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Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1894

Page

2

The Wilson Mirror Masthead and Notices

The Wilson Mirror announces weekly publication with price details and editorial staff. It notes in advance subscription pricing and standard post office mailing designation for Wilson North Carolina.

Senatorial Situation Calls for Unite Democratic Stand

A political appeal urges Democrats to avoid pledging candidates to Ransom or Jarvis. It warns of danger from a split and a possible Republican-Populist legislature. The text urges prudence, unity, and nominating nonaligned Democrats to secure victory.

Democratic Party Ransom Jarvis

Confederate Monument Memorial Appeal for Wilson County

The Wilson Memorial Association urges immediate county donations for the Confederate Monument. A meeting should be held to organize funds and ensure Wilson is prominently represented at the cornerstone laying. Wilson has historically supported worthy causes and should continue to do so now.

Memorial Asso_ State Peard Wilson

Literary editor Henry Blount to remain with Mirror

The Mirror announces that Henry Blount will continue as literary editor, crediting his twelve years of service and praising his talents. The editor notes his entertaining pen will stay at the paper, and that admirers across the United States have paid tribute to his gifts.

Henry Blount Mirror United States

Colonel Harry Skinner to Speak in Wilson

The Pitt born Colonel Harry Skinner known as the Don Quixote of East Carolina is slated to speak in Wilson soon. The piece notes his past interest in the income tax and questions his current stance as the Democratic party pushes tax laws.

Harry Skinner Pitt Don Quixote East Carolina Wilson Democratic Party

Washington Letters Chronicle National Affairs and Reform Voices

A Washington correspondence highlights Congress dynamics with Czar Reed sidelined, Harrison courting a 1896 bid, and cross party protests over government jobs and currency. Georgia Senator Gordon backs repealing the state bank tax as currency needs vary by region, while observers note personal ambition clashing with principle within parties.

Gordon Georgia South Webster’s Weekly

Herrick Takes Editorial Role at Wilson Mirror

Herrick and Blount are named editors of the Wilson Mirror with Herrick also purchasing half interest in the paper. The Sun’s editor will continue publication alongside the Mirror, which is praised for good circulation in a top State town and seen as a strong Democratic voice in the district.

Wilson Mirror Messrs Howard J. Herrick Henry Blount Wilmington Review H. J. Herrick Martin County Sun Herrick Mirror News-Observer-Chronicle Sun The Tarboro

Tariff Bill Prospects and Coxey in Washington

Washington dispatch reports Democratic unity on the tariff bill with Hill absent over income tax, aiming for passage by June and adjournment by July. Ohio and Louisiana victories boost Democratic prospects amid Coxey’s Commonweal army march and planned Capitol speech, while local North Carolina notes mention new stores, burglar alarm patent, and a fatal self-inflicted death in New Bern.

Washington, D. C Senate Hill New York Congress House North Carolina Ransom Democratic Party Ohio Lorg Rathbone McKinley Louisiana Blanchard

University Commencement Speakers Announced

The annual oration will be delivered by Hon. Hoke Smith Secretary of the Interior. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Dr. F J Murdoch of Salisbury. A memorial address on Dr. F Chas F Deems will be given by Dr. F L Reid of Greensboro.

Hoke Smith Interior F. J. Murdoch Salisbury F. Chas. F. Deems F. L. Reid Greensboro

New Atlantic Cable Reports Record Speeds and Scale

Scientific American notes a new telegraph cable from Waterville Ireland to Nova Scotia totaling about 2000 miles. The Faraday will drop shore sections first about 500 miles and lay the deep sea cable next, claiming 334 percent faster transmission and a rate of thirty words per minute. The Nova Scotia end receives extra armor to resist fishing vessel anchors.

Waterville Ireland Nova Scotia Faraday Scientific American

Judge Clark on Vance in North Carolina Teacher

The North Carolina Teacher April issue carries Judge Walter Clark’s striking tribute to Senator Vance and Senator Ransom’s eloquent death announcement in the Senate. Admirers are urged to preserve these orations as timeless examples of beauty, sentiment, and patriotism.

Senator Vance Clark Walter Clark North Carolina Ransom Senate

Judge Avery Refuses Seat Offer on W N C Train

On Monday April 15 Judge A C Avery returning from Morganton to Charlotte sat in a crowded car. A gentleman offered his seat, joking that the judge was old. Avery laughed blushingly and replied he had a newborn girl at home, and kept his seat.

Superior Court Alice Love Raleigh Wilmington Messenger Angeline Williams Alexander Williams New Hope Township Almeda W. N.C A. C. Avery Morganton Charlotte Judge Avery

Doctor thanks Wilson for decade of practice and patronage

A physician states he has been identified with the people of Wilson after ten years of practice and returns thanks to the generous community for their liberal patronage.

Wilson

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