Farmers Ticket in South Carolina Convention Politics
Captain G Wash Shell of Laurens meets in Columbia with leaders of the State Minters Association and the Marvel Convention coalition as speculation grows on a March convention plan to nominate a full ticket for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Ben Tillman is described as not a likely March nominee. A separate note mentions a Greene County pension case and the Duke of Orleans opposing a petition to release President Carnot.
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State Minters’ Association
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Willi Theo
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Columbia
Allo
Grovernen
Beri
Tielket Belles
Bert Blank
Pinks
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Armers
Civeauville
Cod
Ben Tilhaan
HW m Nybody
Parricide Convicted in Old Man James Case
Joseph W. James is found guilty of hiring Lewis Williams and Bob Arthur to murder his father Joseph James Sr. in 1888. The jury verdict follows earlier trials and appeals raising questions on trial conduct. The case notes a large cash found and shared payment plans among conspirators. The Southern Baptist Convention plans a May meeting in Fort Worth with a special delegate train from Augusta and Atlanta at favorable fares.
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Joseph W. James
Lewis Williams
William Scott
Robert Arthur
Supreme Court
Jones
Charleston World
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Jie
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Young James
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Fort Worth
Texas
Augusta
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Atlanta
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Cotton seed oil praised as olive oil rival
The article argues cotton seed oil equals olive oil in every use and could rival olive oil globally. It cites The Manufacturers Record of Baltimore planning a series of reports to prove cotton seed oil superior for culinary and other uses, urging Southern production. Georgia’s Chattahoochee County contests for State Senator between L Harp, A Harp, and J F C McCook.
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Grave misdeeds of undertaker Mills in London funeral cards scandal
The report describes alleged improper conduct by undertaker Mills of London who buried Minister Lincoln's son and distributed memorial cards and funeral service copies to Americans in London. The practice drew strong criticism from Mrs Lincoln and others, with claims of publicity and intrusion into private mourning.
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Lideden
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Mar
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Ile
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Risker
Lavias Cies
Witelpwas Strietis
Aes
Almister Lincoln
London
Russell Heavel
Courageous Carolina Girl Prevents Rail Disaster
Miss Garnett, near White House, Carolina, spotted a broken rail that could have caused a wreck on the Port Row line. She ran along the track with a lantern and flag, warning the locomotive engineer and guiding the train to stop before disaster. Passengers collected funds for her bravery, presenting them to the conductor.
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Laurenms
Enmie Pion
Frais
White House
Deaire Aero
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Whiteouse
Ienin
Miss Garnett
Missa Camamett
Struut
Proposed Federal Oversight Bill Targets Southern Elections
Washington reports heated debate over a bill to place federal supervisors and managers over elections, argued to apply only in the South. Supporters say it would curb fraud. opponents warn it destroys ballot secrecy and threatens state sovereignty, risking renewed Reconstruction-style tensions.
Abolition of Tobacco Tax on Dealers and Farm Goods
Republicans push plan to end all special taxes on dealers, grant farmers liberty to sell unrestrained, reduce taxes on manufactured tobacco and alcohol, and cut revenue by 7.0 to 7.5 million dollars. The bill faces varied opinion with multiple unresolved duties and restrictions.
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Witys Ul Ier
Gma Frien
Senate
Touthey Rae
Senate Seats Roiled by Absence and Power Plays
A fragment from a past era describes tensions over Senate seating while Senators Ransom and Reaena figure in maneuvers. It notes pressure from colleagues and fear of a Texan occupying a seat, with claims of replacements blocked and strict orders given to officers during absence.
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Reaena
Senate
Reewan
Siulisbury
Justis
Ransom
North
Caroline
Qauael
Lis
Striet
Rensall
Sensational Abduction Case Leads to Courthouse Showdown
The piece reports a dramatic pursuit in Kher county where June Wert, Brown, and a faithless spouse were involved. Deputies detained the trio after a search that stretched to Dayton, with arraignment and a high profile trial expected at the county seat.
