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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1888
Page
4
The article contrasts the rich comfort of the southern land with the Northwest's brutal January blizzard. It recalls warm sunshine, birds singing, and milder seasons in the South, then details a deadly snowstorm that drops the mercury to 55 degrees below zero, twenty feet of snow, and winds at 200 mph causing widespread suffering and death.
The confirmation of Hon. L. Q. C. Lamar to the Supreme Court is celebrated as a decisive, patriotic achievement. Critics deny substance to opposition votes, while praising three Republicans for independent stands. Lamar is praised for native ability and experience, with hopes of Republican gains and a united colored people for victory.
Both factions of the Republican party met in Weldon last Thursday and after heated exchanges reached a reconciliation. They announced the district convention will meet May 30 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Loge Harries attended and followed the proceedings.
Former North Carolina governor T J Jarvis now U S minister at the Brazilian court says he will subordinate personal interests to the party and state in canvass matters. He asserts no harm has come from his ambitions and vows to prevent any.
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