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Newspaper

Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1882

Page

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Advertising rates and contact for Wilmington Post

The Wilmington Post lists advertising rates at fifty cents per line for the first insertion and twenty-five cents per line for each additional insertion. It notes eight lines of Nonpareil type and mentions a $2.00 annual subscription, with six months for half price, and directs business communications to the Wilmington Post in Wilmington, N.C.

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Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer Named

STAUEY VanAMRINGE is appointed Clerk of the Superior Court and OWEN BURNEY is named County Treasurer. Both assignments appear in the official notices.

Stauey Vanamringe Owen Burney

Raleigh Times Calls for John Vato Scarboro Report Exposure

The Raleigh Times questions why Democratic Superintendent John Vato Scarboro withholds his legally required annual report. It urges disclosure of potential Treasury leaks and misused funds meant for student tuition, accusing waste in state finances and wheel taxes supporting unused offices.

Raleigh Times John Vato Scarboro

Republican Nominating Conventions in Rockingham and Edenton

Reports note the Republican Nominating Convention for Richmond County to be held in Rockingham on September 16 1882 to nominate county officers and a representative to the Legislature with three delegates and three alternates from each precinct. In Edenton the First District Republican Convention nominated Walter F Pool Bay for Congress as a compromise choice to preserve party harmony. General Manning is praised as sheriff candidate and health improvements for Dr Mots are mentioned amid local political notes.

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North Carolina Campaign Fractures Bourbons and Liberals

A political essay argues that the Bourbon Democracy enforces elitism and denies poor white men access to education and office. It contrasts with a Liberal Republican alliance promising free speech and fair elections, criticizing gerrymandering and color-line tactics while urging unity for reform and progress in North Carolina.

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Interview on City Attorney abolition and aldermanic pledge

An interview with Alderman Chadbourn addresses the proposed resolution to abolish the City Attorney office. The piece claims Alderman Dargy was ousted for resisting Bourbon influence and expressing independent opinions. It alleges Democratic board bias and political maneuvering in selecting a replacement.

Chadbourn Board of Aldermen Dargy Democratic Party Obsdbourn Russell

Writs Corex Announces Bladen GOP Congress Bid

Writs Corex of Bladen County on August 15 1882 declared candidacy for the Republican nomination to the House of Representatives. He pledged to serve county and party if nominated and to canvas the county for the ticket whether nominated or not, backing the Republican Liberal ticket statewide.

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Large excursion arrives in city with Historic Car at Market Dock

Odd report notes a large six inch by two foot car hauled in by a small Black man at Market Dock Tuesday evening. Also mentions improvements at Slitter Bros Dreyfus store Market Street and a planned bazaar. References to local officials, a fire at Capt Pred Smalls store, and various civic notes in mixed historical chatter.

Market Dock Messrs. Slitter Bros & Dreyfus Market Street Colin Magnolia

Extraordinary Exhibition Attractions Tour Witnessees in 1882

A lengthy critique of a sensational show touting exotic acts and novelties, listing feats by zebras, giraffes, a man-sized cynocephalus, camels, and more. The piece derides swindling marketing and praises the parade and exhibition scale, mentioning Mr. John Nutt and Midland Worth Carolina Railway timetables for July 1882 in North Carolina.

Notice on Post price and subscription terms

A brief notice outlines that the Post costs 2.00 dollars per year payable in advance. It mentions readiness to answer calls and to save the subscriber, with a stray reference to Deav-Heads.

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