Elections in ten states favor Democrats in early returns
Early returns from ten states show a strong Democratic surge with Virginia turning away from Munhoneism and Ohio’s governor elect Hepply noted as requiring two to three months of analysis. New York and New Jersey returns indicate large Democratic majorities while Massachusetts and Maryland show sizable margins. Local papers urge North Carolina activity and unity for the election season.
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Newchusetts
Pennsylvania
Virginia
NTA
Legis
York
New York
New Jersey
Coynecricer
W Jersey
Connecticut
Boston
Nev
Towne
Vict
Lawrance
Butler
Maryland
North Carolina
Rise of Southern industry praised by Times-Democrat review
The Times-Democrat lauds a comprehensive Southern States study noting a $640,707,028 rise in assessed value over four years and $300 million in new railroad investments. It highlights doubled rail mileage in Arkansas Florida Louisiana and Texas and strong gains in cotton manufacturing including spindles looms and mills across states led by North Carolina.
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South
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Carolins
Times- Democrat
Ruth
New England
North Carolina
False press reports about Greensborough diphtheria deaths
The Charlotte Observer condemns false reports claiming 300 children died in Greensborough from diphtheria. It denounces sensational press agents who relocate crimes to the state and warns such lies harm towns and deter home seekers and business.
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Charlotte Observer
Greensboro
Cincinnati Times-Star
Carolina
The Young Man in Politics Emerges in Municipal Life
An editorial from the Philadelphia Times argues that the era favors young men in politics. The piece notes the dominance of youth in municipal affairs and beyond, urging readers to engage with this shift.
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Philadelphia Times
Bus
Young Men Lead Reform Movements Across States
The article argues the reform era is driven by younger leaders like Seth Low in Brooklyn and Roosevelt in New York, with governors Pattison in Pennsylvania and Hoadly in Ohio signaling a national trend. It notes elderly officials resist reform, praising youth for vigor, courage, and endurance despite inexperience and missteps.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Seth Low
Roosevelt
New York
Wolfe
Law
Waller
Connecticut
Cleveland
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Hoadly
Ohio
American Wits and Their Source Journals Listed
The piece catalogs various satirical journals and editors such as the Merchant eler Lampton Hartford Journal Joe Barnum Fall River Advance Whitehall Times Earl Marble Som erville Journal New York Journal Waterloo Observer Richmond Baton St Louis Magazine Yonkers Gazette Carl Pret z Gor ham Mountaineer Zoothpick Rosewood Gold Leaf Oldham Williamsport Grif Milton Neos Chicago Telegram Middletown Transcript Oil City Dermick Stray Sand Slinger and notes they are accessible on application at the editorial table. It mentions Gold Leaf being published by Thad Manning.
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Rk American Wits
Merchant Eler
Lampton
Somerville Journal
Jackson
New York Journal
Chrystaligh
Waterloo Observer
Barton
Little Richmond
Burton
St. Louis Magazine
Alex. DeMenil Sparkes
Milton Neos
Chicago Telegram
Middletown Transcript
Scott Way
Oil City Derrick
Joker of the Sun
Thad Manning
Randall Favored for Speaker as Convention Looms
Opinions from multiple papers suggest Mr. Randall holds the edge to be chosen Speaker of the next House after a vigorous campaign. Some editors note other nominees like Gen Seales or Winston, while local influence is downplayed. A separate item reports a family from Indiana traveling by covered wagon toward Forsyth county to return home. A Mobile Register note warns of Mormon missionary plans stimulating reaction.
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New York Sun
Randall
Winston
Hickory Carolinian
Gen Seales
Slis
Greensboro
Silishory
Three Negroes Killed in Virginia Town Clash
In Danville Virginia a mob attack by black residents on white citizens left three men dead and many wounded. A 500 strong negro crowd threatened a white meeting prompting militia to fire on the street. three blacks were killed and three whites seriously wounded.
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Sentinel
Daxville
Mm. BE. Sims
Seassiyn
Lawson
Charles Noel
George Lee
Joel H. Oliver
Thomas Seward
Walters Holland
Adams
Holland
G. Holand
W. & W. Holland
Administrators' Sale and Estate Notice in Salem
Public auction announced by eight administrators of the E Belo estate. Sale begins November 28 1883 in Salem with furniture goods and a rare flower collection. Additional sale on November 29 1883 includes dwelling, stores, vacant lot, and cemetery-adjacent property with half cash balance terms.
