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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1881
Page
2
The Starwartisa notes Gov. Vance has been invited to address the Anti Monopoly League of New York and acknowledges copies of the Congressional Record. It mentions stockholder proceedings crowding other matter and references various political figures and potential reform moves.
The article discusses resumed work on the North Carolina Midland after suspension. Stockholders meeting on the 25th is expected to decide, with public and private subscriptions sufficient to grade the road. Directors authorized to mortgage the full line for 20 000 to secure iron and rolling stock.
Gui t eau counsel Mr Scoville told a Washington Post reporter that letters of aid come from across the Union but he needs a District law expert with the right political status to develop every aspect of the crime. He warned a Stalwart ally could thwart this plan and hinted at exposing Conkling’s role in the crime’s inception.
Stockholders met in Winston on Tuesday October 25 1881 chaired by Prof A Leazer. General report by President Barbour outlined past subscriptions bonds and work suspensions alongside proposals to issue mortgage bonds and resume construction once Davie County and Mocksville payments are secured. Directors and officers elected and measures to accelerate financing and line location approved.
At a meeting of the Directors of the N. C. Midland held on the 26th the road was located to Mooresville and the following officers elected: President J. S. Barbour, Vice President J. T. Morehead, Sec. and Treas. J. W. Alspaugh, Chief Engineer J. O. Moore.
Washington dispatch reports a cabinet shift toward greater stalwart Radical influence after a meeting of General Grant and President Arthur. Morgan declined Treasury offer, Howe may take a post, Longstreet's bid noted, and Ochiltree’s nomination discussed. Expectation of limited Senate confirmations next week and ongoing efforts before November polls.
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