Political harmony urged by Southern Republicans in Vance tribute
The Greensboro North State praises Senator Vance for advocating thoughtful, balanced remarks on the negro question and condemns Senator Inghalls for a harsher deportation stance. It argues Southern blacks should work, value education, and stay in the South among those who understand them, while urging unity for regional interests.
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Greensboro North State
Vance
Ingalls
Republican Party
Great Republic
South
National Republican Party
Grant
North Carolina
Teachers Institute Planned for Wilson County
The county board may fund up to one hundred dollars for a teachers institute to train public school educators. A county wide session is urged to improve the system’s reputation. State guidance requires white teachers to attend. nonattendance risks non certification. An institute is set for April or May with a May full moon dedication in the new school building suggested.
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Board of Education
Wilson County
Finger
Addrey
Colored leaders in North Carolina plan action against white Republicans
The Roanoke News reports that North Carolina colored leaders are dissatisfied with administration treatment and may challenge white Republicans who allegedly control patronage. It claims four white men oversee most state appointments, with only about thirty of 700 government workers being colored and salaries totaling 8000 of 426881. It notes 140000 colored voters, mainly Republican, should hold most offices. Congressman Cheatham allegedly cannot secure a decent position for a constituent, except a capitol elevator conductor role.
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Roanoke News
North Carolina
J. J. Mott
John L. Eaves
Elihu White
A. W. Shaffer
Cheatham
Startling increase in Negro population in the Union
The Twin-City Daily reports that if the black population grows from 1870 to 1880 to 1890 at the same rate as 1870 to 1880, it would reach about 8,000,000 now versus 56,076,637 whites. Projections for 1900 suggest about 12,000,000 blacks to 72,500,000 whites, a rise from 354.67 percent to 29.20 percent for whites. The negro population is gaining on whites despite foreign immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin-City
Union
Surplus Debate Used to Aid Party says Goldsboro Headlight
The Goldsboro Headlight argues Republicans plan to use the surplus to fund liberal Southern river and harbor projects and public buildings to aid the party. It contends Republicans will only favor measures they believe help their own political interests and dismiss others.
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Goldsboro
South
A Local Letter About Nobility Titles
A constitution forbids titles of nobility for U S officials yet a letter arrives with a long title claimed to confer honor from no foreign power or state. The writer argues such merit surpasses any royal rank and stands as a sovereign honor.
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United States
I. Mm
U.S. A
U. S
Prize Cotton On Exhibit At State Fair In Macon 1889
A cotton plant grown on W. K. Dennis's Maryland? era plantation is shown at the State Fair in Macon Georgia in November 1889. The piece mentions S. Miller Co. high grade fertilizers as top in the state per the New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station bulletin and includes a letter from W. K. Dennis praising their cranes and premium at Piedmont Exposition in Atlanta. It notes Miller products sold in several local towns.
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Macon
W. K. Dennis
Talkbrotton
Messrs
H. S. Miller & Co
Baltimore
Atlanta
Supreme Court rules state immune in citizen suit case
Gov. Fowle was notified that Temple against the State of North Carolina was decided by the U S Supreme Court in favor of the State. The decision settles the question whether a citizen may sue a State, a point that has drawn wide attention.
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Gov. Fowle
Temple
North Carolina
Supreme Court of the United States
A Lady's Perfect Companion
Dr John H Dye argues pain in childbirth is avoidable and explains methods to prevent morning sickness and pregnancy evils. The book claims universal physician endorsement and offers descriptive circulars and testimonials on request by mail from Thomas & Co Baltimore.
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John H. Dye
New York
Thomas & Co., Publishers
Baltimore, Md
For Rent or Sale! or G. W. Blount Wilson NC
Property listing note indicating rental or sale options tied to G. W. Blount in Wilson North Carolina. Reads as a short classified notice inviting inquiry. No additional details given in readable text.
Walls and Son Merchant Tailors Seek Public Support
d I Walls and Son announce tailor services in Wilson North Carolina urging trial and refunds. They advertise suits trimmed with novelties for the summer season, pledge style and fit, and thank the public for past patronage while seeking continued patronage.
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Wilson
Rew
First National Bank
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Wilson Mirror
NL I Emecanamsair
Henry Blount
N. C
Teachers’ Institute
H.S. Miller & Co
Hk. Barnes
J. Ford & Company
Jos. Williams
Panther Creek
Yadkin Co
Nash Street
Ella Hackney
Wilson Collegiate Institute For Young Ladies
Silas E. Warren
Rae
Indianapolis, Ind
Kentucky
Cenerz! Southern Agents
Louisville, Ky
Pender Street
W. C. Taylor
Whitaker’s, N. C
G. W. Blount
D. I. Walls & Son
Merchant Tailors
Wran
J. T. Walls
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