Industrial Meeting Falls for Third Party Platform
A large gathering in this city last Monday, led by Col. Ben Terrill, debated a third party and a new platform. Delegates from 22 organizations, about 700 participants, discussed monetary reform, railroad and land policies, and a unified labor movement with calls for a national currency, free silver, and public ownership of railroads and telegraphs.
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Bo. Lowi Mo
Industrial Conference
Col
Ben Terrell
Basser
Milledgeville
Voli
National Farmers’ Alliance
Terrill
Polk
Wowderly
Donatus Donnelly
Vermil
Lulk
Powderly
Donnelly
Col le L. Pelk
Frances Willard
Miss Willard
John Wy Itlaves
Warwick
Virginia
Colored Men's Adiuvere
Georgia
Alabama
Congressimin
Charles 1
Moses
Worth Veorein
Mosesina Vores
Alain Locre
Epcode
Declare
Uicket
Cy Post
Alliance
Moses Wen
Democratic National Converson
Post
Tree
WLC
Branch of
Democratic Party
Livinestone
Tigre
Ben Verrell
Texas
Paul Vandvoort
Nebraska
Thomas Wadsworth
Indiana
People’s Party
National Convention
Willets
Farmers’ Alliance
M. J. Branch
A. D Powers
T. 3B. Maguire
New York
L. I. Polk
North Carolina
J. I. Wilets
Kansas
President Stumphreys
The
National Colored Alliance
Pierce Hackett
Mobile
N. B. Barnett
Illinois
T. J. Merrill
Louisiana
John Reitz
Ohio
Mivs
Mary E. Lease
Dr. Davbs
Benj
Agricultural Hall land suit in South Carolina court
The Columbia Chronicle reports a civil suit filed in the U.S. Circuit Court against Governor Tillman and Mr. Coulette by Alexander over ownership and possession of blocked land tied to Agricultural Hall. The complaint seeks possession, $10,000 damages, and $2,500 annual use value, with the Sinking Fund Commission cited as taking responsibility for the governor’s action. Additionally, a Houston, Texas, rail incident notes a derailment near San Antonio with several injuries and a fatality among the crew and bystanders.
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Columbia
8. C
Alexander
Blue Ridge
Coulette
United States Circuit Court
Melton
Lillman
Sinking Fund Commission
North Carolina
State of
South Carolina
City of
County of Richland
Parker’s Tall
McAndrew
Richardson
Jacob C. Lyons
Thomas B. Johnston
Jesse E F. Dent
Richland County
Agricultural Hall
Mast
Richardson Street
Maurice S. Walker
Walker
Thomas LB. Johnston
Asher Palmer
Johnston
Muller
W. H L. Lyles
Texarkana Mob Executes Rape Suspect by Fire
Eyewitness report says Ed Coy, accused of raping Mrs Henry Jewell, was burned at a stake before 6 000 spectators after a manhunt across Arkansas. The mob seized him at Crivens farm, tied him to a cross, and a torch carried by Mrs Jewell ended the sentence with an immense blaze.
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St. Louiis
Republic
Texarkana
Ark
Ed. Coy
Henry Jewell
Jewell
Little River County
Arkansas
Coy
Telarkana and
Fort Smith
IL. Scott
Ed. Crivens
Scott
Noah Sanderson
Straightout Democrats Issue Address to Voters in South Carolina
The Straightout Democrats urge unity against the ruling faction, defend independence from secret caucuses, and call for steadfastness in the 1802 contest. They praise principles of 1876, list conference attendees led by W. J. Lyles, AL Gonzales, and others, and urge Democratic voters to resist tyranny and vote for true democracy.
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South Carolina
Imen
Isia
Domihit
Wa Uf
Bursting of the Sun Spot Captured by Naval Observatory
Observations by Prof. Edgar Frisby report the large sun spot once spanning about 140000 by 100000 miles has fractured into twenty smaller spots and new distant spots appear, likely independent, drawing interest from astronomers at the observatory.
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Washington, D.C
Naval Observatory
Edgar Frisby
Earle backs Tillman and predicts re election in South Carolina
Jos IL Earle argues for conservative unity in South Carolina politics posting that Tillman remains strong with farmers and will likely win re election against anti Tillman factions. He urges fair treatment of Tillman, warns against unjust attacks, and says a good legislature is key to state progress.
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Greenville
The
News and Courier
South Carolina
Tillman
Scott
Moses
General Assembly
Jos, IL
Earle
New York
J. L. M. Irby
Sturtevant House
Farmers’ Alliance
Ile
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Irby
Cleveland
WLU
Chimney collapse at Thornton mills injures and traps workers
A 160 foot chimney at Thornton mills in Checkheaton toppled, killing thirteen and injuring twelve. Rescue crews battled dust and falling debris as women and children were moved to safety. an investigation into the cause is planned.
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London
Thornton's Mills
Checkheaton
Thornton Mills
Sinking fund board backs governor over Agricultural Hall dispute
The sinking fund commission endorses the governor in the Agricultural Hall matter. Composed of D E Finley, York, Senator Hans, the attorney general, treasurer and comptroller general, the board confirms the governor as chairman for retaining possession and refusing delivery. The secretary of state is authorized to hold the building and appoint J. S Boyles custodian.
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Kelieves
Kisk
Columbia
Sinking Fund Commission
D. KE. Finley
York
Hans
Marlboro
Wil Bet
Rat
J. 2. Boyles
Disappears prompts concerns over local estate cases
Joseph Espalla Jr a Mobile real estate agent and public administrator left town about a week ago and has not returned. His attorneys turned over his business to C W Joseph, fueling rumors of fraud involving estates entrusted to him. Espalla’s $20,000 administration bond has two insolvent bondsmen among five.
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Moobbile
Ala
Joseph Espalla, Jr
C. W. Joseph
Espalla
Mobile
Wanted to Marry Him in England Heir Notice
George M. Northedge, the carpenter who learned he inherited 800000 in England, says women across the country are clamoring to marry him. He laments the pressure and considers leaving the country as he dumps a pile of letters on the table from suitors.
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Cncago
George M. Northedge
England
Northedge
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