Senator Vance praised for generous stance on negro question
A Greensboro State editorial lauds Senator Vance for his remarks on the negro issue calling him a statesman. It contrasts his views with Ingalls and argues Southern Republicans should seek common ground and focus on business, education, and stability for the black community within the South.
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Greensboro North State
Vance
Ingalls
Republican Party
Great Republic
South
National Republican Party
Grant
North Carolina
Teachers Institute Proposed for Wilson County
The county board may fund up to one hundred dollars for a teachers institute to train public school teachers. All white teachers must attend. non attendance could bar certification. Finger indicates an April or May session with a full moon May date and dedication of the new school building to follow.
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Board of Education
Wilson County
Finger
West
Colored leaders threaten action over NC office patronage
The Roanoke News reports North Carolina colored leaders are dissatisfied with administration treatment and vow to oppose white Republican leaders. It cites 700 state employees with about 30 colored, salaries totaling 8 000 of 426 881, and argues 140 000 black voters warrant nine tenths of offices. It also claims Congressman Cheatham cannot secure better roles than a capitol elevator conductor.
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Roanoke News
North Carolina
J. J. Mott
John L. Eaves
Elihu White
A. W. Shaffer
Cheatham
Black Population Growth Outpaces Whites Yet Again
The Twin City Daily notes that if the Black population grows from 1880 to 1890 at the same rate as 1870 to 1880 it would reach about 62 353 in 1890 compared with 56 076 637 whites. Projecting the ratio to 1900 suggests around 12 000 000 Blacks versus 72 500 000 whites. The blacks grew 354.67 percent while whites rose 29.20 percent between 1870 and 1880, indicating Blacks are closing the gap despite immigration.
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Twin-City
Union
Surplus Spending Cited as GOP Strategy in Southern Aid Debate
The Goldsboro Headlight notes Republicans push to use the surplus for party gains. It argues liberal appropriations for Southern rivers harbors and public buildings could aid the South but fears GOP aims to favor the party first.
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Goldsboro
South
Nobility Title Emerges in Mail Across the Nation
A curious letter bearing the title o oo Pi & NM. W.G. & F. R. M. arrives at a local post office. Though not recognized by law or government, the inscription is praised as a personal honor surpassing any royal grant.
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United States
Oo Pi
W.G
U.S. A
U. S
Prize Cotton Exhibited at State Fair in Macon Georgia
A cotton plant on display at the 1889 State Fair in Macon Georgia won praise for W. Ikk Dennis and S. Miller Co. high grade fertilizers. A letter from W. K. Dennis to H. S. Miller & Co. cites a Piedmont Exposition premium and notes fertilizers as top performers in the New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station bulletin.
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Macon
W. Ikk. Dennis
Talkbotton
Gaa
Messrs
H. S. Miller & Co
Baltimore
Atlanta
W. K. Dennis
Supreme Court Rules State Immune to Citizen Suit
Governor Fowle notified that Temple versus State of North Carolina, a celebrated special tax bond case, was decided by the U S Supreme Court in favor of the State. The decision settles the right of any citizen to sue a State, attracting wide attention.
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Gov. Fowle
Temple
North Carolina
Supreme Court of the United States
A Lady's Perfect Companion Book Ad
Dr. John H. Dyce argues childbirth pain can be avoided and morning sickness managed. The booklet, endorsed by physicians, promises guidance to prevent pregnancy evils. Send two cent stamp for circulars and testimonials from Frank Thomas & Co. Baltimore Md.
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John H. Dyce
New York
Frank Thomas & Co., Publishers
Baltimore, Md
For Rent or Sale G W Broun Wilson NC
Property listing notes available for rent or sale in Wilson North Carolina under G W Broun. Includes brief contact cue and location hints for prospective buyers or tenants.
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Een Et Reemaem
Wilson
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Teachers’ Institute
H.S. Miller & Co
Vilson
Toisnot
Black Creek
Lucoma
iKerby’s Crossing
Gripe Nashville
Rye Ald Gor Wiiskey
J. Ford & Company
Jos. Williams
Panther Creek
Yadkin Co
N. C. Maint
Nash Street
Pener Street
Ck Farm
Co. Tavion
Whitaker's
G. W. Broun
M. Ella Hackney
Silas E. Warren
Indianapolis, Ind
Kentucky Wacon Manufcturing Company
Cenerz! Southern Agents
Louisville, Ky
Wall
Y . Mehchamne Lalla
First National Bank
A. N. Daniel's
Enze
AM Tsib
Uwe
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