Fifth District Race Draws Big Candidate and Alliance Support
The Fifth Congressional District lines up a prominent candidate backed by the district Alliance. Governor Bonham dies after a burst blood vessel in Waynesville, while race intrigue continues with forecasts of major players like Maj. Duncan and Perry’s circle, as the alliance promotes a strong campaign in the lead up to the election.
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District Alliance
M. L. Bonham
Waynesville, N
Aléale
Norris
Ernoda
Dommes
Enucus
Congress
Alliance Minn
The Conference in Columbian Ends With Clear Resolve
The Columbian meeting concluded with sober counsel as anti-Tillman conservatives vow to guide the movement. Lights from across the state highlighted unity after a threatened split. a democratic primary is framed as a pledge to honor the caucus and support the nominees in the general election.
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Columbian
Irons
Absentminded Civil War Echoes in 1891 South
The piece recounts a Presbytery gathering at Bailey's day and details election of Rev. T. Craig as moderator, with praise for Easley hospitality. It notes a planned ordination at Abbeville and a future meeting at Mount Zion, plus a lengthy critical commentary on postwar politics, leaders, and rhetoric, including references to Col. George Johnstone and various public figures.
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Presstery
Bailey Dast Pyrday
T. Craig
TN. Cook
Te A.m
Easley
Abbeville
W. S. Bogges
Mount Zion Church
Anderson County
George Johnstone
Newhern
John Julvinestone
Newberry
Acneny
Chenbiey
State Cadets
Scothind
University of Edinburgh
Astl
Col
Johnstone
George Til
Tonday
Chesar
Brutus
Charles
Cromwell
Sam
Talmage
France
McCauley
U.S
New York
Opposition grows as Lodge force bill nears House vote
The Lodge force bill nears death as Republican opposition grows and some members resist party pressure. The Georgia boycott threat appears to have influenced responses, signaling Southern resistance to GOP tactics. Northerners feel the pocketbook impact more than threats of political force.
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Down East
South
Wands off President Buchanan on force bill stance
Washington correspondence reports President Buchanan plans to use the force bill as an administration measure. The piece notes astonishment at the idea of a president driving government policy through Congress and implying secure passage by executive support.
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South
Pennsylvania
Washington
Ltarrison
Congress
Buchanan
Unity and endorsements spark county election debate in Lancaster
A farmer writes to the Lancaster Review opposing county canvass restraint by Democratic clubs urging candidates to endorse Tillman or other dates. He warns that shifting state canons’ bitterness to county races could fracture party unity and voters’ alignment based on merit. Old Reb mule obituary notes death near Crayton’s plantation with Civil War ties and a fitting burial.
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Lancaster Review
Tillman
Democratic Party
Eanvass
Ullehé
Reb
Crayton
S. M Crayton
Entledges Rifles
Gray
Elis
Geb
Mr. Crayton
Williamiston
Vireno
Confederacy
Mar Crayton
Jindhoo
Anderson
Heb
Wissu Homr
Wheat price rise linked to Farmers Alliance
The Charlotte Chronicle notes flour costs up 60 cents a barrel in a month as grocers and brokers report at least one successful Farmers Alliance effort to raise agricultural prices. Western wheat regions show strong Alliance backing, enabling farmers to hold and lift prices.
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Charlotte Chronicle
Farmers’ Alliance
West
Northwest
Ous
Labor and tariffs roil western farmers and cotton trade
The article argues farmers face higher costs from tariffs on flour and cotton, warning prices for wheat and cotton could rise to protect domestic industries. It cites Governor Gordon convening cotton state governors in Atlanta on September 10 to discuss direct trade with Liverpool and other issues for cotton regions.
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Gordon
Atlanta
Liverpool
Notice to Debtors and Creditors for G W James Estate
All persons with claims against the estate of G W James deceased of Pickens County South Carolina must present them with proper proof to the undersigned for payment. Debtors to the estate are required to pay by October 1, 1800. Terms due.
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G. W. James
Pickens County
South Carolina
Uie
Terins
Rawas
Custer Betx Hour Th Th
This item presents fragmented notes about an event at Custer during a specific hour. The legible portions reference a time marker and local action but lack full names or places to confirm details. The readable segment hints at a scheduled occurrence tied to a community location.
Sleeping Car Service Routes with Pullman Sleepers
Passenger rail notice lists Pullman sleepers from New York to Atlanta and New Orleans to New York, with connections to Washington and Birmingham. Names James H Paylon and L McLesik appear as officials or agents in Washington.
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Pullanan
New York
Atlanta
Pullman
New Orleans
Pallyian
Athulla
New Orleana
Washington
Birmingham
JAS
LL. Paylon
McLesik
D. PL
Ind Washington
Birm
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Philadelphia Record
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