Farmers Convention prompts debate on political role
Readers in South Carolina weigh reactions to a December 1 1887 Farmers Association resolution stressing nonpolitical aims while critics urge a united Democratic ticket. Editorials from Greenville Enterprise Yorkville Enterprise and others discuss Capt Shells manifesto and calls for a state convention.
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News and Courier
Farmers’ Association
Capt. Shell
Rssociation
Wust
Allianes
Aplisana
Democratic Party
Greenville Enterprise
Mountaineer
Yorkville Enterprise
Pelate Eee
Sumer Watchman
Southron
Marion
Clemson College
Prosperity Press
Barnwell
Shell
Advert in New Jersey paper sparks quick marriage tale
An advertisement in the Treton Advertiser sought a Christian wife for a Tamby Way resident named Thboson. A Perth mother of two responded, but the match unraveled. a younger suitor later courted the widow’s single mother with two children, and they wed swiftly. Further plans involved another prospective match for Thboson as he traveled toward Bruce Mines.
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Tie Treton
Tamby Way
Thboson
Aion Chase
Perth
Tesane
Loth
Shoe
Hilton
Lamby Hay
Mare Age
Tuys
Tichotson
Bruce Mines
Lily
Educational funding dispute sparks calls for fair play
A letter from G W Shell of South Carolina Farmers' Association condemns using federal funds for campus building at the University and Citadel. He urges peace and merit based support for all institutions, warning against dueling factions and state interference. Albany report notes World's Fair bill failed in New York Senate.
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G. Wo Shell
Farmers’ Association of South Carolina
Frentleman
Charleston
Dam
South Carolina University
Citadel
Tai Deng
Anadix
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Political Gossip and Pennsylvania Return to Power Plays
A Philadelphia influenced piece reviews forthcoming elections and party maneuvers. It notes Democratic hopes for House seats after Judge Kelley’s death, reports on Blair’s reelection bid, and hints at Republican tactics in Payless tax actions. It also discusses Governor Gray, Pattison, and Whack, and predicts shifts in southern representation and census impacts on Congress.
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Workmlan Dowsderly
Pennsylvania
Wathee
Pattison
Whack
William S. Scott
Philadelphia
Tarrisburyg
Saya
Washington
House of Representatives
Sentenced to Hang for Murder Near Oxford
Rauman North Carolina February 5 Jordan Pridehard was yesterday convicted at Oxford and sentenced to be hanged March 1 for the murder of Daniel Moseley in a crowd near Oxford some time ago. Bradfield's Female Regulator advertised as a cure for irregularities in women is sold by all druggists.
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South
South Carolina
Lince
Mahone
Virginia
Hayes
Rauman
N.C
Jordan Pridehard
Oxford
Mareh
Iris
Danicl Moseley
Bradfield
National Medieal Association
Parker
Earbody Medical
Balfineh St
Benton
Mass
Wannamaker & Murray Co
Columbia
D. C
Howard de Willett
Augusta
Fire in Secretary Tracy House Kills Three
A Washington three story brick residence on I Street near 17th burned out early this morning. Secretary Tracy, his wife, and his daughter Miss Wilderming died. two other women and a maid survived with injuries while Tracy himself narrowly escaped. The fire’s cause remains unknown as neighbors and doctors report on the tragedy.
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Washinaton
Racy
I Street
Connecticut Avenue
17Th Street
Vpersons
Sleepin
Wilmerdiny
Rheem
Mary
Josephine
Tracy
Tie
Wastixaron
Pracy
Miss Wilderming
Blaine
Coppinger
Six Burned to Die in Boston Fire at North Street
A Sunday morning blaze at 215 North Street started in a clothing store run by a Jewish proprietor. The fire spread to an Italian boardinghouse above, trapping lodgers and causing at least six deaths while others jumped from windows or were rescued by police and hospital staff.
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Boston
North Street
Hair Robbery Attack Strikes Young Woman in Street
Miss Lehtinmann, a well built young lady with golden hair, was seized from behind on Maan ereet this morning by a man who cut her hair with a knife and fled. She fainted upon returning home, and no trace of the assailant has been found. authorities suspect a gang stealing hair for profit.
