Prices and laws in brief from 1879 Georgia and beyond
A compact roundup cites tobacco tax cut signed into law with May 1 effective date saving the district $200,000 annually. Mentions Augusta population, Michigan coalition ticket, and upcoming Baptist State Conference in Osford. Notes concealed-weapons law, potential congressional extra session, Sherman gold reserves, Greenbackers alliance, Paul Boynton’s 9200 mile swim, and hatchery spend. Includes remarks on cattle regulation, sugar tariff praise for Robbins, stock law elections, and a Danville grand jury indictment of county judges over race jury eligibility.
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the Sentinel
State Debt Settlement Clears Fiscal Path for 1879
The bill to compromise and adjust the State debt passes both legislative branches. It recognizes 31 a just debt totaling 3,636,311 with 4 percent interest, funded by reduced salaries and economy, aiming to avoid tax increases. The public expects relief for the debt and statewide financial stability. Tobacco guidance urges farmers to favor quality over quantity to secure prosperity in the South. Sunday Trains law restricts Sabbath rail activity to protect U S mails and public schools funding. A Chicago dispatch reports deputy marshals escorting 50 indicted in whiskey frauds, indicating broad, imminent probes.
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Radical Party
U. S
Everett
Caldwell
Guilford
Forsyth
Senate
California and the Chinese bill sparks secession talk
California faces fierce agitation over a proposed Chinese immigration restriction and threats to secede. The San Francisco Daily Stock Hipofter, venerable California financial paper, urges President Hayes to sign the bill, warning of bloodshed and disorder and proposing an Occidental republic if relief is denied.
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California
Fayes
San Francisco
Hipofter
Hayes
National Confederation
Hayes Haa
Pacific Republic
Elopement and Marriage of Local Pair in Pelham
L H Lewis a Danville resident and Miss Sallie D Cabell eldest daughter of Congressman Geo Cabell wed in Pelham across the line after years of courting and parental opposition. The couple acted to secure their nuptials away from home.
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Marriuce
L. H. Lewis
Danville
Sallie D. Cabell
Geo
Cabell
Congress
Pelham
Winston Tobacco and Farm Market Report for March
Winston N C March 5 Market report notes light breaks of tobacco due to poor roads and cold weather. Demand remains steady with fair prices for desirable tobaccos. Prices listed for tobacco types including Luss Common Bright Lear and Ww rarer Bright. Also includes prices for corn bacon butter chickens potatoes apples cherries peaches and furs with varied per unit rates.
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Winston Tobacco Market
Winston, N. C
Luss
Conmiern Bright
FFM
Tssue
Lear
Common Bright
Com. Bright
Vnston Propwce
N.C
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Sorry
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Oxford
Releigh Observer
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Wood
New York
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Robbin
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Germany
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France
Holland
South
Canada
Longfellow
Wenston
Jno FP Gruth
J. W. Derham
Jno
VD. Paylor
A.A. Smith
J.B. Vaughn
Wrmeenmey
Norfivet
Walker
Dr. Co
Wetting
Cansey
Charman
Carling Real Estate Agency
Dawson & CO
Charlotte N.C
W. Bee
Eorace Waters & Sons
Et Music
Tianos
Adaroon Dawson & CO
Charlotte
Tower Sher
J. G. Lush
I. D. May
Main Street
Winston
Central Hotel
T. Vogler
Merchant's Hotel
Eeps CO
Nyly
Pfohl & Stockton’s
New Bargain Store
Pfohl & Stockton
F. M. Bomannon
Messrs
Prohl
Stockton
Peohl & Stockton New Bargain Store
Buss
F. C. Clinard, of
Salem
F. C
Edn
Mom
Stokes County
N. C
H. W. Foltz
Davideon County
Wixstox
W. C. Brown
Winster
J.B. Stockton
Winston, N.C
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