Geological and Geode tic. Wilming ton Post
The Washington Critic article praised Senator John A Logan of Illinois for advancing geological surveys. It credits his influence with the consolidation of surveys into a major scientific effort, noting the bureau of ethnology as part of his practical geological studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John A. Logan
United States
Illinois
Logan
Congress
John A. Jogantxa
Gen. Logan
Carbondale
Coal Belt
Nouthern Illinois
Lyle
Hugh
Cock, Agassiz
Geological Survey
Esas
Pacific
Gulf
Mexican
Bureau of Ethnology
Acquittal of Nutt Mirrors Tariff Turbulence in Nation
The Pittsburg jury acquitted Nutt on insanity grounds after the act, while tariff politics divide Democrats into factions. Debates feature Randall and Carlisle camps on tariff overhaul, with a third party pushing a flat rate cut. The piece ties politics to economic concerns and highlights the ongoing U S Geological Survey progress and international remarks praising its work.
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Young Nutt
Pittsburg
Stockholders meet of the Wilmington Wrightsville and Onslow Railroad
Adjourned meeting of stockholders in the city courtroom at 12 M on January 15 1884 presided by L H Fisher elected J C Nixon secretary pro tem committee for condolence to late general superintendent E F Martin named. Stock report valued shares at 49650 and new directors were elected including T M Chester F Hannabus G W Price L H Fisher W C Coleman Wm Devane Alf Lloyd J O Nixon Thos Newton J C Price R B Fitzgerald D G Howard J D Dry John Holloway G W Batson. Meeting adjourned to January 1885 second Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington, Wrightaville& Onslow Railroad
City Court Room
L. H. Fisher
J. C. Nixon
E. F. Martin
D. J. Sanders
Wm. Devane
Orve
Martin
Faneir
Joe
Holloway
Jas
D. Dive A. Bryant
G. W. Batsop
Pov
J. B. Dudley
Chester
O.nixon
Local News Tidbits From The Port And Churches
Eggs fetch up to 35 cents a dozen while foreign deserters drift nearby. The first shad of the season was caught at Federal Point by WE. Davis & Son. Rev. Dr. Yates began Bible lectures on Front Street. Seven marriage licenses issued by the Register of Deeds. E H McQuigg awarded a Washington department post. A child died from overfeeding. two months old. Rev. J K Taylor greeted in Lexington. Attempt to burn R A Price’s Front Street store. Rev. Dr. Hawthorne preached at First Church. Rev. Dr. Pritchard spoke to young men with choir instruments. Cotton receipts to date total 80 925 bales, down 17 670 from last year. A society target to buy a free organ for Front Street Methodist. German marine Charles Kunold injured on Colfax. Drowning death of E D McIver near Lumber River. Norwegian ships cleared with naval stores worth 28 705 dollars.
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Federal Point
WE. Davis & Son
Dr. Pritchard
First Baptist Church
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Town and Nearby Areas
An earthquake Friday morning shook several dwellings and caused alarms, with a distinct rumbling noise at Mr. R. E. Heide's home. Fort Macon and Beaufort reported stronger effects. The report also notes a new blue and red trimmed uniform for the State Guard, county tax settlements, church ordination, a mysterious disappearance, a heroics tale of Lieut. J. A. Rhodes, and Oakdale Cemetery Company electing a new Board of Directors.
New Hanover Taxes Settled and Local Notices Lead News
Sheriff Manning settled with the state for New Hanover county 1883 taxes totaling 21769.37 and with the county treasurer for county taxes 39081.07. ex Union Soldiers association officers elected. death of James H Johnson and Lotta Robinson noted. Rev J B Hawthorne lectured. Wilmington Library Association events. City Hospital 1883 report and billed improvements.
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Manning
New Hanover County
Provoce Circulation Abstracts Missing
Fragmentary text shows a list of 16 abstracts and references to a circulation task. No coherent article details or identifiable persons or organizations are readable.
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Wilmington Post
Wilmington, N. C
Taz Wilmington Post
Geological and Geodetic
Nutt
Carlisle
Randall
Holt
Nin
United Rey
New Mexico
Lorado
Prosor Heyden
United States Geological Veys
Europe
Howard Hull
Geological Survey of
Ireland
Richard Strachey
Royal British Engineers
London
England
Ppc de Koaick
Belgium
Lee
Mioss
Ion
St Olders
The
Ant
Mark
Todr.o. Nixone
Wemen
Leige
Rockingham
Bird
Sol Gay
Gay
Charlotte Observer
Ition
John Griffin Carisle
John Griffin
Missions Dodge
New York
Free Trade Club of
Leona
Carlidle
Quent
Jas, B. Dudley
Win
Rceptibl
Yates
Front Street
M. E Church
Register of Deeds
E. H. McQuigg
Lorma Taylor
J. K. Taylor
Lexington
R. A. Price
Yarid
Dr. Hawthorne
Richmon Va
Front Street Methodist Church
Charles Kunold
Colfax
Marine Hospital
E. D. McIver
Robeson County
Lumber River
Lumberton
Selmer
Zippera
Messrs
Alex. Sprunt
State Guard
Jones
Dr. Pritchart
W. M. Kennedy
J. B. Barlow
L. T. Carroll
Mt. Holly Baptist Church
Pender County
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Barlow
Bella Larkins
Wooster
Isaac White
Maultsby’s Point
Point Caswell
J. A. Rhodes
Columbus
Massachusetts
Point Peter
J. C. Bowden
Beg
Gog
Oakdale Cemetery Company
Edward Kidder
Geo. R. French
W. H. Northrop
James H. Chadbourn
Wm. J. Yopp
A. J
Donald MacRae
Richard J. Jones
T. Donlan
New Hanover
Association of
Geo. L. Madison
W. Eagles
Vie Teldente Sree Gally
le Pringents
E. Berdeny
John Suggs
Wm. Taylor
H&ry
Samaritan Hall
James H. Johnson
Cape Fear
R. J. Scarborough
Jacobs
Jimmie Johnson
Lotta Robinson
Pridgen’s Landing
Fayetteville
J. B. Hawthorne
Richmond
Tileston Upper
Wilmington Library Association
Hawthorne
Wilmington
City Hospital
Dalene
Lenta
Bey
Iz Fee
M. Y. Herald
Raleigh Register
Raleigh
North Carolina
Register
North Carolin
Hale
Raleigh, N.C
J. O. Nixon
Will
N. E. Coe
NIXON
Eighth ST. Rov
Brown & Pearson
Passionanie
Northfront Street
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