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Bernixwron
Colored Convention Elects Presiding Chief Amid Row
The Colored Convention at Washington elected Bishop Waynon as presiding chief after a contested ballot. An immediate recount placed ex-Senator Pinheirock as president, but Waynon supporters protested. The committee on permanent organization then reported officers and secretaries, followed by a series of resolutions.
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Democratic Society of
New Jersey
Trenton
Young Democracy
A Asworeowa
Abbott
Green
Melherson
Stockton
Acu
Coronel Stevens
State Committee
Hudson
Datriet i ‘Ss
Wasiisaton
Waynon
Chieer
Plow
Pinchback
Louisaon
Yea
Pinehback
Wigman Pinehbark
Waymants
Committee On Permanent Organization
Gilieere
J. C. Price
North Canolna
Dupre
Massachuseter
Ptesilene
B.A. Dawson
New Dteracy
Calvin Chase
Washington
Williamt Lively
Mattin Jackson
Olin
FireKills During Polish Christening Celebration in Marsh Wood
In Marsh Wood mining village a christening party ended in tragedy when Poles set a lamp to a dwelling during revels. The blaze killed Michael Switv and Mrs. Joseph Stratson, with others escaping in a drunken scramble. Ten double houses burned. two children missing. Property losses total about $10,000.
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Scranton
Marshwood
Andre Veritz
Michael Switv
Joseph Stratson
Iron rivet in neck blamed for man’s death in Civil War veteran’s case
Rome New York February 6 An elderly Civil War veteran Michael Pian formerly of California house near Rome died from a wound blamed on a rivet removed from his neck. Doctors later found a button shaped rivet lodged at the root of the larynx, the supposed immediate cause of his death after years of speech loss and pain. The case prompted pension reconsideration for his widow with examinations conducted in January 1890.
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Rome
Michael Pian
California House
New York Volunteers
Ile
N.C. Scudder
Baveltus
Mrr. Minn
Scudder
Justice Bowers
Assassinations near Rocky Comfort and court rulings
Two colored men Gray and Randle were killed while timbering on government land near Rocky Comfort Arkansas after warnings by Whites Green and Smith. Judge Vield ruled Samp son Younger had no case against Abraham Judah for denied theater seating.
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Peles
Gray
Randle
Rocky Comfort
Ark
Green
Smith
Vield
Kansas City
Sampson Younger
Abraham Judah
Ninth Street Theatre
Duel between Norris and Gardner ends without bloodshed
The pending feud between E. J. Norris and Benjamin Gardner concluded peacefully with both under peace bonds. A planned street confrontation at Sand Bar Ferry was halted after threats and a pistol were shown, followed by Norris issuing a challenge that was subsequently dropped.
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Gan EvGirikey
8. C
E. J. Norra
Benjamin Gardner
Norris
Ben Gardner
Gardner
Cheatham
Meee
Sand Bar Ferry
Polygamy ruling sparks US Supreme Court decision
Washington February 6 The Supreme Court through Justice Biendtlarm affirms the Third Judicial District Court ruling on the Fil Munds Tucker polygamy oath case. It holds polygamy as an offense against humanity and condemns church leaders who promote it from registering to vote. In Union County a man fatally shot another near Fish Dam after a duel challenge amid political tensions.
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Washingtos
Supreme Court of the
United States
Third Julien District Court
Pianos and Organs Sold Directly from Factory
N O W Turns at 124 Main Street Colomb a offers Chickering Mathbushik Diane and Smason Hamlin uprights, Sterling uprights, Arion pianos from 200 to 225 dollars, Mason & Lomlin organs, Sterling organs from 50 dollars. Six year guarantee, 60 day trial, payments accepted.
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Main Street
Coumbéa
Chickering
Mathbushik Diane
Smasoo & Hamlin
Sterling Upright Pianos
Arion Pianos
Mason & Lomlin Organs
Sterling Organa
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West Gervais Street
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