A Good Deed From the Legislature for Confederate Soldiers
The March 4 1891 Wilson Mirror lauds a ten thousand dollar appropriation to the Confederate Soldiers Home. It frames the act as tribute to heroes, praising their courage, devotion, and patriotism while urging the state to provide shelter and comfort to veterans in old age.
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Socrates
Regulus
Carthage
Titus
Berenice
Alfred
Great
Hercules
Persus
Andromeda
Achilles
Troy
Hon Benjamin Terrell Praises Farmers Alliance Speech in Wilson
The respected lecturer Benjamin Terrell spoke in Wilson on the Farmers Alliance aims and remedies, praising its non political character and urging legislative refinements to the Sub Treasury plan. He argued for relief for producers amid low prices and warned against far reaching government intrusions into private business and railroad regulation.
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Wilson
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Treasury
Congress
Sub Treasury
Debated Railroad Commission Bill and Silver Coinage Views
The Twin City Daily criticizes the Railroad Commission Bill as overbearing and favors an advisory body. It cites potential conflicts with railroads and urges commissioners of right temper to balance interests. The piece also reports on Senator Donalson backing Cleveland for president and supports free coinage while noting working-class preferences. It notes Polk’s claim that Cleveland cannot win working-class votes due to his silver stance.
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Railroad Commission
Twin City Daily
Greenville
State Senate
State Alliance Exchange
United States Senate
Farmers’ Alliance
South Carolina
Cleveland
Polk
Last Words and Faithful Farewell Reflections
A contemplation of famous last sayings by Stonewall Jackson Grant and Sherman. The piece reflects on death as natural yet feared, urging trust in an afterlife with light and wonders beyond earthly beginnings.
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Stonewall Jackson
Gen. Grant
Sherman
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Wilson Mirror
Henry Bloun
Geo. W. Blount
Benjamin Terrell
Commission
Rob’t Portner
Alexandria, VA
Vienna
Tivoli Beers
Wilson, N
E. Sullivan
Leap Toacco
WiLson Nn
Fac
Pace
Wilson Tobacco
Aliatelli
Sam
A Arcuer
M.D
Oxford, St
Brooklyn
Tug Dextacr Company
Murray St
New York
P. E. Move
Hackney
Wes.williams
Me A
Tarboro Streets
M. E. Hackney
Fane
O. E. Williams
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