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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1879
Page
2
Wayes Vetoes Elect Interference Act and House Adjourns
Washington dispatch reports Wayes vetoed the act to prohibit interference at elections while reserving power to destroy freedom if Republican success demands it in 1880. After the President’s veto of the army appropriation bill, the House tabled the measure. Fernando Wood then moved for final adjournment on an as yet undetermined date in May, referred to Ways and Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayes
Fernando Wood
New York
Committee of Ways and Means
Georgia Crime Tale of Col Alston Murder and Cox Trial
A Georgia murder case draws deep public interest as Col KR Alston is killed in a dispute over business debts. Cox is found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life, prompting reflections on greed and the grim toll on families and innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
KR. A. Alston
Cox
Col. Alston
Br Tally
Alston
Alstons
Flere
Injustice and Remorse Followed Cox Trial Verdict
A sentencing and its aftermath haunt a widow and children as they face ruin after the husband is banished for life. The piece argues that the convicted killer brings disgrace and suffering upon his own family, contrasting his fate with the victim’s relatives and urging moral reflection on crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilren
Cox
Pitiles
Alston
Veto Likely as Ladd Bill Faces Political Pressures
The National Republican reports Republican leaders doubt the Ladd bill will pass, predicting another veto. The President's evolving views on state versus federal power at elections suggest the General Government should have strong control. The Senate passed the measure, with veto anticipated. The Reidsville Times notes Mrs Kates of Rockingham County rescuing a calf stranded in a gully after a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Executive
Senate
The
Reidsville Times
Memorial Day tribute to Confederate dead in Winston
Large crowd gathers in Winston to decorate Confederate graves at the cemetery. A Salem procession leads from the public square with a Dixie air, a white-robed group of eleven young ladies, and a chaplain and orator among veterans. The oration by Cat Scates draws strong emotion, then graves are decorated as hundreds march in solemn tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Oelock
A. A
Salem
Dixie
Winston Light
Matin Street
Court House Square
W. S. Bynum
Cat Scates
Wilson
Soleuy
Messrs
Carter, Rives & Co
Picnic at Piedmont Springs Highlighted by Orator Absence
Danbury Sunday selviol reported a Picnic at Piedmont Springs last Friday led by Moses J. Stewart of the Reporter who delivered a speech. B Glenn, chosen orator, did not appear due to a suit. B Taylor substituted. Judge Cloud visits town, lands of N A Boyden sold at public auction for 710.30 by Seymore Steel. N A Boyden returns from Davidson to IL. Joyce’s fish pond thriving. rain expected could affect tobacco and crops amid frosts hitting early vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Piedmont Springs
Moses J. Stewart
B. Glenn
B. Taylor
Judge Cloud
Our Town
A. N. Joyce
N. A. Boyden
Davidson
M. Joyce
Ino
Woman to hang for murder in Cherokee tomorrow
A Cherokee woman faces execution by hanging for murder scheduled for tomorrow. Eight thousand pounds of unstamped tobacco were seized at River Hill in Iredell County. Mrs. Moon aided in converting 115 at Eden ton Street M E Church Raleigh. Edward Wood of Chowan County hauled 150000 herrings in one catch last Saturday. Governor’s warrant for $60 went to Union County clerk for W B McLain who lost both eyes in Confederate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
River Hill
Iredell County
Union County
W. B. McLain
MUIZZER PRES'DENT In Senate Scene of Recalled Jeff Davis
The Senate chamber erupts as Senator Zach Chandler launches a heated tirade invoking Jeff Davis and historical parallels. He accuses the opposition of fraud, recalls Civil War era loyalties, and rails against Bourbon rule while insisting the people are aroused from Atlantic to Pacific. He recovers after a desk sprawl and tea, praised by allies for "subjugating Jeff Davis."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Zich Chandler
Zach
Jefferson Davis
Msk
Jeff Davis
Senate
Stephen A
Ter Viesly
Oblivion
Louisiana
Eaton
Chandler
Garland
Mr. Eaton
Demon Srats
Hourston
Mr. Houston
Atlantic
Pacific
North
Mene
Teckel
Tragic Louisiana execution tale ends with devoted wife
The article recounts the hanging of Walter Watson in Slidell Louisiana for Ezra Compton’s murder amid a storm of mercy pleas. Watson’s wife, who urged mercy then aided execution preparations, clings to him at the gallows, while ministers lead prayers and bystanders weep as the couple faces the trap. The widow later rides away with the coffin, murmuring of mercy for her baby and husband. Tyrrell county note mentions Abel Mann, 85, sentenced to five years for manslaughter. Sheriff’s Richland report notes trotter Dusty horse gash injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Watson
Slighland
Loudiana
Ezra Compton
Compton
Watson
Walter
Richland
Tyrrell County
Abel Mann
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