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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1879
Page
2
The Winston Sentinel notes Congress will adjourn on January 6 and reports cotton prices falling by about one cent. It also covers military reorganization, earthquake reports in Charlotte area, burial relocations, and political maneuvers regarding Grant and Tilden.
The text accuses a levy from public treasury to fund a campaign aimed at defeating Speaker Krandall and denounces it as unfair. It argues for equal deputy marshals from both parties and notes Hayes vetoes seek law amendments for fair play. It opposes federal election laws while urging decently fair application.
Washington reports General Johnston appointed to reorganize the United States army amid debates on civilian leadership and military reform. The piece also notes Secretary McCrary’s confirmation, North Carolina measures on aid to freedmen, tea and coffee taxation talk, and Christmas adjournment plans with fiscal concerns looming.
The annual stockholders meeting in Richmond reports the Richmond and Danville line profitable with total earnings of 1 098 597 70 and net revenue 510 520 49 for the year ending Sept 30. North Western North Carolina and North Carolina lines show solid earnings and rising traffic. The board re elected Col A S Buford president and approved varying dividend and capital improvement plans.
Senator Voorhees proposed a five member committee to probe the car causing the emigration of African Americans from North Carolina to Indiana. Senator Edmunds objected and the measure was laid over. A North Carolinian called the exodus a cruel fraud upon poor negroes. Senators Vance and Lamar to join the committee.
A woman expresses desire for clear soft skin and learns from a friend that Hop Bitters can make blood purer and health bloom. The Cario Bulletin item promotes the remedy as effective for the speaker.
Local ad notes a fresh stock of clothing, shawls, dress goods, gloves, shoes and dry goods from Boston to Philadelphia and New York. It promotes low prices, urges readers to visit Hinshaw Bros. and compare goods and prices, claiming satisfaction guaranteed.
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