Cotton mill expansion signals southern industrial boom
The Athens Banner reports dramatic growth in southern cotton manufacturing from 1890 to 1900 with Alabama South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia leading. Spindle increases outpaced mill growth as labor fuel and transport bolster near raw material sources. The piece notes 600 mills plus 105 more building in 1899 1900 and 34 projected, underscoring a regional industrial surge despite price volatility.
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Alabama
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Macon News
South
James L Watkins
Agricultural Department
Tillman and McLaurin clash in D C Senate race
In a sensational debate ending in Washington, Tillman attacks McLaurin’s democratic fidelity while McLaurin’s ties to republican policies face scrutiny. The piece questions leadership and party loyalty, citing press opinion and a broader view of international indemnities.
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Gaffney
D. C
Tillman
McLaurin
Palmetto State
Senate
Cure for dyspepsia claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relief
Dyspepsia blamed on weak digestion and predisposing fatigue is described as common. Cases from Ohio and Wisconsin describe long misery, nervousness, and sleeplessness improved after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, with sufferers stating full relief and strengthened digestion.
Cancer cures and court updates in sweeping 19th century notices
A Greenwood reader recounts using 8 8 8 to heal a left eye ulcer that became cancerous, urging readers to seek blood purification. The column also covers the Anansar decision outlook, a church creed change substituting hades for hell, an arrest for cruelty to a wife, a stock broker scam reflection, and a U.S. crop report noting Georgia shipments rising and port receipts dropping.
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J. B. Arnold
Greenwood
D. C
New and Complete Piles Cure Promises
An advertisement touts a Japanese pile cure with capsules and ointment claiming a painless knife operation is avoided. It asserts a deathly risk from surgery and offers No Cure No Pay, with ointment boxed sets sold by mail. Also promotes a constipation remedy and stomach tonics for adults and children.
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Cies
Wade Hampton Suggested as U S Senate Appointee
Charleston, May 28. Friends of General Wade Hampton push for Governor McSweeney to name him to the U S Senate to fill the McLaurin vacancy. With Tillman and McLaurin resigning, two appointments are needed. Tillman and McLaurin plan to run for the long term, leaving Hampton to serve the remainder and perhaps win the primary. An quiet Hampton movement could gain strong support, though no direct ask has been made of him. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is sold by all druggists for constipation.
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United States
Russia
India
Egypt
Nile
Warsaw
Supreme Court of the
Democrata
Porto Rico
Philippines
Congress
Supreme Court
New Islands
Cer
Devin
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Fuller
White
General Conference of the United Brethren Church
Frederick
Hell
Savannah News
Hades
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Propa
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Weat & Traux
C. Walding, Kin
Friends of Old Merc
Tim
McLaurin
Hampton
Senate
Tilman
Battle With Tramps Kills Son of Policeman in Missouri
Charles McKinney, son of Policeman McKinney, was shot to death at 2 am while helping arrest a gang of tramps near Carrollton Missouri. Three tramps jailed, several escaped after a fight with a posse. sheriff’s horse was shot, others fled to woods. Also, Confederate Soldiers’ Home committee approved 26 admissions in Louisiana with proofs of service and state residency.
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Polle Mn
Bun
Laxta
Trustees of the
Confederate Soldiers’ Home
Alabama Negroes Press Constitutional Convention Plea
The delegation led by Booker T. Washington presents a cautious address urging conservative suffrage limits and racial harmony. The convention names standing committees and enacts numerous ordinances including voter restrictions, tax rules, and mandatory separate schools.
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Moxtcomeny
Ala
Alabama
Booker T. Washington
Kadabor
Nin
Niitoes
Smyth
Mobile
White
Coleman
Greene
Oates
Graham
Jones
Montgomery
Lomax
Harrison
Pitta
Wilson
Clarke
Fletcher
Weakley
Foster
Eight Hour Labor Day Debate Gusts Through Parliament
A fragmented report details a global mining conference with continental delegates. It says Parliament is expected to act on an eight hour law, with Willian Atraham and Mo B. voicing support, while French delegate Ginbo notes the eight hour bill stalled and French miners threaten to strike if progress stalls.
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Lexpos
Internnational Minera
Ceanrman
Willian Atraham
Mo B
M. Ginbo
Chace
Whitechapel murder echoes Jack the Ripper tale in Dorset Street
In Dorset Street Whitechapel a woman named Annie Austin, 28, was found dying from two brutal wounds in a low lodging house near the Jack the Ripper area. She died after being moved to a hospital. the killer fled, sparking neighborhood panic. Also, in Montgomery Alabama two brothers Jim and Hat Redmond were jailed for arsenic poisoning of an elderly couple, the Merritts, after Hat was discharged from work with Miller, the Merritts' son-in-law. The victims survived with prompt care. Pyny-Baleam is noted as relieving throat irritation.
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Whitechapel
Loxnes
Dorset Street
Annie Austin
Montcomery
Ala
Jim
Hat Redmond
W. W. O. Merritt
Hat
Miller
Merritt
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International Institute of Education
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Hell OR Hades
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Casistonia
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New York
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F. G. Umbach
Osborne
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