Garfield trial notes and rail talk in early February
Gnuittean's counsel move for a new trial. A Garfield monument fund hits $100,000. A young outopus was captured at Beaufort last week. The jury in the Guiteau case was out forty five minutes. Bishop Hood seeks Wilmington customs post. Swiss colony buys land in Cleaveland County. A bill passes for Mrs Lincoln relief and pension. Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley stockholders called to meet February 2 at Fayetteville. Railways consider cutting passenger rates to three cents a mile. Potatoes imported from Scotland and Ireland to Pennsylvania towns. tariff fifteen cents per bushel. Old Zach accuses Hayes of theft. Senate race remarks. North Carolina emigration notices and railroad progress near Paint Rock and Pigeon River. Potatoes touted as finest from the mountains. freight rates limit home farmers. Senator Brown’s businesslike speech on Sherman’s silver resolutions promoting coinage and free circulation policy.
Public meeting in Durham over tobacco tax
A Durham public meeting is called to protest any reduction in the tobacco tax. Winston manufacturers prefer no change, avoiding prolonged agitation and trade damage. Judge Seymour travels from Lexington to Washington to pursue a Federal Judgeship seat, urged by Hubbs and Judge Russell. The President and the Greensboro ring back Seymour, while the Attorney General and the Statesville ring back Buxton.
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Durham
Winston
Seymour
Lexington
Washington City
North Carolina
Hubbs
Russell
Greensboro
Brewster
Statesville
Buxton
Tobacco Statistics From the Internal Revenue Report
The commissioner reports 776 tobacco factories in the United States using large quantities of leaf tobacco and other materials. Virginia and North Carolina lead in factory counts and leaf use, while Virginia and New York produce millions of cigars and cigarettes, with sizable regional outputs. The article also covers a quarrel over quarantine measures between Reidsville and Winston, citing alleged remarks and local actions, and notes Georgia gold mills expanding since 1875.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States
Virginia
North Carolina
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
New Yo
New Jersey
Missouri
Apportionment Bill Proposed With 320 House Seats
The House census committee backs Representative McCord s apportionment bill with amendments to set 320 members. The Seaton method drives allocations among states, with gains for many and losses for a few. Ratios shown include 154 285 per seat and potential amendments proposing 316 or 730 total representatives.
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McCord
Alabama
Arkansas
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Delaware
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Hungry race for NC offices sparks crowded contest
Washington letter notes North Carolina Republicans showing avid appetite for office. Newbern post office contest looms. Incumbent Haubhe heir to one NC congressman faces rivals. District attorney race draws W. S. Allery J. W. Albertson T. R. Purnell Willis Bagley and others. Pennypacker seen in front amid three concurrent fights.
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Charlotte Observer
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Newbern
Haubhe
John Good
J. By Abbott
E. R. Dudley
J. O. Price
United States
Oth Acies
W.S. Allery
J. W. Albertson
T. R. Purnell
Willis Bagley
John A. Moore
S.J. Moore
Pennypacker
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James H. Neff
J. W. Foster
G. Z. French
Stacey van Arminge
G. L. Madison
Owen Barney
James A Lowry
George W. Price
James ©. Hill
Contested 4th District Caucus Cites Barna Cle Brigade
The piece notes a crowded 4th district contest with candidates A. W. Shafer W. A. Saath Phil Hawkins Jas H Harris Stewart Ellison and Friday Jones The latter three are described as colored and linked to the Barna Cle brigade Friday Jones is active on the ground using secrecy and cunning Personal notes mention Gen G 8 1 Manning of Wilmington visiting for Judge Russell Eastern District and a Fifth district petition drive to remove George B Everitt as Collector over Democrat grounds and misconduct the petition now exceeds 1000 names.
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W. A. Saath
Phil. Hawkins
Jas. H. Harris
Stewart Ellison
Friday Jones
Barnacle Brigade
Manning
Wilmington
Russell
Geo. B. Everitt
Sarr y Letter Sparks Old North Carolina Debate
A lengthy missive to the Sentinel critiques Republican leaders Col. William Johnson of Charlotte and Capt. Chas. Price of Salisbury, denouncing their Washington visit and alleged push to gain federal aid. The writer opposes a New Departure campaign, mocks Mahone style rhetoric, and argues keeping radicalism localized to sustain the party. The letter reflects partisan tensions amid a damp winter and local gloom.
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Dear Sentinel
Mother Shipton
Vennor
Blue Mountain
Republican
North State
Tribune and Courier, Journal
Wmn. Johnson
Charlotte
Chas. Price
Salisbury
North Carolin
Washington
Johnson
Price
Gol. Johnson
Democratic Party
Billy Mahones
Capt. Price
Mashone’s
North Carolina
Guilty verdict and political aftermath discussed
A lengthy account covers the Garfield assassination trial verdict, public reaction, and warnings about Democratic rule in the South. It mentions Guiteau’s trial, the jury verdict, and reflections on carpetbag corruption and postwar politics alongside tobacco production data and fertilizer advertising from Baugh & Sons urging Ammoniated Super Phosphate use.
Renew Your Lease for Health and Vitality
An Advocate advertisement promoting Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure for energy loss and malaise. It claims to restore stomach, liver, and kidney function, purify blood, and renew health and comfort.
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Parker
Parker's Tonic Proves Its Merit Across Communities
Living witnesses, hundreds of hearty and healthy men, women, and children rescued from pain and sickness by Parker's Tonic are cited as the best evidence of its value. The claim notes that many would have fallen ill in nearly every community without it.
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Parker
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