Alliance Advocates Prosperity of Southern Farmers
The Farmer's Alliance argues it speeds financial salvation for the South's agricultural element. It portrays itself as fighting oppression with justice, aiming to secure fair crop proceeds and low costs for inputs while preserving independent yeomanry. It warns that general prosperity hinges on farmers' success, noting a farm-based economy sustains the world.
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Farmer's Alliance
South
America
Alliance
Policy Critique of Incendiary Negro Rhetoric
The piece condemns publishing incendiary harangues like Pledger's call as unwise in the Constitution era. It argues such articles only gratify authors and boost circulation. It warns that black individuals seeking notice ruin fragile white southern relations with provocative statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
South
Democratic press urged to ignore incendiary black politicians
The writer condemns publishing inflammatory speeches by a black politician, arguing newspapers should refrain from circulating such material. He asserts silence would mute these claims and prevent further harm, urging Georgia papers to stop printing slanderous ravings.
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Pledger
Democratic Press of
Georgia
The Bagging Problem and the Jute Trust
The Alliance defeats the jute bagging trust and urges farmers to boycott high bagging prices. It claims the trust bought up Indian jute and forced costs higher, arguing cotton growers should pay around 25 to 40 cents per yard, with further reductions demanded.
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America
India
Trust
Censure Move by Atlanta Democratic League Prompts Debate
The Young Men’s Democratic League of Atlanta censures the Constitution and Henry W. Grady for condemning a lynching of black victims in East Point. The letter argues press independence must prevail and warns against coercing journalism.
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Young Men’s Democratic League
Atlanta
Henry W. Grady
East Point
Atlanta League
Grady
Abit
Humiane
Gapuonaue
Russia
Democriltic League Aa
The New York Herald on Republicans and race politics
The piece quotes the New York Herald accusing Republicans in the North of treating black voters as a campaign tool. It claims parties rile tensions between blacks and whites to gain advantage and says some rival papers acknowledge the pattern as true.
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New York Herald
North
National Congress
The Constitution and Race Questions in Postwar Debate
A historical statement argues that diligent colored workers foster peace while idle individuals incite conflict, linking race unrest to Southern politics on the eve of Congress. It notes radicals face tariff pressure and aim to divert attention to uprisings via an “outrage mill” tactic.
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South
Congress
Ex-Commissioner Tanner Defends Mouth and Salary Rumors
Ex-Commissioner Tanner proclaims his mouth has been a friend amid gossip of higher paid posts. He earned five thousand dollars yearly as pension commissioner and whispers persist he will seek an office with greater pay. Five thousand children were turned away from New York schools due to crowding. R P Hutchison known as Old Hutch, attacked by footpads in Chicago, was left unharmed after the hold up.
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Tanner
New York
R.P. Hutchison
Old Hutch
Board of Trade
Chicago
Sullivan Again Paints Boston Red in Political Rise
The Boston news note reports John L. Sullivan once more in the public eye as he begins a new political move, hinting the celebrated figure is aligning with local campaigns and nightlife in a striking return to public life.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Montana Democrats Hopeful For October Election Victory
Montana Democrats express hopeful, even jubilant, sentiment as they count on carrying the state in October. The piece notes strong party optimism and references a provocative line predicting political consequences for the president and his family.
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Montana
Barnes Denies Langtry Divorce Report in San Francisco
Gen Barnes and Mrs Langtry's lawyer in San Francisco dispute a report that she has secured a divorce. He adds she cannot obtain a divorce in any U S jurisdiction that would be recognized in England.
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Gen. Barnes
State University Endures Attacks, People Stand by Institution
The piece asserts public support for the State University despite assaults in some quarters, expressing confidence that the people will uphold the noble institution and elevate it to be peerless in the land.
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State University
Family to Continue Publication of Christian Index
The family of the late Dr. H. H. Tucker will continue the publication of the Christian Index, ensuring the paper remains in operation under his legacy and guidance.
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H. H. Tucker
Christian Index
Stock and Poultry Show Postponed to November 12
The Fair postpones its Stock and Poultry show to Friday November 12 for four days to avoid clashing with Gainesville Fair. Attractions remain unchanged and organizers expect Gainesville support for a successful exhibition.
