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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1894

Page

3

The Great Landslide and Shifts in Power

The article proclaims a sweeping landslide favoring Republicans and the People's Party across districts. It notes potential balance changes in the Senate while the House is expected to lean Republican. The piece references a rising public uprising and hints at adjustments in figures.

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Populists control Senate as parties claim balance

Across the nation results show Republicans gathering House seats while Populists hold the Senate balance. Contests loom in Louisiana Virginia North Carolina Tennessee and possible Alabama Kentucky Arkansas. Separate tallies place Coffin as Connecticut Governor and Wisconsin Missouri and Michigan shifts noted.

Washinetox House Republican Committee Tennessee North Carolina Senate Connecticut New Haven Coffin Blands St Lovuis Bland’s Dockery Nasaville Lenn Henry County Montinsvville Swanson Swank Swaans

Letters and jokes on corrections and a marriage moment

Correspondent in North Carolina seeks corrections to a published University letter citing date, wording and quotation errors. A Hot Springs tale follows about a young man debating how to propose with a hammock gag ending in the joke that they should become one.

Hot Springs N. C

Taply Vindicated if Court Clears Tennessee Editor

The Chicago Times argues Populist editor Taply may prove innocent after arrest for denouncing election frauds in Tennessee. It condemns political machine methods and urges enforcement of laws, while noting a North Carolina sketch story by R D Wicker in the Progressive Farmer.

The Chicago Times Tennessee Taply Times Progressive Farmer North Carolina R. D. Wicker

Seven steamships on fire in Savannah wharves

Fire discovered in the holds of seven cotton steamers at Gordon’s and Central Press wharfs in Savannah as flames spread between ships. Ships Skidby Baltimore City Castlegarth Stag Delgarth Petunia and Arfienia among the burning vessels. Loss estimated around $50,000 with most cargo insured. Authorities note no clear origin though Stag glow hints at a possible start.

Savannah Skidby Baltimore City Gordon Press Castlegarth Stag Gordon’s Wharf Gordon Wharf Castlegraph Gordon's Wharf Central Press Wharf Petunia Central Press Delgarth Arfienia Central Railroad

Tribulations of a Farmer Faulkner Hounded by Unknown Enemies

Locust Grove farmer James Faulkner faces repeated sabotage since moving from Rahway six months ago. Wagons sabotaged, nuts removed, barn vandalized, apples dumped, Paris green found in swill, and threats of arson or poisoning. He offers a reward and appeals for tipsters to end the terror.

ExtzapeTu N. J James Faulkner Locust Grove Faulkner Rahway

Flying Before the Japanese in Manchuria War Reports

Dispatches describe Japanese advances in Manchuria and retreating Chinese forces. Viceroy Li Hung Chang ordered to Pekin as Port Arthur comes under torpedo boat attack and foreign residents flee. Reports from Yokohama and Shanghai mention indemnities, ultimatums, and new Chinese loan.

Manchuria Mikado Li Hung Chang Pekin Port Arthur China Sorpor Central News Pall Mall Gazette Yokohama Sydney Kobe Kebs Talien Wan Shanghai Che Foo St. James Tien Tsin Great Britain Pe Chi Li Taotai Sheng Chun King Taku Foreign Office Japan Exchange Telegraph Company, Limited Reuter’s Telegraph Company St James's Pe- Chi-Li Exchange Telegraph Company London Washington Secretar Gresham Denby Foo- Choo Gulf of Liastrong Shanghai Kwan Moukden Tien- Tein State Department King Choo Gulf Liam Strong Foo Choo New Chang Yalu River Core Tien Tsiu Mr. Denby

Savannah's Fire in Georgia Cotton Loss Tops 75 Thousand

Savannah Ga November 6 Latest estimates place last night's cotton fires losses between 75000 and 80000 dollars About 8000 bales of cotton were destroyed Two additional fires today were slight and quickly put out Watchmen arrested this morning on ships from which the fires were started No evidence linking them to the blazes Mayor offers 500 reward for incendiaries Commercial bodies also take action Pay up subscriptions to the Progressive Farmer and renew

Savannah

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