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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1894
Page
2
A fragmented political overview extols Democratic governance crediting tax reforms pension cuts and anti trust measures. It claims revenue gains, land restorations, and silver coinage expansion while praising vetoes and home rule advocacy.
A letter decries SE Buck Kitchen and Boss Butler accusing them of corruption and bad faith. It claims Populists attack Democrats over silver policy of 1893 and accuses Butler of selling out to Radicals, calling him a disgrace to North Carolina.
Editorial attacks Butler Sikiv ner & Co alleging boss control of the Legislature and a bid by Butler for Senate. It urges voting for Fred Woodard Democrat to oppose racialist Cheatham Freeman and Fiends. The piece mocks Republicans and asserts extreme spending claims.
A speaker questions Boss Butler's control over freedoms accusing him of silencing dissent. The speaker urges freemen to reject coercion, reject attending Democratic gatherings, and stop reading Democratic papers to reclaim independence.
The piece praises Dr Person as a kind physician beloved by the suffering, notes his name appears on the Populist legislative ticket, and argues against his two month absence in Raleigh next winter, fearing a calamity if he must leave home.
The reader questions where Rev J T B Hoover received the tithe Hon and whether friends anticipate his feat of a homer as a Lepisha figure. The piece comments that the title Rev should be earned and not granted by print.
The passage quotes a Republican National Handbook criticizing Populists for basing reforms on poverty and destitution. It warns the movement could threaten private property and drift toward anarchy or communism. The note questions Populist support for Radicals aiding their rise.
The Davidson Dispatch reprints an April 7 anti fusion letter from ex judge D M Furches now a non partisan Supreme Court candidate. It argues fusion fails nationally and locally with Republican and Populist divides over tariff silver railroads and currencies. It also criticizes assumed leaders and praises Judge Forbes for his non partisan ticket.
A statement from the Census Office asserts North Carolina has the smallest poll tax and lowest taxes overall compared with South Carolina Tennessee Georgia Virginia Nebraska California and Maine. The piece blames Democratic rule for low taxes, contrasts with Republican states, and questions Populist promises.
Edwin Godwin Reade LL D died in Raleigh on Thursday this week. The article honors his rise from farm worker to judge and banker, noting his public service, integrity, and Christian dedication. It highlights his tenure on the Superior Court and Supreme Court, his bank presidency, and his role as a trusted advisor to the community.
The Maxton Blade reports that colored Republicans in the county favor a straight ticket and reject a Populist fusion deemed negro hating. It notes white Republicans pursue office seeks in a mixed ticket, but colored voters will abstain rather than vote for it. The piece envisions blacks increasingly voting on merit, not color, and rejecting political slavery.
The Populists accuse the Republican party of corruption and blame them for harmful national legislation. They shifted to combine with Republicans to defeat Democratic governance in North Carolina and secure offices for Populist leaders. Some Populists refuse to follow their leaders any longer.
A speaker argues the tariff bill imposes a 2 percent tax on incomes above 4000 dollars. Senator Hill notes 35 percent of this tax would fall on New York, mainly Wall Street. The speaker contends the policy targets Wall Street already and questions the tax impact.
Washington Messenger notes Representative F A Woodard actively canvassing in the second district. It lauds his judgments, clear intellect, and voting to support the Democratic platform, declaring a clear report and good conscience as he seeks re election with Democratic approval.
The piece rebuts Democratic assertions that Populists pushed a thirty five billion dollar appropriation. It notes Gen Palmer did not introduce such a bill and emphasizes the pension proposal was a Populist draft by request, referred to a committee and remained dormant, not his.
A partial OCR line hints at a local event or notice involving names Beery Certara and Vedelaneaa with unclear details. The readable portions suggest a civic or community item but lack concrete actions or dates.
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