Political whispers in Laurens County preview local races
Report notes potential candidates for county offices including Clark, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and Probate Judge with several names floated. Mentions upcoming Legislative races, governor contenders, party splits, and a resignation from the Newberry alliance post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
J. M. Stewart
J. J. Lewis
Richey
A. W. Folger
J. J. G. McDaniel
J. W. Thomas
Youngwlood
J. YT
Till
Clyde
J. A. Robinson
Tillman
People’s Convention Rises With Unity and Purpose
The convention formed a capable body with many new members and a businesslike temper. It pledged to advance the people’s interests, restore party harmony, and pursue reform without attacking established institutions, aiming for strong, clear lines in state government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bresh
Victory for Railroads and Orr’s Train Tour Across State
Judge Simonton issued a railroad tax decree ordering Richmond and Danville to place certified checks with county treasurers within ten days, restoring claims to the sums tendered. Col Orr's Columbia to Laurens journey drew ovations as he urged harmony and hard work for state unity.
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Simonton
United States Court
Richmond & Danville Railroad
Twenty three miners found dead in Nine Tum mine fire
In Duxwanr Pennsylvania searchers recovered the bodies of twenty three miners from the Nine Tum mine fire of June 16 1890. Five men remain missing. The victims were suffocated or drowned, likely within an hour, while the fire did not touch them. Identifications were made from clothing and pockets. Mine owners spent about $100 000 to reach the bodies.
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Duxwanr
Contradictory Early Crop News Hints Prices
The report notes mixed signals on next crop acreage and questions whether reductions will be large, with cotton markets waiting for reliable data. It suggests prices could rise if large reductions occur, or fall if not, and jokes about producers praying for bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prior, Rew & Adams
Mill
Birmingham
Ala
Hill
New York
Dill
Troy Times
Tillman Banner Sparks Debate on Democracy and Leadership
The Greenville Democrat quotes a Tillman banner proclaiming Democracy and the people’s rule. It contrasts a Governor and Legislature beholden to the public with Tie seeking a pliant body and a governor willing to serve the people.
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Tillman
Greenville Democrat
Tie
Governor Sheppard Welcomed by Citizens in Rain
A large crowd of citizens in carriages and a brass band greeted Governor Sheppard at the depot in a rainy evening. He was carried to his carriage amid cheers, then led with thousands to the courthouse where a crowd of five hundred listened to his speech.
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Sheppard
Mule that doubles as a setter and a horse swap tale
A humorous tale from Kansas about a mule taught to squat when touched on the flank. An Englishman trades a bay horse and $100 for the mule, only to be outwitted by the creature’s setter nature as they cross a creek. An Illinois man then travels 1,000 miles to recover a stolen family horse found in Georgia.
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Kansas
Jerry
Ife
Georgia
U. S
Cronologien
America
United States
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Lawrens
L. W. Youmans
Barnwell
D. W. Hiott
Anderson
M. W. Dixon
York
BB. . Melver
Lexington
Friends
Tillmar
Kia
Laurens
Irby
George Johnstone
W. M. Byrd
8. Pope
Newberry
Alliance
Order
Wink
Yainttel W. Mellcn
News and Courier
Siott
Henry Merriwether
Democras
Old Edgefield
D. W. Harr
Farmers’ Movement
L O
Columbia
Shell
Ilo
South Carolina
Cornwallis
Hfoitt
Carolina
Jasper
Jasper Talbert
J. L. Orr
the Convention
Larrens
8. C
Col. Orr
Court House
Clinton
Orr
Friends of the Movement
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A. W. Thompson
Seneca
Harris & Morris
McFall
Almanack
Lsboe
W.T. McFall
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Alaska
South Africa
Upper
Nubia
Habesh
Abyssinia
Afghastan
Beluchistan
Solar System
Washington
Harrison
Orginal
Morocco
Pickens
Morris, Major & Co
John T. Lewis
N. B
Lewis & Morris
STO Antis
Sloan Bros
Gartenville
SL. C
H. C. Markley
G.W. Straine
Model Hall
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Smith & Goodwin
Main St
Giredenville, S&s
Haye Telephore
Bali
Thue & CO
Mexico
Aura
Maine
Pickens Markets
Helene
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Agency
Wolt Creek
Easley Road
Town Creek
Ilurrieaxre Township
Dalton
Old Pickene
Garving Street
Dacus
Tomard
Church
Sely
Pendleton
Eustatoe
Qimer Tic
Bae
Garvin
Central Township
Churela
Main Street
J. J. Williams
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Walthall
Nimber
Big Crow Creek
Bumpkintown
Oil Forest
George's Creek
Pig Land Agency
B.C
Fiens
de Hig
Singer
Busines
Co-Operative Sewing Machine Co
S.m. St
Philadelphia
J E. Kinch
Easley
Viecink
Pickens Telephone CO
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