Keep the Acreage Down The Strike to England Slows Cotton
Augusta Ga March 22. A letter from Alfred B Shepperson warns of the Lancashire strike cutting British cotton demand and shrinking prices. He urges Southern planters to reduce cotton acreage and grow more food and stock crops to safeguard profits amid a likely smaller U S crop and weak European demand.
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Irby Refuses Patronage Offer in Washington Clash
In Washington on March 22 at 11 o’clock Senator Irby rejected a backroom deal to withdraw opposition to Marsh al and Revenue posts in exchange for Conservative support. He vows to stand firm for fair patronage, arguing Tillmanites deserve three fifths. The dispute pits Irby against Butler Pemphill Krampton and other smaller politicians. Columbia Register notes lively times as Tillmanite congressmen are urged to return to weigh in.
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Cleveland rules out nepotism in office appointments
President Cleveland declared opposition to nepotism stating relatives should not be appointed to office. He warned a Western Congressman that his relative’s candidacy could not be considered and urged focus on merit over family ties. In Atlanta interviews ex congressmen from Georgia urged two party system and pledged support if Democratic platform is honored.
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Cotton Acreage Convention Adopts Joint Crop Policy
In New Orleans March 22 the cotton acreage convention met, adopted Senator George's view on the cotton industry downturn, and called for cereals and other crops alongside cotton. It appointed a committee to craft an address urging broad policy changes and prepared for potential interstate delegation.
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Twenty-One Die In Saint Sebastian Fire
A pastry cook's shop fire in Saint Sebastian at 3 am spread to adjacent tenement houses. An apiwite explosion triggered the blaze, trapping sleeping residents. Fifteen leapt from windows. ten died and three are mortally injured. Twenty one known dead with several others missing.
Judge Toney Wins Bet With President at White House
Judge Toney of Louisville Kentucky won a bet by shaking hands with the President in the White House today. Nearly a year ago at an Iroquois Club dinner in Chicago he wagered he would meet the President inside the White House within twelve months and thanked the President for the champagne supper prepared for twelve guests.
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Cleveland to favor private recommendations for office
President Cleveland plans a new patrol in appointments by weighing opinions from respected private citizens rather than solely relying on Senators and Congress members. He will use this approach for district attorneys marshals and postmasters, drawing praise and concern from lawmakers about potential Senate conflicts and confirmations.
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Administration aimed at historic excellence and careful selection
The passage argues for an administration that achieves historical excellence and favors prudent governance over filling offices hastily with names drawn at random from a desk pile. It reflects the News and Courier's emphasis on thoughtful, competent leadership.
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Accidental Infant Death Near Rae's Creek
A mother of Mrs Williams, while suffering nocturnal seizures, accidentally killed her seven month old infant by breaking its neck in bed near Rae's Creek. Coroner May's jury returned an accidental killing verdict, exonerating the mother amid community sympathy.
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Fire devastates Keeler flour mill with fatal blast
A fire at the Keeler flour mill in the village spread quickly and a dust explosion blew the immense building apart. Millwright John Cowie of Waterloo died instantly. several workers were seriously injured. Mill damage is estimated at 1 million dollars with over 150 thousand in other losses. The blast shattered plate glass in nearby towns and caused widespread alarm. Cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Washington Politician Faces Jury Jurisdiction Clash
Washington report notes Mr. Gonzales pressed by the President over a life and death matter in Shanghai. General Hampton led the defense while Gonzales sought a similar grade position elsewhere. The dialogue then moved to home appointments and nominations announced later in the day.
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Miners Die In Coal Pit Cage Accident Near Chesterfield
A coal pit accident near Chesterfield Derbyshire this morning caused the cage to fall to the shaft bottom while miners rode it. Light miners were killed as the descent failed.
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Senator George Explains Cotton Price Decline and Remedies
Senator George reports findings from a Senate agriculture committee inquiry into low cotton prices. He cites existing and pending legislation, a world surplus, England's factory strike, and British demand as factors, urging southern farmers to cut acreage to raise prices and secure food supplies. He warns prices likely never return to former highs except in rare cases.
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Goen Hampton Pressures for Railroad Commissioner Post
The dispatches say Goen Hampton visited President Cleveland to press for the railroad commissioner's appointment. He reportedly urged Nod Gonzales as Consul General to Shanghai and referenced South Carolina home appointments. Senator Butler backing follows, with Col Caughman defending Butler’s reelection and denying lyncher charges.
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Democrats Move To Reorganize Senate Officers In Caucus
In Washington on March 21 Democrats in the Senate caucused to consider reorganization of elective officers. The plan aims to distribute patronage while preserving precedents, nominating William L. Cox for secretary, Rehard J. Right for sergeant at arms, and the Rev W L Milburn for chaplain. A contest with Republicans over precedents looms.
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Shelby County man wins Courier Journal vote guessing prize
J In Strong of Shelby county Alabama wins the Louisville Courier Journal prize of 310,000 for guessing the nearest to the presidential vote total. His guess 12,136,610 overshoots the actual 12,136,502 by 108.
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Clemson Agri cultural College to open with uniforms and water works
Clemson Agricultural College near Columbia plans a July 1 opening with water works and sewerage, a full military uniform for every student, and rapid completion of buildings. Secretary Tindal reports strong progress, projected staff, uniform details, and hopeful student enrollment exceeding 300 applications.
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Hampton Named Railroad Commissioner for South Carolina
Washington reports Gen Wade Hampton confirmed by the Senate as Railroad Commissioner. He will assume duties tomorrow and visit South Carolina soon before returning next week. Salary is 4500 dollars with several clerks and pleasant duties. first South Carolina appointee under the current administration.
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Snodgrass escorts Tennessee delegation to White House
Congressman Snodgrass guided a Tennessee delegation to the White House and introduced them to the President. One man presented a photo of his son named after the President with a note asking for an appointment. President Cleveland appeared amused by the moment.
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