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Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1881

Page

2

President Locates Family at Elberon Hotel By Ocean

The President and first lady are staying a few days at the Elberon Hotel near the West End, enjoying the sea breezes and quiet. Mr Garfield plans a seasonal stay, with the First Lady reportedly on the road to health and riding out daily. Col. E. B. C. Wash of Camden, charged with murder in a duel, was found not guilty after a jury trial. Speculation on Liberia and American policy toward its colony is discussed, urging stronger commercial links and US support.

Elberon West End Washington Garfield Col. E. B. C. Wash Camden W. M. Shannon Cothran Shannon Debia R. W. Shufeldt New Colonization Society Republic Africa United States Liberia Sierra Bash Peopl Sand Mahomme Sierra Leone Esdogmas Europe New York Baltimore Madeira Canary Islands Cape de Verdes Monrovia Ogiah Alt Andy Livingstone Ple

Prohibition Debate Sparks Local Editorial Clash

The Observer editor Captain S A Ashe leads a push against liquor sales while mockingly proposing a prohibition club with John Williamson as Vice President. The piece critiques legislators and party members for delaying moral courage and hints at broader anti liquor stances in North Carolina.

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Opposition to liquor bill sparks constitutional rights critique in North Carolina

A Republican statement denounces a proposed bill to prohibit liquor manufacture and sale as class legislation that concentrates power, threatens representative government, and would create a monopoly. It argues the measure violates state constitutional provisions and increases taxation, urging Republicans to organize and oppose the bill at the polls.

Islation Bao Municipal Senate House of Representatives General Assembly North Carolina North Northwest Union Lisa Alress Republican State Executive Committee J. Marr

Notable Washington Notes From High Society and Politics

Reports on Mrs. Senator Logan’s health fears, Miss M. M. Gillett becoming a notary in DC as the first lady notary appointed by a president, Longfellow’s compass plant remark corrected, Colfax’s letter backing a Virginia coalition, and Tunisian expedition funding. Also mentions Payne’s death in Tunis, a memorial window fundraiser, Mrs. Stanley Matthews’ ties to Henry Watterson, and praise for Geo. D. E. Babcock’s park beautification work in Washington.

Stanley ‘Matthews Mrs. Watterson Henry Watterson The Courier Journal

Travel plan by Prof Wiley Lane to promote Howard University

Witty Lark reports a letter from Prof Wiley Lane of Howard University detailing a summer lecture and travel plan across North and South Carolina and Tennessee. Lane aims to diffuse information on Howard, promote student life benefits, and discuss theology study with interested young men. He lists a route starting June 20 in Elizabeth City and visiting Richmond Lynchburg Charlotte Greenville Columbia Charleston Wilmington and Raleigh before Nisod. The writer seeks support from friends of education to assist his mission.

Howard University Washi Greenville S.C Columbia Charleston Wilmington N.C Raleigh Nisod Friends of Education

Pyejadies Kills and Hop Bitters Remedy Claim

Fragmentary item reports a sensational claim of a child’s illness to be cured by a remedy called Hop Bitters after two years of suffering. The text references doctors and relief but remains garbled and unclear on specifics.

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