THE FARMERS TICKET AND MARCH CONVENTION VISIT
Captain G Wash Shell of Laurens met with leaders in the city to discuss the March convention and possible nominations. Ben Tillman disclaims involvement with the convention call while plans for a dual stage nomination and mass meetings draw support from active workers. A Greene County pensioner Henry Saffold receives twenty five dollars monthly. Duke of Orleans opposes a petition to President Carnot for release.
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Citta Eet
Traveviner
Grovovetle Sons
Louth
G. Wash Shell
Laurens
Paomers’ Association
Shell
State Alliance Exchange
Donaldson
the Exchange
Leonard Williams
County Farmers’ Association
Captain Shell
Ben Tillman
Apeopos
The
Puischield
Maine
Lauvens
Shellb
Netion Wiich
Im Columbia
Maipaigen
Sintat
Ovch Moeting
Tfainers
Craeenville
Duke of Orleans
Carnot
Parricide Trial Ends Without Verdict in James Case
The case of Joseph W. James charged with hiring Lewis Williams and others to murder his father, Joseph James Sr., ended without a guilty verdict after an extended trial. Previous trials were overturned on appeal, with the court noting errors by the lower judge. The murder occurred May 8, 1888, amid real estate interests and a large cash find on the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negroom
Darumaton
D. C
Joseph W. James
Lewis Williams
Willian Scott
Robert Arthur
Supreme Court
James
Charleston World
Joseph James
Joseph W. James, Jr
Bob Arthur
William Scott
Young James
Harmon Howell
Mil
Undertaker Mills Draws Lincoln Funeral Controversy in London
An English undertaker, Mills of London, faced criticism after he mailed memorial cards and funeral notices for Abraham Lincoln’s son without consent, using Lincoln’s visiting cards and advertising Mills’ shop. The incident sparked dismay among American residents in London and prompted debate over propriety and private communications.
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Mills
London
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
James Russell Lowell
Carolina girl saves train from broken rail near White House
Last Friday evening the Port Royal and Western traveling train near White House intercepted a broken rail about thirty miles above Augusta. Miss Granett, a young resident, ran along the track with a lantern to warn the engineer and stop the train, preventing a wreck. Conductor Stuart presented her with eleven dollars collected from passengers for her bravery.
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Port Royal
Western
White House
Augusta
Miss Granett
Miss Garnett
Lersel
Toues
Miss Garnett Bei
Stuart
Infamous measure aims to seize elections in the South
Henry Cabot Lodge introduces a voluminous bill blending Australia style oversight with federal control of congressional and presidential elections. The proposal would appoint federal supervisors at polling places, potentially override state election laws, and trigger sectional clashes over voting rights, sparking Southern backlash and wary Republican warning.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
House Committee
Con Ee
Ueions of Representatives
Congress
Masseachusetts
Cnnnmot Anak
Olemons
Washington
Atlanta Constitution
Boeuther Uien
Clarce
Tere
General Catchings
Cratellinis
Mississippi
Retiie
Hillwill
George T. Barnes
Ma. Barnes
Georgia
South
Tts
Senate
Abolishing Polacco Was And Tarriff Reductions Debate
Republican members of the Ways and Means committee debate a plan to abolish special taxes on dealers and cut tobacco and alcohol taxes. The proposal aims to reduce revenue by about 14 to 17 million dollars and would allow farmers to sell without restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Inesms Committee
Senate
Senators Clash Over Seating Rivalry and Power Moves
The article depicts debates over seating in the Senate as rival factions attempt to deny Renan access to his chair. It cites past cases where incumbents cited defeats when opponents gained leverage to occupy seats. It notes actions by Senator Ransom of North Carolina to keep a specific chair empty during his reelection bid.
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Creneral Renevn
Senate
Renean
Salisbury
Mustis
Ransom
North Carolina
Reagan
Elopement Sparks Bold Arrests in Rhea County
Two months after the sensational elopement of the helpmeet of John Hously with farmer JK Brown, the deserters were found living as a nun and wife at Concord Penit by Sheriff Brown and deputy. They were brought to Dayton for arraignment in a highly charged trial to follow.
