Complex mid 19th century notes on politics and society
The article reviews political shifts and social commentary from Marion County and beyond, noting floods on the Columbia canal, a state railroad pass abolition, the murder of Congress members, religious conversions for marriage, and the election of John M Palmer to the Senate after eight weeks of debate. It highlights Alliance sentiment, presidential context, and Democratic perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlinios
United States
John M. Palmer
Senate
Stephen A. Douglas
Palmer
SUE COURT HOUSES
The act for a new Pickens court house requires building on the present site and allows using or selling old materials. Some urge relocating near the old building and renting the old for revenue, while others warn of safety and cost. Debates focus on site proximity and long-term county expenses versus a simple wooden interim structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUE Court
Pickens
Oll Court House
Masonic Hall
Parris X Morris
Debate Over Tariffs and Free Coinage Divides Parties
The piece argues the tariff reform battle is effectively won with revenue focus ahead, while parties must choose sides on free coinage. It cites gold’s enduring value, criticizes inflation risk, and suggests cautious, slow changes, noting alliance perspectives may vary incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Morrison
Harrison
Henry Watterson
Pickens Sestince
Congress
Causar
Russia
Einlando O
United States
Imany
Local turmoil and crime haunt Willimaston and Marion
The piece reports a colored man Welborn found under a bed in Willimaston and arrested after confessing to intent to commit a felony, plus a colored Revd N Brownlee caught concealing and stealing goods from T Jones & Co. The Comptroller TeHerbe criticizes tax boards and auditors for misvaluations and property taxation overreach, while Mississippian’s interview with JOU Beeman discusses Democratic policies, the sub treasury plan, and Alliance opinions. Capt. Bronson considers relocation to serve local needs, and Havre fans debate property tax returns amid wider economic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welborn
Duckworth
Willimaston
Anderam
N. Brownlee
Anderson
T. Jones & Co
Ames
Agaens
Tth
Jou. Beeman
State Partners’ Alliance
Pely
Beeman
Tie
Siionon
Gargood Wathall
United States
Avera
Daytime lynching feared in Crescent City after prison attacks
A vivid, multi entity piece recalls a vigilante assault in New Orleans following the murder and prison abuse of Mafia suspects. It describes 3,000 citizens storming Parish Prison, hanging two men and shooting nine others, with more fallout in local politics and public sentiment.
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CVEY
Hennes
New Orleans
Crescent City
Gaffney City
Minnesota
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Higdon Save
Cradley Courier
W. C. MecGawhey
Webb City
Ark
Shepherd
Norfolk
Mustrated
Book of Wonders
Blood CO
Atlanta, Ga
Trea
Glenn and Brown advertise clearance of stock before spring
Glenn and Brown announce a stock clearance of shoes jeans clothing and general merchandise at low profits and urge early contact. They warn old notes will be placed with a collector starting February 1 if accounts are not settled and promise cheap prices on cooking stoves and standard guanos and acids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn & Brown
Jaetinn
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Conpraree
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Board of Equalization
Cgooreia State Railroad
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Sestreet
Dr. Timmerman
Rrendy
Guy Khmehtts
Vghby Benjaminson
U.S
J. R. Waynes
Athausley
Greenville News
Jolly Bob
T. I. Horton
Macon
Rolh
Alabama
Nashville
Tenn
Qeala
Eis Atble
TeHerbe
Marion
Liddy
Patsindy
Hhe Anditers
Coosaw
Board of Phosphate Commissioners
Havre
CORON
Sean
Wonen Path
Ness
Honey Path
Dn. Bronson
Pickets
Greenville
Ovonee
Bouzrlit
Willin
Wilin
Davis
Mir. Davis
Torres
Pope
Comptroller
ComlpMinies
Sire
Serry
Cocaptroller
Alla Benmerne
Irby
Columbia
Charleston
Washington
Democratic Party
Erice
Hampton
Inge
Third Party Movement
Charkey Savaringen
Tancaster
Flo
Luke Culbreath
Viensant Lane
Pebrurry
Othe
Ma. Culbreath
Advertiser
Mdeefield Advertiser
En. Doacph EE. Johnstone
Sherman
Gen. Grant
Gen- Sherman
Dr. Bull
Lewis & Morris
Iere
Pickens, 3. C
Eytouce
Reas
Matoes
Tiare
Sloan Bros
Careenville, S.C
Satotich
Newbery
EL AL Sfe- Mahan
J. Woo. McMahan
Dda Mc-Mahen
Serureh
Willdtam McMailan
Talitiowd
Assia
ASYLD
Carolina
Phekers
Bo Newberry
Bowes
Powers
PietSena
Neo Berry
J. Lewis
the Pickens
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Pickens Tant
Lasley
Amyil & Ea
Ve. Priew
Court House
Pickens Land Agency
Pockens
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Plum
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Dale
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Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
N.C
Co Ninbia
Upper South Carolina
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St. Wi
Lunes
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Columbia Ly
Lancaster Rock
Charlotte
Noc
Iewherry
Greenwood J Laurers
Walhalla
Abbeville
Sportanbury
Ton and Corson
C. Jefferies
Attorney AT Law
Law Barge
Greerville
B.C
Oln G. Capers
Bel Weat End
Farmers’ Alliance
A. HH
Jenkins
Maineh
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Missouri
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Ry P. 1
Wall Street
Isang
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Twelve Mile River
Hunter's Mill
Griffin
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