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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1894
Page
2
An old newspaper snippet advertises a weekly issue published every Wednesday with a yearly subscription price of one dollar in advance. It lists Howard J. Herrick as editor and Henry Blount as literary editor and notes distribution at the Picture in Wilson with brief authorial mention of Jase Basil.
In a House speech by Joseph D. Sayers, chairman of Appropriations, the Democratic Congress shows a net $40.31 million reduction in appropriations versus the last session after excluding river and harbor funds. Pensions drop by $14.95 million, sugar bounty and election costs are omitted, and naval and postal increases occur to offset cuts. Six hundred offices are abolished as part of reform, proving Democratic economy and beneficiary relief to the people, notably Louisiana on sugar policy.
The passage weighs two records for the upcoming Congress. It urges voters to back the Democratic ticket if they favor economy, contrasting it with Tom Reed's Congress as the alternative record to be written.
The News and Observer notes Rev Dr Levi Branson plans to issue the eighth edition of his North Carolina Directory soon. It praises the updated publication and urges state residents to support his labors.
A Pitt figure named Col Don Quixote Skinner aims for Congress in the First District. His grand ambition to be Senator is tempered by the belief he may be elected only if the public accepts his record, otherwise many may stay home.
Hon. Charles M. Cooke of Franklin was nominated by acclamation to represent the Fourth district in Congress last Wednesday. The convention voiced strong enthusiasm and Cooke delivered an energetic acceptance speech.
Hon. Wm. A. B. Branch of Beaufort county was renominated in the First district by a handsome majority. He will be elected to serve a third term this coming November and will, as in the past, render sterling service to the people of his district.
The sugar coal iron and barbed wire free list bills were sent to the Finance Committee and will not be acted on this session. Senator Ransom and Jarvis voted against referring the measures.
The New York Constitutional Convention rejected a proposal to submit woman suffrage to voters by a seven to five vote. The decision ends active agitation on the matter for the foreseeable future.
The Ninth district renomination occurs by acclamation for Non W T Crawford. The text asserts his faithfulness as representative and predicts Pearson will be badly beaten.
A new census shows Baltimore over 500000 residents making it the fifth largest American city by population. Citizens celebrate the achievement of the Southern metropolis.
Republicans renominated Tom Settle in the Fifth district amid strong local opposition. Analysts say Settle faces a decisive fall from favor as voters prepare to weigh his record and leadership ahead of the election.
The Democratic State Convention of Tennessee enthusiastically cheered the name of President Cleveland and declared for bi metalism. Supporters praised the administration of the State government and urged continued alignment with the national party.
The passage portrays the Democratic party as steadfast behind a policy featuring an income tax displayed on its banners.
The document outlines federal receipts and outlays for the current fiscal year. It notes that placing sugar and other items on the free list would finally exhaust revenues, with a projected deficit of about 29 million dollars if all items were removed from duties. It emphasizes the need for taxation to support government operations.
The document notes about 30 million dollars in bonds and states the bonds of the Pacific railroad guaranteed by the Government to the amount of 2,363,000 mature during the present fiscal year. The amount is not included in the above expenditure estimate.
The Democracy of North Carolina presents a declaration of principles urging the legislature to restore equal silver and gold coinage at the 16 to 1 ratio. The document cites the 1802 party doctrines and calls for immediate legal steps to implement free and unlimited coinage of both metals.
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