Republican Convention in Columbia Socialist Rhetoric and Party Platforms
The South Carolina Republican State Convention met in Columbia and adjourned after early morning hours. Delegates from districts, state officers, and a state executive committee were named. resolutions endorsed education, a protective tariff, and fair elections, while criticizing Democratic actions and urging federal aid to secure voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
E. M. Brayton
Internal Revenue
Chicago
J. M Brayton
W. IF. Myers
W.N. Taft
Robert Smalls
A. Swails
R. D. George
W. J. Whipper
A W. Curtis
E. A. Webster
Orangeburg
J. M Freeman
Charleston
J. HL
Fordham
W. McKinley
Paris Simpkins Edgefield
Fred Nix
Jr. Barnwell
N. W Edwards Edgefield
Ed. Dickerson
Aiken
Shud
Greenwood
P. F. Oliver
T. A. Saxon Laurens
Byra Pantidd
John P. Boyden
Spartanburg
Wirth
Z. E. Walker
Sumter
C. C. Levy
Camden
A. H. Andrews
State Executive Committee
EM Brayton
W. EF. Myers
W. D. Cram
W. O. Taft
If A. Webster
R. C G. Brown
Paris Simkins
KE. J. Dickinson
L. C. Waller
I. Hicks
P. L Jones
I T. Byrd
F. A. Saxton
F. A! Clinton
T. Pointer
G. C. Levy
E He Dens
W. Cotlier
L. Jcobs
CH. Perry
A. F. Prioleau
Walker
South Carolina
HO Herriot
Deus
Jono Sherman
National Republican Party
Nomi- Tan
State Ticket
Sime
Loudnalioy
Hornace
Lot
Republican Party
South
Congress
Leap Year Subterfuge Ends In Heartfelt Confrontation
In a tangled romance a young man confronts Irene about a conditional engagement ring. Irene reveals a planned meeting with a dentist Mr Pedunele at two tomorrow, sparking shock and a dramatic misinterpretation of intent.
Critics Weigh Melville Fuller Nomination To Chief Justice
Major papers react with mixed praise as President nominates Melville W Fuller for Chief Justice. The New York World and The Sun call him largely unknown yet respected. The Times and Democratic Star praise his legal attainments and character. The Tribune warns of disappointment. The Herald notes lack of court ties. The Press applauds the nonpartisan nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
New York World
Fuller
Tines
Democriic
Tribune
Puller
Herald
Supreme Bench
Frank Tratton
General Methodist Conference Highlights Growth and Women Delegates
In the May 2 session the Bishops reported membership rising from 1,769,594 to 2,005,084 in four years. The church operates 12 seminaries, 54 colleges, and 14 academies valued at about $25 million. The Freedmen’s Aid Society aided both blacks and whites in the South. For the first time women were sent as delegates, though a committee report on their eligibility drew eleven signatures with six members not signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
General Methodist Conference
Freedmen's Aid Society
South
Doctor Charles Simmons Weighs Bill for Tilden Services
Lawyers for the executors of Samuel J. Tilden revealed Dr. Charles Simmons, longtime physician and friend of the late statesman, is preparing the bill for professional services. The bill, totaling 148000 dollars, will be filed in about three weeks and presented in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tilden
Charles Simmons
Messrs
Petterich
Silkman & Seybel
Fetterich
N. Y. Star
Peanut Trust Formed in Norfolk Area Trade Group
A peanut trust has been formed in Norfolk comprising firms in St Louis Cincinnati New York and Norfolk Petersburg and Smithfield Virginia. It controls the entire peanut interest in the country except for three small factors. A president and a board of directors have been elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
St Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Petersburg
Smithfield
Cornea transplant on Mrs Schick hailed a success
Dr L Webster Fox performed a rabbit cornea transplant to Mrs Annie Schick at Germantown Hospital. Postoperative checks showed no swelling and a graft firmly in place with edges united and a transparent appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Webster Fox
Annie Schick
Germantown Hospital
Fox
Max
Philadelphia Times
Against the bearing rein a veteran vet argues
A veterinary officer lists a dozen reasons against bearing-rein use including added cost weight and maintenance, discomfort and breathing difficulty for horses, potential for heat stress and even death, plus negative effects on speed strength and obedience, with side notes on contemporary figures and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlemino
Army Veterinary
Fatal Electric Shock Kills Young Bookkeeper in Bowery Shop
Witte a 24 year old bookkeeper and nephew of the store owner died after touching an insulated electrical wire near an electric globe in front of L Sehle singer tailor at 200 Bowery. He collapsed in front of the store and died at a nearby hotel. Samuel Davis of 207 Broome street found him and assisted him after the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Witte
L. Sehlesinger
Bowery
Samuel Davis
Broome Street
Are
Piano and organ sale at factory prices with delivery options
A local ad promotes pianos from 210 dollars and organs from 24 dollars with cash or easy installments. Consumers are urged to save freight and 25 percent by buying, instruments delivered to any depot on a 15 day trial, freight paid if not satisfactory. N. W. Trump signs the notice from Colombia, 8. O. In a separate scene Georgie and a girl discuss visiting the parlor as a mother and father suffer rheumatism upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Trump
Colombia
Georgie
George
Remarkable duel between Union and Confederate soldiers
On June 12 1863 in Green county East Tennessee Captain Jones of a Federal scout and Captain Fry of a Rebel scout fought a pistol duel at twenty yards to control a bridge over Lick creek. Both were wounded. Jones saved by Fry after Jones fell. Narrator a reconstructed Confederate surgeon recounts the chivalrous duel and its aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Jones
Fry
Green County
East Tennessee
Lick Creek
Dronos
Glory
Pry
Ald
Byron
Woman dies after clothes catch fire in Lone Creek field
Lizzie Inele, a 21 year old white woman, died hours after her clothing ignited while burning corn stalks in Lone Creek township near 87 M. She moved to the area recently and lived a quiet life. a Black man helped pull burning garments off her before aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citamorra
Lizzie Inele
Kerns
Lone Creek Township
Snele
Phe
Blood Balm promoted by Tyler druggist cures rheumatism
An 1887 Tyler Texas endorsement extols Botanic Blood Balm as a universal blood remedy. A practical druggist reports personal cure from inflammatory rheumatism after long suffering, praising the medicine’s healing power. A customer recounts facial pimples clearing after using the internal preparation.
