Farmers' Convention Debate Divides State Democrats
A letter from TREDELL JONES of Rock Hill defends selective use of the Farmers' Association convention and criticizes a political manifesto issued by Captain Shell. Southern papers comment on the prospect of a state convention, urging Democratic unity and caution against aggressive class confrontations.
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News and Couvier
Farmers’ Association
Capt. Shell
Alliance
Benne
Democratic Party
Advertiser’s Matchmaking Tale Stuns Lewlon Readers
An advertisement in Lewlon Advertigor prompts a chaotic tale of a widowed mother of two, a Perth resident, and a young Tamby Bay man. After a hurried courtship, a marriage occurs with a widow who faced offers and rejections, while another suitor travels to Bruce Mines seeking a different match.
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New York
Sera
de Lewlon
Tamby Bay
Wislow
Perth
Loth
Sbe
Tilton
Marcel Age
Ace
Trbo'sen
Bruce Mines
Captain Shell Explains Education Funding Split
Captain G. W. Shell of the Farmers' Association of South Carolina writes Charleston readers defending state universities while urging fair funding. He argues funding should not favor one institution over others and warns against ongoing rivalry between the University, Citadel, and other colleges. The piece references a February meeting in New York and a Senate Assembly action on Bail bill passage with mixed votes and procedural delays.
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Greenville Enterprise
Mountaineer
BUCS
Yorkville Enterprise
Fire
Marlon Star
Clemson College
Tey
Barnwell
Shell
iXeowee Courier
Darlington
Manifesta Beara
South Carolina
Mr. Shell
G. W. Shell
Farmers’ Association of Asath Carolina
Charleston
Vwehien
Enya
South Carolina University
Citadel
Annany
N. Y
Senate
Philadelphia Times hints at Democratic chances in state elections
The Philadelphia Times notes Democratic gains, observes Governor Gray and ex-Governor Lee may seek alignment, and predicts a Democratic surge in state and national races. It reports Republican efforts on poll taxes and discusses Pennsylvania and New Jersey party dynamics with references to Cleveland and census shifts.
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Philadelpha Times
Dallas Sanders
Rudall
Accuiven
Indiana
Democratic
Fog Stoves
Youtheus
Binoelf Inness Gate
William A. Leow
Maidladelphia
Harrishurs
Segai
Washington
Pennsylvania
Politica
Idiase of
Hil
Gray
New York
Full
Ill
Lee
Cleveland
New York State
Haneck
Tang Sentencing Near Oxford In Murder Case
Sentenced at Oxford to hang for the murder of Daniel Moseley in a crowd near Oxford. The note mentions Jordan Wridchard being conrec ted yesterday and sentenced to the hinged Mared with reference to a past crime among a group of negroes. The ad promotes Bradfield’s female Regulator as a cure for irregularities in women available from druggists.
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Tang
Raneron
N.C
Jordan Wridchard
Oxford
Daniel Moseley
Bradfield
Fatal Fire Claimed Three Lives at Washington House
A three story brick residence on T street between Connecticut avenue and 7th street burned in the early morning. Secretary Tracy and his family suffered. Mrs Tracy and Miss Wilmerding died, Mary Wilmerberg and Josephine the maid perished, while Secretary Tracy narrowly escaped. Fire origin unknown, neighbors and Dr Rheem aided victims. Social events were postponed.
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Wasttingrom
Tracy
T Street
Connecticut Avenue
7Th Street
Miss Wilmerberg
Oth
Holt
Rheem
Mary
Josephine
Teeney Knaselm
Tie
Wasuiaros
Miss Wilderming
Blaine
Coppinger
Terrible fire kills six in North Street boardinghouse
A blaze at 245 North Street, operated by a Hebrew proprietor, killed five residents and left another dying. The two story building housed many Italian lodgers who faced burns and injuries as they leapt or were forced from windows. Seven others were treated at the police station before hospital care.
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North Street
Norking
Heath
The Colored Convention Elects Officers Amid Row
The national convention of representatives of the colonel race elected Bishop Wayman presiding officer but Pinchback’s supporters contested the result. A vote recount briefly installed Pinchback before Wayman’s followers renewed the clash. The committee on permanent organization proposed officers including Reve J. Price as president AI Dupre as vice president B A Dawson and W Calvin Chase as secretaries William Lavely and Martha Jackson as assistant secretaries. A series of resolutions followed.
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Wren
Wayman
Obie
Polish christening party ends in fatal English mine village fire
In Scranton on February 6 a group of Polish celebrants at Marshwood mining village began a drunken dance and lamp mishap that ignited a blaze. Dwelling owner Andro Verity and tenant Michael Cwitz died in the flames. Mrs Stratson died upstairs. Several others escaped. two children remain missing as ten double dwellings burned, with losses estimated at ten thousand pounds.
