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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1888
Page
4
Henry Blount and George W Blount listed as proprietors with subscription rates for one year six months and three months in advance. Advertising rates available on application. Circulation noted in Eastern North Carolina with largest circulation unspecified.
An editorial argues some Republican leaders seek to restart the 19th century battle lines by reviving sectional passions. It cites opposition to Lamar as a Supreme Court nominee, praises a few defiant senators, and warns against reviving memories of the Civil War and Sheridan as a political weapon.
The piece argues Blaine withdrew from the presidential race for private reasons but treats the move as insincere. It predicts a convention contest among Sherman Allison Gresham Sheridan Lincoln Edmonds and others. It also rails against a bill as unconstitutional and infringing state sovereignty, noting division among Democrats and ending with You pays your money and you takes your choice.
Obituary tribute lauds Col D K McRae as a brilliant star of North Carolina. The text praises Kingsbury for composing a tender, eloquent farewell poem and extols the departed’s noble spirit and splendor, celebrating his memory with reverent, poetic praise.
The Blair educational bill has cleared the Senate last Wednesday and now awaits House action. Proponents say it will bring great benefits to the Southern people and open substantial channels of intellectual advancement.
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