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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1892
Page
4
The Democratic Convention of the Second District in Scotland Neck designated Fred Woodard to carry its banner in the coming campaign. It praises his leadership, speaking ability, and spotless private life, calling him a fearless reformer and steadfast opponent of corruption and misrule.
A Roxboro Courier piece criticizes the 1880s Democratic coalition, praising Grover Cleveland for opposing tariffs and the Force bill while accusing Republicans of neglecting the South. It cites pension funding, tariff reform, and political alignments, and references Elias Carr and the North Carolina context.
Conviction and generosity define the leader praised as a true North Carolina ally who supports the party, with doubts expressed about free coinage of silver. John G Carlisle and Col L L Polk are cited as less favorable. The choice remains between backing the trusted candidate and preserving Benjamin Harrison’s stance on the South.
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