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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1881
Page
2
Local edition notes GEO. M. MATHES as editor with an upcoming Thursday appearance at Marsh area site. The notice highlights editorial leadership and a planned event or appearance in the Marsh area, inviting readers to attend.
Fragmented notes from a late 19th century session decry a flawed prohibition measure. The piece cites President and Senate tensions, misgivings about appointive power, and cross‑party disputes involving Conkling, Lineback, Mahone, and others. It mentions the New York World's Fair Commission and speculates on political maneuvers and trade, with criticism of the administration and calls to action.
The Richmond and Danville and Baltimore and Ohio jockey for control of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line. After weeks of negotiations, Atlanta and Charlotte stockholders accept a lease to Richmond and Danville with 6 percent dividend optional on stock, securing $300,000 guarantee. Baltimore and Ohio bid was rejected as too late. The Air Line will be leased with possession to occur by April 24, and Richmond and Danville will pay interest on bonds and stock while operating the line.
Richmond and Danville company plans to upgrade by adding twelve Mogul engines and 1000 freight cars to meet surging demand as it gains links to Augusta and Mifenta Georgia and Point of Rock Tennessee with connections to East Tennessee and Western North Carolina railroads. The move follows recent boosts of eight Mogul engines and 200 cars and aims to ease congestion amid shifting freight to rival lines.
The article states 6,677,360 foreign born persons in the United States, potentially 15,000,000 including children of those born abroad. Native population cited as 43,473,506, with North Catalina listing 1,396,363 natives and 3,670 foreign born citizens. It notes this excludes births in other states.
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