Political notes on North Carolina railroads and legislation
A review of state political issues in North Carolina including railroads Western North Carolina road sale, Virginia Midland extension, and tax relief for the state. The piece discusses Republican votes on tariff and road sales, the Guilford Court House centennial funds, and local commentary on railroad development and economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen's Scales
Guilford Court House
Gen. Greene
Greensboro
Everett
Lowry
North Carolina
Virginia Midland
Winston
Debate over election law and third term movement roils politics
The passage discusses an amendment on special deputy marshals and pay, congressional reaction, and Republican concerns about election power. It notes a Missouri anti third term push led by Judge Henderson proposing a national mass convention in St. Louis May 6 to block a third term and uphold constitutional duration of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Demecrats
Congress
Sch
Mary Shals
Eircnit Court
United States
Rawley
Connecticut
Henderson
St. Louis
Washington
Jefferson
Pennsylvania
New York
General Grant
Jerrenson
Dmiles Bryant
W. H. A. Casstevens
Usiena
Flethine
Wits Voerx
Coluubus Casstevens
Maney
Bryant
Thos Bryant
Willem Bryant
Ryan
Stepen Bryant
Wixon
Sepenor
Yudkivville
March
A. 1
N.vespal
Great Comet of 1843 Returns Seen in 1843
Professor Benjamin Pierce of Hartford University argues that a recent sighting by Prof. Gould at Cordova Observatory in South America is the great comet of 1843. He notes a classic 37 year period with early Chinese records 1770 years before Christ and notable returns in 1702 1668 1513 and 1491.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Pierce
Twenty Thousand Buck Black People in Indiana Politics
A Washington testimony by Indiana Republican leader Mr Mills reveals plans to emigrate 20 000 Black men to Indiana to vote Republican to defeat the Democrats. He admits seeking votes from Black migrants near a depot and notes women and children arriving in excess of his aims. The exchange portrays racist tactics and political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Mills
Indiana
Exodus Committee
Washington City
Mills
Repuba
Tudiana
North Carolina
Nuine
Chiildren
Tere
Republicaes
South
Germany’s 1878 tobacco boom tallied by official stats
Official statistics show Germans smoked about 7.0 billion cigars in 1878, roughly two per day for 10,000,000 smokers. Total tobacco use surpassed 60,000 tons, valued at over $85,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Chinese Immigration Report Sparks Pacific Coast Backlash
The House select committee on labor malady releases a long report on Chinese immigration. It claims 160000 Chinese on the West Coast and 600 million dollars paid to China over 30 years, arguing white workers are displaced and urging a severance of emigration ties. The piece also notes Mr Turner’s expulsion move and parliamentary tensions over the issue.
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China
Committee Fund
Pacific Coast
California
New Bngland
New England
Verwin
Congress
Expulsion of Mr. Turner From the Raleigh House
The Orange gentleman faced expulsion after a turbulent morning in the House of Representatives. He refused to take his seat, clashed with the door-keeper, and fought to speak on personal privileges. A vote upheld the Speaker’s decision as Covington’s substitute urged censure and pardon was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Foard
Raleigh
Orange
Jlouse of Representatives
Ar. Turner
Sple
Peard
Ings
Cooke
Covington
Fresh Garden Seed and Local Merchants Advertisements
A dense advertisement page lists fresh garden seed, tobacco, clothing, hats, dress goods, and domestic goods from local stores. It promotes a tobacco brand, Balsam Syrup, and various sales, with notices for new fabrics, suits, and hats. It also highlights Headache remedies, Hop Bitters, and local drugstore offerings.
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Linston Sentinel
Geo. M. Mathes
Gaston County
Pather Lyon
U.S
Constellation
Lush
Alabama
Birmingham
Herald
Russell
Martin
Western
Senate
Yeas
House
Tarboro Southerner
Co. 4
B. Short
Columbus County
Post-Office Department
Senate Post-Office Committee
Charlotte
Baltimore & Ohio
Virginia Midland Road
Statesville
Supreme Covrer Dicisions
Belo
Hill
Commissioners of
Forsyth
Incorporated
STATE
Norman
Surry
Superior Court of Sorry Conanty
Barth
Moore
Worth
Ancasung
Racin
B.R. Moore
E G
Wilmington
N.C
J. M. Wouta
State Teasurer
Local Aghices
Thomeso
Oronokoe Tobacco
M. W. Norbert
Pro
Piedmnont Warehouse
Smith's
The
Sentinel Jol Ofice
Bras
Steen & Son
House. Call
Younes
R.D. Johnston
Warness, É&C
Mr. A. M| Ve
Warnes
B.D
Smith
Dk. V
P. Mast
Courant
Pace
Smith’ 3
JM. Nerh. EN
Noel
Dangy Nash
Firet National
Davie
J. As
Nowrsides
Walspaugh
Cashier
J. D. Buston
Ary
Gem of Vaughn & Cmichfelt
Tas
A. Gray
Fire Insurance
Winston, N.C
States
Nerina
Mueiliens
Gayes Sarthe
Ani
Jouneh Addees
George Sisson
Coe Ortlaint
Crupordill & Stedman
Beccessors
Beck & Moore
Preston Roan
I. W. Durstam
Practical Marble Worker
Whinster
Ww. C
Anly
Moore and Co
Aalerteael Sas Pro
Soic
Eloy, Sar &E
Custer
Mooro & Co
State OF North Carolina
Superior
Con Yadkin Co
Leroy Cassteven
PFOLL
KTON
New Bargain Store
Pfohl & Stockign
F. M. Bonannon
Yadkin Counties
Wisstoy
House of N. C
Messrs
Pfohl
Wsnston
Iss
PFOML
Stockton
My Pegram
Guilford County
House of
Pfohl & Stockton
Bean
Katy
H.W. Folt
Davidson County
Wixston
W. C. Brown
Lavie
Sin
Pichl & Stockton
Ockton
Winnston
Lyon Hester
Kernersville
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