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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1881
Page
2
Editor notes rumors of President Arthur and Grant era politics. mentions a possible reconstruction of cabinet, lavish spending on portraits and widows, and talks of a Southern appointee to bridge sectional divides. Also recalls Garfield assassination fallout, court news, and civic figures from Wilmington.
The piece discusses Grant’s view on Mexico as a winter farming destination once the US rail line to its capital is finished. It notes Chester A. Arthur’s birth in Vermont, the Raleigh Observer reporting a successful colored fair with expected attendance from several cities, and a prominent Virginia figure’s defection to France. It condemns liberal Republican ideals, warns Democrats about disorganization in the Senate, and urges disciplined party unity amid postwar political realignments.
A recent blaze consumed the rolling mill at the Georgia Tron Works in Atlanta Georgia causing about 150000 dollars in loss with insurance coverage of 50000 dollars. The fire occurred last week and the facility sustained extensive damage across its operations and equipment.
The Wilmington Star notes the vast forest acreage of North Carolina, suggesting its value to generations unborn. It urges farmers to plant at least ten thousand trees to increase supply rather than diminish it, highlighting a state wide forest wealth.
Fire on Union Street in Danville Va. consumed S Nl Holland’s brick structure housing stores below and a tobacco factory above. Origin traced to Grief Banister’s store with $63,000 loss and $53,000 insured. Critique of lawyers and officials follows on delaying justice and releasing guilty defendants.
Washington October 3 grand jury met at 1044 with full attendance and heard Surgeon General Barnes and George W Adams in the Guiteau murder case. D Lamb who conducted the autopsy was heard before the panel adjourned to tomorrow after three hours. The Journal notes political commentary follows.
Miss Louisa Montague, a Forepaughs beauty valued at ten thousand dollars, was severely injured in a railroad collision in Kentucky. She stood on a sleeper platform when boards pierced her calf and thigh, with a deep facial laceration from temple to chin, endangering her life.
A Washington correspondent notes talk of Thurman as a future Presidential candidate and highlights North Carolina's influence through governors, senators, and judges. Rep Reagan mentions his North Carolina mother, while Buncombe and Yadkin roots are cited with a 110-year-old ancestor. A Georgia Legislator endorses Neuralgine via a letter from Dr J D Mitchell.
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