Butler letters clash over Cotton Plant interview and press ethics
Edgefield report covers Dr. J. W. Stokes and Senator Butler defending press freedom against alleged abusive epithets in Asheville interviews. Letter cites Alliance politics and calls for honest journalism while criticizing The Cotton Plant's editorial stance and aims.
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Dr. Stokes
Butler
Epgeriele
Todd
J. W. Stokes
Grangebiry
S.C
Asteville
Mh Inst
the World and News Aid Courier
Asheville
Badgefield
Certuin
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Burnen
Family dispute over W W Ientz marriage highlighted
The State received letters and affidavits from W W Ientz’s father defending his son’s marriage to Eva Henderson. Officials in Cedartown Georgia and Polk County verify timelines August through September including Cedartown visits and travel to Jacksboro Texas. The case centers on a claimed earlier marriage to Mya Trenderson and involves sworn statements from local residents and the preacher.
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Vomaha
Jacksboro
Texas
W. W. Dlenty
Mya Trenderson
Isol
Newberry County
Auust
Cedartown
Athinta
Ila
Chanda
Sims
N. Humns
Daly Swart
Volk County
Ciorgia
W.W. Slentz
Newberry
Cedertown
Lains
Aml
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S.ius
J. N.sims
W.c.ian Tan
Polk County
Geowgla
Tonk
Tlouseat
Cedastown
Georgia
W. W. Hentz
South Carolina
Dacksboro
Tlentz
Esol
Amid
Isor
Kantor
Eva Tenderson
Professor Llentz
Eva Tlenderson
Fbenty
Jacobi
Florence
Stokes Replies to Butler Denunciation in Columbia
In Columbia on September 12, Dr. Stokes of the Farmers Alliance released a written interview defending his position after Senator Butler’s Batesburg denunciation. He disputes the claim of calling anyone thieves, cites the Cotton Plant as the source, and promises further evidence from eye witnesses. The piece also notes remarks by Superintendent Talbert and a briefing from Capt. Talbert on the Batesburg meeting. A San Salvador earthquake report follows, detailing widespread destruction and loss of life with millions in property damage.
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Talbert
State Penitentiary
News and Courier
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Committee of Arrangements
Ife
New York
Therald
San Salvador
Republi
Bata
Observed Lanham barbecue hints at political deal
An eyewitness at Lanham Springs notes private conversations among Governor Tillman Senator Butler and Congressman Tillman during a September barbecue. The observer speculates a behind the scenes alliance to influence the senate race and oppose the sub-treasury plan, with many local officials potentially involved. The Charleston World records cautious opinions and questions about a possible power grouping in South Carolina politics.
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Leesville
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United States Senate
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Nelson
Charleston
Tillman Denies Plot In Edgefield Alliance Furor
Governor Tillman rejects rumors of a deal with Congressman Tillman and Senator Butler and says no private conversation occurred in Edgefield or elsewhere. He notes he met the senator at Lanham's Spring Merriwether Township and stresses ongoing duties prevent engagement with sensational reports.
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Columbia
Judas
Canrot
Woodle
P’ress
Charleston
Tillman
Butler
Ex-Tillmonican
Edgefield
Capers Light Infantry
Lanham’s
Merriwether Township
Tillman declines Ohio rally letter in campaign discourse
Governor Tillman and Ohio Democratic chairman James E. Neal exchange letters about a statewide October gathering in Columbus. Neal invites Tillman to address "The Governors' Meeting" backing Campbell for president, promising hospitality. Tillman declines due to official duties but offers steadfast support in spirit.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Ohio
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D. C
Democratic Party
Campbell
Capitol
James E. Neal
S.c. Coir
United States
South
South Carolina
New York
New York City
Floods in Spain Kill Thousands and Ravage Toledo Region
News from Madrid reports catastrophic floods in the south of Spain, especially Toledo and Consuegra. Thousands die, 2,000 often cited, with many corpses unburied amid heat and disease fears. Destruction includes crops, 5,000 cattle losses, and widespread pillage fears. Government aid and royal subscription efforts begin as towns confront ruin.
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Consuegra
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Almeria
Consuerra
Revent
Bank of Spain
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