Mixed Schools Bill from New York 1884 Act
Subscribed by Grover Cleveland as Governor in May 1884 the Laws of New York Chapter 248 Page 307 enact public education reform in New York City. The act classifies existing colored schools as ward schools and primaries with the same staffing and openness criteria, site ward offices, and ends conflicting provisions. It takes effect immediately and repeals prior inconsistent acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
New York
State of New York
City of
Albany
Senate
Assembly
Married Fulcher and Womble Tie The Knot In City
William A. Fulcher foreman of the Progressive Farmer composing department and Miss Katie F. Womble were married October 26 at the bride’s father W T Womble’s residence on East Hargett street. Dr J J Hall officiated in the Tabernacle Baptist church setting. The paper’s staff wishes them peace and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Fulcher
Progressive Farmer
Katie F. Womble
W. T. Womble
East Hargett Street
J. J. Hall
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Fulcher
Temper of the Times and the Color Line in North Carolina
A dated political tract argues that sectional and race tensions fuel distrust, calling for tolerance while warning that intolerance leads to violence. It critiques monopolies, currency policy, force bills, and railroad control, urging unity of agricultural and western states against mercantile interests and endorsing Weaver and the Greenback platform over Democratic or Republican entrenched power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epittor
Times
House of Representatives
Alabama
Pinkerton
Homestead
Congressional
Congress
North Carolina
West
U. S
Treasury
Cleveland
Weaver
National Democratic Executive Committee
National Committee
Harrigan
Harrison
People’s Party
W. J. Prele
P. S
South
Fragmented civic letter hints at party loyalty and reform
The excerpt shows voters debating Democratic Judicial ticket integrity, a claim of reform, and a note denying association with Gideon’s Band. The fragment mentions P. S and Dr. L. N. Durham, with W.S. Barnes referenced in a political context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Durham
Gideon
W.S. Barnes
Jefferson's Critique of Banks and Paper Money
The excerpt quotes Thomas Jefferson writing to President Adams on January 24, 1814. He denounces banks and paper money, arguing against foisted notes that undermine cash, and recalls his rejection of the Bank of the United States. He warns against reviving paper money as ruinous to the republic and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Adams
Bank of the United States
Republic
Government ownership and public services debate
A historical note proclaims that the people own and operate essential state functions including postal judiciary police fire army and navy transportation and utilities while opposing private control of railroads telegraph coal and oil. The tone is satirical calling critics too crazy to run at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Peope
Agricultural Crisis Abroad Casts Shadow on Farms
The Mark Lane Express notes a UK agricultural crisis with many farms being given up and new tenants needed this winter. It foresees tenant shortages and widespread hardship for landholders, echoing fears of a difficult period for agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Lane
Unite Kingdom
Atlantic
Exchange
Do Agricultural Journals Have Real Value?
A National Stockman editorial questions whether agricultural papers hold real worth amid tempting subscription inducements. It argues papers should be priced to reflect production costs and cautions that deep discounts undermine public trust and long term value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockman
Letter urging clemency and work for Cobb from A C Avery
A letter dated November 25, 1879 from A C Avery to Dr. J J Mott of Statesville North Carolina argues that prosecutions against neighbor Cobb were unfounded and caused by Chapman and Bryan. Avery praises Cobb as honest, questions slander and influence, notes Cobb’s misfortune and family needs, and requests employment or government support for Cobb if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J. Mott
Statesville
N.C
New Berne
N. C
Son
Col Ball
Cobb
Col. Chapman
Bryan
Chapman
Col Chapman
A. C. Avery
Catawba County Alliance holds quiet Newton meeting
The Catawba County Alliance met in Newton on the 13th with light attendance. Col. H. A. Forney chaired as executive, W. H. Ackett acted pro tem, L H. Shuford elected pro tem vice president. Reports were read, harmony praised, next meeting awarded to Minerva School house in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba
Newton
Morganton Fair
Col
H. A. Forney
W. H. Ackett
L H. Shuford
Catawba County Alliance
Catawba, Conover
Minerva School House
Henry’s Fork Alliance
Hickory Mercury
Proclamation Eradicates Pleuro-Pneumonia in U S Cattle
The United States declares the quarantine against pleuro pneumonia in cattle lifted after no new cases in New Jersey since March 25 1887 and throughout the nation in 11 years, with New York Maryland and other states reporting no recent cases. The proclamation, issued in Washington, authorizes removal of quarantine measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plevro-Pheumo
U.S. Department
Sts Uy
Kings and Queens
New Jersey
United States
Lin
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York
Washington
Erie
JM kKesx
Savy
North Carolina Wagon Fire disrupts county meeting remarks
Report from Pasquotank County notes a county meeting with elected Alliance members and a music interlude led by Charles Weeks. Attendees praised the old Albemarle style and urged moderation and conservation while addressing local concerns amid a disruption caused by a mismanaged North Carolina Wagon Fire in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okisko
Eptror
Mertury
Quards
Newteyun
Charles Weeks
Mortgage Notice Pending Sale by Wake County Office
Notice of mortgage sale in Wake County referencing J L Allen and spouse, filed in Book bes, page 61. Sale by highest bidder for cash at Raleigh, N C, on a Wednesday at 10 pm, land described in the October 29 692 document. Mortgagor BK Spiel names appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moby J. L. Allen
ND Allen
Wake County
Theeurl
Raleigh
N.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jefferson
Faman
Ork
MR. Cobb
The
Supreme Court
Pasquotane County
Meer
Wao
America
Hrirs of
Harnes
Pike Building
Cech
Agt
Am. Px. Co
Hia
Lake Erie
Tae Progressive Fanmen
Raleigh, N. C
P.O
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!