Curious Sound Test Report From Shelby Parish
Mr. C K Tall of Shelby Aln writes that after using two bottles he could hear a tick crawl on leaves and claim thunder was inaudible earlier. The note describes a sensory experiment and its surprising result with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K. Tall
Shelby, Aln
Woman Credits Medicine With Curing Longstanding Illness
Knoxville Tennessee July 2 1887 Thave had catarrh of the head for six years A noted doctor treated me but could not help After using one bottle of your medicine I felt better Then four more bottles completed a cure Endorsed by Mrs Matilda Nichols 2 Mlovda Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Hans
Five Doctors Fail to Cure in Hawkinsville Notice
A public notice from Hawkinsville Georgia in 1887 certifies a wife’s eight year illness, claims cures after trying five doctors and various patent medicines, and offers a free 39 cent book by James W. Lancaster about blood poisons scrofula swellings rheumatism and kidney complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
Pols
Ely
James W. Lancaster
Testimonial of Hon Thos Paule of Burien County
A testimonial letter credits a tonic with curing severe dyspepsia after years of suffering. Hon Thos Paule describes relief after using a product recommended by a friend and praises the remedy as life saving and priceless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Paule
Burien County
Promoted Patent Remedy Ad Claims Blood Cure
An old advertisement announces a mocked patent medicine promising cures for blood disorders and other ailments. It urges readers to consult neighbors who used the product and offers a free book with certificates of cures.
Freezing Sand Method Sinks Shaft Like Rock in Belgium
A Belgian project sinks a shaft through sand by freezing it with cooled magnesium chloride solution circulated in nested tubes. The frozen three foot zone makes the sand resemble rock and allow excavation as if mining stone. The Palgrave, a steel four mast sailing ship built in 1884 at Port Glasgow, arrived at Quarantine, Staten Island, from Calcutta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Palgrave
Starvey
Quarantine
Staten Island
Calcutta
India
Pal Rive
Port Glasgow
W. Hamilton
Star
Young Coxe is Killed in Bennettsville Encounter
William Coxe a youth from Red Fill township arrived in Bennettsville and joined the Gordon Rifles. On returning home he was shot and killed by Doc Dargan a 71 year old black man at McDaniel's mill. The Marlboro Chronicle notes the tragedy as a grim event. The paper also describes an earthquake study and remarks on Danish female agricultural training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coxe
Bennettsville
Red Fill Township
Chronicle Office
Doc Dargan
McDaniel's
Gordon Rifles
Manhoped
Marlboro Chronicle
Charlotte Female Institute Session Dates and Prosperity
The current term closes January 21 1888 and the Spring Session runs to June 6 1888. The institute reports strong prosperity, limited boarding space, excellent health, top boarding accommodations, and highly efficient teachers. January 1 entry is convenient, with charges from date of entrance. Charlotte, N C.
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Horror
N. Y. Stanard Pants Co
University Place
New York City
U. S
Willliam Vanprnerr
Irene
Mr. Kiljordan
Bardolph Kiljordan
Bardolph
Pedunele
Orthen Methodism
Tilden
Larely
Lords of Creation
Berry Wall
Noert Krupp
Germany
Horace Bradley
Art Students’ League of New York
Waite
Kield
Connecticut
Mr. Conkling
Roscoe
Prince Bismarck
Senator Berry
Arkansas
Lochinvar
Senate
Berry
Lizzie Quaile
Corinth
Ogans
Mr. Sampson
Piel
P Mnust
New York Sun
Washington
John Et. Martin
W. S. Adams
Jackson
Miss
Senate Judiciary Committee
Tyler and
Smith
John M
Adams, Druggista
Tyler
Tyler Toy
Smith County
B. H
McKay & Adkins
McKay & Avama
Tyler, Texas
Romp Mountain
Tex
Ming
M. Wanson
Matilda Nichols
Mlovda Street
Adlapaita
TLE. B
Bowie
Mit
Wall
Krespoothully
Thomas Paula
Prom
Politunury
Cuas
Terni Atoer
Phaltinore
Mal
Blood Balm Company
Artan‘ra, Ga
Bermuda
Lacrosse, Wis
Denmark
Charlotte Female Institute
Wa. R. Atkinson
Charlotte
Dial Engine Works
W.P. Lester
Thorn Well McMaster
Wentworth
Glebs Streets
King Street
Academy of Music
Mus
Ek. i. Hasell
Edwards
PITTS
Howanp, Winer & Co
Angnata
Pedo
Keystone Watch Club Co
Philadelphia
Keystone National Bank
AGEN
Ill
Zittaburgh
Boston
Paladelphis
Detroit
Mich
CIES
Barrleburg, Pa
Denver
Baltimore
Imington
Ets
Ota
Eilanka
Alwaya
Callarblese
N.Y
Standard Pant CO
Union Sq
Orunouua
Gider
Kfrial
United States
G. Barrett & Co
Augusta
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