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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1889
Page
4
A plea urges the Legislature to provide a sworn stenographer for each Superior Court judge to speed trials, improve accuracy, and save taxpayers money. The proposal argues current practice slows proceedings, risks missing key points, and crowds court with delays.
A Wilmington Messenger editorial attacks Judge Russell for endorsing federal election oversight in the South, accusing him of masquerading as a benefactor to the colored race. The piece argues such a shift would destroy state sovereignty, empower federal judiciary reach, and upend Southern political balance to install a minority from white factions.
In a heated editorial, the Farmers' Alliance advocates abolishing the homestead and personal property exemptions as a constitutional amendment. The piece argues the policy harms farmers, compares it to slavery, and predicts the Crop Liens will follow the abolition while condemning the homestead as breadless.
The Whepping-Post advocates a constitutional amendment to allow corporeal punishment for crime. It calls for early votes and a special session to define crimes punishable by the lash, arguing such a remedy would curb theft forgery and perjury and deter criminals more than public disgrace.
The Star urges Wilmington as the proper seaport for North Carolina exports and praises The Mirror as an advertising advocate. It lauds Col. Cowles for backing tariff reform and cites the News-Observer and Richmond State on removing tobacco taxes and internal revenue burdens, urging strict economy in public spending to aid poor citizens.
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