Public notices and editorial snippets from 1883 pages reveal political and rail plans
A collection of fragments covers a range of topics from a New York telegraph company forming with 1,000,000 capital to North Carolina politics. It notes executions of Russian czar conspirators, a plague in Asia, a New York book on movable type, and local rail board actions. The Wilmington Star and Charlotte Democrat discuss Republican moves, carpetbagger critics, and Senator Ransom’s stance amid national political strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
South
North Carolina
Leach
N. C
Iris
Run— Gom
Judge Robertson
Colleetar
New York
Wilmington Star
Conkling
Garfield
Gen. Ransom
Charlotte
Ransom
Senate
Western North Carolina urged to back rail project pledge
The document calls on citizens to support the Virginia Midland and the Western North Carolina railroad project. It names directors, emphasizes immediate expenditure, and asks local leaders to unite, pledge to complete the line, and boost manufacturers and business in the region. It stresses confidence in regional development and collective effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Rheid
Directo Dion
Dohna
Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio
R. Ri
William Kaizer
Pedtimore
Ohio
Mitta
Robt
Garthe
Garthe President, With Mr
Jett
Wests
North Carolina
Midland
Aix
North Caroli
North Carolina Lady to the Front in Philadelphia
Mrs. Beasley once of North Carolina now in Philadelphia has spoken of her life saving raft and sewing attachments for button holes. She also helped a merchant with a missing seam and a stock company formed on the invention. She hails from Hauser Town near Winston and is known as a resourceful woman with many prior residences in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Q. Beasley
Philadelphia
Dr. Smith
Promis folk hero and a little woman rise northward
The fragment tells of a determined couple and their young son, noting the woman’s genius and energy. They move from North Carolina toward new opportunities, with mentions of the University of Pennsylvania, Hancock speeches, and Civil War era references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhas
North Carolina
Charles Beasley
Rolina
Rail extension plan links Dunville to Spartanburg via Baltimore route
The North Carolina Midland Railroad proposes extending from Dunville to Spartanburg with rail links to Winston Mocksville and Charlotte. Baltimore Ohio Railway pledges quota funding while the Merchants and Manufacturers Association backs route. A Winston meeting on the 16th will set start dates and funding details as Baltimore eyes a broader southern system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun—ville
Veifie
N.C
Charlotte
Spartan
Madion
Winston
Spartanburg
Robert Garrett
Hatimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore
Walnut Grove
J. L. Randolph
Baltimore and Ohio
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Baltimore
Camden Station
North Carolina Midland Railroad
Virginia Midland Railroad
Atlanta
Augusts
Eston
South
Laltimore
Bo Ya
University Normal School Opening at Chapel Hill
From the Superintendent of Public Instruction an 1881 program states a five week session starting June sixteen at Chapel Hill. Travel aid for needy teachers will be provided and railroads offer reduced fares. Some attendees have spent only five or six dollars for tuition. Applications for assistance go to President Battle, and arranging board to Mr W A Mickle is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel
Battle
Hill
W. A. Mickle
Chapel Hill
George— —Malom
Eugene Grissom
Insane Asylum
E Burkelay Wood
Munden Elopes With Wife Of North Carolina Politician
A Raleigh observer reports W O J Munden Republican from Pasquotank eloped with J Johnson’s wife of Woodville in Perquimans county on April 11. They took a sizable sum believed to belong to Johnson. no clues to their location.
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Ratriga
N.C
Vews—Observer
The Airline Injunction Remand Battle In Federal Court
Arguments were heard today before Judge Telford in the United States Circuit Court in the suit of Charles H. Pond Tebn W Garrett and others against Hiram W Sibley the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railway the Richmond and Danville Railroad Companies and others on a motion to remand the suit to the State court where it was begun and removed a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Donohue
Atlantany Company
Atease
Richmond and
Danville
Bletch
New York
Judge
Teliford
United States Circuit Court
Charles, H. Pond
Tebn W. Garrett
Hiram W. Sibley
Atlanta and
Charlotte
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Che Glinston Sentinel
Geo. M. Mathes
Rhareday
Miss Duntz
Durham
Texas
Russia
Asia
Irv
Benjamin
Lord Beaconsfield
Prof
Land
Lijlinette
Rhode Island
Disceu
Saharn
Tur
T North Car Midland Road
Hien
J. S. Barbour
J.T. Morehead -V-Pre
J.W. Alspaugh
Sec
Treas
P. W. Slairston
L. W. Anderson
J. BB. Vaughn
J. W. Fries
J. E. Gilmer
A.M. Booe
W. C. Wilson
A Leazar
H. Wiley
Harpen
Tour—gee
Grant
Holden
Raleigh
NIA Midland
Raltar
University Normal School
John Manning
Chatham
Frank L. Haralson
Rs. Hutchison Bro
Ank L. Naralson
Concord Presbytery
Sue Neord
J. JD. Mitchell
Georgia
Hutchison Bro
J.D. Mrrenerr
Vermont
Giptith, Moore and
General Pyerchandise
DAVIS
Npiter
Sizned
L Davie
Rg Hiffman
Fay
Brick Church
Mts
Tar Miller
Gav. Hinduienmith
David Monroe Thompson
Clapp
Jacob Stary
Abraham Shpard
David Shepard
Daniel Woite
Z.m.fonst
Wood
Gerwtt
J. Suthman
Fonsi
Dr. Shady
Smith
Rad Sharp
Andy
J. ¥. Sullman
John B. Newton
Mr .Mhinan
Sree
S. Rofenbacher
Superior Court of
Forsyth County
Ceal
N. Y
Frsyth
Brookstown
Glenn's Ferry
H. Lehman
R. Y Kirkman
J.C. Buxton
Fg Ee
Tee
Bargal
Peorel & Stockton
Ious
Brand
Pfofl & Stockton
Pat
Rey
Alex. Gates
Alex
Winston and Salem
Gee J P Tiarris
Iredell
Beege Ke I. Woodson
Rockingham
Harris & Wigdson, Dealers
General Merchandise
Beeblebae
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