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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1881
Page
2
A page notes Hancock in Currituck, the next U S Senator from Virginia, and a Vienna theatre fire killing nearly 1,000. It lists government appointments, deaths of Freeman and Kilpatrick, and David Davis resisting officer changes. It comments on North Carolina Democrats, the Greensboro Bugle, and Republican race for clerkship reflecting racial tensions.
A political column argues Acting Attorney General Phillips manipulated star route fraud coverage. It cites Gibson’s press report, alleged drafts, and presidential awareness, criticizing Phillips for misusing authority and diverting attention from the frauds.
The text discusses Harper’s Weekly backing Gibson’s detailed report on robbery exposing a knavery network linked to the country’s leadership. An Acting Attorney General letter questions Gibson’s authority while not disputing facts, raising questions about prosecutorial power and the Star Route Ring failures.
Washington dispatch notes a stormy session as Keifer faces a chaotic House leadership contest. Randall and Cox push Dem and Republican rivals while committees form, with focus on budgeting bonds, National Library, swamps reclamation, tariffs, and electoral reforms amid a looming busy session.
Letter from Neary Gray of Winston dated December 10 1881 argues women deserve greater control over dance partners and social engagements. She condemns young men for arranging pre set dances and seeks reader indulgence for further discussion. A promotional note for Neuralzine follows with a medical claim and local druggist availability.
Local ad from November 21, 1881 announces a stock opening at Hixsuaw Bros featuring 150 suits 50 over coats 25 cases men s boots 1000 pounds sole leather 2 bales Georgia jeans 40 bags coffee and a full line of dress goods notions shawls hats and more at factory and new prices.
Special Holiday Sale offers 300 grand-class instruments in 168 styles for every budget. Promises reliable instruments from an old maker, warns against cheap options and scams. Catalogues and prices mailed from Elubdea & Bates in Savannah, Ga.
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