Editor. 2.00 350. WILSON, N. C. MARCH a ips
Unclear OCR text shows an editor note with numbers and place names. Readable fragment references Wilson, North Carolina, and a March date. no clear event or outcome to summarize.
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1891
Page
4
Unclear OCR text shows an editor note with numbers and place names. Readable fragment references Wilson, North Carolina, and a March date. no clear event or outcome to summarize.
A Northern visitor hails the South as the future leader of industry and wealth, predicting a radiant era of growth and glory. The review discusses Jefferson Davis strong in life, and Mrs. Davis completing his Memoir II, noting autobiographical material and potential controversy.
A Talifax court appearance by Judge Connor drew high praise as he addressed the Grand Jury praising North Carolina's reduced crime. He linked declines to moral, religious, and educational progress from Christian influence and education. He warned against concealed weapons, noting most homicides stem from pistol carry. A Twin City Daily forecasted Southern prosperity, citing a Building Trades Journal report on capitalists touring the South to invest in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia.
A Montreal special quotes a British navy officer predicting potential war between Britain and the United States if tensions over the Behring Sea persist. Lord Wolseley will tour the Pacific Coast with Gen. Herbert to inspect defenses and the navy yard in Victoria. The officer notes Britain readies dockyards and says conflict could arise before year’s end.
Foreign travelers report widespread thrift and growth in the South with large crops, expanding industries, active railroads, vast coal and iron fields, virgin forests, and rapid town formation. Cities rise from primeval forests, brick blocks with electric lights replace hunting camps, and railroad depots advertise town lot sales as furnaces smoke and work surges.
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