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Vrowie
Scranton
Marshwood
Andro Verity
Michael Cwitz
Joseph Stratson
Iron River man dies from long hidden iron rivet
Michael Finn of Iron River, longtime member of the California Volunteers from 1861 to 1868, died in 1890. He was wounded in the neck and hip during the Civil War with a rivet lodged at the root of the larynx discovered posthumously by Dr N C Scudder and Justice Jowers, who linked the rivet to his death and sought pension relief for his widow.
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Rome
N.Y
Michael Stan
ESC
Kk Batlion
New York Volunteers
de. N.C. Scudder
Justice Jowers
Finn
Assassinations Reported Near Rocky Comfort Ark and Court News
Two colored men Gray and Randle were killed in woods near Rocky Comfort Arkansas on Friday while timber cutting on government land. Suspect Green and Smith, white, arrested. Judge Field of Kansas City ruled against Samp son Younger in a theater seat dispute. Mayhem, a fatal drill shaft accident in Sydney, Ohio, left Dennis Mooney dead. An elderly New London woman left 400000 for a library and Henry Haven 50,000 for a building. Amy Fowler linked to a hospital plot. jurors in Mrs Morris poisoning case hold guilty verdicts uncertain. Reed criticized by Republicans, Rev Fravier in Ohio insane. Bond sales and bank deposit liquidations noted. Fire in Columbus GA dye house caused 2000 loss insured. In Atlanta, dummy railroad boasts 1880 attendance. Montana Senate tactics echoed Reed. Funeral services held for Mrs Tracy and Miss Tracy. Mississippi law push for federal elections control. Court tale of a lawyer’s awkward plea ends with water. Sunday Critic reports alleged debauch of M C Shelly. an incident with Leonard Button. West Virginia elects Crescent Care with Democrat Crescent voting 43 to 40.
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Gray
Randle
Rocky Comfort
Ark
Green
Smith
Judge Field
Kansas City
Sampson Younger
Abraham Judah
Ninth Street Theatre
Lis
Morris
North Carolloa
Jaceued
Smith Agaist Jackson
West Virginia
Reed
Rep. Fravier
Bee Turer
Japan
Istown
Ohio
Enele
Montana Senate
Tracy
Chadgers
Mississippi
Congress
Man Pursues Peace After Street Confrontation
A dispute between M r B L J and Mr Benjamin Gardner ends with no injuries after a street altercation in which a pistol was drawn and a knife shown. Police report a peace bond between the parties and no further trouble. The incident followed a contested engagement with Mr Norris over Mr Gardner’s sister and an implied postponement of marriage.
Pianos and organs offered direct from factory listings
Direct factory sales announce Neo streuts pianos from 225 dollars, Arion pianos from 200, Mason & Humoku uprights and Sterling organs from 50 dollars, with six year guarantees and trial periods. Includes details on brands Mason & Stamlin and Arion, sales terms and delivery.
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N.W. Tuewe
Oo Uubis
Eclly
Rosual Oresus
Neo Streuts
Célebree Cieiering Piago
Miatiusuhk
Mason & Humoku
Sterling Upagit
Arion Pianos
Mason & Stamlin
Sterling Organs
Soldoon Iy
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Young Democracy
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Texas
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Wasiusatos
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Ise District Court
Fiamicide da Unig
Union
D. C
Robert Moorman
Lee Schuits
Geeureia
Caroline
Oo Reit
Hi-h Pann
Union County
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Isewoerry
Schultz
Spham Saw Milla
Wwid Gibsks, Jr. & Co
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Cee Epps
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Enni Vwidiend Association
Ce Pria DE Smav
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Davelsa
Ania
Mpg SA
Oboe
Amy Monn
Holler & Anderson
I. O. Lox Lin
Rock Mill
Oel
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Lue Barrett
Avoosta
Getry Trrs
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Jersey
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Son
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Meton
Columbia
HHS
Luwen
Minoyer
Gilder
Itermovetuw
Bereste Ty
Ecnis & Box
Bataey EG Drug CO
Asuvsera
Pobloa
ALEPR
Loaei
John A. Willis
TITE
Tozer
IAL
ROTH
ASD Kit Tumn Tubular I
Tron
Rassue Paining
Porsat
Wannamaker & Murray Co
S.C
Wholeare
de Willett
Augusta
Sid Glemdine
TUL Barrets Drug CO
August
Loauy
Langley Brothers Kring
Terry 1
Nashville, Tenn
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