Railroads as engines of prosperity in North Carolina
The article defends railroads against hostile critique, praising their nationwide and regional benefits. It cites the Atlantic Coast Line and R and D system, listing cities like Winston Salem and Asheville, and argues railroads have spurred growth, industry, and population while urging removal of prejudice and political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line
Winston Asheville
Durham
Hickory
North Carolina
Goldsboro
Asheville
Paint Rock
Tuckasegee
Greensboro
Salem Winston
Wilksboro
Danville
Reidsville
High Point
Salisbury
Statesville
Winston Salem
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Coast Line
Richmond and
Raleigh and Gaston
Cape Fear
Yadkin Valley
America
Farmers Alliance under public scrutiny in News and Observer
A reader member of the Farmers Alliance praises the News and Observer for exposing demagogues and urging farmers to think for themselves. He cites the controversy around Col. L. L. Polk as a turning point and calls for continued illumination of the Alliance’s actions.
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News and Observer
Farmers Alliance
Farmer’s Alliance
News-Observer
Alliance
Col. L. L. Polk
Rich Negroes Rise in Politics and Wealth Across Texas
The article highlights several African Americans attaining wealth and influence in the South. Silvester of Graveston reportedly holds over 350000 in real estate and personal property, Milton Sterrett of Houston has about 400000 in real estate gains, and Senator C. N. Bruton of Fort Bend owns a plantation network with losses to his former master’s household. Henry Black, a rancher in Tom Green and Pecos counties, is valued at 500000, while a wealthy widow named Harry remains among the state's richest women.
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Silvester
Graveston
Milton Sterrett
Houston
Texas
Galveston
C. N. Bruton
Fort Bend
Patice
Virginia
Senator Bruton
Henry Black
Tom Green
Pecos
Harry
A Good Man Nominated for Governor at Saratoga
At the Democratic Convention in Saratoga last Wednesday P. Flower was nominated for Governor. The speech lauds him as a strong leader and stresses sound finance. The platform supports silver restraint and denounces the Sherman law as hindering bimetallic coinage. It reviews Republican records to frame New York Democratic priorities for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
P. Flower
United States
New York
Notice of undelivered freight in Goldsboro N C
Notice states Wilmington and Weldon RR ex Wilmington lists undelivered freight for over a year as required by law. The description references a sale or action in Goldsboro North Carolina and mentions T M Emerson Traffic Manager and H M Emerson assistant agent. The text is partial and fragmented but indicates official freight notice.
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Wilmington & Weldon RR
Wilmington
Rae
Goldsboro
N. C
Messenger Opera House
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Wilson Mirror
Henry Blount
Geo. W. Blount
Railroads
Democratic Party
Republic
T. M. Emerson
H. M. Emerso
Assi Gent F
H. W. Privett
Eens
Black Creek
Bal
A. W. High
A. L. Barden
Sion Es Wilson
J. H. Dail
J. E. Langley
C. R. Barnham
J. Boyett
E. Woodall
Dee
Annie Price
Tansy Thos
Ruttin
Tssnu
M. J. Strickland
Tas
Praetor
Ase
Sheffield
Bet
Shelton
Pal J. W. Fine
J. T. Barnes
Elm City
H. Winstead
Hox
R. Wwile
Winstead
Iss
BAY
Hollins Institute
P. O. Hollins
Chas
L. Cooke
H. Cooke
Sam
Rerwlrera
Oxford
Tes Cextain Company
Murray St
New
A. Branch
A. 4S
Soas A. P. Branch
J. T. Walls & Son
Nash Street
First National Bank
A. N. Daniel's
J. T. Walls & Sos
Ash
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