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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1883
Page
2
The Smithville municipal election resulted in a Republican victory, prompting a cautious celebration from local supporters. The piece notes uneven press coverage by Democratic papers and underscores party harmony and the need for unity ahead of future contests.
The piece argues the internal revenue law was a wartime measure now largely repealed but not fully. It claims tariffs protect American labor and industry, benefits skilled mechanics, and opposes moving to a revenue only tariff that would hurt local workers, urging retention of protective duties. It targets vested wealth and calls out the Star as advocating change.
Fragments show a silent editorial voice from HaRnont area of North Carolina dated 1883 with uncertain names and garbled phrases. The readable bits hint at editorial brooking or editorial stance though specifics are unclear.
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