Death of Gen John R Cooke and era news from Richmond
Obituary notes Gen John R Cooke of Missouri born, Richmond death. Reports two executed in Sumter for Captain Maxey's murder. Updates on Columbia Centennial, German pork trade, Memphis cotton shed blaze, Cincinnati stockyards fire, Blaine policy, North Carolina governor death honors, Cleveland presidential prospects, watermelon crop losses, Abbeville Press subscribers, Tillman on Alliance, arrest of The State editor and penitentiary head, Mississippi Alliance split over sub treasury plan and leadership.
Election results show Democrats win many Western contests
The returns from the elections in towns and cities across the West on the 6th inst show Democrats victorious in a majority of the contests. P T Barnum, the veteran showman, died at his Bridgeport Connecticut home on the 7th inst after a long illness. He was world renowned and considered the greatest showman on the globe.
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P.T. Barnum
Bridgeport
Connecticut
State to seize Coosaw River phosphate in twenty years
Attorney General Pope declares the state will take control of the Coosaw River phosphate after a possible twenty year process. The fight grows heated with little progress reported. In Charlotte reports warn of a looming race clash as whites and blacks arm themselves amid tensions over a murder lynching threat against a peaceful Surian merchant.
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Pope
Coosaw River
Charlotte
N. C
Wall Street buys silver on free-silver bill forecast
Report says speculators accumulated large silver purchases in expectation of a price surge if the free silver measure passes, a move seen as likely by market watchers. It notes Wall Street manipulators rarely miss a profitable spec, while Sen. Geo. T. Edmunds resigns from the U S Senate citing health. He plans to winter at Aiken, South Carolina, after years of opposing the South. Also cited are immigration concerns following New Orleans turmoil, urging ports closed to poor European arrivals. In Georgia, Mulkey is killed and Nailer beaten by moonshiners after being accused of informing Revenue agents, with a warning to leave the state.
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Mobile
Jacksonville
Alabama
Georgia
Wall Street
Wall Street N
Ven
Geo. T. Edmunds
U. S
Vermont
Aiken
Washington Mulkey
William Nailer
Gilmer County
Mulkey
Nailer
Gen. Sherman
New York Sun
Vetera
Sam
Scottdale
Col. Keitt
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Newberry Observer
Expensive legislation drains taxpayer funds across states
A partisan critique argues that legislators from Congress to local boards ignore costs of acts and bills. It cites constitutional conventions in Mississippi and Kentucky, Georgia's Confederate widow pensions, and a $86000,000 total cost miscount, warning rising lawmakers to consider financial impact before pushing pet measures.
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Congresa
Board of Trustees
United States
Mississippi
Kentuckey
Georgia
Harrison on tour to scout second term aims
President Harrison and family with several officials left Washington last Tuesday for a three week tour through the South and West. Politicians say the trip aims to gauge chances for a second White House term. They will visit Atlanta Chatanooga Knoxville Memphis Little Rock and parts of Texas before proceeding to the Pacific slope.
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Miarrison
Harrison
Washington
White House
Atlanta
Chatanooga
Knoxville
Memphis
Little Rock
Texas
Pacific Slope
Coosaw Mining Reports March Loss of Revenue
The Coosaw Mining Company filed its March returns with the Comptroller General noting discontinued operations since February 28 1891. The report shows 843 414 tons shipped and sent to market while on hand figures are unknown and an endorsement cites protest by Robert Adger chief manager.
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Coosaw
Coosaw Mining Company
Comptroller General
Robert Adger
Phosphate Commissioners
County Education Plans Raise Public School Standards
School Commissioner Brieht proposes stricter teacher certification and tighter exams for Pickens County. He aims to raise first grade status to match sister counties, institute county teacher training, and require districts to provide adequate schoolhouses or lose funding. He favors redistricting and counting experience in exams.
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Brieht
Sexvisen
Pickens
Oconee
Greenville
Corn and Pork Prices Drive Cotton Planting Advice
The Spar tanburg Spartan quotes commission merchant Frank Smith noting 93 cents per carload for western corn and warns farmers against cotton overplanting. He cites cotton surplus of half a million bales and predicts corn prices will rise with hog demand. The piece also reports Capt J B Patrick’s Greenville visit seeking an army officer for his institute and notes a Kansas Farmers Alliance plank demanding a cord of wood from courting young men.
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Frank Smith
Spartanburg Spartan
Mr. Smith
West
Farmers’ Alliance
Kansas
Tillman comments on sub treasury scheme
Governor Tillman dismisses the sub treasury plan, saying most farmers in the South would reject it after testing in congressional districts. Max Ellsler quotes Tillman in a Cincinnati Post interview, noting leaders may push the idea but rank and file members repudiate its provisions.
