State Authority Flexes Quarantine Power Amid Pestilence Debate
Governor asserts power to proclaim quarantine against disease risks, citing Acts on pestilence and Asiatic cholera. State Board of Health to investigate contagious disease threats while officials balance public safety with business. Tobacco market notes strong demand and favorable prices, suggesting South Carolina farmers see tobacco as a viable cash crop this year.
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Titimat
State Board of Health
Olen
Virginia
Witiess
South Carolina
Charleston Quarantine Eases for Clyde Steamers
Charleston authorities will allow Clyde steamers and other vessels to approach the city after inspection and fumigation. Detention for Clyde Line schedule will be four or five hours and business and travelers by water should not be inconvenienced. State Board of Health may implement land quarantine if needed.
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New York
Charleston
Clyde
Clyde Line
State Board of Health
Inter-State Case Involves Gibbs Arrest Across State Lines
Governor Tillman acknowledges unauthorized North Carolina arrest of Robert G Gibbs by Spartanburg official A J Fisher. North Carolina authorities seek Gibbs be held until papers arrive. attorney general says Tillman had no authority to transfer Gibbs. Courts must decide, with habeas corpus as remedy.
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Robert G. Gibbs
North Carolina
A. J. Fisher
Spartanburg
D. C
Thas
Gibbs
Polk County
Columbia
Tillman
Holt
Timan
North Carle
South Carolina Democrats Hold Quiet State Convention
The Augusta Chronicle reports the South Carolina State Democratic Convention proceeded with limited sensationalism as Tillmanites and Conservatives clashed over candidate support and party alignment. Dr. Sampson Pope was elected chairman, delivering remarks favoring Cleveland and reform, while platform debates urged debt management and phosphate revenue as a sinking fund.
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South Carolina
Tillmanites
King
Townsend
Benet
Tillman
Tilman
Sampson Pope
Newberry
Cleveland
Reform
Democratic Party of
Jefferson
Jaye Sppere
National Democracy
Stevenson
Artesian wells proposed to provide pure water in Hamburg
The Hamburg cholera outbreaks linked to impure Elbe water prompt a shift to artesian wells. City engineers and private firms have bored about 150 wells, aiming to supply most homes with pure water by October, with pilots and injections planned to test artesian supply before city water.
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Hamburg
Elbe
Benet and Townsend Battle for Attorney General Post
In Columbia the convention saw a contest between supporters of W. Benet and D. A. Townsend for Attorney General. The Tillman faction settled matters with Benet receiving 114 votes and Townsend 149 after Conservatives stayed aloof. All of Aken’s 88 voted for Benet, while the outcome left Benet defeated in the end.
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Columbia
W. ©. Benet
D. A. Townsend
Tillmanites
Cances
Benet
Townsend
Aiken
Tale
South Carolina Democratic Convention Echoes From Gubernatorial Campaign
Governor Tillman speaks to the convention praising the people, acknowledging bitter campaign battles, and urging unity. He notes the fresh connection to voters, defends his record, and invites reconciliation with rival supporters while pledging to advance democracy and reform in the state.
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Neet
Conservatiogé
Brary
W. J. M. Stakes
C. Tracey
T. S. Williams
J. H. McCalla
L. B. Walker
G.8. Brice
L. W. Nettles
James F. Hart
State Executive Committee
Tillman
John Gary Evans
South Carolina
Oyes
Peante
Casula
Edgefield
Health Measures Discussed by State Leader and Officials
Governor Tillman hesitated to sign a statewide health proclamation amid debates on border controls and disease screening. Officials proposed inspections at points of entry to curb epidemic spread while stressing imperfect efficacy and urging public cooperation.
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Passeneets
Ilineas
Tillman
Developmenta
Market outlook avoids major stock break despite cholera alarm
Henry Andle York bank er reviews the situation and its stable effect on the financial market. He says no sufficient reason exists to expect a general stock price break, though the market should be a fluent environment with opportunities for quick turns and moderate profits.
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Henry Andle
York
Augusta Carnival Faces Foreclosure After Debt Warning
The Augusta Carnival association, exhausted by two years of indebtedness, may close as creditors foreclose on eighteen wagons and costumes valued at $2,000. Officials urge citizens to support the last season by contributing $1,000 to cover next carnival expenses.
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Augusta
Speculation Over Penitentiary Superintendent Candidate
The article notes expected political maneuvering for the Penitentiary superintendent post with Bert’s term expiring in January. Potential candidates named include W A Neal of Anderson and a Charleston reformer, with Capt J E Jarnigin seen as likely to secure the position.
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Bert
W. A. Neal
Anderson
Broaker
Charleston
Register
J. E. Jarnigin
Kert
Tobacco yields impressive margins from South Carolina farm
General Manager M Ward returned to Charleston with tobacco samples and notes from Mr. S G Mayfield of Barnwell. Mayfield planted 83 acres, yielding 1200 to 1750 pounds per acre of fine tobacco, marketed in Florence at 15 cents a pound with peaks to 29 cents. Total cost per acre pegged at about 40 dollars, suggesting profits far above cotton.
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News and Courier
M. Ward
South Carolina Railway
Charleston
Blackville
Ard
G. Mayeld
Ward
Mayfield
Barnwell
North Carolina
Virginia
Florence
Abe
Trunk Company Declines Change to Roller-Tray Model
A Richmond Virginia firm explains that despite requests from many ladies, they cannot switch customers to the roller-tray trunk for credit reasons. They emphasize the roller-tray trunk is superior to the ordinal trunk and remain firm in their policy.
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Hiy, Hountree & Bro
Richmond
Storm Hits Summerville in Electric Deluge
The News and Courier reports a fierce storm in Summerville on Monday night causing widespread damage. A bolt struck the railway and caused debris to scatter in multiple directions while a chimney top and weather boarding were damaged at Capt. Samuel Id’s house and two cows were struck by lightning with horn damage.
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Summerville
News and Courier
Pike Hole
Haven
Samuel Id
State crop report from Captain Brown on weather impact
Captain Brown of the state weather bureau reports cotton conditions overall favorable but worsened by excessive rains and poor sunshine. Flooding and drought have damaged vitality, leaving mature fruit but with yield prospects significantly reduced for the year.
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Capt. Brown
Weath Bureau
Haines Golden Specific Claimed to Cure Drink Habit
Advertises Haines Golden Specific as a harmless, permanent cure for drunkenness. Claimed to be administered secretly in beer coffee tea or food with no patient knowledge and to work quickly whether drinkers or alcoholics. Offers a free 48 page booklet from the Golden Specific Co. 185 Race Street City Ohio.
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Gol Specific Co
Race Street Citi
Ohio
Mrs Benjamin Harras Removed From Loon Law
Mrs Harras removed from the White House in to Washington. Her physicians report she bore the trip well though discouraged. One doctor calls her case a rare exception as she battles consumption and a possible recovery remains uncertain.
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Benjamin Harras
Loon Law
White House
Toshington
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