Gritty notes from a 1880s Sentinel edition recounts trials and politics
Wiltz of Louisiana is dead. Gerrreau’s trial set for November 7. A railroad lease valued at $25 000 per year links Atlantic Tennessee Ohio to Clyde syndicate. Editor Mates highlights tensions over Gov Vance, Zeb, and revenue officials. Duels, fires, and a water famine in Cuarrorre are mentioned amid politics and church notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic, Tennessee & Ohio
Statesville
Charlotte
Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta
Clyde Syndicate
Gov
Vance
Zeb
Cuarrorre
Prohibition debate and political intrigues tied to Everett
A Northern Carolina newspaper criticizes census and table data accuracy. It covers Everett’s removal attempts, Washington letters claiming peril to his collector post, and reflects on Republican manipulation of Senator Davis and the High Joint Commission backroom dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Davi Davis
U.S
Supreme Bench
Hhis Place
Hayes
Bayard
Senate
Arthur
Davis
David Davis
The Interests of the South in Cotton Manufacture
The South grows more interested in domestic staple industries as cotton manufacture expands. Data from 1875 to 1881 show rising U S cotton production and shifting shares between North and South. 1875 saw 3.83 million bales produced, 1.10 million spun domestically, while 1880 81 year totals reached 6.6 million bales with 1.90 million manufactured. North credited with about 1.69 million and the South 0.21 million in 1880 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Atkinson
Atlanta
South
New Orleans Democrat
United States
North South growth shows widening manufacturing rebound
The North rose 4 percent while the South surpassed 20 percent, evidencing the South shedding lethargy and a rapidly growing manufacturing interest that could propel hopes of renewing neglected industries.
Prosperity and Wool in the South Through New Resources
In an interview Ed ward Atkinson highlights two potential engines of Southern prosperity. A new hull-separating cotton seed machine could fuel livestock feed, boosting wool production to 75–150 million pounds annually and adding 25–50 million dollars in wealth. He cites ensilage as a reviving force for exhausted pastures, tested at Atlanta’s cotton exhibition to prove succulent fodder for the hot season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Atkinson
South
Atkinson
Gulf States
Atlanta
Prohibition Act Trial Ends with $20 Fine
A case of selling spirituous liquor without a license was heard before Mayor Eckel. James E. Boyd argued defences about warrant scope and charging details. The mayor overruled, the defendant was fined $20 and costs, with an appeal to the Superior Court likely advancing to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Cre
Lefore
Eckel
James E. Boyd
Ecke
Boyd
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Broker Advertises Buy of Confederate Bonds in New York
A New York broker offers to purchase Confederate bonds at a rate of one quarter of 1 percent. He states he has already bought over 6 million dollars and seeks 1 million more, saying orders come from foreign correspondents. Other brokers report similar buying activity at about the same level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tam
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Eballinston Sentinel
M. Mates
Guy. Wiltz
Louisiana
Gerrreau
Ocen
Chicago
Taxsiwar Hamlin
Spain
Lee Artave
Yorktown
R. T. Merrick
Guit— Jean
Ese Lie
Ohio
Raleigh
Gov. Darvis
Groves D. Wises
Riddle—barger
Virginia
Foxnatt
Jim Keene
A. A. Boashamer
N.C
Rabiz
Boshamer
Everett
de. Tarsace
Guitean
Hell
Pamaspewenta Times
Artyr
Pennsylvanis
Baily
Pennsylvania
New York State
Tamrassy
Irving Hall
South Carolina
Union
B. E. Scott
Franklin J. Moses
V8 Bureau
North Carolina
Winston
Avrer Everver
Geo. B. Everett
Federal Court
Greensboro
Washington
Ram
Wheeler
Billy Henderson
Scratch Pocket Shirt. E
W. Phate
M. Stein & Son
Winston, N. C
S Nc
Og. W. de Fis & Company
Jd. WF. Davis & CO
Liberty Street
Winston, N.C
PREAT
Comedicr
Ont
Obac CO
USF
Brand,” Rand
Pfopl & Stocktion
Re Eobacco
Dmesjee
Regu
Marin Wus
Aving
Shelton
C. Burton
Adam
J. It. Shetton
Gilmer & Joyce
Forsyth County
Court House
Selon Edayn
Belew’s Creek
Linville
Watson
Glenn
Joseph Weinarnd
Guardian
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