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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
9
A Democratic drive reveals intended investigations into William Nelson Cromwell and other Republican advisory members. The piece details Sheldon’s connections with major corporations, including North American Company and several steel, locomotive, utility, and transport firms, amid a broader funds and affiliation inquiry.
A blaze at the Columbia Lunder livery stable 359 Rush Street in Chicago destroyed the building and spread to nearby structures. Sixteen horses died in the fire, more than fifty people were driven from their homes in scant attire, five were rescued, and property valued at $75.00 was lost. The fire started early today and affected several surrounding properties.
Lena Thorn a 16 year old girl was kidnapped near Rockaway Avenue Jamaica and held for six weeks in a Rockaway Avenue hut. Detectives Caulield and Burton stormed the hut early Thursday rescuing her after a violent struggle with Raphael Susso 26 who was overpowered. Annie Cairo 30 was arrested as a participant. Susso and Cairo were arraigned before Magistrate Vorhees.
Private Detective James Galvin of 386 Manhattan Avenue died after allegedly taking a drug mixture bought a week earlier from a well known drug store. He collapsed at his wife’s feet and died before an ambulance from J Hood Wright hospital arrived. Dr. Hammond said the salts were actually sulphate of olive and handed the remaining contents to police.
The Democratic National Committee probes George R. Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee. Delegates search the financial district to uncover his affiliations and early career. Reportedly connected to multiple trusts, Democrats aim to reveal the facts and pressure his place in the GOP.
The State executive committee of Hearst's Independent Party met Greenville Wednesday and elected D. B. McCwen of Greenville as chairman and S. Price of Columbia as secretary. A full electoral ticket for November is to be put in the field, and the committee is considering a State ticket with candidates for governor and all State officers.
Blistering letter from Gov. Charles N. Haskell defends his conduct amid accusations that Roosevelt granted franchises to the Oi Company and received $260,000 in campaign funds. Haskell rebuts charges on statehood, Indian Territory land, university appointments, and labor laws while predicting public disgust at Roosevelt’s potential presidency.
A dispatch from El Paso reports County Judge Arewster and Postmaster M A Ernst of Bartanilla Texas were waylaid and shot on Sunday while traveling from the Cable house at Ernsts mines to the postoffice. Ernst and on Thesday. His murderers have not been arrested.
The New York World reports that in 1904 Standard Oil and other giants were asked to contribute to the Republican campaign fund. Rogers and Archbold gave 100000 after a discreet meeting arranged by Cortelyou. Roosevelt denounced the company and demanded the return of the first gift, which was not returned. The firm continued to fund via later requests and Hubbard Harriman later helped raise 260000, while Rogers refused further gifts.
W Regan Rice, 38, registrar of deeds for Madison County North Carolina, shot himself in a barn behind his Marshall home at 1 am after telling friends he would die rather than hear reports by political opponents. Death was instantaneous. He was elected as a Republican two years ago and is survived by his wife and one daughter.
In Morganton North Carolina a man named Meats Terrible Fath perished in a house fire that engulfed his residence Wednesday morning. His cousin Ed Mull escaped when part of the roof collapsed, but another awake relative was burned fatally.
State reports John McGaha, linked to several killings, was killed near Belton after a confrontation with two African American workers. The Anderson Daily Mall recalls McGaha's past: he killed George Clinkscales in Abbeville, fled, and was later acquitted amid affidavits and political influence. The piece questions justice and community safety, noting his release and the potential for further violence.
The Charleston Post reports fifteen schooners left Charleston harbor Monday after a lengthy east wind delay. Vessels bound for New York carried lumber. nine ships cleared here while six.from the south sailed after sheltering in port. The fleet faced a looming tropical storm off Cuba but departed in formation, resembling an old war armada as they set down the bay. The Little Russells sailed after a thirteen day offshore spell and plans to fare better this time. Schooners include Judge Pennewell Edgar A. Ross Massachusetts Thomas Winamore Harry Prescott Victor Records George May Thomas Pollard Warren Adamix John B Manning Joe Cook Lottie Russell Paul H Dudley.
A two month old child named George smothered in a folding bed in a Brooklyn home after the mother, Mary Stortl, unknowingly concealed the infant. The mother later learned of the fatal accident and collapsed from illness. A separate case in Chicago reports Edward Kozlowski similarly found dead in a folding bed after the child was placed inside and covered, discovered when the bed was opened.
John W Mullin a 56 year old grocery salesman died from knife wounds to throat and head inflicted by two men near his Phoenix City Alabama home. He later said he was attacked by two men after being called from home one held him while the other cut him. He warned of threats from a man named McGaha and a future killing allegedly tied to his past encounters with the law.
Senator John L McLaurin issues a signed statement amid controversy over letters between himself and J D Archbold of Standard Oil. He defends aligning with wealthy supporters in a bid to advance education and industrial progress, arguing South Carolina suffers under oligarchic influence and illiteracy. He sails to South Carolina the next day.
A Manila dispatch reports a cloudburst hit the Swahly penal colony on September 23. Eight people drowned including Harold Macknight, the farm superintendent. Prisoners acted heroically, many risking their lives to save fellow inmates.
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