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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1894
Page
2
The passage outlines candidates for solicitor districts including Howard J Herrick Henry Blount and Joan Be Woodard while noting the repeal of Federal Election Laws and a Democratic Congress and President. It argues this should secure votes for the Democratic party.
John Wanamaker, former Postmaster General, advertises in Philadelphia papers that woolen blankets once selling for $5.00 are now offered at $2.75. He claims tariff reductions under the new bill justify the price cut, presenting relief for consumers.
Owens defeats Breckinridge for Congress nomination in Ashland district marking a victory for reform-minded voters. The piece notes a bitter campaign and praises President Winston for guiding a historic Chapel Hill opening with 430 students, the largest attendance to date.
The article notes a rift in Populist ranks as many who backed the party two years ago reject a new mix of Populism and Radicalism linked to Doctors Butler and Pritchard. It also reports that over one million standard silver dollars were coined in July and August this year and warns of another campaign piece circulated by Populist peipers.
The arbitration committee has resolved the New Hanover trouble keeping the town in the Democratic columns.
The Sugar bounty to Louisiana planters is blocked by Secretary Carlisle as a major tax saving. The Goldsboro Headlight, led by A Roscover, has started a new volume and presents a newsy, well-printed sheet.
Washington August 6 Senator Ransom argues the Carpetbagger era harmed the South by financing phantom railroads with bonds, stealing proceeds, and bankrolling fraud. He recounts attempts in Congress in 1874 75 to pass a mandamus bill aimed at enforcing bogus bonds, detailing opposition and eventual defeat.
The piece contrasts the McKinley tariff with the Senate bill on raw and refined sugar. It argues the McKinley plan protected the sugar trust with high duties, while the Senate plan lowers duties, reducing refiners’ costs and boosting domestic growers. It notes alleged promises of wage and price effects and predicts future battles in December.
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