Negroes in Bessemer seek Congo emigration and separation
In Bessemer Alabama, prominent African Americans press Congress to adopt Butler's immigration bill urging racial separation and relocation to the Congo. The motion draws mixed reactions, with some backing colonization plans and others opposing the financial risks to the state and government.
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Emmersanam
Ala
Bessemer
Secator Butler
Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Congo
Africa
Butler
Congress
Railroads Agree to Emergency Tariff Cut for Corn
Nebraska and Kansas farmers win a 10 percent reduction on corn rates from west of the Missouri to Chicago with a 20 to 25 cent per 100 pounds band. The move, effective February 15, aims to boost corn movement amid surplus supply, though carriers are not to be held responsible for outcomes. Union City farmers form an alliance to push their interests locally.
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I. Outer
Colonization Society
Lutler
Walton
Kansas
Kansas Cry, Mo., Fey, 6—F. A. Wale Voty
Pacifick Express Company
Dallas
Tex
Union Depot
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Burington & Missouri
Denver
Smith
Santa Fe
Unron
Hime
Pacific Hotel
Vester
Johnson
Pacific Express Company
Closito
St Louis
Cmicaco
Nebraska
Missouri River
Chicago
Prisco
Oklahome
Frisco
Harrison
Frise
Caddo Springs
Frisch
Uuinkome City
Renos
Hawe
Grantbam
Cannon
Kelner
Lyons
Kau
Hve Alromy Lee
Rustien
Mm Fandien
Okinooma City
Frises
George M. Christinz
Mathewson
AOSTA
Crispi
Coristiu Haa
Ding
Amd
Farmers Alliance formed in Southwestern Oklahoma
A large crowd in Union City Oklahoma gathered February 6 to form the Southwestern Oklahoma Farmers Protective Society. The group aims to protect farmers interests and seeks territorial self government. Officers will be president vice president secretary and treasurer with a herd law vote set for the next Tuesday. The town boomed with a new Union City Clipper and rapid regional growth.
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Daily Eaglea Uxtox
Oklahoma
Farmers’ Alliance
Oklahoma Farmers’ Protective Society
Athwestern Oklahora
Iowan
Union City Clipper
Atrangera
Western lines differential rate dispute telegraphed
A telegram from General Passenger and Ticket Agent Townsend of the Missouri Pacific to Central Traffic association officials discusses Western lines differential rate questions. It notes confusion over which routes apply and calls for careful consideration and consultation with western lines before final decisions.
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St. Lois
Townsend
Miour Pacific Railroad
Charman Blanchard
Central Traffic Association
Lats
Ice
el Me
Chiebrough
Sas
Western States
St. Louis Ie
Mawaii River
EC Towssksa
Kingfisher Busy as Settlers’ Teams Fill Streets
Kingfisher Oklahoma busily buzzes with settlers’ teams filling the streets. Belt & Son report over 70,000 dollars in goods shipped from Kingfisher as Indians trade bones for cash and supplies. Wichita traders like Louis Herman push in, while locals praise the Eagle tonic and note post office mail volume rises. In Reno City, trade holds steady with talk of a streetcar line and a new bank. Melville Beard is jailed for killing his brother William after a farm dispute. the motive appears rooted in family tension and a sudden deadly act.
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Kingfisher
Sperial
Eamets
ErxerisuEn
Kingfister
Ringfisherites
Atty
Jenna
Belt & Sona
Game and Fur Dealers
Wichits
Louis Herman
Wichita Candy and Cracker Company
Kingisher
Great Mine Disaster Feared In Monmouthshire
An explosion at Abersychan colliery in Monmouthshire trapped about 300 miners. By noon 200 were rescued, many severely injured, and around 40 bodies recovered by 4 pm. Fire damp and flooding caused the blast. communications had been blocked for hours, and the shaft gear was hurled into the air. Rescue efforts continued as the death toll rose with the working day.
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Loxney
Abersyschan
Monmouthshire
Pysloa
Ite
Suse Sch
Iran
PORTLAND FLOOD CRISIS SHAKES WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Floods from the Willamette and Columbia rivers flood Portland and outlying districts. Bridges are washed away at Salem and Oregon City, with driftwood threatening the steel bridge below. Power and train lines suffer as streets flood and factories are damaged, isolating the city for days and prompting emergency measures.
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Ore
Thin Point
Corvallis
Orecon City
Portaand
Willamette
Columbia
Willamette Valley
Salem
Oregon
Benet
Willamette River
Portland
Oregon Tabees
Navigation Company Times
Sneumme
Columba Ritwr Bosta
Morrison
Brent Strent
van Hill
Souttiers
Pritie Mailroad Company
Murreens Atvet
Mann
Morrison Street
Lee
Pawite Postal Company
Tae Tecares
Minavisie
From Sherman to Ardmore A Bonus Promised to the Houston & Texas Central
Reports from Sherman Texas and Ardmore Oklahoma detail a deal among Sherman capitalists Bodine Coal company and the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. The agreement would fund a new line from Sherman to Ardmore about 33 miles with rights of way depots and subsidies. Bodine company would receive 25 shares of Ardmore Coal stock valued around 5000 dollars. Construction to begin at once.
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Sherman
Ardmore
Houston & Texas Central Company
Gaisarville
Tex
Arimore
Bodine Coal Company
Houston & Téxas Central Railroad Company
Dulle
Altimore
Shermans
Bodiner Simpany
Antmure
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Fed
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Beansylvania
William de Rely
Ton Sae
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Fay
Robert Cronies
Mage Ie Crogier
Rayburn
Heve Bo
Finney County
Toraka
United Suates
Jodee Powter
Armour Brown Hauking Company
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