Alliance Talks Reflecting Farm Alliance Demands and US Senate Election View
A lengthy, era style piece argues farmers to trust lawyers bankers and educated gentlemen, urges not to abandon party lines yet seeks legislative relief through the Farmers' Alliance. It discusses electing United States senators by popular vote, sub treasury plans, and reactions from allied presses across Kansas, Georgia, Virginia, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Refurn
America
Lawa
Sutho
Farmer
Ian
Farmo Alliance
Ite
Alliaance
IfTb
STATE ALLIANCES MEET AT MOREHEAD CITY AND NASHVILLE
The North Carolina State Farmers Alliance met in Morehead City with 92 counties represented and a keynote address by President Polk. Alabama Alliance delegates convened at Woolfolk approving a conference call with dissent over binding the alliance to its outcome. In Topeka the People’s Party central committees planned for the fall campaign, eyeing a $75,000 fund via assessments to launch a daily paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Farmers’ and Laborers’ Union
Nashville
Eiglty
Buchanan
J. J. McDowell
Alabama
Woolfolk
National Alliance For
Wallington
Alliance of Alabama
Geneva
Owe
Topeka
People’n
State Central Committees
Kansas
Union
People's Party
Excursion Disaster Off Long Island Coast
A Long Island dispatch reports 800 people aboard the steamer Crystal Stream and the Barge Republic on an excursion from Graham avenue Brooklyn to Laurelter Grove. The upper deck struck by a squall collapsed, killing fourteen and wounding thirty. many others feared dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouncoi
Long Island
Theodore Kaiser
Graham Avenue
Brooklyn
Laurelter Grove
Cold Water Harbor
Crystal Stream
Republic
Douglass Resigns as Hayti Minister in Surprise Telegram
A Washington telegram reports Frederick Douglass has resigned as minister to Haiti, ending a long public career as a leading Black representative. The move, while surprising some, aligns with recent events surrounding his Hayti mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick Douglass
Hayti
Mr. Douglass
Huvti
Heat toll rises as cities report deadly conditions
A long list of incidents paints a grim picture from Philadelphia to Chicago. Thirteen heat deaths in Philadelphia. fires destroy a furniture factory in Cincinnati with $80,000 loss. a big warehouse fire wipes out wool hides and more near Baranca Lake. Trains collide in Harbor, New Jersey injuring passengers. International news notes Denmark hosting a London fair luncheon and China pressuring foreigners’ protection as tensions rise. World events include Liberia emigration debate and Maryland Farmers Alliance backing Senator Gorman. Economic distress spreads in Cumberland iron works with thousands unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auncy Victoria
Lowell
Philadelphia
Tonton
France
Kaum
D. H. Ranaut
Rome
Georgia
Stille & Duhimeir
Cincinnati
Ira
George O'Borne
Chicago
New York Associated Preak
George Jones
Denmark
Chicago Fair Commission
Crown Prings
Baranca Lake Club House
Milea
Baranca Lake Village
N. Y
Gosta
Adiapateh
Washington
Beorvtary Tracy
Missiasippi
Vicksburg
Expres
Philadelphia and
Reading
Texas adopts five constitutional amendments
A San Antonio dispatch summarizes Texas voters approving five constitutional amendments. Provisions include certifying voters in large cities, directing 1 percent of the permanent school fund to the school fund, capping legal interest at 10 percent with 6 percent if not stated, expanding local prohibition enforcement, and creating additional courts and criminal appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Farmers
Colored Laborers in the South Report Summary of Jobs and Wages
The Tradesman presents a detailed survey on negro labor in the South based on 200 employers across states. It notes 7,500 colored workers with wages from 60 cents to 5 dollars daily, average about 1.75, and 87 skilled laborers employed. Employers largely see no color difference in workers, with many preferring white labor or mixed views. The piece also examines education's impact, with most employers seeing modest or negative effects on younger workers' efficiency and overall labor performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OssNianvage
Giapateh Saya
Avigurt
South
Higheat Nagros
Eeven
Tve
Nive
Tim
Shortage Reported in Georgia Farm Agents Accounts
In Atlanta on August 10 Col. Peel reported a missing twenty thousand dollars from O A Wynn state business agent of the Georgia Farm ers Alliance Exchange. Wynn admitted misappropriating funds and the board removed him. Col. William A Broughton appointed acting agent and Wynn must post a fifty thousand dollar bond. Bondsmen insure full repayment to the exchange. The exchange will continue operations with bond coverage in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Wynn
Georgia State Alliance Exchange
Atlanta
Wynn
Wytin
Alliance Exchange
Nfaparea
Farmora’ Allianes Exchange of
Georgia
Col. Peel
Exchange
Colons
William A. Hroughton
Peek
William A. Broughton
Bearden
Fidelity and Casualty
Fidelity and Casualty Compena
New York
Colonel Broughton
Decisive Protest as 800 Taxpayers Confront City Hall
A mob of about 800 taxpayers protested a council plan to buy the Consolidated Elva the Light and Power plant for 34000. Anger rose over alleged improper inducements to council members. The crowd gathered at city hall, demanded a protest letter, and threatened violence but dispersed after adjournment without damage.
