Georgia postmaster faced threats over appointment
Edward J. Duckworth, recently named postmaster at Sharon Georgia, faced threats of violence and hostile demonstrations from opponents including a local Democrat. The Post Office Department ordered inspectors and the U.S. marshal to Sharon to investigate and ensure Duckworth's possession of the office. The appointment was supported by reputable citizens.
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Georgia
Washington
Edward JL. Duckworth
Sharon
Taliaferro County
Post Office Department
Dukworth
Duckworth
Collin
Ile
Post Office
Miller
United States
Royalist plot thwarted as Paris abdication letter leaked
Paris France prompt government action crushed a royalist coup attempt modeled after Napoleon III. The Duke of Orleans arrived with a letter from the Count of Paris announcing abdication and a manifesto to the French people. The act violated laws barring heads of reigning families from entering the country.
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Fel
Louis Nepoleon
Boulonge
Consecance
Duke of
Orleans
France
Rumor of Newberry and Port Royal Rail Line Gains Steam
From Columbia February 10. Col A R Johnson and Dr J G Black discuss with contractors the completion of the Blacksburg to Newberry segment of the three C s road. A branch to Port Royal is favored, Appletons offer inducements, and Johnson argues Port Royal harbor would capture most business. Sixty colored emigrants leave Newberry for Arkansas seeking land.
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Phence
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Atugueta
Great Road
News and Courier
Blacksburg
Col. Johnson
Augusta
Appletons
Seaboard
Col Johnson
Charleston
South Carolina Railway
N.G. A
Riot at Virginia church ends in fatalities in six minutes
In a Virginia county church near Sparta a service riot led by Thomas Coleman erupted after preacher Joseph M. Strooke accused him of unfaithfulness. Coleman wielded a club, fatally injuring Jeremiah Ferguson and killing Coleman himself, while others were wounded.
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N. C
Virginia
Sparta
Af. C
Joseph M. Strooke
Thomas Coleman
Coleman
Ife
Jeremiah Ferguson
Edward Clawson
Robert Edwards
Jobo Peeby
Tobacco culture in Florence prompts grower optimism
Florence correspondent F M Rodgers from Florence writes to Charleston Chamber president Tupper about rising tobacco cultivo. He notes 1500 acres planned across Marion Darlington Sumter Clarendon and Lancaster with high potential profits per acre and a forthcoming warehouse and stock offering for a Florence factory.
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F. M. Rodgers
Tupper
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Rodgers
Clemson College Convicts to Work on New Buildings Plan
Col R E Bowen, returning from Fort Hill, reports Clemson College executives surveying property, selecting sites, and planning buildings. State to supply fifty convicts for plantation and housing prep. lumber and brick obtainable. A three member committee will visit Pendleton to study agricultural college management. Fort Hill visits tally 1500 to 2000 since July.
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Essoy Mesenger
Central
Col
R. E. Bowen
Fort Hill
Clemson College
Agricultural College
Pendleon
Fort Aill
Old Place
The New Conspiracy and Reed Quay Bargain Allegations
The piece argues Reed's Speakership arose from a bargain with Quay and Pennsylvania insiders. It warns of a looming party-wide push to control legislation via controversial rules and voter supervision schemes. It urges Democrats to oppose unconstitutional measures while enabling essential business.
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Ann
Mr. Reed
Quay
Reed
Innsylvania
Maine
Pennsylvania
Quay-Reed
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United States
Congress
Coroner’s inquest on man he killed shocks Florence County
Clarteston South Carolina February 12 A coroner presiding over an inquest over a man he killed was held after Sheriff Burch shot a negro caught stealing potatoes from his yard. Burch surrendered after arriving in town and was released on a $2000 bond. The inquest returned a verdict aligned with the facts.
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Clarteston
Florence County
T. Burch
Burch
National University Planned by Methodist Church in Washington
The Post reports the Methodist Church intends to establish a national university in Washington. Arrangements are under way to buy a ninety acre tract on the Tennallytown road near Oak View, ex-President Cleveland’s country home, as the site. Bishop Hurat leads the movement and has paid a $10,000 option on the $100,000 property.
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Washington
the Post
The
Methodist Church
Tennallytown Road
Oak View
Senate Absences Block Legislatures After Outward Flight
After the Senate adjourned, eight Democratic senators left the chamber to evade the sergeant at arms. They dispersed by train in different directions, claiming they would go beyond the line to avoid attendance. Their continued absence threatens to stall all legislation.
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Hwklena
Senate
Richarda
Indignant Democrats Clash Over House Rules Debate
Washington dispatch says Republicans first secured the Hall for their caucus and Democrats filed in presided by Mr. Holman. Carlisle reads the new rules from a private copy as Democrats lack copies. Indignation rises at readings while Republicans seek a fair, extended debate before consideration tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Holman
Carlisle
Springer
Treasury
The Collosal Scoundrel of the Century Biography Debunked
The New York World publishes a nine column biography of Matthew Branley Quay with claims of bribery, embezzlement, and political manipulation from 1865 onward. It charges Quay with pardoning a bribe defendant, aiding a state treasury theft, and inciting sectarian prejudice to win office. The piece portrays Quay as a gambler drunkard and cynic with no redeeming acts.
