Political shifts and late census figures from the United States
The report notes Concur elected to the Senate from Michigan and Jong F. Mixer chosen for California’s seat, with rail mileage figures for Tennessee and the nation. It also mentions Secretary of the Navy appointment, a Greenback Speaker in Tennessee, and Bishop Atkinson’s death in North Carolina. The piece reflects on a prosperous year with record crops and strong foreign demand, praising national growth and suggesting grains, cotton, and other crops reached historic totals.
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Jong F. Mixer
U. S. Senate
California
Booth
Republican Party
Sayes
Ios Roghta
Europe
North Carolina Legislature Opens with Contests and Bills
The Raleigh assembly organized with Coy Cook as Speaker and Ot her officers named. Contests over seats by Hampton and Winstead sparked debate as bills on liquor, taxation, and public records were introduced. A push to empower magistrates and amend the constitution appeared, and population figures place NC at about 1.4 million with detailed divisions noted.
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Raleigh
St. M-Furman, Esq
Buncomb
Senate
John H. Small
Beaufort
Reading
Ton. W. T. Dartell
Wayne
Dartell
House
C. M. Cook
Pranklin
John D. Cameron
Orange
Thos. C. Evans
Rockingham
J. S.tomlinson
Catawba
Grover
Orfe
Schenck
Pauline Court
Cammon
Hampton
Surry
Supreme Court
Prohibition Movement Faces State Legislature This Session
The temperance friends plan a determined push in the legislature to ban manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. Prohibition meetings are held across the state and a state convention is planned. A public vote on prohibition may come, though current opinion is not favorable. The author notes cold weather in Tallahassee and discusses orange culture, Florida imports, and political shifts ahead of inauguration day.
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Friends of Prohibition
Matues
North Carolina
Tallahassee
Illinois
Florida
Lou
Gov. Bloxham
Treasury Department
North Carina
Maj
Gwynne
N.C. R
Alex
BR. Hawkins
W.T. Hawking
Raleigh
Col. A. B. Andrews
Brevard’s
Davidson’s
Beard
Hows
D. 0
Passenger train wreck near Florence kills twelve
A passenger train on the Wilmington and Columbia line, halted for an unknown reason, was struck by a freight train last Monday near Florence, resulting in twelve deaths.
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Asornme R. R
Wilmington &Columbia Road
Florence
Washington News on Cabinet, Debts and House Speakership
General Ganfield notes the President elect will consider applicants after March 4, with many letters seeking office but placed in pigeon holes. Treasury grand plans and Cabinet talks loom as Mahone presses Readjusters and Republicans debate refunding bonds. House speakership rumors swing to Barrows as Conger and Frye gain momentum, while northern corruption whispers color next session bribery.
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Wasuixerox
Ganfield
Washington
Virginia
Ys Peere
Gee al Granite
Eliois
Treasury Department
Borte
Readjusters
Qrave
Brom
Railroads Move Toward Joint Purchase in Central Region
Negotiations among Crucinsany Cos and partners from Kentucky and West Virginia advance toward a planned purchase of a tract for railroad expansion. The deal links with Knoaxvi and Qhio lines and potential alliances with exis tig road routes to Nashville and Knoxville corridors. Ex Governor Robert K. Scott, once South Carolina’s chief executive, faces renewed headlines after a history of alleged theft and violence.
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Giacinnani
Italits
Clack WV. West
M.E Tngall
Kentuck
Central Railroad
Qhio
Existig
Tiressville
Nashvlle
Robert K. Scott
South Carolina
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