The Dropped Sceptre and Grover Cleveland’s Presidency
A historical reflection on Grover Cleveland's ascent, his steadfast integrity, and confrontations with party opposition. The piece lauds his honest administration, contrasts it with party rancor, and notes the nation’s support for reform amid political storms. It also highlights local enterprise in Wilson, praising mills, carriages, implement works, and technical shops fueling prosperity.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Party Gb
Inauguration of President Harrison in Washington
The inauguration drew vast crowds as trains from New York filled to capacity. Harrison was sworn in shortly after noon and delivered a comprehensive inaugural address emphasizing uniform enforcement of laws nationwide and gradual removals from office.
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Harrison
Washington
New York
South
Railroad commission proposal defeated in Senate vote
The railroad commission measure was defeated in the Senate last Thursday by a vote of 125 to 2. Senators Kino voted for it while Sills opposed, marking the end of a heated public battle.
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Railroad Commission
Senate
Kino
The New President
An editorial in the Wilmington Messenger lauds the new president as now vested with unparalleled power and discretion, as head of a progressive and intelligent government in the United States, surpassing any other nation.
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Wilmington Messenger
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Wilson Mirror
Henry Blount
Geo. W. Blount
F. M. Connor
Wilson
N.C
North Carolina
People’s Advocate
North
Ile
Feil
Wilson Industries
Wilson Cotton Mills
Hackney Bros
Briggs Hotel
Wainwright and Royal
Paschall Brothers
H. E. Benton
von May
Simmon
White Goods
Hamburg Engines
Wall Street N.Y Peel
Pe Royal Bus
Pasc Hall & Bro
Murray & Beaton
Wilson Iron
Sy Npevey UO
RIA
Tha
Evitt Bros
E. P. Reeds
Bay State
ROYAL
J. D. Bardin
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