Tillman Denounces Lawyer Fees in Tax Refund Case
Governor Tillman repudiates claims by Charleston lawyers representing the direct tax commission for services not rendered. He argues fees belong to taxpayers and heirs, as funds recovered were private property. The act of Congress bars lawyer fees, with about 240000 dollars at stake if paid.
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Charleston
Cocalied Direct Tax Commission
Campbell, Trescott
Earle
United States
Congress
Irby in Columbia Faces Tillman Faction Clash in Laurens
A Charlotte dispatch reports Senator Irby arrived from Washington and challenges Tillman’s supporters. The piece notes Irby’s plan for joint discussion with Governor Tillman, warns of riots, and cites Irby’s stance as backing the Tillmanite faction in a Laurens political meeting next Monday.
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Columbia
Washington
Charlotte Dispatch
Atlanta Journal
Gove
South Carolina
Tillman
Wade Hampton
Coupgrese
Congress
Laurens
Tillmanite
Democratic Party
South Carolina to elect delegates for Democratic convention
County conventions across South Carolina will meet next Monday to elect delegates to a state convention in Columbia on May 18 for choosing delegates to the National Democratic convention. The Tillman and Sheppard factions’ balance at the May meeting is not expected to reveal the statewide split.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Tilman
Sheppard
Tillman
Columbia Register
Theews and Courier
Chicago
Charleston
Tillman’s Tax Evasion Claim Sparks State Debate
The governor claims he did not pay wine taxes because he anticipated extended deadlines and the state owed him about 500. He asserts he did not aid the state with his own taxes despite ample funds and no need to draw his 500 salary.
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Tillman
Governor Sheppard Denounces Edgefield Bank Slur as Slander
The Columbia Register accused Governor Sheppard of using Edgefield Bank funds to sway votes. In Edgefield he refuted the claim before Tillman supporters calling the charge slander from a viper and a liar.
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Sheppard
Edgefield Bank
Edgefield
Tillman
Register
Let Us Have the Truth Protest Over Press Reports
A letter denounces alleged newspaper falsification of a political meeting in Edgeveld. It cites conflicting accounts from State and News and Courier, Augusta Chronicle, Augusta Evening Herald, and Columbia Register, accusing media outlets of bias to favor Tillman. The writer asserts readers deserve accurate reports.
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State
News and Courier
Augusta Chronicle
Augusta Evening Herald
Tillman
Sheppard
Columbia Register
Shepard
Tillman’s Judge Melton Case Sparks Political Debate
Edgefield remarks claim Governor Tillman chose Judge Melton as assistant counsel in the Agricultural Hall case because he preferred a Republican to a Haskellite. New reports allege Melton voted for the Haskell ticket in November 1490 and criticized Tillman’s ideas as too extreme, saying he would not vote for Tillman to ensure good state government. Tillman allegedly knew Melton’s views when selecting him. What will the organ say about this controversy.
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Edgefield
Judge Melton
Agricultural Hall
Haskell
Tilman
Legal challenge to direct tax fund disbursement in Charleston
Attorneys for the estate of James B Campbell and others file a notice of appearance in Charleston alleging an intervention in the disbursement of the direct tax refund. Governor Tillman rejects old contracts and refuses attorney commissions, asserting Congress funds the distribution under federal law.
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Miles
Jnw
Kent
South Carolina
Charleston
Charles Richardson Miles
Tits Excellency
State of
James 8B. Campbell
William Henry Trescott
Wm. FE. Earle
Sons & Bacot
Old Tax Commission
United States
Itin
Tillman
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Trescaul
Earle
Campbell
Tillmwey
Campbell, Eare
Trescott
Congress
Thes
North
Astor Dies in Paris Amid Drayton Borrowe Scandal
New York financier William B. Astor died of heart failure Tuesday night at the Hotel Liverpool in Paris. He was father to J Coleman Drayton, a central figure in the Drayton Borrowe affair, which reportedly hastened his death as he had worried over the scandal. Astor, among New York’s wealthiest men, was valued at about sixty million dollars.
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Willam B. Astor
New York
Liverpool
Paris
J. Coleman Drayton
Drayton-Borrowe
Washington
Tia
Eracy
Cotten
Mardeman
Pat
Walt
Custaces
Clem
Prohibitionists Call for State Convention and Petition Drive
The Greenville News reports Prohibitionists organizing a statewide push. Petitions circulate in Columbia and Charleston inviting Democratic voters favoring prohibition to a May 26 gathering to plan action within the party. Temperance orator Colonel Dacences says enthusiasm grows and Columbia meeting may be historic.
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Greenville
General Assembly
South Carolina
Columbia
Culture of Beans and Best Harvest Practices
The article explains soil needs and cultivation steps for beans including calcareous loam soil, an inverted sod planting setup, and a one horse planter. It covers weeding, timing of cultivation, and harvesting with bean bunches and a horse fork, noting profits hinge on fit for market and careful threshing.
