Democratic cries scandal and state politics in 1889 edition
A preface letter from J. A. Chap accompan ies a denial of vote buying allegations and defends his record in Watauga County. The piece also includes discussion of constitutional limits on Congress power over elections, Governor Fowle's proclamation on crime and lynching, and a call for enforcing laws to curb vigilantism in North Carolina.
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Watauga
Old North
J. A
Morgan,ton
Proclamation by Governor of North Carolina on crime spree
The Governor proclaims that in certain counties evil men have banded together under darkness and disguise to terrorize law officers and break open prisons, violently releasing detainees awaiting trial and murdering them, signaling a serious threat to public safety and order.
Riot and arrests follow race clash in Illinois city
A report from Lawrenceville Illinois describes a Saturday night race riot after a white man was attacked by a black man named Slick with a knife. A mob battled at the jail when the prisoner was seized and a sheriff ordered to fire. Judge Barns and several whites were hurt, while two black attackers were shot. The violence ended with arrests and a heavy guard around the jail.
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Chicago
Lawrenceville
Ill
Lewis
Slick
Barns
Judge Barns
Judg Barns
John Lamby
Fayetteville centennial ceremony attendance pledged by Hon. Jefferson Davis
A letter from Jefferson Davis, revealed at Raleigh, states that if health permits he will attend Fayetteville centennial events in November. Davis confirms cautious commitment to participate despite prior illness rumors.
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Revelvadl
Raleigh
4Erson Davis
Fayettville
Marriage Contract Sparks Sudden Breakup in Brushy Mountains
An Indiana suitor, about 80, engaged to a Wilkes county woman, prepared a marriage contract barring her inheritance. She rejected the terms and dumped him, ending their engagement before the planned wedding. He returned to Indiana, while a North Iredell resident recounted the scene with sympathy.
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Indiana
Wilkes
J Rycombs
North Iredell At
Aati
Notice of incorporation for The Arlington Company
Notice of incorporation under North Carolina law for The Arlington Company. Purpose to conduct all branches of building, renting, owning property, running hotels and stables, handling stocks and bonds, mortgages, title abstracts, and general lending. Location Boat feng County. Duration thirty years.
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North Carolina
Arlington Company
Iran
Busdneyy
Boatfeng
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