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Gainesville
Horrible Attempt by Oglethorpe Negro Sparks Regulator Demand
A negro in Oglethorpe county named Jim Sanders allegedly attempted an assault on his wife’s sister but fled when a white and black mob formed to punish him. Regulators promised warrants and trial to send him to the penitentiary while urging courts to handle punishment to avoid mob violence.
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Oglethorpe
Sanders
Oglethorpe County
Widow Mary Kenny Found Dead in City Chimney
New York September 19. Mary Ann Kenny widow of Policeman James Kenny of the Oak street station was found dead in the chimney of her Cherry street home after a long illness and a period of insanity. Neighbors and authorities describe her festering delusions of large debts and imagined pursuers as police and hospitals searched across the city for her. The discovery came after a bartender removed bricks from the chimney top to reveal the corpse with a gold wedding ring.
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New York
Mary Ann Kenny
Jas. Kenny
Oak Street
Cherry Street
James Kenney
Kenney
Leena Jong
Pest
Florida
Roosevelt Street
East River Front
Jim
Hall
East River
Kelley
Cunningham
James Street
Phillip McAllister
McAllister
Conway
Woman Dies in Chimney After Disturbing Hallucinations
The body of Mrs. Kenny was found in a Canal Street chimney after her attempt to hide from imagined creditors. Firefighters assisted as the undertaker removed four feet of brickwork, the lower body burned, and an autopsy was ordered by the Deputy Coroner. Funeral services planned, burial at Holy Cross Cemetery on Long Island.
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Canal Street
Cuningham
Higgins
Welsh
Chese Hs
Kenny
Terrifying Missouri Ridge car wreck at Cuattanooca
Cuattanooca Tennessee September 20 a Missouri Ridge electric car failed and sped down a steep incline. Passengers leaped to the rough slope of Missionary Ridge to avoid a crash. Sixteen suffered severe bruises and two fatally hurt likely visitors to the reunion. Names not yet learned. Brakes activated but car slid as conductor urged jumping.
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Cuattanooca
Tenn
Missouri Ridge
Missionary Ridge
Noted Murderer Jim Huff Remains in Lexington Jail
The Lexington jail holds Jim Huff the man who killed Louie Waller in Oglethorpe County. He is kept under guard until court convenes, with no lynching or mob action expected, showcasing faith in local justice and safety of the accused.
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Jim Huff
Louie Waller
Oglethorpe County
South Carolina
Athens
Lexington
Oglethorpe
Waller
Premium List Aims to Boost Georgia Stock Show
The premium list for the Northeast Georgia stock and poultry show will be printed at Banark job office. Canvasters will soon call on merchants to collect cards paying sale costs. It promises to be the finest premium list yet issued by any fair and will help local businesspeople reach the community.
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Northeast Georgia
Banark
Counties bar whisky near churches as waivers grow
In Banks and surrounding counties efforts push church incorporation to enforce prohibition rules. A Charlton chapel in Banks County is noted as an early example. Athens Alliance lists officers with Thurmond as President and Woodfin as Vice-President among others.
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Charlton Chapel
Banks County
Athens Alliance
Athena Alliance
W. H. Thurmond
W. G. Woodfin
Geo. E. Heard, Jr
A.M. Scudder
C. Benson Voronec
A.5. Turner
Notice of Claims Against Childs Nickerson Co. Debtors
Persons indebted to the late firm of Childs Nickerson Co. are warned that their notes and accounts may be found with the Athens Hardware Co. and are asked to call at once to settle. Sept 2.
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Childs, Nickerson & Co
Athens Hardware Co
Alliance Day highlighted by grand show and races
The main hall will be cleared and festooned, a new floor laid, and a promenade formed for attendees. A brass band and a first-class string band will perform as crowds enjoy sports, with Alliance Day drawing at least 5,000 Alliancemen and a farmers’ reunion. field days, horse races, and a large poultry show with premiums promised to Georgia stock raisers and poultry breeders.
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Helversity
Thstsion
Nicholson
Knox
Mr. Hola
Georgia
Northeast Georgia
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