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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1889
Page
4
A verbose early 20th century account extols North State wealth and potential. It catalogs minerals, coal and iron, mines across numerous counties, forests, waterways, and favorable conditions for manufacturing. The piece frames the state as generous land with abundant resources and temperate climate inviting visitors and settlers.
A reader congratulates Mrs Spe on the first volume of the North Carolina Historical Series titled First Steps in North Carolina History. The note anticipates at least two more volumes and calls the work neat and attractive with extended site plans.
In a sunlit oration Joe Robinson extols constitutional fidelity and democratic ideals as the fountain of pure government. He urges adherence to the founders’ creed, civic instruction, and the path to peace, liberty, and safety, warning against straying.
The speaker notes the President would not harm the party and could strengthen it with fair liberal treatment. He describes the President as a decent and reputable gentleman, differing with Democrats on general policy but with no malicious intent toward them.
A political dispute centers on adviser claims and an alleged biased cabinet. Critics warn that overturning the Democratic-State Government could hand power to local interests, arguing the danger of restored control and urging vigilance among Democrats.
A Saturday coastal storm caused hail rain snow and fierce winds across Virginia. In Norfolk Water Street became a river and about a million dollars of property were damaged. The Navy Yard water rose eighteen inches and the warship Pensacola floated from its dry dock and sank.
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