Tobacco Tax Reduction Reported by Senate
From Washington Feb 18 Senator Ransom reports the Senate passed a bill to cut tobacco tax to sixteen cents per pound. The measure, linked to a broader reform, would take effect May 1. Editor M. Mathes notes the Sentinel’s policy on prepay discounts remains fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
Senate
G. M. Matues
House
Conewr
M. W. Ransom
Joard
WC. Wilson
Mocksville
Mt. Vernon
Mooresvidie
Third
Creek
Lawrince
Harris
Allen
Meeksville
Winston Sextivuc
Winston
Fr. B. Upwart
W. N.C
Deaths and political notes from the era
Deaths reported include Maj. Englehard and Josere A. Esermann with tributes to their service. Other items note Georgia disfranchisement, Senator Wallace’s chairmanship, a whipping post bill, and rail disruptions in Cincinnati. Fiscal figures from Secretary Sherman and local fence and stock laws are mentioned amid broader political commentary.
Debates on war claims and veteran pensions stir divided unions
Fragmented report recalls postwar talks on settling war debts and pensions for maimed soldiers. Speakers honor both Union and Confederate valor while urging past disputes be set aside. Other items include local rail and road notes, political comments, and a robbery of sheriff Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Fathers of
Republic
Keifer
Ohio
Butler
Recceneee and Reforms from the 1879 Raleigh report
A Raleigh committee urges reform of asylum funding and administration. It calls for repealing outside insane support, halves wasteful costs at the Insane Asylum at Raleigh, and recommends budget cuts, new governance, and a plan to save the state at least tens of thousands annually. It notes the Deaf and Dumb Asylum is better managed but still needs savings. It also proposes repealing costly Executive Mansion construction and a clerkship.
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LE Pattre
General Assembly
Cesses
Senate
McDowell
Raleigh
Ilis
Jarvis
Orders For Bright Leaf and Lugs At Winston Market
Proprietor of Piedmont Warehouse holds and anmi Jed order from a major U S firm for fine lugs and bright leaf products. Demand spikes mark record activity this season at Winston Market with large orders converting bulk supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Market
Piedmont Warehouse
Anlmi Jed
United States
Winston Tobacco Market Report From Winston N C
Winston N C February 18 The past week shows reduced breaks due to cold weather but demand remains for good water leaf and scarce wrappers. Prices for various tobacco grades range from common bright around 4.00 to 12.00 with higher values for fancy and well cured leaves. Produce market includes wheat flour potatoes apples peaches and cherries with assorted prices for different produce items.
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Winston Tobacco Market
Winston, N. C
KEW Toraceo
Lvés
Lear
Wrarrris
Com
Ne Gol
Winston Produce
Hanblers
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Ceby Sentinel
M. Mathes
Maj
Englehard
Josere A. Esermann
Enggichard
Georgia
GC. Y. Thomas
Henry Nty, Va
East Tennessee
Senator Wallace
Pennsylvania
National Democratic Committee
Louse of Representatives
Cincinnati
Zach Chadler
Michigan
U.S
Senator Christiany
Sherman
Rowan
Davie
Cabarras
Tredell
Ewing
Blainey Shérgan
Grant
Sete
Tilden
Tiden
Bilden
Hayes
Indiana
Maggie Fitz—Gilbon
Tennessee
Hatton
North Carolina
Gov
Returning Board
Committee
Ceara
Brazil
Jérusalem
New York City
Peloek
Patagonia
South America
Mary Walker
Sergeant Bates
Mererxeer
Sisters of Mercy
Wilmington
Order of the
Benedictine Fathers
Charlotte
Brogden
Fifth Congressional District
W. H. Wheeler
Committee On Expenditures
Treasury Department
Tindens Party
Negroce
Jno. LA Cox
Perquimans County
Hertford
BR. F. Jonas
Lonigand
Dow
Louisiana
Honore
Dudal
Benjamin
Rivenne
Scales
Lamm
Maine
Mr. Hale
South
Internal Revenue
Oho
Mr. Foster
Cii
Foster
Uvere
Uttn
Peik
Chariston News and Courier
Carrell County
J. L. P. Pillow
Pillow
Carroll Counry
Salisbury
N.C
Bell Hastin
Piedmont
Greensboro
Moores—ville
John W. S. Parker
Parker
Mendenhall
Ets
Salem and Winston
Tineau
Singer
A. J. Jones
CHE Singer Manufacturing CO
Orrick Winston
Martin Grogan
Pfohl & Stockton
Winston, N. Oo
Pru M. Bohannon
Yadkin
Messrs
Pfohl
Salem
Prowl & Stocktons
Clinard
Andy Yorniss
Edwin Moir
Stokes Counte
PFGHL
Stockton
Jayn
W. Roly
Davidson County
Wixstox
Steve
W. ©. Brown
Pfoel & Stockton
Rae
J.B. Stockton
Winston, N.C
Walton HE
Kernersville
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