Convicts’ Scurvy Outbreak Sparks Party Clash in North Carolina
A lengthy discussion in North Carolina papers centers on scurvy among convicts on the Western North Carolina Railroad, blamed on prison officials’ mismanagement. Governor Jarvis and Editor Ashe exchange accusations while Dr McGee and Col Andrews corroborate the outbreak and call for accountability amid Democratic party disputes.
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W. P. Williambor
Faxsono
N. C
Epiton Norte Statz
EB. R. Stamps
Senate Committee On Penal Institutions
Stamps
Jarvis
Afcore Gazette
Raleigh Press
Democratic Party
Party of Justice and True Reform
Ashe
Observer
The
Gazette
Williamson
Raleigh
Tarhaes
North States
Bir
McGee
Troy
Roger P. Atkinson
Atkinnon
Moore G . Bramps
Ulan
Capitol
A. 3. Andrews
Andrews
Sandy Music Quarters
Edgecombe
Burgin
Atkinson
Asheville
Board of Directors
J. W. McGee
Western North Carolina Railroad
Atkin Ton
Bat Tee Weil
Wumingtes
Isan Sen
Fale
Ite
W. P. Williemeos
Maj. Atkinson
Ini
Star
Wilmington
Mel. Atkinson
Williamsan
Edgecombe County
Western , North Carolina
Col. Andrews
Dr. McGee
President in grave condition amid alarming symptoms
Ominous signs marked the President’s health as officials reported extreme debility, fever swings, and worsening wound discharge. Doctors warned recovery doubtful with septic condition, bed sores, and a nonhealing lung abscess amid grim prognostications from New York and Long Branch observers.
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Iivenos
N. J
Ilj
D. W
F. H. Hamilton
Evtonon
New York
Jeom Elberon
Zoof
Washington
Long Branch
Bolynton
Death of Major General Ambrose E. Burnside
Major General Ambrose E. Burnside of Rhode Island died suddenly at his Bristol home. Born in Liberty Indiana, he graduated West Point and served in the Mexican War before leading Rhode Island troops and later the Army of the Potomac. His career included Fredericksburg and Antietam, earning fame and later political life. he left a mixed record with bold moves and notable blunders.
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Burnside
Ambrose E. Burnside
Rhode, Island
Bristol
Liberty
West Point
Mexico
Rhode Ietand Volunteers
Ball Run
North Carolina
Roanoke
Dally
Newberne
Department of Ohio
Ninth Corps
Potejac
Grant
Wilderness
Spoitenquinia
Petersburg
Rhode Island
Bea
Notice to subscribers on requisity and garbled report
Fragmented item notes subscribers to the Post should report a requisity to Mr W B Sellers. It mentions a tramp picked up on streets with garbled details and a garbled street scene with a big chow and a mention of an advertisement.
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Wilmington Post
Wilmington
N.C
WiLmixaton Post
Post Act
W. B Sellers Atkbeic
Exhibition Sloth Attracts Crowd In Old John Robinson Show
A rare sloth, the first of its kind exhibited in America, is billed with Old John Robinson's show. A man named Goodman faced charges for stealing tobacco and bacon but escaped custody. He has since been seen around the area while authorities pursue leads.
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Curlew
Rome
New York Freeman's Journal
Harry P. Aloysius Northrop
St. Patrick's Church
Charleston
D. C
North Carolina
Father Northrop
Mt. St. Mary’s
Emmittsburg
John Robinson
America
ER. Walker
Goodman
Denpereia Chececter
Robinsons Circus In Charlotte With Noted Acts
Robinsons circus performed in Charlotte on Wednesday drawing crowds with skilled bareback riding and high rope feats. The writer praises the authenticity and long-time appeal of the show and notes strong performances by the performers mentioned.
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Rosisson
Robinson
Charlotte
John Robinson
Sirngia
Mas
Yesterdaal Atlas
Nadiiy
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