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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1882
Page
2
The item reports smallpox in Macon county, NC, and discusses elections and reform moves. It notes Janean to elect four congressmen, Governor declining extra session to redraw districts, and calls for removing male from state constitution. It covers whiskey tobacco taxes, political fights, and criticizes Republican maneuvers and figures.
The piece notes moves in Congress to probe Grant losses from stock speculation and fund the Treasury with interest. It surveys Southern Democratic resistance, Republican splits over Prohibition, and upcoming state elections across Alabama through Texas. It also covers Keogh versus Mott Cooper in the 6th District, flood impacts in Mississippi, and Iowa liquor policy measures, highlighting a constitutional liquor ban threat in Kansas and broader party battles.
At a meeting last Friday the Governor's Council rejected calling an extra session to redraw the state. The vote was one to three. Col. Saunders favored it while the other members opposed. The note includes extracts from Senator Jones of Nevada and commentary on African American political role and party dynamics.
The article argues that bondholders oppose debt repayment to keep untaxed interest income, while Republicans fear ending the revenue department would erode party power. It criticizes pension abuses, naming Grant Lincoln Garfield and pension agents, and notes Meigs retirement and Rucker replacement as examples of wasteful spending.
Floreston Cologne commends benefactors as refreshing and not sickening. The North Carolina Car Company is organized in Raleigh with a capital of 50000 dollars to build railroad freight cars.
The National Tobacco Association opened in Washington at the Hilton with sixty five reps from major firms. Members expect tax reductions on tobacco and cigars and debate whether to delay or accept a lower rate while Congress considers reforms. A Virginia NC regional dispute surfaces as Winston delegates face criticism for seeking influence. President Arthur and Internal Revenue officials discuss the tax settlement, and North Carolina jurors are listed for an upcoming U.S. Court session in Greensboro.
A period advertisement warns against quack remedies and endorses Parker’s Ginger Tonic for rheumatism and overwork. It promotes Baugh’s $25 Ammoniated Phosphate fertilizer from Baltimore, claiming high plant availability, urging planters to compare costs and request the circular. It cites guaranteed analysis and factory price of $25 per ton cash.
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