The Deplorable State of South Carolina Debtor Nation
A long critique denounces Reconstruction era South Carolina. It argues white minority power collapsed, black majority dominates the legislature, government is stripped by theft and corruption, and bonds and taxes have exploded. It calls for reform, warns of Ku Klux risks, and urges action to extricate the state from financial ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Congress
Booth Carolina
Werribee
Allesgne
Sod
Universal
Kit State
Georgia
Islature
Teavain
South Carolla
Borayte
Rhode Teyland
Monty Peps
Pdvillians
Deere
Poland
Wny Northern Star
Taxpayers
Ian
Hull Ridge
Neagle
General Assembly
Lyott, Walker & Co
Alection Verlag Purpnoun
Colundia Phanir
Republican Party
Aie
Aman
Hay Ten
Geners
Cholumbia
Caton
Argument in Favor of Cotton Mills in the South
A detailed pro mill argument emphasizes savings from rapid cotton to cloth conversion. It cites examples of quick processing, notes mills near cotton fields could reduce holding costs, and highlights regional progress with Alabama and Georgia factories. The piece argues mills boost wealth, employment, and southern industrial independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culonel Morgan
Belma
England
Marsing
New York Shipping and Commercial List
South
Anys - Georgia
Alabama
Noris
le Mie
Woman Suffrage Debate Echoes Ridicule in House
A caustic House debate on woman suffrage follows a joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment granting electoral rights to women. Speakers spar over rights and propriety, with Byas urging delay and Orangeburg member Hurley defending suffrage as fitting for married and single women alike. The scene turns personal and playful before order is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Maury
Yale
Idiaijeranta
Castle Garden
New York
Seatchman
Byas
Ladéd
Tomivan
Abitle
Orangeburg
Byse
Hurley
Fiusiilsun
Haidey
Tiy Womain
Mem Ber
Aulraga
Tanijgon Apeang
Janniaon
Thors
Tod
Orangelurg
Oringebirg
Columbia Phamiz
Fragmented Riddle About Duty and Pain
A cryptic line contrasts two imagined beings, one calm and dutiful, the other loud with suffering. It questions what separates a fond, quiet child from one overwhelmed by sorrow, using weather and sound as metaphors for inner states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southey Mya
New Hampshire Vote Reflects Narrow Republican Edge
The New York World notes Republicans carried New Hampshire by a small margin after heavy outside influence from Grant supporters and federal patronage. It cites a likely 1,000 vote majority, compares it to 1868, and argues the result strengthens Grant’s renomination while diminishing any Democratic challenge to core issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Grant
Andrew Johnson
Democratic
New York World
Milky Way Star Count Quotation Sparks Astronomical Debate
A quotation from Humboldt highlights the vastness of the Milky Way by noting a large star count and the limits of naked eye visibility. The text also reflects on the inevitability of time and the ceaseless rise of celestial bodies, large and small, in a concise historical remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milky Way
Hemboldt
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Ben Pictare
Carl Scharz
George ‘Alfred Townsend
Washington
Chicago 7Ibune
Carl Schurz
Marton
Conkling
Carpenter
Epooch
1 Reporten
Dullman
Schurz
Mr. Grant
Nyein
Mr. Morton
Roscoe Coukting
Horace Porter
Dawes
Garfold
Senate
Schurt
Sebura
Henry Clay Boota
Jan
Paty
Toman
Martin
Seburz
Washington City
Morton
Rani
Freyre la
Rich
Missouri
Misso
Louisiana
Kaiser Wilshelm
Germany
Europe
Ir. Morton
Goukling
West
Hig Man
Peace of
the Voice of Immigration
Memphis
Max
Pinchback
Aly
Stylo
Stalo
Sorthorn Mor
Accunient Society
Himer
Ibis
Conse Cent
Alwaye
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