Farmers National Congress Meets in Parkersburg Va
Delegates from twenty one states gather October 3 4 6 7 for the Farmers National Congress in Parkersburg West Virginia. The gathering features nonpartisan delegates from agricultural bodies, discussions on rural mail delivery farm laws crop reports and infrastructure with speakers including women delegates and state representatives.
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Partrsburg
Farmers’ National Congress
Parkersburg
W. Va
Montgomery
Ala
Council Bluff
Iowa
Sedalia
Lincoln
Neb
Savannah
Board of Agriculture
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Savannnah
John MM. Stahl Quincy
El.i
God W. G. Whidby
Atlanta
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Anulayatri
Sanford
Weather Bureau
Farnman
Rainage
Worst Drought Threatens Western New York Crops
Western New York faces the worst drought in years as grasshopper pests devastate pastures and crops. Farmers mask up to combat swarms while inventive methods turn insects into fertilizer. Milch cows sellout, fodder scarce, and water use surges as cities fear shortages.
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New York
Gubernatorial Winners Cleaves and Clark Described
The article profiles Maine Governor Cleaves born in Bridgeton who rose from farming and lumber work to law and politics including terms as Attorney General and Portland City Solicitor. It also covers Arkansas Democrat James F. Clark, a former Senate president and Attorney General, elected governor with a solid majority and eyeing the U S Senate seat.
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Cleaves
Maine
Clark
Arkansas
H. B. Cleaves
Bridgeton
Bridgeton Academy
Twenty-third
Maine Volunteers
Maine Veteran Volunteers
Portland
James F. Clark
United States Senate
Jones
Clarke
Areaa Gay
Populist Shift Noted for Nevada Senator Jones
Nevada figure Renstor Jones who previously aligned with the Republican Party is identified as joining the Populists. John P. Jones, also of Nevada, left the Republicans to join the Populists and has served in the U S Senate as a Republican novice. Born in England in 1820 he moved to the United States as a child and built a career in mining before state and national service. His conversion is formalized in a letter to the Nevada Republican State Central Committee chair.
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Renstor Jones
Nevada
John P. Jones
United States Senate
Sanator Jones
Imefordshire
England
United States
Ali Fe
Ghia
California
State Senate
Ginen Tren
Tie
United States Ganate
Brussels
T.arrison
Jones
Maceh Strether
Rapubieasa
Central Ommitta
Centennial of the Sheer Dollar and related coinage events
The article notes the centennial birthday celebration of Mae's silver dollar on Oct next to July 1804 and describes French coins valued for minting under an 1285 act. It mentions the first set of mint coins delivered Oct Bi with 1758 pieces and references a surge of silver dollars over a century. A Missouri suit involving W J Stevensen and defendant STEMTENS details a mortgage payment breach and nonreturn of a memo. Grand Junction Calo hosts seven thousand visitors for a day of celebration and showcases remarkable ice specimens.
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Mae
Sam
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment in Pittsburg
Nearly 40 000 veterans gathered for the twenty eighth national encampment in Pittsburg with affiliated groups such as the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps. The parade marched three miles with 100 bands as crowds cheered from windows and sidewalks amid a strong sense of patriotism and memory of the Civil War.
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Pittsburg
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Grand Army
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National Association of Naval Veterans
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Cumberland
Gattysburg
Northwest
Pitta
Hanks
Fevze
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Lottiery
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Pittsburgh and Grand Army veterans encampment events
The piece recounts Pittsburgh’s role feeding troops from 1861 to 1866 and hosting a Grand Army of the Republic encampment. It notes the city’s support networks, parade routes, organizations from Pennsylvania and Ohio, and the 28th National Encampment activities with officials and veterans groups.
Lawler Wins Commander-in-Chief of Grand Army by 11 Vote
Col Thomas G. Lawler of Rockford Illinois won the Grand Army of the Republic Commander-in-Chief post by a slim eleven-vote edge over Col I N Walker of Indianapolis. Maj A P Burchfield of Pittsburg and Charles H Shute of New Orleans were named Senior and Junior Vice Commanders. Lawler, born in Liverpool, emigrated to the United States at age ten and joined the Nineteenth Illinois Infantry in 1861, serving through the Civil War.
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Thomas G. Lawler
Rockford, Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
I. N. Walker
Indianapolis
A. P. Burchfield
Pittsburg
Charles H. Shute
New Orleans
Vics
Liverpool
The
Stars and Stripes
Antry
Army of the Cumberland
Weather Crop Update Across States Strains Frost Fears
Crop reports from Illinois to New England note mixed results as rains boost corn pastures and cotton in the Carolinas and Texas while frost and heavy weather threaten early corn and certain regions. Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa report rapid plowing and good soil. North Dakota fears frost damage. Mississippi and Kansas see rains and disease or drought effects.
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United States Weather Bureau
Maine Landslide Gives Republicans Big Victory
The Maine election returns show a strong Republican sweep with projected majorities for Cleaves and other candidates, extending control of the Legislature and signaling a major partisan shift. Analysts say the result will energize Democrats for the upcoming statewide contest, with early results prompting reflection on past campaigns.
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Tina Tres Atale
Maine
Senate
Washington
Lawrence Gardner
Isso
Hancock
Carter Elected President of Panecico War Association
James C. Carter of New York was elected president at the American War Association meeting in Saratoga. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1847, he studied at Harvard Law School and became a renowned attorney. His role as counsel before the Behring arbitration tribunal at Paris marked a high point in his career. He has long engaged in politics.
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James C. Carter
Panecicoan War Association
American War Association
Saratoga
James
Farfac
Carter, Bar
America
Behring Fen
Paris
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