Charleston Treasurer Targets Delinquent Poll Taxpayers
Walter of Charleston prepares an affidavit form to prosecute delinquent poll tax payers. The document, praised by the Comptroller General, will be used in other counties and charges misdemeanors for nonpayment under South Carolina law.
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Walter
Charleston
Tee Theral Assembly of
South Carolina
Ucl
Hon Geo D Tillman Honored by Clark's Hill Pastor
The Clark's Hill Baptist Church pastor praised Hon Geo D Tillman during a Sunday sermon. He spoke of Tillman's generosity to those in need and criticized politicians in South Carolina for stoking class conflicts to gain favor with the public.
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Clark's Hill Baptist Church
Geo. D.tillman
South Carolina
Mam ma's Boy lithograph free to Recorder readers
Exceedingly perfect lithograph from Pozzoni Complexion Powder Co. of St. Louis advertising Mam a s Boy. The image shows childlike expressions and can be mailed to 100 South Eighth Street, St. Louis Mo. Send a 2 cent stamp for postage and note notice read in the Recorder.
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Pozzoni Complexion Powder Company
St. Louis
Matinia's
Mutt
J. A
Benelome
Aiken
Converse College Offers County Scholarship for Girls
Converse College Spartanburg issues a circular announcing one free tuition scholarship per county in the state worth 60 dollars for two years. Eligibility requires ages 13 to 18, good character, and passing written exams in arithmetic geography algebra United States history English grammar and analysis. County school commissioners will set examination dates. if no applicants are available they may arrange appointments.
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Converse College
Spartanburg
Alliance Exchange Directors Meet in Columbia
The Alliance Exchange directors held their quarterly meeting Tuesday in Columbia with members including Messia, J A Sligh of Newberry, WH Timmerman of Edgefield, J W Ferguson, DW McLaurin of Marlboro, J Tilenn of Anderson, S G Graham of Williamsburg, FH Harrison of Greenville, G W Younginer of Lexington, and R Micklin of Lancaster. The board reviewed the exchange condition and examined its business, finding all in good shape.
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Alliance Exchange
Columbia
Messia
J. A. Sligh
Newberry
WH. Timmerman
Edgefield
J. W. Ferguson
DW. McLaurin
Marlboro
J. M.tilenn
Anderson
S.G. Graham
Williamsburg
FH. Harrison
Greenville
G. W Younginer
Lexington
R. Micklin
Lancaster
Exchange
Georgia Carolina and North ern Railway Opens to Traffic
The Georgia Carolina and Northern railway led by Col. John M Robinson begins operation. Its main line connects Norfolk and Portsmouth Virginia to Atlanta with traffic now running.
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Georgia Carolina and Northern Railway
Col
John M Robinson
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Atlanta
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Medicine
Advertisers tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best spring medicine for everyone to try this season. The brief copy emphasizes health benefits and urges readers to use the tonic.
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Hood
Campaign Meetings Reported Across South Carolina
Fillman Sheppard of Augusta Chronicle promises full impartial campaign meeting reports this summer in South Carolina. It touts subscriptions for Augusta Chronicle and Chroncile editions with rates and payment methods.
Which Way Should Hives Face
The article discusses hive orientation with Eugene Secor challenging the common south facing entrance. He argues a north or east facing entrance can be preferable, citing cooling shade, spring and fall activity, and easier protection from cool winds, preferring a north entrance over a south one.
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Osacaha Liat
Silos Versus Stack Racking in Varying Climates
The article notes traditional hay stacking with weights or windlasses has limited success outside its origins. New York state and Massachusetts experiments report major silage spoilage in stacks, and even reduced wastage may still offset silo costs according to The Country Gentleman.
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New York State
Massachusetts
Covered barn yards and early garden notes in farm columns
Western journals praise covered barns for manure shelter and less leaching. Maine farmers use near barn cellars, while oats sowing can begin early and lettuce greens yield from small garden beds. Tips cover dust baths for hens, lice prevention, lime in breeding feed, and diet for high egg quality. Beets and green fodder advised. multiple legal case names appear at article end.
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Maine
Phil
Adelphia Fann
Third Party Meeting Decries Democracy and Courts Reproach
A Charlestown-Philippine style debate decries democracy and curses at rival parties while a reporter notes the Third Party shows hostility to Republicans. The piece mocks a South Carolina delegation bid and cites a judge’s dying words as a moral aside.
Ward to be released from Sing Sing Sunday
Ferdinand Ward, once marked as the cast paw of Gen. Ulysses Grant, and Colored Grant, linked to Grant Ward’s financial dealings, will be freed from Sing Sing on Sunday. An indictment remains in United States Court but is unlikely to be pursued.
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Ferdinand Ward
Colored Grant
Grant
Ward
United States
Appeal to Supreme Court in Laarteston wife murder case dismissed
The appeal to the state Supreme Court by counsel for the Laarteston wife murderers has been dismissed and the case remanded to the lower court to set another execution date.
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Chtor New Tr
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