Wisconsin and Texas labor tensions clash across camps
Reports show state union factions at Fort Howard and La Crosse amid splits over nominations. Other items note a new U S marshal in San Antonio, a contested Democratic primary stance, a shooting death of editor Col Bitong in St Joseph Missouri, and an anti monopoly stance by Farmora Alliance in MacLennan County. Also covered are wind disturbances in Galveston and across Texas, price comparisons from 1816 to now, and the Chicago Haymarket anarchist trial dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmora Alliance
MacLennan County
Waco
Allianes
Knights of Labor
Grins
Furman
Wellborn
Congress
Jare
Farmers’ Alliance Land Knights of Labor
Tur Ovil Service Commission
Hatl
Washington
Fort Worth
Austin
Houston
Tar Rains County Alliance
Emory
Taylor County
Abilene
O. M. Roberts
Swain
Ross
Willis Ferdinand
Union County
Ark
Tarrant County
Farmers Alliance
The Farm Mortgage Trap and High Interest Costs
A historical critique explains that borrowing on farms multiplies costs. It details high interest, fees for title examination, deed drafting, loan commissions, and prepaid interest, showing total payments far exceed borrowed sums. The piece warns farmers to compute true costs and consider profits before borrowing.
Prices of staple goods fall in gold terms over fifteen years
The passage argues that while staple prices in gold terms declined for fifteen years, wages held steady or rose, effectively increasing purchasing power by about fifty percent for food and clothing. It warns that rising wages may fall, and unions could push for wage protection as competition lowers prices. It notes illness of Dravin Davis of Bloomington, Illinois, near death from a carbuncle, erysipelas, and Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
America
United States
Europe
the Sun
Jupor
Drvin Davis
Bloomington
Chicago
Bright
Philadelphia Press
Prohibition Debate in Texas Echoes Maine Lesson
The piece argues prohibition cannot be made effective by law alone and contrasts Texas and Maine. It notes Maine’s long prohibitory framework yet ongoing liquor access, criticizes Prohibitionists for craving enforcement over human nature, and cautions Texas to form a dedicated Prohibition party rather than mix with politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Democratic Party
Maine
Republican Party
Simon
Prohibition
Political conventions spark splits and picks across counties
Reports from Red River, Colorado, Dallas, Travis, and Taylor counties show a flurry of county conventions with splits and endorsements for governors and officials, while other items note travels, military drills, and civic events across the state.
Cotton mill prospects rise as U S cotton use climbs in South
The May 31 cotton consumption in the United States reached 1 45508 bales, up from 1 536110 last year, signaling steady growth in the South. Texas leads in production while lagging in manufacturing, with calls for mills to develop due to water power and rail access. The piece notes anarchist trials in Chicago and a Massachusetts drum production firm’s output of 150000 drums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South
Texas
Mexco
Pacific States
Georgia
The Girl of Today and Modern Roles Explored
A compilation of vignettes on the contemporary woman, noting needlework skill and domestic influence, a Dakota anecdote about overbuilding, theater eye flirting dynamics, and observations on rich girls and marriage markets. The piece blends social commentary with humorous anecdotes.
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Weexly Banner
Rankin & Levin
Wisconsin
Fort Howard
la Grosse
Jac. T. Ranxis
San Antonio
Duval
Marabai
Cupammax Banay
Democratic Executive Committee Sa Os
Barry
8. A. Richmore
St. Joseph
Galveston
Dallas
Shem
Tan Bannse Lourna
Santa Fes
New Mexico
el Paso
Guam
Fias
Grand Jury
Haymarket
Lnst
Schwab
Fielden
Fischer
Engs
Lingg
Norbe
Parsons
Red River
Balters
Rod Fiver
Charles Demerse
Colorado County
Upton
Miller
Dolony
Supreme Court
Dallas County
Clint
Ifs
Rosa
Travis County
Imetrigts
Brackenridge
Terrell
McCall
Walsh
Henny Wannbereuer
Wife
Houston Post
Davin Davis
Kina Loonte
Munich
Lampasas
A.S. Roberts
Crain
Noata Cancuna
Blue Ridge Mountains
Raleigh
Asheville
Columbus Citizen
Austin Call
W. C. Walsh
General Land Office
Grant
Gen. Grant
Riverside Park
Jn Dela
Ballinger
Senate Committees On Commerce
Mississippi River
Memphis
Tenn
Hopefield
Cairo
New Orleans
Tennessee
State News
Brath
Bra-zos
Bravos County
Palestine
Mount Pleasant
Frank McClellan
Ledbetter
Mias
Ellen Killen
Scott
Geo. M. Wall
Madville
Brazos County
Bryan
San Saba
GC. R. Smith
Gainesville
Walter Crenshaw
Dyer Station
Colorado City
Hancock
Louis Cohen
Ht. C. Shepard
Hartford, Conn
Beckham House
Greenville
Hamilton
Ragsdale
Paris
Rookdale
Milam
Mexia
Highland
Collin County
John Waltenbarger
Weatherford
Galveston News
St. Nedwig
Mackly Lkowiski
Frank Mandrella
Lienwiski
Anlail
Varias Bape
Wico
Bosque Valley
Bosque
Brazos
Troy
Missouri Pacific Railway
Grange
Ualileon
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John T. Rankin
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Cal
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West Pointer
Chicago Tribune
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England
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Susan Jones
Thomas Smith
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London
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Brad
Massachusetts
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Reno
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Indianapolis
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Thade
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Trick OF Tanham
Marvel
Boston
Mass
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Broadway
X.Y
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Onokl
GAY & Whos
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N.Y
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My Mesa Ance
Greatest Art Company
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Oleh Jae Deere
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Page
Medina
Pears i
William Zeiss
Dewler
Wreh Chow
Pics
Land of All Times
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Harrie& Beiderman
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L. F. Heranatay
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Omaha
Baltinone
Trasks
Wasbis
Board OF
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Washington County
LEWIS
Mary E. Wilson
Washi County
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Admrest
MLE
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Jacob Matthews
Ballin
Martin M. Renney
Colorado River
Runnels County
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Santa FE Railway Company
Elma Crane
Colorado
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Thos. W. Jackson
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