14 May 1890
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1890
Page
1
Butterworth challenged Republicans on protectionism arguing for measured duties while Democrats praised the party rift. He pressed wage and industry protections, warning against overreach, and condemned free trade while urging balanced tariffs to shield American workers.
In a lengthy meeting May 1 delegates from the Farmers Alliance discussed the Subtreasury bill and political implications. Dr Macune argued the need to unite white and Black voters while asserting alliance independence from party labels and noting potential candidate selections in Georgia and neighboring states.
The Senate debated the house substitute on the silver coinage bill with a long speech by Mr Jones of Nevada. He argued remonetization would raise money and prices, revive industry, and lift labor wages, while opponents warned of dangers to money markets and debt. The discussion touched on future minting, bond values, and the broader impact on civilization.
In Fort Worth Texas on May 13 the Southern Baptist convention opened amid talks on foreign missions, member resolutions, and a proposed transfer of the Kind Words initiative from Atlanta to Lawsville NC. Delegates debated new missions funding, episcopal assignments, and church publications while reporting strong support for a national mission drive and a shift of headquarters activities.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows grand lodge convened in Wilmington North Carolina with many leading men in attendance including governors and clergy. Reports show a 44 percent membership gain in the past year and the session will run through the week. The Wilmington Odd Fellows plan a sea coast excursion and roast.
Aged widow Mrs Gumer of Alabama dies suddenly at home on Friday night. her remains sent to Montgomery. Also brief items cover a Minneapolis anti defamation action, a right side heart case, Greensboro school head dies of consumption, and other scattered local notices from Alabama and nearby areas with multiple short updates.
A garbled telegraph brief recounts a disputed battle between cowboys near Littl river Oklahoma with monetary figures and percentages that are unclear. Other items mention a North Carolina deed at Chapel Hill aged fifty six, a doubled offer from The Lrcinans Lottery Company at 1090 000, and a Texas pension convention at Fort Worth. The report also notes senate actions on pension amendments, a failed firm in New York, and various unnamed appointments and incidents including a London corporation, a gold cathet explorer, and a Mississippi editor.
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