Rest from strife cited as cure for national divide
In a fiery speech the senator denounces Republican calls to use soldiers at polls to secure votes and warns that such tactics threaten free elections. He urges conciliation and restoration, arguing for democratic policy to heal postwar rifts and inner unity, while invoking biblical and natural imagery to plead for national rest and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Lomur
Asfags
Michigan
Republican Party
Isaiah
Ephariam
Judah
Ephraim
Heaven
Apostle
Corcillati
North
Sextrever price drop for advance subscribers in 1879
The Gélinston Sentinel notes a sunsemerion price reduction for the Sexrever to 1.50 per year for advance payers. Nonpaying readers face a 2.00 annual rate. the rule is to be enforced unless the publication revises it.
Best Men in the South Are Democrats Says Russell Speech
A North faction cites Mr Russell’s claim that most of the best men in the South are Democrats. The piece notes Southern Republicans’ shift and claims that the North now recognizes some good Southern leaders, while detailing school bill mandamus proceedings and Governor Vance’s Senate remarks alongside local legal actions.
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South
North
New
Russell
Party of Force
Gov. Vance
Senate
Zeb
Western Cyclone Ravages Kansas and Missouri Towns
Intelligence from Kansas City reports a violent cyclone sweeping across Missouri and Kansas. A storm system persisted nearly two days with heavy rain and wind, collapsing homes and stores. The journey reached Blue Springs along the Chicago and Alton line, killing several and leaving dozens injured or missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Miss Ro
Logan
Frankfort
Blue Springs
Chicago and Alton
An Eccentric Town Letter to the Editor
A long satirical piece laments town quarrels among preachers, lawyers, doctors, merchants, and editors. It praises local figures such as Capt Tea man and a pious cabinet maker, while urging unity and steadfastness as a minister named Pegrants inspires better deeds. The writer, T. Ox, signs off hoping for stronger town resolve.
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Miyself
Jones
Brows
Sam
Ea J
Tea
Auleen
Caine
Leix
Sen
Mint Lake da
C&riat
T. Oaxxs
Great North Carolina lobbyist Littlefield arrested in Florida
North Carolina suspects General Milton S. Littlefield and George W. Swepson conspired to cheat the state out of about thirty million in bonds for the Western North Carolina Railroad. After repeated efforts to capture him, Littlefield was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, and officials prepared to bring him to Raleigh with proper papers as Governor Jarvis dispatched agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Swepson
Dolla
Tareron
N. C
Milton S. Littefield
George W. Swepson
Florida
Western North Carolina Railroad
Littetich
Buly
Littlefield
Malmouth
Littleficl
Inez
Vance
New York
Jacksonville
Jarvis
Raleigh
Littlefield Aid
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Gélinston
GEO
M. Matues
Darlington, Bidttors
House
Thomas S. Kenan
Cetéral
JC. Scarboro
J. L. Robinson
John M. Moring
Moring
Robinson
Macon County
Tennessee
Kansas
Evon
Mississippi
Louisiana
West Virginian
Cedar Creek
Edward G. Englen
Palatine
14Th Regiment of
West Virginia Infantry
Alpha Cook
Danbury
Watkins’ Male Academy
Winston, NC
Thor
Velteste de Tiave & Garret Celines
University of Neth
Zroline
Wormanee
Hesuy T. Watelns
White
N.C
Central Hotel
Winston
the National Hotel
Stale House Square
Raleigh, N.C
Gaston
New Merah N. c
S. BR. Street & Son, Proprietors
G. T. Foust
Dan Aste
Lisertiuz
Tao Tathiek
Seoes Toons Ehandies
Cinfectigneries
Norflelt
Ft. L. Vaughn
Piedmont Warehouse
Winston, N. C
W. A
S.E.A
D. Poin
Geri
Talbott & sOxs Shockoe Machine Works
Richmond, VA
Wiseen
Talbots
Talbott
Albothers
X Saranige
Taina
Lara
Ardware
Wixsrox
Franklin
Setters
Tim Tere
Retarm
Atrel Ruts
Teall Tineir
Sear
Sete
Sargaina
Lothin
Mnowa
Devlin & Ee
Surah
Butts
St. St. Louis, Mo
Xual Teoniiies
Ian Cuage
Tka
Louis Yournsie
Gilmer
Roeg
Main Street
Winston, N
Woston
Bisa
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