Farmers' Convention names Tillman and Coit to ticket
The South Carolina Farmers State Convention select Ben Tillman for Governor and J. G. C. Coit for Lieutenant Governor after a heated debate on nominations. Tillman claims a pioneer mandate as the convention adjourns for the evening.
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Newberry
Oconee
Orangeburg
Pickens
Richland
Spartanburg
Sumter
Union
Williamsburg
York
Lancaster
Darlington
Beaufort
Shesterfield
Govermor
Sligh
Laurens
Ben Tillman
Mr. Padgett
Edgefield
Hugh L. Parley
Tillman
J. G C. Coit
Chesterfield
Farmers’ Movement
Destruction of the forests threatens Mississippi water power
An editorial warns that ceding Chippewa pine lands to the government risks deforestation and soil exposure. It argues regulations on cutting and forest renewal are needed to protect streams, climate, and Mississippi River power, citing France and environmental restoration costs as cautionary examples.
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Traser
Fort Snelling
France
Dunaber
Louisville Cyclone Devastates City Killing Hundreds
Reports from Jeffersonville and Louisville describe a devastating cyclone that tore through Louisville and western districts, wrecking buildings, cutting telegraph lines, and causing massive loss of life. Eye witnesses say the storm crossed the river to Jeffersonville, then struck Louisville with hundreds dead and many more injured.
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Jeffersonville
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New York
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Jeffersonville, Inc
Indiannapolis
Cixcrnsattr
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Wilnut
Eleventh
Market Streets
Seventh and River
Spring Street
Washington
St. Louis
Railroads in South Carolina See Big January Net Gain
The January state ment of the railroad commission shows South Carolina railroads earning nearly nine million dollars in net revenue, up about 140000 from the previous January. Passenger earnings rise twenty eight percent freight earnings thirteen percent total earnings seventeen and a half percent and tonnage twenty seven percent. The Richmond and Danville system in the state adds 65867.63 dollars or twenty two point eight three percent. George W Peck, famed humorist author of Peck's Bad Boy, was nominated for Milwaukee mayor by the Democratic city convention.
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Edgefield
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Laurens
Tillman
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Chesterfield
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Aiken
J. A. Sligh
Newberry
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
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Sumter
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Marel
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Falls City Hill
West Market Street
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Danville
George W. Peck
Peck
Democratic City Convention
Milwaukee
Philadelphia Voodooism Scandal Hits Doctor Brown
A Philadelphia letter details the arrest of Professor Albert Brown in West Chester for voodoo practices. He ran an extensive practice for years, treating both colored and fashionable patients. He prescribed charms and oils, pocket charms, and herbal remedies to keep devils away. A married woman, Mary Backus, paid about $43 for treatment and charms. An affair with a society woman drew further requests to restore her husband’s affections. An investigation showed Brown operated without legal registration and he fled town before arrest.
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West Chester
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Seventh
Mary Backus
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Iamsband
Carlisle Attacks Lodge Bill in Washington Interview
Ex Speaker Carlisle warns Democrats oppose the Lodge bill affecting federal election regulation. He estimates 630000 election officers and 10 to 15 million dollars in cost every two years under a national Australian system. He argues the bill is unconstitutional, impractical, and would invite contests and fraud, favoring broader tariff relief instead.
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United States Treasury
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Smidhe
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Outrageous Crime Congressnutt Lodge's Election Tax
Philadelphia Times blasts a bill to tax the people ten million dollars for each congressional election. The piece denounces the plan as a wasteful partisan ploy and a threat to civil rights, describing it as a repeat of federal sedition and Lecompton policy with a two yearly $10,000,000 handout to political debauchery.
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Philadelphia Times
Woman's resolve outshines idle notions and anger
Sheridan notes a woman's quiet strength contrasts with men who lash out. She may be idle in appearance yet never a loafer, cannot strike yet can break a heart, and when disappointed she seeks God while men turn to the devil.
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Sheridan
Death Foretold at Waterbury Masquerade Ball
Lizzie O Connor, a Waterbury Manufacturing Company employee, dreamt of an open grave at her masquerade ball. She chose four gentlemen as pallbearers and a white burial robe, then fell ill with pneumonia and died last Friday, with coworkers attending her funeral in New Haven, her former home.
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Turnverein
Lizzie O'Connor
Waterbury Manufacturing Company
Lizzie
Miss O'Connor
New Haven
Widow’s name V Davis explains Veuve tradition
The article clarifies that V stands for veuve meaning widow. It notes Varina Howell Davis signs as V Jefferson Davis to indicate she is the widow of Jefferson Davis, a Louisiana custom where widows place V before the husband's name.
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V. Jefferson Davis
Jefferson
Varina
Louisiana
South
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