York Ticket Repudiated at Meeting in Asheville
From the Asheville Citizen a large crowd gathered for a ratification meeting on York as head of the Liberal Republican ticket. Speakers, including Messrs Ball Boyd and Lusk, attacked Mott’s convention, defended York, and urged Republicans to back the ticket while denouncing the revenue policy and party betrayals. The event featured sharp exchanges, denials of Washington caucus ties, and calls for anti-Mott action amid a charged political scene.
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Asheville
Matt
Federal Court
Court House
Messrs
Boyd
Ball
Dr. York
York
Russell
Dockery
Mott
Lusk
Washington
Mr. Lusk
Thos. J. Candler
Haywood and
Buncombe
Slerren
Cander
Herren
O’harry
Candler
North Carolina
Morganton
Trull
Ward
Smithereens
Southern Baptist Con
Statesville notes praise Alexander county progress and local politics
Special correspondence from Statesville recounts Alexander county rail ambitions, local political race with J. B. Connelly and Col. Armfield, memorial services for Col. Robt. Cowan, Iredell Blues anniversary banquet, growing town economy, new factories, and plans for a Durham Bull tobacco factory and a $25,000 hotel stock company, with Maj. Charles M. Stadman widely favored.
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The
Sentinel
Statesville
N. C
North Carolina
Alexander County
Jarsville
Alexander
Siay
Neal
Wilkes
J. B. Connelly
Col. Armfield
Mr. Connelly
York
Congress
Karzar
Mooresville
Appomatex
Bury
J. H. McElover
McElover
Blackwell
Maj
Chas. M. Stadman
Musical Festival in Petersburg to Feature Cross State Talent
Petersburg hosts a four day musical festival with delegates from Virginia and North Carolina. Major societies attend, choirs exceed 200 singers, and concerts feature organ, piano, and vocal recitals. Dr. R H Palmer directs, with emphasis on teaching vocal music in public schools and low rail rates to boost attendance.
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Sentinel
Petersburg
South
Mozart Association
Choral Uni
Gesangverein Virginia
Richmond
St. Cecilia Society of
Norfolk
Concordia Glee Club
Lynchburg
Musical and Dramatic Association
Fredricksburg
Handel Association
Farmville
Beethoven Association
Danville
Art Association
Wilmington
N. C
Philharmonic Society
Salem
R. H. Palmer
New York
Petersby
Old Hundred
Fair Ellen
Tannhaeuser
Virginia
North Carolina
Enrica
Charming American Girl's Romantic Marriage in Windsor
In a bustling late 19th century style, a column notes Beatrice and the Grand Duke make a bid for a Windsor union while Queen Victoria’s stance draws public censure. It mentions Miss Joslin of Pittsfield finding a Roman romance with a Scotsman and a subsequent elated wedding in France.
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The
Sentinel
Loxpox
England
Baron Tennyson d’Eyncourt
Lace
Theodore Martin Beater
Lake Prince Consort
Theodore Martin
Duke of Albany
Beatrice
Alice
Grand Duke
Mme. DeKalamire
Windsor
Miss Joslin
Pittsfield
Mass
Rome
Miss J
Eternal City
Marne
Humorous Miscellany From Tarheel Life and Local Tales
A miscellaneous collection from Statesville and neighboring papers recounts humorous incidents and oddities. An express dispute over a damaged bonnet leads to a promised investigation, a boy loses fingers exploring a mower, and other light anecdotes from Lincolnton, Hickory, New Bern, Raleigh, and Laurinburg.
Keene’s Kerflumax Fails in Wall Street Gambler Tale
New York reports James R. Keene’s failure for a million or more amid Marine Bank and Grant Ward worries. The piece contrasts Keene’s California fortune with his Wall Street plunge, noting bankers reassure investors as nearby appeals and social scraps unfold. The account traces Van Renssers, Calhoun kin, and a hungry vagabond linked to prominent families, highlighting public unease and market calm.
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The
Sentinel
New York
James R. Keene
Keene
Pacific Coast
Gould
California
Wall Street
Marine Bank
Grant & Ward
Ward
John C. Calhoun
van Renesi Rs
Greenwitch Street
Albany
Tie
Twentyseventh
Matron Webb
Tarmeel
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York Coalition
Kisin’t Matts
N. Y
Slome Mission Board
Florida
Texas
Arkansaw
Indian Territory
Eaton
Kentucky
China
Africa
Italy
Mexico
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
School of the Prophets
Baltimore
Augusta
Georgia
J.T. M. Curry
Ichmond
Wessrostax
Iominata
Fron Tha Nesberaa Journal
Durham Bull Tobacco
M. Stedman
the Musical Festival
Elizabeth City
Economist
Pat Winston
Tarheelin
Sapa
Express Office
Express Company
Lincolnton
Jim Henderson
RE. G. Ramsaur
Johnnie Phifer
Jim
Raleigh
New Berne Journal
Trenton
C. H. Foy
Mr. Foy
Charlotte Observer
Laurinburg
Jim Trimble
Fayetlecitle
Major Stedman
Moravian Falls Academy
Patera
Tultion
G. W. Greene
Moravian Falls
N.C
Thad M. Butner
Prout & Stocktox
D. N. Dalton
Winston, N.C
Winston
Salon
Sur
W. C. Thomp
J. Mompagues
Wlnston, N.C
E. L. P. Ector
Liverny Stamer
FFERS
Twin City
Chas. K. Gardner
Hix
Wricht
Harrell & CO
R. J. West
Jim Keene
Kerflumax
Judah P. Benjaouce
Salisbury
S.C
Fayetteville
Buxton
New York Produce Exchange
Gov. Jarvis
Htalt
Ted
Walter F. Pool
Hany Lockhart
Andrew Johnson
Beckwith
St. Phillips Church
Atlanta
J. G. Armstrong
Arvey
Clingman
Jas, I. Latimer
Davide Lege
Union Theological Seminary
Geo
Everett
Mitchell
Dakota
Roberson County
Lineback
H. A. Lineback
Main St
E. M. Griffin
United States
Tam
I. W. Duriam, Winston, S.C
DI. King
3Rd & Depot Bts
Salem Female Academy
Davidson College
shuRnn
Ray Wes
Willington
Frencic Bros. Roky Paint
J. B. McKenney
Marshall Street
Richmont
Nikil
Express
Cruthfield & McArthur
Buccassers
F. G. Crutchfield
Winston, N. C
J. M. Robinson
Telon Brown
Tom
Robert D. Johnston
Mw Horse
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