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Gouriley
Rhea
Farmer
Brown
Plow
Comeorch
Teun
Sherif Brown
Kher County
Dayton
Lottery Tickets Dominate Washington Mob Scene
Washington observers report mass ticket buying among government workers with about twelve thousand of eighteen thousand state employees purchasing monthly. Senators and Representatives allegedly carry tickets, trading boasts of winnings as a group gathers in the Metropolitan lobby. One prize of about 200 dollars was won by a South Carolina congressman’s wife amid party chatter.
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Washington
Prarty
Claven
Metropolitan
Saiupper
South Carolina
Muck
Prominent Ohio man dies after hydrophobia bite wound
In Clay County Aliant Morelos Hight Oscar Pilko dies following a dog bite to the finger. The infection progresses to hydrophobia and amputation of the arm, with Premere Davis arrested for murder as reports describe the bite and a fatal outcome.
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Morelos
Oscar Pilko
Sullerine
Elis
Dan Nevero
Qesse
Severi
Anmel Pete
Teneline Physiedin
Premere Davis
Wits
Chloe
Highwaymen Raid Mountain Road In Lookout Incident
On Lookout Mountain two highwaymen attacked a wagon traveling through Planckton County. They seized the horse bridle, dragged the driver off, and robbed a week’s supply of provisions and money from his pockets. The driver was knocked unconscious before the thieves fled. The incident caused widespread excitement as creditors hear plans to settle at cents on the dollar. Lenny Ives was released on 85000 bail while facing fraud charges. A Treasury note from Charlotte carries the mark “My Conscience.”
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Plankton County
Ato Wriehie
Oa Week
Qnountain
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Ives
Col Hoyt Withdraws From Governoral Bid in Greenville Letter
A Greenville man declares he has no desire for the governorship and praises fellow citizens and the South Carolina press. In a Florence Times letter dated March 12, 1890, James A. Hower thanks editors and colleagues, affirms loyalty to the Democratic Party, and stresses unity over offending others in political action.
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Democratic Party
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James A. Hower
Breach of Trust Sentences Stir Public Outcry
Memphis editorials condemn light penalties after multiple theft and embezzlement cases in Shelby County court. Shelly County defendants receive short terms for bread theft and counterfeit funds. Charles Pulpho cleared on some charges while guilty on breach of trust. The editorial laments a $10,000 plus loss and questions justice.
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Shelby County
Shelly County
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Taxine
Eaibeszle Menta Bereena
Theo
Hat
Meaiphis Appel
Iron works at Sheffield boost output to 700 tons daily
The report notes Sheffield iron works turning out 700 tons per day and discusses potential freight savings and multi nation shipments. It mentions Pittsburg leaves and a plan to move material in forty two trips, with savings totaling about five hundred thousand dollars annually and impacts on more than fifty million in money. Caro line day at the Florida Sub-Tropical exposition is set for Wednesday, March 26.
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Sheffield
Pittsburg
Ena
Alen
Address from the Executive Committee of South Carolina Democrats
The March 14 1890 statement from Columbia outlines the Democratic Party’s view of the political crisis. It condemns the Modernal Government and calls for unity to preserve party discipline and rightful governance in South Carolina. It emphasizes opposition to Republican shifts and urges all Democrats to support a strong, united standard in the coming campaign.
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Columbia
S. C
James V. Dzler
South Carolina
Congress
United States
Chrol
Remy
Ome
Chisse ‘Ss
Msecentive Committee
Siamese fish story ends in strange death tied by hooks
Long Branch News reports a fisherman named W. TV Van Dyke hooked a fish that became fused to his own line leaving them joined for nearly a year. The two hooked beings finally separated when death ended the struggle. The eerie relics hang in Van Dyke’s fish house on Oven Avenue opposite North Bath Avenue.
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W. TV
van Dyke
Mr. van Dyke
Oven Avenue
Bath Avenue
Long Branch News
Crop Damage At Umatilla Caused By Frost Ravages
A frost at Umatilla in Lake County virtually ruined the south Trovida vegetable crop. The early vegetables are wiped out except for enbbare, while orange blossoms remain undamaged.
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South Trovida
Umatilla
Lake County
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