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West Point Annapolis claim gains and race tensions
State items note Southern boys win first honors at West Point and Annapolis. A Laurinburg born child with whiskers is mentioned. Political clashes include Gen Clingman’s call for a new Washington Party and anti prohibition rhetoric. A Smithfield fire destroys several frame buildings with no insurance. A fatal fight between Charles Whitfield and Ruffin Smith is reported. Stockholders of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad meet in Morehead City and negotiations over a Western North Carolina purchase unfold. A Fayetteville speech urges farming and education for Black teachers and students, stressing farming as essential for national strength.
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West Point
Annapolis
Megro
Laurinburg
Kemp P. Battle
Gov
Jarvis
Deems
Gen Clingman
Washington
Smithfield
United States
Weldons
New York
Weldon
News and Observer
New and Observer
Particopa Criminia
Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad
Morehead City
Best
Midland
Western North Carolina Railroad
The
A. Bailey
Harvett County
X.C
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