Negro Migration Rumor and Black Community Reactions
Reports from Waco discuss unrest among colored residents amid alleged agents of transportation firms promoting exodus to Africa. Clerks and planters fear large emigration may weaken cotton production. A poster touts Liberia and Monrovia as promising destinations.
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Texas
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Libera
Monorovia
United States
Ross, Cebe, Kendall, Harrison and Johnson Brazor Valley
Sam Johnson
J. T. Stringer
Robertson
Brazor
Uni Non Society
Local option fight hooks lawyers as Cuba debate drifted
An executive committee of local optionists in Cleburne plans to raise funds to hire lawyers to fight a suit by C T Bomer to block county judge actions and halt notifications needed for the law to take effect. The piece contrasts Cuban independence talk with domestic tax and finance concerns, citing editorials on annexation and European economic pressure.
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Quotes on vice and virtue from Blasts From The Ram's Horn
A reflective piece laments hypocrisy and sin noting that love yields to price and the devil preys on the vulnerable. It warns that pride speaks loudly, the bible remains open only if poverty ends, and warns against self-made gods and cheap souls bought with promises.
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Sin
Influenza Epidemic Spreads Across Atlantic to East
A tidal wave of influenza sweeps the old world with thousands prostrated as the epidemic leaps the Atlantic and spreads across eastern states.
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Old World
Atlantic
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder received a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco honoring its quality and popularity among exhibitors and visitors. The award highlights the product’s standing in the culinary goods category.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Witness Reluctance Hinders Lawyer in Atlanta Case
A colored witness pleads to stop the questioning despite the lawyer’s rights to probe the tale. The exchange reflects tension as the trial proceeds and the witness warns of truth about the matter forthcoming if pressed.
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Jedge
Atlanta Constitution
Fight Within Democrats for Silver in 1890s Debate
The Wichita Herald argues the Democratic Party should stay united to champion silver, blaming a few members for aligning with Cleveland and Wall Street to block silver legislation. It warns that splitting now would hand victory to opponents and urges electing honest Democrats who back the silver cause.
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Triator
Cleveland
Wall Street
Friends of Silver
Wichita Herald
Cooper Says Reed Could Boost Bailey For Speaker
Congressman Cooper tells Dallas News Reed's influence would place Bailey in line for Speaker. He notes Bailey's rising popularity and says Bailey may seek Senate honors when Mills’ successor is chosen by the legislature, unless conditions change.
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Cooper
Beaumont
Dallas News
Reed
Bailey
Mills
Legislation Criticized Yet Praised For Fiscal Restraint
The Austin correspondent notes the legislature faced sharp critique after returning from Galveston while praising its restraint on demagogic measures and extravagances. Dallas News cites Depew on income tax likely reaching the Supreme Court, noting a $50 million revenue shortfall and potential early Congress session to boost revenue.
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Galveston
Dallas Newg
Depew
Supreme Court
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New York World
Cotton Mills Move South Under Tariff Pressures
The New York World argues that high protective tariffs forced cotton manufacturers in England and New England to spend to influence policy. They claim tariffs harmed ore and iron imports, while cheap coal in Birmingham and higher coal costs in Lowell enable Southern cloth production. The piece alleges tariffs ruined New England industry and shifted cotton mills South, accusing Hoars and Lodges of persistent protectionist lobbying.
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New England
Pennsylvania
Birmingham
Lowell
New York World
Old money orders pile up at post office fund grows
The post office department reports an ongoing rise in the unpaid money order fund now around 1.3 million dollars. Officials say virtually none of the unpaid funds will be claimed, highlighting the persistent loss in this area.
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Post Office Department
Its. Denen
Watches adornment among American workers noted
The record notes that more gold watches are worn by artisans and laboring men in the United States than in any two other countries. It also states Christopher Columbus died at Valladolid in 1506, aged 65.
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United States
Christopher Columbus
Valladolid
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