Temperance Manifesto Reflects Prohibition Vote Lessons
L. D. Curris of Columbia delivers a state prohibition review dated September 12, 1892, noting South Carolina’s 70,566 pro to 9,970 against amid a high turnout. He praises organization, urges continued unity, cites county results, and calls for next legislature to act on a full prohibition plan with party pledges and civic support. The message credits temperance advocates, women, and churches for the movement’s momentum.
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Corewnta
Childs
Ion
Leon She
Isiam
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Charleston
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L. D. Curris
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Columbia, S. C
Speech by Gen Stevenson Draws 2500 in Asheville
At the tobacco warehouse in Asheville 2500 people heard Gen A E Stevenson lecture on state rights, carpetbag rule, and the force bill. He contrasted Reconstruction flaws with Democratic gains and warned of federal election interference, urging NC to back the Third Party and preserve local self government.
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Charleston
Richland
Marion
Horry
Williamsburg
Beaufort
Georgetown
Asneville
N.C
Farmers’ Tobacco
A. E. Stevenson
North Carolina
Asheville
Gen. Stevenson
C. T. Bowes
United States
Harrison
Cleveland
Carpet- Ion
Republican Party
Alabama
North Carolinia
Wilmington
Weldon
Federal
Manchester
Old
North
South Carolina
Congress
Senate
Boies
Iowa
Stevenson
South
Newport
Talbert Praises Democratic Ticket and Unity
Corcxria September 16 Col W Jasper Talbert who defeated Tillman was serenaded by supporters. He urged Democrats to back Cleveland and Stevenson, defend the party ticket headed by B R Tillman, and stand ready to fight any Third Party candidates from President down. He said he would support the party's nominees wholeheartedly.
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Corcxria
Col. W. Jasper Talbert
Tillman
Cleveland
Stevenson
B. R. Tillman
Pound
Democratic Outlook Sparks Energy and Determination
The message urges steady effort and resolve as the path to success. It emphasizes energy and determination as key factors, framing them as essential to achieving political goals and advancing progressive aims.
Democratic Outlook Brightens for Democrats in 1892
W P Harrity chairman of the Democratic National Committee voiced strong optimism about the party's prospects. He cited Vermont Arkansas Maine victories and expected gains in New York New Jersey Indiana Connecticut Wisconsin Illinois and other Western states. He warned against overconfidence and urged continued effort to secure electoral votes for Cleveland and Stevenson.
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New York World
W. P. Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Vermont
Arkansas
Florida
Maine
Cleveland
Stevenson
New York
New Jersey
Indiana
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Illinois
Harrison
Reid
Harrity
Arthur Sewall
John R. Donovan
Democratic State Committee
Rue Porte
Usrren
Arsas
Repabs
Wirttas F. Hanerry
Democratic
Edgefield pride and peace driven politics in Arkansas era
The article extols Edgefield pride, praising Governor Sheppard for peace and unity while contrasting his platform with rival candidates. It recounts anecdotes on politeness, a servant interview, and a tale involving Old Spot the general's horse, then shifts to Arkansas figures, election outcomes, and reflections on office, ambition, and evolving roles for women.
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Edgefield
Sheppard
Esau
Jacob
AI donkey note from Kansas City tale sparks pickup
A humorous postal card from Kansas City dated September 14 reports a man selling a donkey and joking about an AI donkey, prompted by a friend’s interest. A Deming telegram to Paris Texas notes Special Marshal Williams has captured Dalton gang members Matt Dalton Grant Dalton Amy Dalton Sam Wings and Three Fingered Jack for a $22,000 reward.
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Texas
Marshal Williams
Matt Dalton
Grant Dalton
Amy Dalton
Sam Wings
Three Fingered Jack
Dalton Robbers
Gone Shopping With My Wife
Detroit Free Press recounts a humorous anecdote about a Detroit lawyer famed for truthfulness and quirky office signs. A caller finds the lawyer away shopping and waits, while others depart.
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