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Ma Cy Gruded
Kansas City
Council Chamber
Inez Alder
Through Dixie News of the South Briefly Paragraphed
A North Carolina Farmora alliance chose Marion Butler as provident at Morstenad City. A full book audit of ex- I Business Agent Wynn of the State Alliance Exchange in Atlanta reveals a 920,801 shortage. Secret service officers seized nine thousand dollars in opium and busted nine furnaces in California. A Jackson, Mississippi dispatch notes Bentons counties valueslay gains a legislative majority with others pending. The South Carolina State Horticultural Society holds its annual Greenville exhibition and earns praise as surpassing prior years. Mrs Polk, in Nashville, Tennessee, nears a dying conviction at eighty eight. B. D. Whilden, arrested in Oregon for insurance fraud, was jailed in Birmingham after vanishing eighteen months ago. A Kellogg West Virginia powder factory explosion yields unrecognizable bodies. A Galatiaville telegram misidentifies Harmon Murray as Jim Barton, a deputy shot incident. Anticipated improvements at the Alabama State Fair loom, with large space demands. Monroe Hyank and John Hyank linked to a shooting in Hallaton, Arkansas, and hanged after night binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Farmora’ Alliance
Ft Noaston
Morchenad City
State Alliance
Marion Butler
Wynn
G State Alliance Exchange
Atlanta
Oplu
Cal
Jackson
Misa
Georg
DeSoto
Tate
Lea
Cay
Benton Counties
Balueslay
Whc
Walthall
South Carolina State Horticultural Society
Beiron
Greenville
Nashville
Tenn
Polk
Whilden
Oregon
Birmingham
Ala
Whildow
Oho
Kellogg
W. Va
Huntington
Johnnae
Timothy Coney
Bunday
Galata Ville
Pin
Hoya
Hironaon
Harmon Murray
Jims Barton
Heyra
Sheri Car
Heanford
Fla
Alx
Murray
Callman
Ann
Monroe Hyank
John
Hallayton
Pierce Mooney Sant May
Justion of the Peace
Noted Men Who Passed to the Great Beyond
Obituaries recall James Runwell Lowell of Cambridge Massachusetts a poet and critic author of the Biglow Papers He served as minister to Spain under Hayes and later to England at St James Court He exposed the Tweed ring as editor of the New York Times and was remembered for kindness to his employees. He died near eighty years old and was politically independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Runwell Lowell
Hong
Cambridge
Mass
Lowell
Ife
Biglow
Hayes
Spain
Rmal Winter
England
St. James
Cleveland
George Jones
New York Times
Aled
Poland Springs
New York
Hin
Nick
Montana Supreme Court narrows contempt scope in press case
Helena dispatch reports the Montana Supreme Court upheld press rights by limiting contempt to actions that halt court business. Judge Metlatton ordered The Herald Journal editor J A MacKnight to appear for publishing gossip about a Montana contestant, but the court discharged the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Acta
Death of Mrs Polk the Widow of the Tenth President
Mrs Polk, widow of James K Polk tenth president of the United States, died peacefully early Friday morning in Nashville Tennessee after a brief illness. She had been in good health until yesterday evening when a sudden collapse occurred. Bell tolls and public grief spread as mourners reflect on her long years of service among the people who loved and respected her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Penn
United States
Boty
Pennsylvania
Our Republic
Nashville
Teno
Anyar Birr
Jon, K Polk
No Excellant Organa Highlight Quality and Finish
Describes Organa valued for tone quality design and construction. Claims they are the most attractive ornamental organs in the world for homes schools churches lodges and clubs. Emphasizes versatility and superior finish.
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Elk County
Kan
Farmers’ Alliance
Joan Companion
Gou
Industrial Union of
Treasury
Joan
Arkansas Farmer
Ratironda
Menon
Sub- Treasury
New York World
Kentucky
Farmore’ Alliance
South Carolina
Farmere
Democratic Party
Southern Mercury
Texan
Prriian Poliical
OCALA
Colored Farmers’ Alliance of
Virginia
Richmond
Committee On Legisation
Eiher
Ibna
Faytaville
North Carolina
Asheville
Alliancemen
Alliance
Granville County Alliance Tobacco Manufacturing Company
Oxford
Fincer
Belleview
Hichmond County
Emprin
Warren County
Wllow Green
Bate Allianes Uuinees
California
Pacific Coast
Olio
New Jersey State Alliance
Delaney
Tennessee
North Carolina State Farmen' Alliance
Morehead City
Mittee
Crus Dentiala
Jdont Care
Ahowan
Atlantic Hotel
Pontherm Dental Association
Morehead
Douglass
Washington Dispatch
the Star Publiatin Fn
Bruce
Mississippi
Liberia
Baltimore Dispatch
Maryland Farmes’ Alliance
Tts
Staty of
Maryland
Gorman
Southern Hallway and Breamship Association
Joseph K. Brown
Thoms Hi
Carter
Charles A. Bindall
John Boreven
K. Sibley
White Sulphur Springs
Pekin
China
Department of
Short
The
Georgia Alliance Exchange
Dixie
News OF the South
Meira
Lenin
Organaise
Gael
Piawos Organe
W. Warren
Phillips & Crew
Hing
Ling
Wabash Ave
Aec
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