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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1880
Page
2
A southern Democratic Senator labels Ben Hill mentally unstable with a form of mania he calls intellectual communicativeness. He says Hill seeks to unleash a grand speech to the world in the Kellogg case, antagonizing conservative party elements.
A survey of shifts in North Carolina politics notes Gov. Jarvis's railroad victory strengthening his likely Democratic nomination. It discusses factions, potential independent runs, and intra party maneuvering around Stedman Waddell and McKey as D emocratic contenders in the district. It calls for loyalty to postwar amendments and wary selection of judges.
A reprinted Journal of Industry article argues colored men face bias and stereotypes in business. It urges courage and unity, noting white and black failures alike draw attention, while success by a colored man is scrutinized by his own race. The piece stresses perseverance to overcome racial hurdles and improve economic status.
The piece extols John Sherman as a premier statesman and champion of reform with decades of party influence. It endorses Julia Sherr mat as the candidate who can attract the largest vote and mobilize the full party base for the Chicago ballot.
The Spirit of the South lauds Richmond County for improving finances and aims to wipe out bonded debt of 4000, noting payments already made and remaining balance of 2960 plus accrued interest. It criticizes Garcelon administration over unaccounted state funds and pension-era financial disputes.
The report covers Republican strategy with southern allies and opposition to Grant, House actions on seats in Minnesota and Texas, and Secretary Sherman detailing moonshine suppression efforts. It notes arrests, killings, and constitutional debates shaping federal response in southern states.
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