by-state momentum, favored candidates, and potential shifts as the nominating contests progress.
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New York
Pribe
Political tensions and colored voters under pressure in North Carolina
The Tribune critiques Democratic and Republican candidate standings while noting racial bias in Raleigh. It argues Gov Brogden's gubernatorial bid narrows the field for Judge Settle and other local officials, questioning how long Black voters like Hyman will endure white political leadership and asking how Madison and O’Hara will respond.
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Raleigh
Old Mother Hubbard
Gov. Brogden
Judge Settle
Judge Read
Col. Dockery
Hyman
Nomination Talk for Public Instruction Post Spurs Candidate Pick
An editorial urges nominating a superintendent of public instruction. Current names include Rev. C. H. Wiley Prof. O. W. Carr Mr. H. McMillan and Mr. Peter Wilson. The piece endorses Tarboro resident Frank Wilkinson as a worthy candidate, though without his knowledge or consent.
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Tarboro
Frank Wilkinson
Church Row Sparks Turmoil At West Baltimore Bethany Church
Baltimore reports reveal a church dispute at Bethany Independent Methodist Church in West Baltimore between Pastor Rev. Dr. R. B. Moran and board member Charles J. Baker over whether to nominate J. B. Hodgson for the Board of Stewards. Moran’s resignation follows heated exchanges as Baker boasted of control, reflecting broader concerns about church leadership and factional influence.
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Beecher
Baltimore
Bethany
R. 8. Moran
Charles J. Baker
Board of
Stewarts
Democrats and the Colored Race in Radical Politics
A Baltimore Sun excerpt surveys how freed Black citizens face radical influence and exclusion in politics. It notes reports from Washington of a National Independent Political Union among the colored people, which opens hostility to the Republican party.
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Sambo
Ephriam
Baltimore Sun
Washington
Union
South
Marvelous curiosities at Centennial show draw crowds
The Chicago Times notes a vast display of patriotic artifacts at the Centennial curiosity shop. Items include Washingtons hatchet, a chair, a birch tree stump, the Delaware River crossing, Putnam’s wolf wolf, Braddock’s ear trumpets, a demijohn of spirit of 76, Paul Revere’s horse, and tea from Cornwallis surrender. Admission is a dime, half a dollar for the full collection.
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George Washington
Judge Jones
Washington
Delaware River
Israel Putnam
Pomfret
General Braddock
Braddock
Paul Revere
Boston
Lexington
Boston Bay
Cornwallis
Chicago Times
Presidential campaign reflections from 1876 South
The letter discusses the 1876 presidential race noting the absence of Southern candidates and the South’s support for Tilden to carry Eastern and Northern states. It considers Holman as a potential vice president and contrasts reform credentials with party necessity. The piece also satirizes Dr Mary Walker’s persistent bid for office and notes Boutwell’s Treasury era proposal.
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Democratic Party
South
Congress
Tilden
Bayard
Hendricks
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Thurman
Holman
Indiana
W. S. Holman
Mary Walker
Bureau of Department
Mary
Coxes
Boutwell
Doctor and Grant Official Turnback in 19th Century Row
A persistent doctor presses Governor Jewell for a government post, citing Civil War service and political influence, but is met with a firm no. The piece then pivots to a House committee report on the congressional printer, alleging exorbitant costs, mismanagement, and improper funds use, with calls to indict Clapp. Ads follow for pattern patterns and medical testimonials praising Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery.
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Jewell
Governor Jewell
Union Army
Grant
House Committee On Printing
Congress
United States Treasury
Eigth
United States
Clapp
Ventinetos
Lorain Co
R. V. Prence
Buffalo
Sage
Pierce
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Dossey Battle
Takrrolro
Nio
April
H. FE. T. Mansine
Christman
Ohio
W. C. Kerr
North Carolina
Tarborough
Tarborough Southerner
Bangas
Leecher
Bowen
Tilten
Bese
Tilton
Plymouth Church
Stock
Stone
Ward
Ido Waen
the Tribune
Conkling
Blaine
Bristow
Hartrantt
Hayes
Morton
Isuixetos
D. C
Spain
B. Blamire & Co
Main St
Norfolk
E. Butterick & Co
E. B. Blamire & Co
Norfolk, Va
Parker
Pitt
Edgecombe
Greene
Lenoir
Wilson
Nash Counties
E. J. Parker
Toisnot
N.C
C. Doggett
Superior Court
Edgecombe County
Leyi W. Reasons
John Robertson, Jr
Agus
James Robertson
A. D
H. L. Staton, JR
W. IL. Johnston
Geo. L. Pender
Bruff, Faulkner & Co
Baltimore Street
J.M Freeman
Arthur C. Freeman
Askey
Arthur CO. Freeman
Iwuty
Jease L H. Powell
James A. Odenheimer
Joseph Odenheimer
Odenheimer Bros
Frank Powell
Kenneth Thigpen
Fred. Philips
Susan F. Thigpen
North American Review
the Times
Detroit
J. B.ford & CO
St. 27
Park Place
Great Atlantic Coast Line
Augusta, Ga
Philadelphia
Atlantic Coast Line
U. S
Barpway Lixes Sovru
Norvox
Barriwone Steam Packet Company
Olp Comintox Steamsuir Company
J. H. White
Macon
A. L. Reed
Savannah
H. V. Tompkins
Atlanta
M. J. Divine
W. J. Walker
Montgomery
A. Pope
Pender & Jenkins
N. B
N. C
Pete
MAPE
New Jersey State Agricultural Society
George H. Cook
American Institute New York
Virginia
John O'Connor, Jr
Ission
Portsmouth
Ss. S. Nash & CO
Farrar & Co’s
Fee Reveryen
WFRV
Ealling
D. C. Farrar & CO
D. C. Farbar & CO
Percals
Isery and White Goods
T. H. Gatlin
N.B.T
Sentente
Nash and
Bunn & Battle
Ted
Dam
N. O
Porto Rico
Demerara
London
Winslow's
Green Cory
Wilson's
Garrett
A. P. Chalk
Rocky Mount, N. C
J. EE. Simmon Pitt ST
J. E. Simmons
Staple Dry Goods
Main Street
the Bridge
W. T. Taylor
Whitaker’s
Privtae
RS. V. E. Lipscomb
Bank and Pitt Streets
Leffel
Appress
Poole & Hunt
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