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Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1892

Page

4

Subscription Price for One Year in Advance

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North Carolina Democratic Convention Honors Carr Nomination

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.

North Carolina Overman Jarvis Elias Carr R. A. Doughton Octavious Coke Donald R Hain Rabbert M. Furman John C. Scarborough Public Instruction Frank Osborne C. B. Aycock Rh. B. Glenn Elec Frank W. Darnes Democra

Fairest of Taxes Promotes Graduated Income Tax

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.

Our Nomineer Elias Carr for Governor

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.

Elias Carr Congress

Delegates Named to State Convention From Districts

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.

Chicago Wilson G. Lamb W. P. Roberts W. Barnes B. Holloway W. S. Cooke L. J. Moore F. H. Bushee Jd. H. Pon Jas, H. Merriman E. P. Jones Paul B. Means Thomas W Strange

Eight or more nominees in Cleveland Hill contest debated

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.

Cleveland Hill Clay Polk Tennessean Pierce Franklin Pierce

Bain Renominated for State Treasurer Post

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.

Sol Ely

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Blount Eastor Geo. W. Blount Wilson N. C Democratic Edgecombe R. A. Dovettron Alleghany Wake R. M. Furman Buncombe Frank I. OstokNe Mecklenburg Sup’t. of Public Instruction J.C. ScArneRoven Johnson Orlegates John W. Graham John L. King J. [. Legrand ER. S. Lattimer Colyn. Williams M. H. Pennix C. B. Watson W. W. Scott Kope Elias BR. M. Farman Arge Joseph P. Caldwell, E. €. Smith B Pee Petloes W. J. Green ORTON Otis Elevator Jd. Kj Montague Donald W. Bain U. S Weil Anid Sanders Néwia Detet Atimess George Ttos Bertiaad A Sistas den le Pass Castoria Oxford St Murray St New Yor Mustang Liniment Stevens Furnitur Pealers and Funerals LEX Po Marx
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