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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1881
Page
2
The piece mixes political opinion and public notices. It cites Judge O P and remarks on political corruption, mentions senators Hawley Robeson Conger Hale Frye and Garfield, then reviews financial statements and state debt plans. It highlights Gen Goff nomination and criticizes Readjusters and Kuklux-era politics. It notes a new weekly Enterprise in Goldsboro and criticizes Simon Sanders over election fraud.
The Winston Republican reports the Virginia Midland Railroad sale is confirmed and disputes resolved. Col Barbour is expected to be elected president and will push rapid extension into North Carolina and to Winston with notable vigor.
The report covers debates over boycott tactics amid Irish unrest, definitions of boycotting, and its impact on individuals and families. It also notes legislative actions in North Carolina including committee referrals, bill discussions on penal institutions, education, and public notices, alongside court matters and local incidents.
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