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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1892
Page
4
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The 18th of May 1892 marked a pivotal North Carolina Democratic convention. Elias Carr won the gubernatorial nomination unanimously amid calls for Farmers' Alliance unity, with R A Doughton named lieutenant governor and Octavious Coke secretary of state. Donald R. Hain named state treasurer by acclamation, followed by Furman for state auditor and Scarborough for superintendent of public instruction, Osborne as attorney general, Aycock and Glenn for state at large.
A graduated income tax is a peculiarly a fair tax. Under it the man who profits most by favorable conditions will pay most for the Republic's support. It places taxes where they are easiest to bear and falls only upon results achieved, not upon efforts.
An editorial endorses Elias Carr as a Democratic nominee and strong ally of the people. It praises his leadership, farm management, and knowledge of state needs, urging broad rally and victory. The piece argues for progressive tax reform including a graduated income tax and broader measures to fund public revenues.
The State Convention elected delegates to Chicago across nine districts led by Wilson G. Lamb and Gen W P Roberts in the first district and others including W Barnes F Holloway W S Cooke L J Moore in the second and third. They go uninstructed and may vote as indicators direct. Alternate delegates listed include Jas H Merriman E P Jones Paul B Means and Thomas W Strange.
The passage discusses contests between Hill and Cleveland and the wisdom of nominating a less opposed candidate. It recalls Clay and Polk and Pierce and Franklin Pierce as examples of unknowns rising in nominating battles. It suggests a future unknown might unite Cleveland and Hill factions for victory.
Donald W. Bain is nominated to succeed himself as State Treasurer after long service as chief clerk under several Treasurers. The convention lauds his integrity amid past turmoil and urges his continued stewardship of the office.
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