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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1882
Page
2
A fragmented page discusses Missouri and New York political figures, a new cotton plow patent by James R. Howard and partner Bunting in Sampson county, Irish reform news, Democratic party struggles in Congress, and local election chatter about sheriff and city matters.
Southern Republicans denounce inaction by the House on contested election cases. The Committee on Elections has reviewed several cases and urges delaying other business until all reports are acted on, arguing the issue concerns the actual constitution of the House and each member’s entitlement to representation. The Post cost $200 per issue.
A notice indicates farmers welcome a public meeting in Deusswick county at Lockwood’s Folly Bridge on May 15 to organize a local agricultural society. Residents from several townships are invited and may attend with discussions on farming improvements and governance. A community oyster roast and supper are planned around the event.
The North Carolina State Anti Prohibition Association held a meeting at the Yarbora with IN Cooper resigning as chairman and Col William Johnson elected to fill the vacancy. They adopted an address calling a mass convention in Raleigh on June 7 to present a platform and candidates opposing the recent prohibition act.
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