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New York World
Matthew Branley Quay
Hoar
Massachusetts
Quay
Pennsylvania
Curtin
United States
Cameron
Kemble
Aoe
Beaver
Attempt to Blackball Cleveland in Medical Jurisprudence Society
Lawyer John J. Delaney attacked Grover Cleveland’s fitness for the Society of Medical Jurisprudence, citing his handling of a British case involving Dr. Thomas Gallagher. Osbourne defended Cleveland, and despite Delaney’s opposition, Cleveland was elected with only two votes against.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
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John J. Delaney
R. Delaney
United States
Delaney
Thomas Gallagher
Brooklyn
Europe
London
Pelaney
Osborne
Thrat
Me Delaney
Cotton Going Ahead With State by State Picking Data
Agriculture department February cotton returns show 90.6 percent consolidated and 9.4 percent remaining. State averages place Virginia 87 and Georgia 90, with higher Gulf coast quality and lint percentages near 32 across states. Insect and boll worm damage varied, greatest in Arkansas, Texas, and Georgia, while Florida and Carolinas fared relatively better.
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Department of Agriculture
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
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Missisippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkanasas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Carolinas
Arkansas
Lexus
Gulf Coast
Louisiania
Chauncey Depew Delights Western Guest With Old Stories
A Western visiting daughter at a New York dinner grows tired of Chauncey Depew's familiar tales. Her companion reveals fresh Chauncey stories to regain her interest, and the Western guest leaves enchanted by the new wit. Her father later learns the charming luncheon guest was Chauncey Depew.
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Mrs. Gilpin
West
New York
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Chauncey Depew
Brooklyn Eagle
Wickham bills Ohio districts to curb gerrymandering
A dispatch reports Representative Wickham of Ohio introducing a bill to require Ohio’s next Congress members be elected from current districts. The aim is to prevent Democratic gerrymandering, using constitutional authority to change state electoral rules. The move alarms Democrats who fear loss of power as Republicans may back the measure.
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Atlanta Constitution
Wickham
Ohio
House
Reeds
Congress
Reed
Tragedy in Newberry County Ends in Hatchet Attack
James B Clary a Newberry County farmer attempted to shoot his daughter but the pistol was wrested away. In a fit of madness he struck his wife with a hatchet causing critical injuries. The strain of delirium tremens is suspected. Sheriff Rigor jailed Clary. His wife Miss Vernon from Charleston is named.
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James B. Clary
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Lie
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Charleston
Miss Vernon
Death by Carbolic Acid A Grim Morganton Tale
In Charlotte a letter from Mrs. Moran describes Morrison Avery's death after two roommates swapped a bottle labeled Pure Rye Whisky with carbolic acid. Avery, ill with grippe, drank the poison and died within twenty minutes, while the pranksters panicked, claiming it was only a joke.
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Charlotte Chronicle
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Morganton
Harvey White
Morrison Avery
Morrison
Gerrymander Critique Amid Ohio Partisan Clash
The Ohio gerrymander draws sharp cross party attack as Republicans condemn Democratic schemes while noting a GOP pattern. The piece argues both sides manipulate district lines and highlights a 53,248 vote efficiency gap favoring Republicans in Congress elections.
Flagler Builds Grand Presbyterian Church at St Augustine
Millionaire H M Flagler funds a near completed Presbyterian church in St Augustine Florida. The composite structure is expected to cost about 400000 dollars and serves as a memorial to his daughter who died aboard a yacht near Charleston. Flagler also built a Methodist church in St Augustine. Mary Anderson publicly acknowledges engagement to Navaro of New York.
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H. M. Flagler
St. Augustine
Fla
America
Flagler
Charleston Harbor
Mary Anderson
Young Navarro
New York
Re election of Hagood and okra experiments at SC board
South Carolina State Board of Agriculture met in Columbia February 7. Ex-Governor Hagood was re elected chairman. Four acre fish pond at Columbia will support experiment stations. Okra fibre tests to measure stalk yield per acre and cost per pound were ordered. Prize acre corn achievement by Drake praised. Ridge Spring to host a State Farmers Institute with county institutes encouraged.
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National Board of Agriculture
Columbia
McByrds
State Agricultural Society
Charleston
R. N. Ferguson
Buffalo , Y
South Carolina
Col Duncan
New Jersey Board of Agriculture
Washington
New Jersey Board
Boards of Agriculture
Spartanburg Experiment Station
McBryde
Commissioner of Agriculture
Hagood
State Board of Agriculture of
United States
Z. Qa. Drake
Farmers’ Institutes
Farmers’ Institute
Ridge Spring
Edgefield County
Two Years in Prison for Young Duke of Orleans
The Duke of Orleans, son of the Count and Countess of Paris, was convicted in Paris by the Tribunal of the Seine for violating the law on exile and sentenced to two years. The courtroom drew a crowded audience as he declared he came to France to serve as a soldier, denying political motive and aiming to appeal from the sentence while remaining in the Conciergie prison for a few weeks.
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Paris
Duke of
Orleans
France
Seine
Republic
Conciergie
Brice Wins Senate Bid After District Promise
Report claims Brice, the successful candidate, ended the contest with a pledge to redraw a district and avoid deals to seat Thomas’s son in Congress. Commentary notes the exchange as a political maneuver linked to a fiancé’s Christmas birthday celebration.
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Thomas
Brice
Senate
Brice Havin
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