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E. Belo
Novessea
Salem
Hone Place
J.A. Buxton
Arsoft
W. A. Lemly
Superior Court of
Forsyth County
Tivaspay
Novamune
Belo
Main Street
H.W. Fries
Large stock of silk garments and accessories advertised
A lengthy advert boasts an immense stock including stock for ladies and children, silk warp fabrics, velvets, flannels, laces, and trimmings, plus kid and cashmere gloves and hosiery. It highlights fur trimmed dolmans, jackets, and coats for all ages, with sole agency for Sollers shoes and blankets at New York prices.
Carpets and Sewing Service Offer at Local Market
Local ad touts carpet sales and installation from the Piece with emphasis on hassle free service. It promises sewing and fitting to reduce waste and ensure proper matching for buyers.
Hats and Accessories Supplied by Gents Furnishing Dept
A well chosen stock of hats shirts underwear hosiery gloves handkerchiefs ties collars and cuffs available from the Gents Furnishing Department noted for quality and style unmatched south of New York.
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New York
Specialty boys and children clothing store ad
A local shop highlights a complete line of boys and children’s clothing with style equal to Custom Worx. It condemns Baltimore-made goods, offers wear resisting suits for five dollars, and lists sole agents and polo caps in black and colored velvete.
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Baltimore
We Court Competition Promises Embroidered Dress Prize
A historic notice announces a drawing tied to purchases over $1 offering prizes including an embroidered dress, a satin skirt, a silk album, and a silk dress case. The event is stated for Liberty Street on November 1, 1883, with participants earning tickets for entry.
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Norfolk
Extraordinary Mail Order Offers From Wittkowsky and Baruch
Wittkowsky and Baruch promote their mail order department describing easy, satisfactory shopping by mail with prompt inquiries responses samples and estimates. They guarantee satisfaction and deliver packages over ten dollars free of express or mail charges. They claim to keep a full clothing line for men youths boys women misses and children including underwear and a dressmaking establishment in the South.
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South
Magneton Rnce Co
America
Europe
Washington Meets Ugther General Pass Agent Ad
A terse notice from Virginia reports a Washington interaction involving a general pass agent. Details are minimal with no dates or locations specified beyond state and country.
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Times
R. F. Howe
W. T. Dorzen
Goldsboro
Smithfield
Tur Sentiver
North Carolina Industrial Association
J. H. Williamson
Vance
Nov. Jarvis
Jtpce Heaply
Tie
Elizabeth City
Juper Forages
Neral
Indiana
Mobile Register
Oldham
Wixston Sentinel
Pleasenstead
Western
Priem
Gorham Mountaineer
Wren
Lincoln
Garfield
Blain
Segatle
WueEn
Winston Sentinel
Hannibal
Augusta Chronicle
Hannibal Hamlen
Mahone
Danville
Dover
N. J
Egypt
Elijah Sharp
Mr. Sharp
Panxer
Parken
Pargen
Hiccoe & Co
Sidney-Wort
Ayer
Dr.j. C.ayer&co
Lowell
Mass
Davis
G.T. Glasc
N. C
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Superior Court
Forsyth
Iereof
Hauser
Charles Nix
L. W. Killinsworth
A.J. Kemp
O. J. Killinsworth
J. W. Rush
T. J. Rush
J. W. Pace
L. W. Kemp
Edward Healy
B. L. McGhee
Ralph M. MeKee
Carma Parsons
Drey Parsons
Parsons
Wrsters Lestixes
CG. S. Hauser
Tax Minxeron Arm
Ryttenberg Bros
IRS
Cassimeres
S. D. Sollers & Co
Pumapetrims Sioes
N. Y
Gents Furnishing Department
Bitting
Liberty Street
Wresrox
Worfolk Wa
NG Ay
Sia
Louisigeu Company
J.P. Horbach
Norworx
Lottery
Burress, Son & Co
Burrus, Son & CO
J.P. Morbach
Charotte
Tue
Macleton Arrisaser Co
State Street
Chicago
Taant-Mank
Blackwell &C
Durham
Charlotte Salisbur
High Point
Deave
Hillsboro
Yurham
Raleigh
Greene
R & D RR
Salisbury
WNCC
H & DR Rand
Charlotte
WNCRR
C Air Line
A & © Air Line
WNC Ral
Kernersville
Kerneth Greensboro
Pullman
Montgomery
Betw Fort
Asta Dame RL
Talcott
Richmo
Alisbury
Harlotte
Jean Raleigh
Washington, Ughter, Gen. Pass. Agt
Ad, Va
Smith & Brown
Winston, N. C
Drug & Medicine
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