Evils and Remedy in North Carolina Politics
A commentary argues that Democrats should win complete control of Congress and state legislatures, address anti trust laws, and curb wealth concentration. It cites Rockefeller and Standard Oil, urges actions by the Democratic party, and notes broad satisfaction with the North Carolina election quiet and white supremacy sentiment. It reports mass white citizen actions in Wilmington and New Bern to expel a black publisher, with calls for white labor preference and resignations of city officials.
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Statenville
Congress
Senate
Democratic Party
McKinley
Republican Party
John Jacob Astor
John D. Rockefeller
Astor
Rorkefeller
Standard Oil Trust
Verest
Democratic
Manley
Washington, D. C
The
Star Today
Wilmington
Court House
Waddell
Alex. Manly
Board of Aldermen
Bellamy
Manly
New Berne
A Voice From Georgia Praises North Carolina's Redemption
A brief quotation from W. J. Kincarp expressing gratitude that North Carolina has redeemed itself and that decent white men can hold up their heads again at home and abroad, reflecting a period sentiment.
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Georgia
North
Carolina
W. J. Kincarp
The Best Plaster for Pain Relief
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's pain balm as superior to plasters for chest side or back pain and rheumatism. It promises prompt relief and urges buying from all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised In New Zealand Ad
In Reefton on November 23 1896 E J Scanttesary reports strong sales of Chamberlains medicines especially the cough remedy. He notes repeated good results from users and his own household praise. The product is for sale by all druggists and the bottle is said to be kept out of children's reach.
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E. J. Scanttesary
Raleigh Celebration Sparks Race Relations Debate
The Raleigh community is assured by the News and Observer that the Tuesday event is not a protest against colored residents. Local whites are urged to support orderly behavior and friendship, contrasting with Wilmington incidents. Nearby Statesville notes rising global tensions as Europe avoided war over Nile territory while England and Russia tense for potential future conflict.
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Raleigh
Wilmington
News and Observer
Statesville
England
France
Upper Nile
Russia
Fire and Riots Surround White Printing Office Tragedy
The burning printing office sparked townwide panic among the Black community. Rumors of white mobs burning Black quarters spread as a cotton compress workers’ crowd gathered. In a ensuing clash, three Black men were killed and two Whites wounded. A Black assailant fired at William Mayo, wounding him in the chest. he was later captured and killed after confession.
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William Mayo
News and Observer
The Result and the State Verdict
The Landimark editorial proclaims a Democratic landslide with white supremacy triumphant. It celebrates elected judicial ticket majorities, legislative control, and possibly eight of nine Congressmen, declaring the Philistines defeated and praising the State’s political and racial outcome.
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Landimark
Sweep of Democratic Victory Across North Carolina
The Democratic win appears overwhelming with the State Judicial ticket secured by Democrats by about 80,000. Most Congress members are likely theirs, with Linney and White narrowly contested. All Solicitor candidates seem elected, over 40 Senate seats and around 100 House members favor Democrats. Counties lean Democratic by January, and after February white men will control city and town governments.
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North Carolina
Linney
White
House
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Kinston
Washington Post
Salisbury
Newbern Journal
Edgecomb
Union
Party of Law and Order
Old North
F. M. Simmons
Wilmington Messenger
Aus Couney vuRey
New Zealand
Agardus
Elving
Symone Aviary Perenne
Chattanooga Noogs
Tenn
Mire
Louisa Rale
Jefferson, Ga
W. B. Councill, Jr
Boone, N. C
W. B. Councill, M. D. Boone, N. C
King Street
Post Office
F. Lovill
J. C. Fletcher
Ovill & Fletcher
Atiolnlys
William R. Lovill
Attorney AT Law
Sutherlands, N.C
J. M. Hogshead
Panner
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