Democratic Triumphs Highlight North Carolina Progress
The Messenger extols eleven years of Democratic rule in North Carolina, noting debt growth under Republicans from 1856 to 1870, tax cuts, restored common schools, the Western North Carolina Railroad reinauguration, and later debt reduction. It praises the state’s rail links, county governance reforms, and public education advances while opposing Harrison and Dockery.
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Western Railroad
Tennessee
Murphy
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Harrison and Dockery
Cleveland Letter Contrasts Republican Tariff Plan
In a pointed critique, Cleveland argues Republicans aim to end duties on foreign goods except luxuries, leaving plain people and the poor with few domestic bargains. He says the proposal ignores home needs, offering free tobacco and whiskey while denying basic bread relief.
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Collier's Once a Week No 53 Premieres Sept 29
Amelie Rives (Mrs. Chanler) contributes a weird thrilling poem Asmodeus and Dion Boucicault starts an Irish American serial set to create a sensation. This fine issue costs seven cents and showcases American literary art.
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Collier’s
Amelie Rives
Tax Complaints Highlight Real Estate and Kitchen Goods Taxes
A reader laments high taxes comparing 118 or 20 cents per 100 on property to a $1.20 tax on a pot and skillet, noting 40 cents tax on 1.20 dollars of kitchen furniture while real estate tax stands at 33 1 3 cents per 100. The passage uses tariff expressions to illustrate perceived tax inequities.
Prof Richard Proctor Remembered For Lectures On The Heavens
The Wilson audience recalls Prof Richard A. Proctor whose vivid sun and celestial lectures at the Collegiate Institute are fondly remembered. The article notes his death from yellow fever in New York on the 12th while en route to Europe, after residing in Florida far from the infected area. He had secured passage when he was struck ill.
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Collegiate Institute
Richard A. Proctor
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Florida
Europe
Richmond Dispatch Praises Its North Carolina Coverage
The Richmond Dispatch commends its own North Carolina reporting from the Raleigh correspondent, noting energy and enterprise in presenting state news alongside Raleigh dailies. The paper emphasizes generous coverage and timely pages from its capital-based writer.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
Dispatch
Richmond Pearson Endorses Republican Ticket at Asheville Meeting
At a Republican gathering in Asheville last week Richmond Pearson gave a speech pledging to vote the Republican ticket.
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Asheville
Richmond Pearson
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