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Newspaper

Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1894

Page

3

Railroad Rates Adopted by State Press

The Wilson Mirror notes new state press rates and pet fees, detailing changes to gate charges and card costs. It mentions amendments and penalties, outlining how news access and related duties will be affected.

Minikon Subscriptions Open After Price Reduction

The notice invites subscribers to renew for the coming year at the reduced price and insists on payment in advance. It states the paper aims to publish a first class edition and hopes for a liberal response from readers.

Local News Notes From Wilson Area Social and Market

A lively Wilson issue with traveler updates and social events. Edgar Simpson left for Ringwood while Miss Kate Barnes went to Asheville. Big August drew a crowd at Upper Town Creek. Locals join the Gibraltar of tobacco prices and county visits, including Bie August next Sunday and a bicycle rush by Wilson folks. The News & Observer reaches Wilson one day late.

Upper Town Creek Wilson

Church Bells Call for Uniform Ringing Across City

The Mayor asks pastors and church officials to limit bell ringing to four minutes for the first bell and two minutes for the second. The change aims to curb neighborhood complaints and synchronize service times with the Court House bell used as standard. A policeman or church staff could ring the Court House bell to signal the start of services.

Court House

Tariff Reform Debate Divides the Press and Public

Editorial clippings discuss the tariff bill replacing the McKinley act. The Senate shifted iron ore coal and refined sugar onto the duty list to protect mines and refiners, while critics say the House bill was better for reform. The Star and other papers note political obstacles and the need for a Democratic Senate.

Senate Trust Wilmington Star House

Woodard Renomination Rally amid White Supremacy Claims

The notice urges broad support for Congressman Woodard at today’s district convention in Rocky Mount. It notes reduced railroad rates, a life size portrait offer at Winstead’s Gallery, and Woodard’s lumber project for a new home. The piece argues his renomination should be unanimous, praising his record in upholding white supremacy.

Rocky Mt Woodard F. A. Woodard

Democrats Backed By People Face Trusts In Free Trade Bill

The passage of the free sugar coal iron and barbed wire bills by the Democratic House is hailed as vindication against charges of betraying the people’s trusts. The text urges Populists to rally behind the Democrats for relief from corporate influence.

Hill Democratic House of Representatives

Will They Align With Democrats In Wilson County

In Wilson County the Populist base faces scrutiny as former supporters who joined the Populists for relief now see abandoned promises. The piece argues coalition with Republicans is the only path to counter the “demagogues” and urges Populists to back the Democrats who offer relief.

Wilson County Party of Reform

James H Poll Elected State Executive Committee Chairman

Central Committee New Observer Chronicle reports James H Poll of Johnston elected chairman of the State Executive Committee. It lists elected and added members across multiple counties, including Means Wake Emory Halifax Caldwell Mecklenburg Battle Wake Watson Forsyth Haywood Johnston Herrick Durham Young Vance Hale Cumberland Simmons Craven Ashe Foy Craven. Also notes Ripans Tabules claim to cure dyspepsia and sour stomach with headache relief.

James H. Poll Johnston Col Paul B. Means Cabarrus E. C. Smith, Esq Wake T. L. Emery Halifax Jos P. Caldwell Mecklenburg R. H. Battle C. B. Watson Forsyth A. W. Haywood J.J. Young Hl. J. Herrick Wilson W. W Fuller Durham J. R. Young Vance E. J. Hale Cumberland F. M. Simmons Craven S.A. Ashe C. E. Foy

Caserio Executed for Assassination of President Carnot

Caserio, the anarchist who murdered President Carnot, has been guillotined. The act is described as a fitting punishment and a warning to other conspirators.

Caserio Carnot

North Carolina University Announces Tuition and Sessions

The university lists the College and professional schools with tuition at 60 dollars yearly and board ranging 47 to 213 dollars monthly. Sessions begin September 6 at Chapel Hill. Address President Winston, Chapel Hill, N C.

Winston Chapel Hill N.C

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