A Shame to America on the Jolo Treaty
The piece rails against the public treaty with the Sultan of Jolo, detailing sovereignty claims, free trade promises, slave freedom payment, and salary payouts to local leaders. It mocks the contracting parties and condemns the deal as a rotten business and an embarrassment to Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolo
Sulu
J. C. Bates
U. S
Dato Rajah Muda
Sultan of
Dato Attik
Dato Calbi
Dato Jackanain
United States
Notien
Philippine Islands
Manila
Free
Dato Joakanain
Dato Puyo
Dato Amir Hussin
Hanyi Butu
Habib Mura
Serif Saguin
Representation and Paris Exposition Echoes in South and North
A Charlotte Observer report argues North Carolina lacks Senate representation amid Pritchard and Butler moves with Virginia’s past aid, while referencing John W. Daniel and Senator Morgan. It notes the Paris Exposition of 1889 will feature over 7,000 U S exhibitors, surpassing Vienna and earlier Paris fairs, excluding Cuba Porto Rico and Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Pritchard
Senate
Butler
North Carolina
United States
Virginia
Mahone
Riddleberger
Congress
Danville
Vance
Old Dominion
John W. Daniel
Morgan
Alabama
Dreyfus
America
Paris
Vienna
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Examine the Water and Test City Supply
Dr. Albert Anderson urges sterilized bottles to collect water samples from Bler's School A M College Sanford High School and Jamestown to determine water quality. He notes many requests and warns against guessing in this life and death matter. He urges Wilson city council to examine its water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Anderson
Bler’s School
A. & M. College
Sanford High School
Jamestown
Dr. Anderson
Wilson
The Gallant Brumby and Dewey Bond of Manila Bay
A tribute to Brumby Dewey's flag lieutenant at Manila Bay notes his Georgian Confederate roots and explains his death came from war‑time health collapse. Dewey praised Brumby as a loyal officer and gentleman, while the Raleigh Post earns praise for a superb Christmas edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumby
Dewey
Manila Bay
South
Philippines
Wilson Citizens Form Emry and Britton Backed Daily News
A Wilson citizens meeting at Mayor's Hall approved Maj. T. L. Emry and partners Emry & Britton to charter a company with 2600 capital, bringing Emry & Britton and Wilson residents as stockholders. Directors elected include Green, Daniels, Connor, Bobblry, Brutton, Woodard, and E Britton. Stock at 10 per share, option valid to Jan 1, 1900. The plan aims to continue the daily and weekly papers and the job office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor's Hall
Honda
Col
J. F. Britton
Emry & Briton
Emry & Britton
C. W
J. D. Gold
Messrs
J. F. Britson
J. D Gold
E. E. Britton
Maj
T. L. Emry
Weldon
Emry and Britton
Wilson
Messrs. Geo. Connor
F. A. Woodard
J. F. Bruton
Maj. Emry
Messrs. G. D. Green
C. C. Daniels
Geo. Connor
S. M. Bobblry
Brutton
E. Britton
IFA
Wenner
T.L. Emry
W.son
Governor Dan and the Worth raid spark lawyer fees
The Tarboro Southerner notes Governor Dan smiles at his raid on Father Worth in the Treasury for lawyer friends and mentions a fat fee. It also references Johnny Bull awaiting a Santa Claus victory in South Africa and reports Joyner's execution in Greenville with little deterrent effect on Pitt County criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Father Worth
Johnny Bull
Santa Claus
South Africa
Joyner
Greenville
Pitt County
Tarboro
iiLlae
Women and motherhood duties amid scarce support
In the era of looming motherhood many women receive strong care while the majority must manage alone. The piece highlights the burden of balancing family duties with limited resources and support.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson News
Ghas. R. Ery
Edward E. Britton
Wilson N. C
Srpeee Oe
the News
Wilson, N.C
Paul Kruger
Paul
Raleigh Post
THE
Daily News
DartLty
Iafia
Gorpid Iver
Jeb Dipiec
RE. R. Nelson
Darvills
Dinwiddie Co
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Aisoridge
Istic Tailoring
I Wallis
W. R. Wood
Wilson, N. C
W. S. Anderson
Wilson Drug Co
Tarboro Street
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