South Carolina Democratic Convention Elects Officers and Delegates
The South Carolina Democratic Convention organized with a temporary body that became permanent. Chairman Pope praised the event as the party’s duty, and the gathering elected Vice Presidents from each congressional district, a treasurer, and numerous delegates and alternates to the national convention in St. Louis. A resolutions committee was formed with members from many counties to consider platform items and district nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phis Wits
Eall
Chifrman Pope
Democratic Party
South Carolina
Richardson
Columbia
Eherson
Henry A. Meetze
C. J.C. Tlutson
M. Orr
T. W. Woodward
R.T. Mockbee
McCall
J. P. Blanding
Wilie Jones
Hateny Lange
St. Louis
Vion
James FP
Tuart
York
Fh. W. Dawson
Charleston
Wile Dunes
Columbiay
Mon
U. Wood
Marion
T. M. Raysor
Orangebure
Suth
Ihcumpton
McCravy
Spartonbure
We. Rhaine
Chirendor
Bradley
Murray
Johnson Hagood
ML. Smith
G. Ll Duist
W. A. Saunders
Weal. Thinon
D. Miott
Cos. Land
C.C. Tracy
F. EB. Evans
Tillman
John Bratton
Read
Wol. Perry
Mcsweeney
W. Jiaggett
ML Shannon
C.P Connors
John HR. Smith
G. Leaphart
S. al Diglint
W.D. Evans
George Johnstone
C. Cary
Dl I. Iviar
Clyde
Dots C. Haskell
Do. Duncan
Ro DD
Lee
Dune
Gatland
Covernor
Democratic Party of
South Cowohiebe
Coovernor
Nike
Rajectordt
Mrr
Chiry
Abbeville
Alv
Bilis Gi. Graydon
South Carolina Democratic Convention Debates Reform and Expenditures
The South Carolina state convention critics demand face to face reform explanations as speakers argue government expenses have risen modestly since 1879 and dispute charges of waste. Resolutions endorse Cleveland reform, call for pre election public meetings, and approve or reject committee reports amid lively, partisan debate.
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Cnmmerate
Johnson
Apjliuuase
Johnny Maskell
Col. Maskell
Mdgefield
Tillman
Haskell
South Carolina
Dillman
Mr. Haskell
Richland
York
Anderson
Madgefield
Pinan
Tsay
Major Buist
Charleston
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Democracy
South Carolin
Meverid
Kinsolved, Ltd
Liesolved
Committee On Ways and Means
Lure
CG. I. Brist
Col. Pope
Vie dy Wiles to be Cleveland Hunting Mate
A misspelled letter from May 14 discusses Democratic ticket plans in Cleveland. It references Wet dutye and a Chicago Times interview, weighing state influence, supporting Indiana influence, and the push for a taxed reduction to favor a candidate allied with the writer.
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Cleveland
Quiseyv
Wastisaros
Clevehim
Chicago Times
Eed
New Jersey
Indiana
Boy Dragged by Cow in Eagle Mills Incident
A seven year old boy from Eagle Mills North Carolina was dragged by a cow tied with a rope around his arm. The animal pulled him over rocks and stumps scattering rocks, then into a wheat field where the rope slipped and freed the cow. The boy suffered extensive bruising but no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anpie
Eagle Mills
North Carolina
Electric railroads and battery power debated
With tens of thousands of miles of electric railroad in operation and more under construction the key issue is how to apply electricity as motive power. The conduit system versus stored batteries faces costs and feasibility concerns. broader adoption awaits further improvements before confidence returns for major lines.
Obscuration Sermon Denounces Atheism and Infidelity
Rev. Dr. Talmage describes atheism as a tragedy threatening civilization. He argues infidelity degrades women, weakens social restraints, and would ruin churches and Sabbath schools. He warns that removing Christianity would lead to moral collapse and barbarism.
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Lorrors
Talmage
Oman
St. Peters
St. Pauls
Temples
Tabernacles
Buton
Heaven
Pearl
Lim
Christ
Baelk
Earth
London
Batoin Theshitter
Tod
Rome
New York Politician Weed Charts Cleveland Nomination
New York figure Mr. Weed, a prominent Democrat and ally of Governor Hill, discusses Cleveland’s renomination and New York’s likely support. He praises Cleveland’s independence, notes anticipated strong Rockland and German voter influence, and predicts a solid New York bloc for Cleveland with Maine as a potential close rival. He plans to depart for the West on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith AM
Weed
New York
Trotel del Coronada
Frend
Mr. Weed
Pimpire State Democracy
Tie
Glovernor Pilden
Chover
Cleveland
New Yorker
Harper
Suelo
Miller
Warts
New York State
Ifill
Governor Hill
Hill
Blaine
Tilden
Connecticut
Indiana
Sam
Randal
Tipe
Sam Randall
Trandall
Ile
Scott
Randall
Republic
Govenor ‘Tilden
NEW York Press
the World
the Times
the Star
the News
the Post
the Herald
The
Saw
Dana
Maine
Secord
Tragedy of Henry Wo Bord After Struggle With Starvation
Henry Wo Bord of 120 Wythe Avenue Williamistoire died by his own hand after weeks of unemployment and selling household goods to feed his family. He left a letter to his wife describing financial ruin and a plea that his death would ensure his children receive support. The widow faces uncertain access to the supposed insurance funds amid distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wo Bord
Wythe Avenue
Williamistoire
Lowell M. Palmer
North Pourth Street
Rent Avenue
Pen Mord
Dbersey City
Paleer
Amy
Dille
Readings on the President's Message Stir Republican Critics
The Buffalo Courier reports Roselle Conkling and John Sherman defend the President's message as the top statesmanlike utterance of the last six months while blasting opponents for free trade charges and buncombe. Sherman is said to offer only one other point of critique, economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselle Conkling
Enti
Republiccan
John Sherrin
Paris
Buncombe
Mer. Sherman
Sherman
Buffalo Courier
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AW Lange
Distrt Delegats
Kirst Big Kelenton
Udal Tis
Browning
Ifth
Leroy Springs
Lancaster
Prince
Chesterfield
Attormutes
D. Springe
Means
B. W. Edwande
Bearteton
Eilioth
Moses
Saniter
Dobe
Georgetown
Ani
Vieliland
Idgefield
Gary
Tillman Agein
Mer
Tilman
Iealows
Cientlemen
Vention
Buat
Tassia
Clhiartestou
Mielsund
Columbia Water
Senate
Buist
Agricultural College
Rounel
Isso
Mar. Haskell
Mr. Ullmin
Cansass
Morrison
W. OW. Meiagisas
Womizu
China
Barbary
Borneo
Tartary
Kevpti
Bindoostan
Chiina
Erross
Hell
Gudhurele
Dave
Lainie and
Pica
Chauncey
Depew
Pluie
Hinine
Presidente Ace
Pveland and Toe
Clevelind
Mia
New York Star
Vo Gireat
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