Dual Jefferson Davises Seen Through Union Lens
Prof James Redpath recalls long conversations with Jefferson Davis at Beauvoir in 1889 revealing Davis as a courteous man of integrity. He argues secession rested on states rights and warns the Constitution’s fate hinged on whether the Union was a nation or a federation.
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Louisiana Lottery Bribe Bid Aims to Save Company
The Louisiana Lottery Company, failing to secure a North Dakota charter, plans a costly plea to the Louisiana Legislature for a two year renewal of its charter. It proposes to settle the state debt ranging from 11 to 12 million dollars. The lottery earns about 250000 monthly and 9 million yearly. Prominent Louisianians fear the bribe may be accepted.
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Louisiana Lottery Company
North Dakota
Louisiana
Miami valley farmers tour Georgia with Governor Gordon
An excursion from Dayton Ohio leaves February 2 for Georgia. It includes representative farmers and businessmen to inspect agricultural manufacturing and fruit growing regions of the south. James Askell W J Askell and Bernhardt Gillam of the Judge and Irank Leslio'a travel with families and others. Governor Gordon invites and will accompany the party to major southern cities.
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W. J. Askell
Bernhardt Gillam
Irrank Leslio
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Supreme Court Denies Arrest of Judgment in Cross and White Case
The Supreme Court denies the motion for an arrest of judgment in the Cross and White Raleigh bank forgery case. The defendants must serve their terms on the county road.
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Mischief and Morals in a Sugar Creek Family
ARP reflects on mischief versus meanness through family memories. He recalls pranks, school suspensions, and the growth of children toward honesty, discipline, and respect for rules. He praises southern schools, moral training, and the impact of youth on future society and government.
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Cartersville
Boston
Attacked Grady Sermon Targets Dead Editor In Boston
In Boston on February 20 Rev. Joe Cook condemned Henry W. Grady and his Southern signals. He claimed Grady’s principles endure beyond his grave and warned that a Southern senator once vowed to call the roll of slavery on Bunker Hill and that the South would trample the Constitution if needed.
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Mags
Fremont Temple
Joe Cook
Henry W. Grady
Grady
Bunker Hill
London tavern row recalls early American bravado
An anecdote set in a London tavern pits a Boston man against a large local in a boastful exchange about American history. The Bostonian deflates the rival’s claims with references to 1776 and Bunker Hill, highlighting tensions between Yankees and locals in a sparsely detailed scene.
Hidison Engages Mining Suite in Charlotte for Year
The Charlotte Chronicle reports Thomas A. Hidison has rented a year long suite in Charlotte for himself and his experts. They will use the rooms during the next twelve months to conduct investigations in the mines of Southwestern North Carolina, which he calls the richest mineral region on earth.
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North Carolina
Damage Award in Naasaviren Oil Case Reaches 12090
In Naasaviren Tennessee on February 20 the circus court awarded Peter Swan 12090 in damages against the Standard Oil Company for destruction of his marble yard in August 1889 during the companys fire at its northwestern Naasaviren establishment. A second suit seeks 15000 for destruction of the S Pears bonded warehouse from the same incident.
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Standard Ol Company
Standard Oil Company
Oil Company
S. Pears
Double tragedy in Charleston store leaves wife dead
Napoleon Laval shot his wife and then Feldmann of St Feldmann Co in a Charleston store. The wife died. Feldmann expected to recover. Laval claimed a family affair. The involved parties are prominent in business and society circles.
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Napoleon Laval
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Laval
Feldmann
Mra. Laval
Murder at Chester as Green Brown Arrested
A Chester man Josu food is dead from a double barrel gunshot in Chester Saturday night. Green Brown, a colored man, is arrested with a gun found at his home and a strong suspicion of lynching fears. Governor Richardson orders protection as coroner reports Brown’s possible motive tied to jealousy. Separately, Rio Grande district reports severe smallpox mortality with 65 deaths among 150 workers and nurse shortages.
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Work of the Alliance in South Carolina Advances Toward Unity
President Stackhouse extols the Alliance's second year in South Carolina, noting statewide planting, sustained organization, and financial strides. He urges member screening for financial reliability, praises cooperative trade gains, warns against risky credit, and highlights education and economic unity amid crop shortfalls.
Fire at Insane Asylum Burns Boiler Room and Sparks Panic
A blaze at the Insane Asylum near Cuiicago caused rapid spread to most of the building. About 100 patients were moved to the first floor as firemen arrived, water failing and damage estimated at around 6500. In Atlanta, the State Mariners Alliance occupies new quarters at the corner of Pun ter and Morsyth streets, with the exchange building donated for five years.
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State Mariners’ Alliance
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Southern Alliance Farmer
Booth and Sparks Kill Reverend Whisman in Kentucky
Booth and Sparks waylaid Rev. Mike Whisman near Compton Kentucky and fatally cut him. Whisman died two hours later after leaving a final statement about the attack. Booth had previously been punished by Whisman and vowed revenge.
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Booth
Mike Whisman
Compton
Whisman
Sparks
Starling Acquitted in Smithfield Murder Trial
J E Starling was acquitted in Smithfield N C after a sensational trial over the murder of his mother in law an elderly woman and his nephew a boy found dead with crushed skulls in a branch near their home.
Senate Ratifies British Extradition Treaty with Amendments
The Senate approved the British extradition treaty and approved several amendments. The vote targets streamlined cross border justice and cooperation on fugitive return, aligning with allied security objectives.
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