Kingsbury to Remain Editor of The Wilmington Messenger
The journal lauds Dr. Kingsbury for editorial leadership at The Wilmington Messenger and his scholarly prose. It praises his ornate diction and poetic taste, notes his influence on North Carolina journalism, and mentions a glowing appraisal of Edwin Arnold's poem Light of the World. It also cites general wartime opinions on Gen. Lee and critiques Congress in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kingsbury
Wilmington Messenger
Donitz
the Messenger
South
North Carolina
Edwin
Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Kingsbury
Sherman Rated Top Northern General by Wolseley
The London World correspondent asked Lord Wolseley to judge Sherman as a military commander. Wolseley said comparisons are hard but would place Sherman as the leading Northern strategist, citing his great power and famed march to the sea.
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Lord Wolseley
Lee
Sherman
London
New York World
Reed’s New Role in a Tougher House
The piece predicts Reed will enter a Democratic House as a private after wielding power as a despot. He is warned he will face gag rules and opposition mockery, and must swallow his own bitter medicine as the minority becomes the majority. The author notes Reed did not anticipate any afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Mr. Reed
Planters Warehouse opens to rival Wilson Tobacco House
Wil son merchants report a new Planters Warehouse under T M Anderson begins operations to challenge Capt Pace and the Wilson Tobacco Warehouse famed for thrift and prosperity. Ex Gov Foster of Ohio is chosen to be Secretary of the Treasury amid questions about his finance mastery and political regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wilson Tobacco Warehouse
Capt. Pace
Planters Warehouse
T. M. Anderson
Pace
Foster
Ohio
Army of Finance
Treasury
Funeral Reflections on Sherman and Johnson and Rail Vote Hope
The piece notes Gen. Joseph E. Johnson as pallbearer for Gen. Sherman and recalls their wartime clashes. It reflects on reconciliation and forgiveness after death. It also endorses W. C. Taylor of Nash for railroad commissioner, praising his judgment and Farmers' Alliance alignment as ideal for railroads and rural farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Taylor
Nash
Farmers’ Alliance
The Dying Fifty-First Congress in Deadly Gridlock
The Fifty-First Congress is described as a failed body with partisan battles and obstruction. It notes near equal party split and aggressive tactics, with politics seen as stealthy and bully driven. The piece contrasts its conduct with historic norms and laments its outcome.
Simple funeral request by Gen Sherman cited
The message notes General Sherman, near death, asked for a simple funeral and for his remains not to lie in state. It reflects on his sense and modesty and contrasts religious commandment with human tendency to idolize heroes in life and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Penitentiary Seeks State Loan for Farm Near Weldon
Authorities urge a $200000 state loan to buy a farm near Weldon for penitentiary needs. Critics warn against jobbing and urge counties to establish work houses with convict labor to avoid such large schemes and temptation to peculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon
Legislature considers bills on stenographers pardons and school tax
The Legislature weighs a bill to employ stenographers for Superior Courts and an advisory board to study pardons. A separate measure seeks to raise the school tax, with supporters urging passage.
Salary bill for solicitors killed in the house
Debate ends with the rejection of the solicitors salary bill. Some say relief follows while others warn of impact on public service and justice. Officials insist the decision serves broader public interest and fair treatment of solicitors.
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Wilson Mirror
Henry Blount
Geo. W. Blount
Washington
Joseph E. Johson
Greensboro
Johnston
Congress
Alexandria
Vienna
Tivoli Beers
Wilson, N
Kl. Sullivan
Leap Toacco
Wils
Wilson Tobacco Warehous
Sam
Castoria
A. Archer
Oxford St
Brooklys
Toe Dextaur Company
Murray St
New York
O. E. Williams
P. E. Move
Etta H
WRS
Millinery
Fanet Road
Nash and
Tarboro Streets
M. x. Hackney
E. Williams & CO
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