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Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1879

Page

4

Ross Father of Kidnapped Boy in Wilmington Visit

The Wilmington Post reports Christian K. Ross, father of Charlie Ross, has traveled to Wautaugs county in search of his son. The item notes other local items including rail project progress, a pastor’s 50th wedding anniversary, and a fair official’s visit.

Christian K. Ross Charlie Ross Wautaugs County W. S.ball Greensboro Grand Ledge of Good Templars of North Carolina Chand Lodge United States Detroit Michigan Wm. A. Moore Europe Exlenton Clarion Asheville and Spartanburg Charlotte Democrat Hendersonville Rob’t Y. McAdon Charlotte Piedmont Rees Jos. V P. Pritchard Salisbury Street Baptist Church Eliza Lunter Samuel Henderson Salisbury Vlanner Wilmington Roanoke Tar River Fhit Roanoke News

Weather, politics, and disasters sweep the nation

The week brought 102 degree heat in New England, a U S War Secretary named to a September judgeship, Grant’s receptions in Asia, and a deadly gale in Kansas Nebraska and Missouri. Baron Rothschild dies at 71 as volcanic eruptions threaten towns, while the Duke of Argyle travels to Canada with family affiliates.

New England McCrary U. S Gen. Grant China Japan Kansas Nebraska Missouri Lionel Nathan de Rothschild London Frankfurt-on-the-Mainz Lythagoras Duke of Argyl Walter Campbell New York Cunard Scythia Canada Marquis of Lorne Dominion Windsor Hotel Mann Pxwell P.O Calder

American Morses in England Prt the Pall Mall Gazette

The Pall Mall Gazette notes that American and other foreign horses win our races and will continue to do so. It highlights the long history of British bloodstock being exported worldwide. It mentions Russian and American buyers, and early Virginia imports initiating the southern interest in horse flesh.

England Pall Mall Gazette Starke Brown Prince Parole Poreriverstas Obody Virginia the Sun Wilis Sun Rascats Sal Huntbuss Lie Press Congress Republic Inter IST Datty Sun Tonil Bonday el Zou York

American and English Thoroughbreds in Early American Racing

The article traces 18th century stock transfers from England to America, noting many English sires and mares exported to Virginia and South Carolina. It cites Sir Archie and Matc iesa among imported horses, discusses American breeding from English stock, and critiques reliance on American entries over English winners as racing evolves. It compares Lorillard and Ten Broeck in their approaches to American horses in major races.

Ward Rockingham Diomed Virginia Sir Archie South Carolina Brutus Regulus America Matciesa Godolphin Lorillard New York Ten Broeck Mr. Ten Broeck

Senators Rally Turf Passion As Adjournment Questioned

Washington May 22 Senator Ransom defends adjourning the Senate for horse racing calling turf a national institution. He cites Washington and historic figures linked to horses, then notes a Salisbury North Carolina obelisk memorial for unknown Confederate dead and details the cemetery and monument design. The piece also covers praise for North Carolina Board of Health appointments and President Dr Satchwell.

Senator Ransom Baltimore Gazette Washington Senate England Canterbury Irving United States van Buren Jackson Oid Hickory Van Henry Clay John Randolph Charleston Col. Singleton Champion Salisbury N.C New Hampshire Augustus van Cleef New York N. C. Board of Health Observer NeEwsers State Board of Health Board of Health Greensboro North Carolina Satchwell

Turpentine and Rosin Market Report Summary

The June 2 market notes show quiet starts for Turpentine at 25 cents per gallon with later sales of 200 casks at 26 cents and steady quotes for Rosin with 105 for Strained and 110 for Good Strained. Additional items include Good Extra Pale and Low Pale prices, and crude turpentine steady at 1.60 for Yellow Dip and 2.10 for Virgin.

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