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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1880
Page
2
Durham endures a major fire affecting about half the town. Reports cover Alabama politics, a Republican majority in Congress, and Ireland's unrest with widespread food shortages and a butter substitute scandal in Chicago. Also noted are New York and North Carolina political races and a wedding tragedy with several deaths.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses Republican stalwarts and their stance on the South, arguing for bold Congressional action, ballot protection with federal authority, and potential bayonet use to secure votes. It cites Conkling Grant and Boutwell as influencers shaping party policy against concessions.
A charter was obtained under state law to extend from the state line near Banville through Leaksville Madison Mocksville to Statesville. Col Phos R Short of New York is president and Maj W O Ni is chief engineer. the road is to be gauged and funded by 125000. The mover’s purpose is uncertain, seen by some as part of broader railroad strategy.
Atlanta sources report a tor ment plan by a northwestern railway combination to buy a South Atlantic connection via Rabun Gap valued at sixteen million dollars. The scheme reportedly seeks extension of the Northeastern Railroad of Georgia and possible purchase of that line, with talks of overtures to the Augusta and Knoxville Railroad.
Melissa Willis, a white woman, died Monday night after drinking. She became insensible to cold and pain, then lay exposed to bitter weather and froze to death, according to the Newbern Nut Shell.
A historical overview traces North Carolina Baptist church growth from 9 churches in 1770 to 692 by 1860, with ministers and membership figures for each era. It notes later totals around 150,006 Missionary Baptists, the Western convention’s 20,000 members, and references to political shifts and election nuances in the era. It ends with a baptism of a Chinese convert named Charles Jones at Wilmington’s Silver Methodist church, a first for Celestials in the state.
Fragmentary text describes a recurring star called Star of Bethel or Star of Gedy Phd, said to brighten the sky every several generations and to foretell universal war and societal upheaval. It references astronomers observing since 157 and ties to prophecies of political conflict and crises across the United States.
The text discusses dissatisfaction with Genus Walker's investigation into frauds in South Carolina and calls for a trusted federal report. It mentions Senators Barter of South Carolina endorsing a "Solid South" stance, praise for honest state government, and a push to suppress illicit distillation with the full powers available.
A Danville item notes plans for another railroad connection to spur growth. Sharpe of New York, a builder and business man, leads construction efforts and a syndicate backing the line. The route would extend from Carolina via Danville to speed up development.
A North Carolina Railroad renewal contract is outlined with details on bonds held by Thomas Franch Co and Freeman Rochestery N. and associates in Weymouth Virgina. The agreement binds corners once a 2 200 000 new ten dollar US currency counter circulates, related to a 1875 series.
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