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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1891
Page
4
A brief subscription price notice from a Wilson North Carolina paper dated April 15 1891 lists rates and terms for readers. The item is concise and formal reflecting the newspaper’s price structure.
The Raleigh community mourns Governor Daniel G. Fowle who died suddenly after a day of illness. The piece lauds his liberty speeches and leadership, calling him a staunch patriot and statesman. It also notes General John R. Cooke’s death and reflects on Civil War figures passing from the stage of history to memorial rest.
The Twin City Sentinel notes Gov. Holt succeeds as Chief Executive after Gov. Fowle’s death. Born Alamance July 15 1831 he built a cotton mill at Haw River and Linwood farmed at Linwood near Lexington led State Agricultural Society and State Fair chaired North Carolina Railroad for twelve years and served as legislator including Speaker of the House.
President Harrison faced with a vacancy fills it by promoting an alternate to the post, a move seen as token representation for African Americans. The decision is criticized as offering minimal power or opportunity to influence racial progress at the fair.
The Richmond Dispatch on the 7th reported the death of Gov. Fowle at 11 oclock with a full life like portrait and tribute. The paper praises the dispatch for its prompt and beautiful memorial in its columns.
A Rome report says Italy plans to break off relations and expel Minister Porter, signaling renewed tension. The piece suggests screening Italians arriving in New York and sending back the undesirable ones as an exchange for Porter.
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