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Tillman Tsight
Talbert
Alliance
Max Ellsler
Columbia
Tillman
The
Cincinnati Post
Asler
Albert
Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers’ Movement
News and Couriers
Alliance Leaders Launch West to East Campaign
Allenees im Elrery State reports Representative Jerry Simpson left Washington on Sun Inst for Olean New York to proselyte Weston farmers for ten days. Willitts, national Alliance lecturer, headed to New Jersey to boost Alliance interest after sowing seeds in Ohio. Senators Peters and Veffer foresee a nationwide push before the next campaign and a Cincinnati conference on May 19 as a precursor to a new party. The Simpson visit to New England unsettles Republicans and Democrats as Alliance gains could tilt the balance of power.
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Allenees
Elrery
Jerry Simpson
Washington
Olean
N. Y
Weston New York
Alliance
Mrr
Willitts
New Jersey
Ohio
Peter
United Press
VefYer
Cincinnati
Simpson
New Endl
New Hampshire
State
Florida Senatorship and Alliance splits in charleston
A Floridian publication prints Senator Rodgers letter backing a straight Alliance candidate against Dunn and Call. Alliance factions diverge on the subtreasury bill with Call favored by many legislators. Charleston eyes Cumberland Gap bonds sale as a boost for rail connections to the City by the Sea. local support rises as citizens back the iron highway project.
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Florida
Taranasser
Is. Rodgers
State Aliance
Dunn
United States
National Alliance
Alliance
L.ance
Rodgers
Duan
Call
Jim
Sub Treasury
State
Cumberland Gap
Cothran
A. W. Smith
J. B. Bradley
Charleston
Efort
Prees
Banvor
Barn Fire Destroys James Robinsons Losses Reported
Basley April 10 A barn owned by James Robinson one and a half tiles north of Masley burned at about 9 o clock this morning. Loss includes fodder six bundles wagons sacks and acid as well as the building. The origin is unknown and the Robinson family was not in sight.
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Basley
Baslny
James Robinson
Masley
Wheelbarrow Test Sparks a Civil War Lie
An amused train car discussion on Gen Sherman’s death reveals a veteran’s brave tale of staying calm under bombardment. A sharp woman challenges the claim, bets a test with a wheelbarrow, and the veteran finally concedes doubt. The exchange ends with the crowd sensing bravado versus truth.
May 1 Ends Licensing for Unmanufactured Tobacco and Cigars
The Internal Revenue Department notes a new rule taking effect May 1 abolishing the $2.40 yearly license to sell unmanufactured tobacco and cigars. The change allows general sale without the customary license, reflecting a shift in regulatory practice. The piece also mentions aggressive debt collection in Texas and a novel cotton picker trial in Waco.
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Internal Revenue Department
Finest South Hotel Refit Attracts Visitors In Healthful City
It has been newly refitted and excellently furnished. It is first class in its appointments and one of the best hotels in the South. Situated in the healthiest and most delightful locality in the country it offers superior attractions to visitors. Its ensue cannot be excelled in my city.
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W. H. Posey
Dr. Posey
Posey
Hill
Itas
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Richmond
Missouri
J. J. G. Stuart
Sentry Butler
Hampton Nelson
Sumter
Maxey Lnst Fall
Germany
Cincinnatti
Italy
Blaine
Tindal
Fowle
North Carolina
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Covention
Abbeville
Banner Y Pubis
Wilson
Press
Danner
Hostilly
Gonzales
W. J. Talbert
Richland County
Mississippi Alliance
Mississippian
Order
Sub-Treasury
C. W. Macune
New Orleans
Europe
J. B. Patrick
Anderson Military Institute
Patrick
South
Citadel Academy
Patrick Military Institute
West Point
Tudiann
Abner H. Bowen
Delphi
Bowen
Urbana
Ulingis
Edward Bowen
Chicago
Muba A. To
Etta Bowen
Philadelphia
Indiana
Nathaniel Powell
News and Courier
Alliance Insinosa
Donaldson
Alliance Exchange
Asnmiallone
Farmers’ Alliance of
Hinds County
Miss
Ethel Barksdale
United States Senate
Walthall
Barksdale
Raleigh
N.C
Waco
McGrath
Savannah
J G. Jeffries
Attorney AT Law
Law Range
Greerville
Bowen, Bowen & Freeman
J. B. Freeman
Apeyt
Attorneys AT Law
Weis & Our
Boons
Vy Peis
ORR & Boggs
Pickens C. H
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M. I. Avant
C. L. Honnsworth
Cy Greenville
S. GC
A & Hollingsworth
Pickens C.il
Pee Weldon
Main Street
M. Norwood
D. D
Greenville, & G
P. Carlisle
Westmoreland Bros. & Duke's Drug Store
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J . Fitzgerald, Es
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Massion
Erenne
Om Grasses
Sloan Bros
Diveenville, S.C
Gower
Gouuuett
Springwood
Tyne
Sethine Machine
Fe Union Square
Poston Mase
A. Ree
Apent, Anderson
Bern
W. C. McGauhey
Webb City
Ark
P. A. Shepherd
Norfolk
Redon
Bala
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