Tobacco tax debate and North vs Republican strength
Reports from the Senate finance committee favor a tobacco tax cut to 16 cents with debate looming. A longer analysis argues the North is no longer Republican, citing 1876 vs 1878 voting patterns and minority status in several states.
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Senate Finance Committee
Morrill
Senator Bayard
South
North
St. Louis
Smayes
Alumanac
New York
Zibune
Logan
Carpenter
Conkling
Cameron
Slinvis
Reecee Conkling
Pennsylvania
Don Cameron
Wisconsin
Zach Chandler
Senate
Iowa
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Nevada
Vermont
Rhode Island
Minnesota
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Grant
Tilden Vindicated In New York Bribery Probe
Report from New York exonerates Gov. Tilden from complicity in attempts to influence three returning boards. It notes prosecutors found South Carolina boards sought bribes to tilt votes for Tilden, but he refused any such scheme and warned against bribery. The piece contrasts with Hayes rewards to board members and recounts related local violence and historic treaty note.
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New York
Gov
Tildee
Returning Board
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Tilden
Baltimore
Weed
Gov. Tilden
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Mr. Tilden
North Carolina Railroads and State Control Debate
Raleigh reports on the Western North Carolina and Cape Fear Yadkin Valley lines with state stock, convict labor, and charter changes. The House passed a charter amendment to connect Fayetteville, Greensbor o, and extend northwest, while senators debated state control versus private management and the $50,000 mortgage bond provision. The text notes broader regional benefits and ongoing legislation.
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Cape Pear and
Yadkin Valley
N.C
Fromyetteville
Egypt
Fayettetitle
Wilasington
G Nor Durvis
North Carolina
Sayetteville
I House of Representatives
Fayetteville
Greens— Bere
Greensboro
Wiz Winston
Mt. Airy
Patterson
Caldwell County
Johnson City
Tennessee
Chatham
Randolph
Wilmir
Raleigh
Yadkin
Wilmington
Mt.y Railroad
Prvides
Ore Knob
Messrs
Mebane
Alexander and
Williamson
Seates
Leneh
Everett
Caldwell
Scales
Caswell
Hind
Mecklenburg
North Olina
General Assembly
Senate
W. R. It
Cape Fear
Lindsay
Moring
H Ofthevy
Blocker
Carter
Buncombe
Ellison
Cooke
Brown
Turner
Rawley
Lindsx
Leinst
Li Low
Scott
Richardson
Clarke
Jones
Tre
Mr. Clark
Tobacco Tax Debated as Senate Sifts Revenue Bill
Senator Bayard seeks early consideration of the tobacco tax reduction and revenue law revision. Senate majority support faces Sherman opposition with some Republicans split. Morrison notes Democrats chiefly backed by the majority report. A list of historical figures and birthplaces is cited alongside the debate.
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Bayard
Thors
Senate
House
Morrill
Sherman
Stanley Matthews
Colonel Withers
Bruce
Jones
Nevada
Lord Rosaceae
Return of Thanks from an Individual
A fragment shows a person thanking yensterners and friends for past support and announcing they remain in an established position. The legible portion hints at gratitude and ongoing tenure. Names, dates, or concrete facts are not clear from the text.
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Vance
Chililotte
Ny Sn
Congress
Mexico
Jan. G. Williams
J. B. Pace
Danville
James L. Robinson
Macon
Robinson
North Carolina Penitentiary
John Brower
Larry
Brower
Winston
Yadkin Valley Railroad
Mooresville
Mount Airy
Banning
Homerton ix Mirenetst
Mitchell County
Martin
Hensley
Fensley
Young Martin
Kentucky
Greed County
Luther Morris
Waightstill Avery
William Sharp
Joseph Winston
Robert Lanier
Long Island
Holeton
Li Ls
Europe
England
Marselles
Vilizan
ISIS
Dire
Glack
Hugh Lawson White
Tenn
Iredell
Jacob Thompson
Miss
Edward Stanley
California
Craven
Jas. P. Henderson
Texas
Lincoln
Joseph R. Hawley
Connecticut
Richmond
Thomas H. Benton
Missouri
Orange
Wm. R. King
Ala
Sampson
Andrew Johnston
Wake
James N. Pelk
Andrew Jackson
Ten
Aston
PRB
Pfohl & Stockton’s
Fee Bargain Store
Winston, N.C
Pfohl & Stoc Kton
Iil
Sto
Elave
Pru
F. M. Bouwannon
Davie
Yadkin Coun
Messy
Pohl & Stockton
Peal
Hege
Salem
Winsros. N
Proml & Stoc Bawe
Pfoel & Stockton
St Cine
Edwin Wort
Stokes County
Pfohl & Stockton
W. Foltz
Davidson County
Wixston
Lavie
Mn Kton
Winston, N
Walton of
Kernersville, N
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