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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1894
Page
2
The notice lists a weekly publication schedule with a $1.00 yearly subscription in advance. Names Howard J. Herrick Henry Blount and others are given as editors and officials. The text includes a literary editor and a mention of a resolved phrase related to Mr Cleveland.
The piece surveys Senate critics and defenders, arguing the Senate safeguards against hasty lawmaking and preserves states rights. It notes tariff wrangles, President’s opposition to coal and iron duties, and expectations for the Wilson bill’s amendments benefiting farmers, textiles, and Southern veterans programs. It lists visits by Overman and Spruill among others.
Joseph Daniels lauds Senator Ransom for expanding state river and harbor appropriations by 231000, raising total to 354500. New items include Roanoke 50000, Trent 35000, Lockwood's Folly 10000, plus 5000 for Dismal Swamp surveying. Senate increases extend Cape Fear works and may create a lasting economic seaport at Wilmington, with Hatteras lighthouse noted as a monument.
The House passes a constitutional amendment to allow direct U S Senate elections but faces tough odds in the Senate and state ratifications. Fayetteville solicitor John G Shaw is named for Congress in the third district and is expected to win with a large majority.
Congressman Catchings of Mississippi was unanimously renominated for Congress. President Cleveland received enthusiastic endorsement at the convention. Cleveland has signed the Utah statehood bill. Another victory for the Democrats. The act is described as a long delayed act of justice.
The article notes Charles M. Cooke of Aniklin appears to have the best chance for the congressional nomination in the new fourth district, with political observers citing his prospects and the current party dynamics.
The proposition to amend the Constitution to elect a U S Senator by direct popular vote faces long odds. The article notes strong barriers against impulsive changes and demands sound reasons to secure two thirds in Congress and a three fifths majority in the states.
The article defends the University of North Carolina against attacks on higher education, urging continued state support. It recalls the university’s founding, charitable endowments, and the role in funding and guiding public schooling, arguing education should be accessible to the poor and protected from sectarian aims.
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