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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1880
Page
2
The Mass convention backs Bayard for President while Goldsboro favors grad schools in a contested scene. Notes on Republican HQ openings in Chicago and Surry County Dem convention plans. Editorial contends about Reconstruction era figures and party strategy, praising leaders like Bayard Hancock and Seymour, and criticizing Hayes era policing.
Our Future argues that selling the Va Midland line last Thursday clears the path for railroad extension through the region. It asserts Winston could grow from a 3 000 to 4 000 village into a city of 13 000 to 20 000 within ten years if the June subscription vote passes, urging every resident to support the plan.
FragmentaryWashington era coverage recounts Republican contest rumors over fraud claims between Grant Blaine and Sherman factions. Maryland delegation dispute cited with Blaine supporters alleging deception, while Baltimore American notes limited Blaine gains and possible Grant advantage. A California farm size fact and Bible statistics are glimpsed among scattered items, plus a tragic Atlanta fire incident with injuries.
Ex Senator Foote near death. Vanderbirt earns 5500 daily from U S bonds. New York church tax bill fails in State Senate. Fires devastate forests in PA and NJ. NY exports rise to 7 704 922. Roberts elected Pennsylvan ia Railroad president. Immigrant counts rise to 198 876 in 1880. Senate backs women’s vote in constitutional amendment 17 to 14. France forms religious liberty defense committee. Siam regent illness delays US visit. Various church and ecumenical meetings planned for 1881. Explosion at Port Mette mourns six deaths. Journal coverage extends to census rates and river projects. Continental news notes disease famine and wealth amid global affairs.
A dated letter shows Gideon Edwards demanding satisfaction after a challenge to a duel. John Williams, the challenger’s bearer, later moved to Tennessee and became a notable politician and rival of Andrew Jackson. The piece also outlines Mississippi November election procedures with nine ballot boxes per polling place and listed offices and constitutional amendments to be voted on.
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