Wilcox in Jolly Mood in County Jail Visit
The Economist reports Elizabeth City inmate Jamey Wilcox appeared well and cheerful during a jail visit. He described his health as good, joked about Nag's Head, and said visitors bother him less than curiosity seekers. He has read 150 books since imprisonment and awaits a Supreme Court decision on a possible new trial at month end.
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Elizabeth City
The
Economist
Jamey Wilcox
Wilcox
Supreme Court
Auction of exposition buildings at Charleston sale
Allis Vanity reports at Charleston July 31 that the exposition company sold off iron, bricks, lumber, and other property at auction on the exposition grounds by order of Judge Gage. Total brought $9,216.50 with notable low prices for notable structures. The palace of commerce, costing $35,000, sold for $105. The brick art building went for $450 and will be removed. bricks are worth many times the price. Stables and dairy buildings fared better due to easier wrecking.
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Charleston
Exposition Company
Exposition Grounds
Gage
Court of Common Pleas
Palace of Commerce
T. Cureauldin
Latimer and Latimer Campaign at Pickens Meeting
The Aug 2 meeting in Pickens opened with County Chairman T J Mauldin and Rev S A McDaniel. Hon A Latimer spoke at length defending his record as a farmer candidate, touting funds for rural delivery and soil surveys, denying McLaurinism, and attacking opponents on finance and subtreasury issues. Governor Evans defended his bids, urged farmer support, and warned against aligning with “robber Republicans” to gain political favors.
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Pickens
T. ,J. Mauldin
S.A. McDaniel
A. ©. Latimer
Latimer
Jolnstone
Sub Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Livingston
Georgia
Congress
McLaurin
Tillman
South Carolina
Bargain cloth sale listing striped dimities and lawn fabrics
A fragmented advertisement lists textile bargains including 1000 yards striped and checkered dimities at 8 cents, 1000 yards ginghams at 4 cents, grenadette for unlined ladies skirts at 23 cents, and Scotch lawns offered at reduced prices, reflecting a mid century sale.
Latimer and Johnstone clash in heated campaign clash
A crowded political meeting features Latimer and Johnstone trading attacks as Henderson, Hemphill, Elliott, and others defend Democratic unity. The debate covers tariff, trusts, federal revenue, and a push for new blood in Congress while praising past service and warning against splitting the party.
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Lancaster Mercantile
George Admiston
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Johnstone
United States
Mexdarsos
Henderson
Ele
Grand Old Country
Latuner
Fie
General Assembly
Twin
Jot Uem
Mr. Lati
Mer
Hemphill
Min
Philippines
Ile
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Ton. WM. Ellloty
House
Hit
Col. Beiett
Col. Elliott
Washington
Messrs
G. EE. Prince
EK. M. Rucker
BR. L. Smith
Wyatt Aiken
W. Stribling
W. N. Graydon
LH. McCalla
Third
Mr. Latimer
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