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Domestic News January 8, 1889

The Progressive Farmer

Raleigh, Winston Salem, Winston, Wake County, Forsyth County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

Candidates Mr. A. Leazer of Iredell, Mr. Sutton of Cumberland, and Mr. Carter of Buncombe are announced for Speakership of the Lower House of the North Carolina General Assembly. Leazer's record supports a railroad commission and opposes giving away convict labor; Sutton and Carter are urged to state their positions.

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Mr. A. Leazer, of Iredell, Mr. Sutton, of Cumberland, and Mr. Carter, of Buncombe, are announced as candidates for the Speakership of the Lower House of our General Assembly.

Mr. Leazer has a clean cut record as a member of the Legislature on all the important questions which came before it during the years in which he served. He is a pronounced friend of a railroad commission and has ever opposed the giving away of our convict labor. These are living, vital questions.

Will Mr. Sutton and Mr. Carter tell the public how they stand on them?

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Speakership Candidates General Assembly Railroad Commission Convict Labor Iredell Cumberland Buncombe

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. A. Leazer Mr. Sutton Mr. Carter

Where did it happen?

North Carolina

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Primary Location

North Carolina

Key Persons

Mr. A. Leazer Mr. Sutton Mr. Carter

Event Details

Announcement of candidates for Speakership of the Lower House of the General Assembly: Mr. A. Leazer of Iredell, Mr. Sutton of Cumberland, and Mr. Carter of Buncombe. Leazer has a strong legislative record supporting railroad commission and opposing convict labor giveaway. Call for Sutton and Carter to state positions on these issues.

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