Wilmington paper derides Jarvis plan and rails on rail sale
The Wilmington Post mocks Thomas J. Jarvis and the N C railroad schemes, warnings about Ransom and the railroad ring. It discusses state politics, press leaders, and a proposed 2000 mile Southern Cincinnati-Chattanooga network with city and investor terms.
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Vincinits’ Southern
Wilmington
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Savannah
Norfolk
Charleston
Port Royal
Cincinnati Southern
Kentucky Central
Chesapeake and Ohio
East Tennessee
Virginia
Ohio
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Wiknington
Cincinnnati Adales
Taint Rock
Hendersonville
Election fury over March ballot and court power
The piece attacks the March election date and Democratic control of the Aldermen and courts. It condemns alleged fraud and criticizes the Legislature, urging reform and a tougher stance on crime. Judge Meares is praised for integrity while calls arise to reconfigure the criminal court and avoid double taxation.
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North Carolina
Scott
Beat
Criminal Court
Ben. K. Moore
Hcurt
New Hanover Patia
Mears
New Hannover
Mrs Horace Maynard Receives Cabinet Ladies In Washington
At the Cabinet ladies reception in Washington on the 19th Mrs. Horace Maynard wife of the Postmaster General was assisted by her daughter Mrs Kidder wife of a naval officer. Mrs Maynard in frail health enjoyed visitors while wearing gray and black lace attire. Mrs Kidder described as brunette with expressive eyes appeared beside her mother. A Louisiana Democrat who served in Congress and praised by the New Orleans Democrat is noted in the report.
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Horace Maynard
Cabinet
Washington
Cieneral
Kidder
Maynard
Ewall
Mrs. Kidder
Eric
Octo
Louisiana
Frederick Douglass ties and Bruce cited by Ingersoll in interview
In a recent interview Bob Ingersoll comments on race and immigration. He argues blacks and whites can live together under one flag and notes colored people helped save the nation. He advocates colonization only with a Democrat escort to keep political balance.
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Bob Ingersoll
Frederick Douglas
Bruce
Friends
New York
Cannon's Case and Polygamy Explored by Utah Governor
New York Tribune reports from Wasuixutoy where Governor Eli H. Murray says Cannon lacked naturalization and cannot be a U S delegate. He notes polygamy threatens Utah politics, with suffrage and alien laws enabling broad, unchecked power and even underage marriages gaining citizenship and franchise. Murray departs Washington for New York.
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New York Tribune
Tribune
Eli H. Murray
Utah
Adams
House of Representatives
Campbell
Congress
United States
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Washington
New York
Harvard President notes rise of women only colleges and tuition trends
President Eliot reports scattered institutions across the United States numbering about 359 colleges and universities admitting women only. He cites rapid growth since mid century, with many new schools in the West and varied tuition practices, noting shifts in overall college access and cost.
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Eliot
Harvard University
Agricultural and Colleges
Areca
United States
JSD
Weather and market notes with fashion bar in New York
Almanac forecasts mispredicted by planters as severe winter fades with February thaw. Market gardeners seek higher prices and broader demand while a Tennessee to Minnesota land move faces opposition. Cincinnati fashion notes report women era bar with ornate drinks and three-foot queues in Broadway store.
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Eameent
Albany
Saya
Mon- Gazette
Veador
United States
New York
Boston
Cincinnati Enquirer
Broadway
Stewart's Great Mart
Warlack’s
Tie , Thes
Remembering A. M. Downing, Pioneer Landscape Artist
The obituary notes A M Downing as a leading land artist in the country, admired for natural taste and deep knowledge of trees and plants. His career spanned over thirty years, with lively articles and vivid descriptions that engaged readers. The piece invites readers to share memories of Downing.
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Downing
Carter
Eumage
Tery Wyle
Madecape
Confederate Battle Flag Design and Civil War Notes
The article recounts discussions in the Confederate command about a battle flag design with red bars blue field and gold stars, noting Beauregard Miles and Johnston debated heraldic laws and final approval. It also includes marginal notes about an Apple Tree story and snippets of romantic tales with local dialogue and moral reflections.
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Fela
Manareas
Beauregard
William Porcher Miles
Miles
Johnston
Aps Er Tegant
Jane
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