The Washington Negro A Pen Picture Of His Present Condition
Washington, Oct. 12. A special correspondent describes the capital as crowded with the Negro, who makes up about one third of the population and lives across numerous neighborhoods and hotels. The piece notes hotel access, living patterns, labor distribution, and social dynamics, highlighting mobility, economic roles, and education challenges. It also covers congressional conjectures and figures such as Randall and Warner, predicting political tensions and practical reforms.
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Warner
Washington
North Carolina
Baltimore
District of Columbia
Randall
Lisle
Holman
State Librarian Birdsong Named At Raleigh
J C Birdsong of Raleigh named state librarian succeeding the late Shotwell. He served in the Civil War at Chancellorsville and Cold Harbor, later a printer and Raleigh Type Union officer. Library to close two weeks for cataloging and room preparation in new building days ahead.
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J. C. Birdsong
Raleigh
Shotwell
State Library
J.C. Birdsong
Mr. Birdsong
Sussex County
Wa. Infantry
Appomattox Court-House
Chancellorsville
Cold Harbor
Raleigh Type Union
International Union
St. Louis
Birdsong
Uncle Josh recalls a Wilkesboro temperance clash and peach brandy
Edward Payson Hall recounts Uncle Josh and companions disrupting a temperance demonstration at the Wilkesboro courthouse by drying up the whiskey and scattering misused liquor. The scene prompts the judge to fear a still-house eruption as the sheriff investigates a fire in Alcohol’s Peak country.
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Court House
Wilkesboro
Edward Payson Hall
the Sentinel
Uncle Josh
Billy Hendren
Silas Yates
Wilkes County
Shore
Josh
King Alcohol’s Peak
Remark on Judge Clark’s Passing Sentence for Duncan v Haywood
The court upholds the jury verdict of guilty on all counts. The judge condemns the defendant’s crime, notes extensive defense efforts, and imposes ten years in the state prison with hard labor. Local anecdotes and editorials follow, including a doorway to rail travel and regional developments.
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Duncan v. Haywood
U.S
Wake County
Yur
New Professors at University Highlighted in Local Feature
Special correspondent from Cuarecht notes new instructors at the University. Dr Hume, Prof Toy, Prof Atkinson, Prof Henry, and Prof Love are profiled with vivid details on appearance, age, and character. The piece covers campus life, the reading room, athletics, and the upcoming University Monthly featuring Jas W Reid.
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the Sentinel
Cuarecht
N. C
Sentinen
O Ur
Hume
Trinity
Toy
Atkinson
Henry
Confeders
Love
North American Review
Puck
Africa
University
le Cuenty
Jas. W. Reid
Oldham
W. L
Tribute to Hon. James W. Reid from Rockingham supporters
A Leaksville Echo tribute lauds James W. Reid as a worthy capable congressman. It highlights his rise from farmer's son to lawyer, county treasurer, and Republican and Democratic leadership roles, noting majorities, early congressional success, and continued humility.
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Pratsey
Congress
Duxbury
Mr. Reid
Echo
Rockingham
Democratic County Executive Committee
State University
Gaston
Miller
Ransom
House of Representatives
Senate
Durham
Congressman Reid
Jim Reid
A Fish Story and Other Echoes in Local Papers
A Durham Recorder note cites Raleigh officials over shad costs and fish hatchery waste, arguing abolishing the department would yield better stock. The Charlotte Democrat denounces ad agency circulation claims. Hickory’s Piedmont Wagon Co buys a 50 horsepower Talbott & Son engine for December delivery. The Philadelphia Times quips on office loss and postheadache energy. The Sentinel invites readers to try it till New Year.
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Mr. Randall
Youngtes
Philadelphia
Ker Randall
Berwon
Long Branch
Cape May
Berwyn
Cnet
Sentinel
Durham Recorder
Raleigh
Washington, D. C
Hickory Press
Piedmont Wagon Co
Talbott & Son
Richmond
Hickory
Byrivenue Bros Goods Arrive Daily in All Colors
Byrivenue Bros. advertise a broad stock of goods arriving daily in every color and design. The line emphasizes extensive selection and rapid restock to meet customer demand.
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Real Nae
Inston, N. C
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Political Kids
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Wilkes Superior Court
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Old Jenkins
Church Hill
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Virginia
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