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Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1880

Page

2

Electors and state officers listed for North Carolina race

The document lists electors by district and state officers candidates including governor Ralph P. Buxton of Cumberland, secretary Richard M. Norment of Robeson, treasurer Alon D. Jenkins of Gaston, auditor Riley H. Cannon of Jackson, attorney general Augustus M. Moore of Chowan, and public trustee Archibald R. Black of New Hanover. The piece also critiques Democratic actions and mentions Senator Ransom in a Tarboro topic note.

Ralph P. Buxton Cumberland Richard M. Norment Robeson Aalon D. Jenkins Gaston Riley H. Cannon Jackson Augustus M. Moore Chowan Archibald R. Black New Hanover

Debates on Tariff and States Rights Highlighted Speech

The text covers General Hancock and tariff views as local matters, Judge Fowle’s centennial remarks, Butler’s stance on states rights, and Fred Douglass’s NC Agricultural Society address. Douglass praises Garfield and the Republican cause while urging Black voters toward constructive civic participation, with Democrats listening in the crowd.

Hancock Pennsylvania Congress United States Judge Fowle King's Mountain Gen. Butler Georgia Cao Fowla Fred Douglass North Carolina Agricultural and Industrial Society Metropolitan Hall Republican Party Garfield

NORTHELA COTTON AND WOOL MILLS MEETING AT MANCHESTER

Five Manchester mills Amoskeag Stark Langdon Amory reported annual outputs and dividends totaling about 15 million dollars. The notes show significant distribution and scale, with the Amory mill starting late in 1879 and the group supporting a city of 35,000.

Northela Cotton and Woolen Mills Manchester New Hampshire Amoskeag Stark Langdon Amory Merrimac

Cana Day Sets Steady Tone Amid Turbulent Meeting

The report notes Cana Day’s calm handling as tensions rose over rail road sales county corruption and antebellum fund misuse. Grave figures remained sober while some attendees showed temper, yet Day’s steadiness preserved order during the session.

Jarvis Shackelford Canaday

Grand Parade in New York Delights 60 000 Marchers

A vast crowd along Washington Square to Madison Square watched a grand parade in New York with 60 000 in line. Fireworks lit Fifth Avenue as General Grant and notable officials appeared, receiving cheers as the line moved toward Broadway and Twenty third Street.

Ificerse Attrapeetetivun Der Washington Square Madison Square the Tribune Union League Club Worth Monument Fifth-ave Broadway Fifth Avenue Hotel Grant James A. Garfield Twenty-third-at Twenty- Third-St Madison Squere Union Club Fifth Avenue Fifty-sixth-st Gaeant Cheir Wus Cat Marshall Jewell Newman General Carr Erarte Procemion Ashe

Mass Meeting Parade Aids National Cause in Broadway

The Business Men's Association parade drew about 2,000 marchers plus dozens of firms from the wholesale trade. Drays carried dry goods and calcium lights as men of many backgrounds joined in a show of unity for preserving the nation and elevating Americans.

Ter Roscoe Business Men’s Association Broadway Twenty-third St J.C Marmal Mora John Scothers Alexander Dongan&Co Watson & Barthold Wilson&‘ Bradbury Ahaa

Canaday speaks to Garfield Buxton club in Columbus

In Columbus a Garfield Arthur Buxton and Canaday Club met to discuss registration and election strategy. W E N Sellers opened the meeting. W A Canaday spoke for about an hour, praising the candidate and urging Republicans to unite for a large majority. Other speakers attacked the Democratic side and affirmed party support.

Hill Congress Third District Caxaway Canaday Canapay Scott Mr. Scott Messrs Gerken Sampson Waddell Garfield Buxton Canada Great Republican Party Cow Brancu Columnus County Ism Eptron Columbus Arthur, Buxton and Canaday Club Richard McDougal R. Baldwin C. R Baldwin Curtis Fields C. RB. Batowrs

Nine ballot boxes and strict registration rules outlined

Voters are told there will be nine boxes for the November 2 election and each voter must hold nine different tickets. Registration stays open Sept 28 through election day with rules for residency, age, and precinct changes.

Congress House of Representatives Permons Bert Wales Ann

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