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Pate
Rhea County
Tom
John Hously
JK. Brown
Hrush
Concord
Penu
Brown
Dayton
Lottery Night at the Metropolitan Sparks Legislative Bets
A Washington Letter notes heavy lottery ticket buying in the city with many government pages and lawmakers. In a Metropolitan lobby gathering, several senators and representatives flashed tickets hoping for a prize, mixing jocularity with speculation. One Southern couple’s wife wins 2000 dollars from a pool of sixty to seventy tickets.
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Washington
Norrow
Upper South Carolina
Man Dies of Hydrophobia After Neck Bite in Clay County
In Albina, Clay County, Oscar TRI died after hydrophobia followed a finger bite by a nervous man weeks earlier. The bite caused severe infection and swelling to the shoulder before death. The black worker Davis, accused of murder, is held in custody amid belief bites by a blue gum negro are fatal.
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Clay County
Albina
Oscar Tri
Fim
Dib
Hill
Nero Davis
Nero
Phi
Davis
Highwaymen on Lookout Mountain in bold raid
Lookout Mountain incident sees Jol Cimamines attacked by two highwaymen who seized his horse, robbed a week’s provisions, and left him unconscious. The event triggers mountain wide concern as creditors of Henry S. Ives settle for five cents on the dollar. Ives released on 35,000 bail amid a fraud case. A Treasury letter from Charlotte carries $16 marked My Conscience.
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Lookout Mountain
Venn
Jol Cimamines
Hin Hton County
Wroshatchie
J Mountain
Henry S. Ives
Ives
Frau
Col Hoyt Withdraws From Governor Race in 1890 Greenville
The Florence Times publishes a letter from James A. Hoyt of Greenville declining gubernatorial candidacy. Hoyt cites business duties and a private citizen role, praising South Carolina’s governance and the Democratic Party while thanking fellow journalists for the compliment. He pledges to support good government and unity within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
D. C
Florence Times
Caim
South Carolina
Commonwealth
Elain
South Carolin
Democratic Party
Tana
James A. Hove
Justice in Shelby County Courts Reflects Lenient Punishments
The Memphis Appeal criticizes recent Shelby County court outcomes where theft convictions yielded short terms. It notes three bread thefts and billiard ball thefts punished by years in prison, while Charles L. Pullens was found guilty of fraudulent breach of trust but given fifteen days per case in the work house, sparking uproar over alleged breach of trust and public funds misused.
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Shelby County
Charles L. Pullens
Pulen
Memphis
Troy works in Shefield Ala produce 700 tons daily
The Troy works at Shefield Alabama turn out 700 tons a day or 210000 tons a year. If loaded at once it would require 10500 cars of twenty tons each. Nine barges from Pittsburg move it all in forty two trips saving freight of about 550 thousand dollars annually. Wednesday March 26 is Charolina day at the Florida Sub-Tropical exposition.
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Troy
Shefield
Ala
Pittsburg
Address to South Carolina Democracy on State Politics
The 1890 address from the South Carolina Democratic Executive Committee outlines the party’s view on reorganization after Chairman Izlar’s resignation. It warns ofFederal interference, notes the threat of Republican control, and calls for unity to preserve Democratic governance and integrity across the state.
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State
Columnia
8. C
James ¥. Izlar
South Carolina
Congress of the United States
Democratic Party
Curious Siamese Fish Tangle Found by Pond Owner
Nearly two years ago Vishemaan W. T. Van Dyke cast a line off shore with two hooks. The bait vanished and the fish were later found joined by a bit of fish cord, their jaws pierced and tied by twine until death. The skeletons and gear hang in his fish house on Ocean Avenue opposite North Bath Avenue.
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Vishemaan W. T. van Dyke
van Dyke
Vian Dykes
Phus
Mt. van Dyke
Oocean Avenue
Bath Avenue
Lone Branch News
Frost Ravages South Florida Vegetables In Umatilla
Frost across Umatilla and much of south Florida virtually wipes out early vegetable crops, with the exception of cabbage. Orange blossoms remain undamaged as damage to other crops is described as very great in Lake county's banner shipping point.
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Umatila
Fla
South Florida
Umatilla
Lake County
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Louisiana
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