National Convention Demands Stop to Southern Lynching
A Cincinnati report covers a National Convention of colored representatives urging public support to end lynching and legal abuses in the South. Speakers include Dan Rudd and Rev. Merriweather, with warnings that press tone fuels conflict. the gathering adjourns after resolutions calling for justice and protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Chronicle
Cincinnati
National Convention of Representatives
South
Dan Rudd
American Catholic Tribune
Rudd
John Merriweather
Arkansas
J. T. Robinson
Kentucky
Robert Harlan
Geo. I. Jackson
Ohio
Scretary Hunter
Burminciam
Ala
Jasper
William Kilgore
Tucker & Co Proclaims Broad Assortment of Mats and Rugs
W. Hi and RS announce an unprecedented Chinese and Japanese rug line, with preparations for large summer sales. They offer mid summer low prices and a liberal selection of styles patterns and colorings. Twelve mattings will be laid out in the best manner at short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH & RS
Tucker & Fy
Fayetteville St
Bayonet Behind Ballot and the Free Coinage Bill Debate
The article reports West's remarks on Capitol sanitation, Berry's defense of tariffs, and the bayonet behind every ballot line amid the 1890s political clash. It covers the failed House vote on the free coinage bill, quorum battles, and a telegraph note naming Gen. J. Kelton as governor of the Soldiers' Home in Washington.
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House
State Chronicle
Washngton
Senate
West
Committee On Appropriations
Berry
Dem
Arkansas
Hale
Maine
Chicago
Mr. Hale
United States
Frye
South
Republican Party
John II Davenport
New York
Harrison
Hoar
Ofchusetts
McKinley
Ohio
Stewarts Hill
Bland
Tracey
Committee On Banking and Currency
Bartine
Catchins
Tracy
Yeas
Asuington
Weaver and Field Lead People's Party Convention Admission
National convention adjourned with Weaver accepting the ticket and vowing to campaign coast to coast. Field praised the movement, while delegates expressed discontent at the choice, fearing weak cross appeal and risk to the party’s reform image amid greenback free silver clashes. A campaign fund drive yielded only a small contribution, prompting criticism from many delegates and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ote Varonicle
Omana
Neb
People's Party
Field
Jefferson Davis
Buzzard’s Bay
White House
Gresam
Kyle
Andrew J. Streeter
Illinois
Knights
Weaver
National Committee
J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Texas
A. J
Cyclone
Omanta
The
People’s Party
Mob overruns jail in Mississippi lynching six thousand mob
A midnight mob of about six thousand men attacked the jail in Vicksburg Mississippi overpowering guards and lynching Smith Tooley charged with murdering merchant Veneson Blake. After the hanging the mob forced two accomplices from their cells amid a citywide uproar.
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Vicksburz
State Chronicle
Vic UG
Miss
Smith Tooley
Veneson Blake
Tooley
Carnegie Strike at Homestead Mills Fails to Open
July 5 report from Pennsylvania details an attempted reopening of Carnegie Steel Company mills by locked out workers. Sheriff McCleary sends fifty deputies to guard property, while Homestead residents oppose outside guards. Ex-sheriff Cluly arrives with deputies. workers refuse entry, deciding guards are unnecessary. The scene ends with a quiet town and vigilant guards near the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llamesrean
Carnegie
Carnegie Company
McCleary
Alleghany County
Carnegie Steel Company
Nevi Tate
Pittsburg
Miffin Township
W. J. Brennan
Mifflin Township
Cluly
Munhall — Station
Clury
Edna
Gledwood
Appeal by Tate and North South women in politics
July 5 reports from Omaha and New York describe a women of the people party convention appeal urging unity to resist plutocracy and defend homes. Signers include Mrs J B Weaver Iowa Mrs Mary E Lesle Kansas and others. Also noted is a Georgia Central syndicate advisory committee meeting after a 23 7 million loan default, delaying harsh action. Cyrus W Field in hospital rest and recovery news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
S¢ Vocational Associates
Aatlanta
Borgin Teachers’ Association
Atlanta
United States Commissioner of Education
W. F. Harris
Southern Educational Association
Haloman Palmer
Alabama
E. G. Harrell
North Carolina
W. E. Nlarris
Hsh
Raum
Wheelers
State Chronicle
New York
Washington
Judge Wheeler
Congressional
Commister Raum
Onana
Neb
Omana
Sisters of the
North
West
Great Plain
South
J. B. Weaver
Iowa
Mary E. Lesle
Kansas
E. Emery
Michigan
Georgia Central Syndicate
Speeger & Co
Georgia Central Committee
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Treasury Department
Aurtin
Treasury
National Bank
Stats Chronicle
Wasuixeron
Parker
Dimmick
Pennsylvania Railroad
Loon Lake
Adirondack Mountains
Oquillan
Williams
Port Townsend
Azonis
Minn
Spring Park
Lake Minnetonka
Oscar Sandell
Rufus Jolson
Laura Lewis
Idn Swanson
St. Paul
Sandell
Johnson
OUR
Maxacaibo
Java
Primera
Maracaibo
Thurhe
Momaja
Arbuckle
Ariosa
Partola
Punt
W.G
Sbfonagh, Grocers
Strowach’s Bakery
W. Hi & Rs, Tucker & CO
Louisburg Female College
Louisburg
Pupi
Dministratoris
Parsons
Ashly Horn
Adm
R. Postorfica, Clayton, Johnston Co
N. C
Nate
Campa
Pinsust
Butrrton
Bluffton
Dessa Garrett
Greenwalt
Telegra
Nou Saus
Win Niche
Birkenberg
Pizibram
Bohemia
Kriz
Kabordee
Havelka
Ighteen
Lemarcg
Cal
Martin
King’s River
Campbell
Wasinsaron
National Republican Committee
Lake Michigan
Cutcaco
John W. Donaldson
Eworth League
Weleyan Methodist Church
Lake Miri
Donaldson
Washinotox
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Baltimore
Louisville
Boston
St. Louis
Washtneton
Robert Williams
Ernest G. Timme
Wisconsin
Mams
Hawkins
Wasitxaton
S. G. Mills
Fifth Artillery
West Point Military Academy
Col. Hawkins
St. L
L. St. Louis
Neidringhaus
Pirrsncne
Wie
Amalgamated Association
Iron Manufacturers
Tate
Cyrus W. Field
Dosis. Ferry
Abbott
W. WH. King & Co’s
Walliami & Hay Wood
N.C. Hama
Ferris
Harvey
Maggie Reese Isd
Sam Es
Maggie Reese
STEFL
Thos. H. Briggs & Sons
Raleigh, N. C
the Times
Iso
Tam
J. H. Gill
McDowell and
Davie Streets
Raleigh
Walnute
Watson Farm
Wake County
Hammill & Honeycutt
Raleigh, N.C
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