24 Nov 1883
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Newspaper
The Banner Enterprise
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1883
Page
2
Remade correspondence from A. Forrest of Washington and Thos G Skinner of Perquant, claimed elected First District by a large majority over Hon. 626 Pook. Readers urged to read the letters as printed in the periodical.
A report notes misstatement on New York returns claiming Republicans won the state. Coverage moves to an N C Association meeting with officers awarded silver mug and napkin ring. Wilmington Star cites a Negro judge nomination in Charles Town and a University Lyceum debate on whether the Negro should withdraw from the Republican party with speeches praised and music by the university band.
The fifth annual exhibition of the North Carolina Industrial Association for colored citizens opened under favorable skies. Officials report 480 entries across departments from crops and livestock to machinery and arts. A grand procession, bands, and speeches by Gov. Jarvis marked the opening. visitors from Raleigh, Henderson, Oxford, Danville, and beyond filled the fairgrounds, with northern guests praising the displays of craft, agriculture, and industry.
The Washington Letter reports on a Lyceum paper by Mr. Douglass praising scientific and civil progress but facing heated rebuttal from Rev W J Brooks and W H Hart. It notes press chatter about the Speaker race with Blackburn Carlisle and Randall named. A Danville massacre condemnation prompts a forthcoming Alexandria gathering with Douglass Smith and Chase to speak. The Vindicator editor Charles C Stewart is highlighted, and Miss Norrietta Vinton Davis departs for Hartford for a dramatic reading.
A respondent thanks the Bayner Enterprise for its issue and typography, then warns the editor to avoid outspoken views. The writer scolds the editor for perceived bluntness and suggests adopting a more cautious style, urging pride in local leaders and the paper’s influence. The letter concludes with a signature from Prime.
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