Former Senator McLaurin Reflects on Wu Ting Fang and China
Ex Senator John L McLaurin recalls his six years in the US Senate and forty years in South Carolina politics, detailing his friendship with Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang. He recounts their dinner at Delmonico s during the Boxer troubles, Wu s extemporized speech about China and its people, and the infamous cotton shirt tail remark used to spark a national debate.
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Bennettsville
John L. McLaurin
United States Senate
South Carolina
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Benjamin Ryan Tillman
China
Washington
Senate
Hainhui
Kwanksiung
Tor
Peking
Delmonico’s
New York
American Asiatic Society
McKinley
America
P Bar
McLauren
Manufacturer’s Club
Charlotte
Rom
Chin
Greese
Chi' I
Carolina
Thieses Influence With Cantonese Forces
Fragmentary text notes Thieses influence with Cantonese forces, suggesting leadership or sway within the Cantonese military context. No further details available in the readable portion.
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Thies
Court News Reports Prohibition Case Trials and Moseley Filings
The term centers on Will B Moseley a white farmer from near Aiken charged with killing his brother Edward Moseley at the latter's home. The court also devoted sessions to the prohibition case of Duke Sharpton and his son Everett Sharpton with Dan Adama a negro charged in the same matter.
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Sharpton
Bean
Hatcher
Wayman Hanks
J. W. Wilson
Otis Munday
Sean Redd
Everest Poole
Horace Poole
Lonnie Johnson
Mary Rawls
Louis Hooker
Wesley Taylor
H. D. Owens
C. W. Kearse
R. H. Kearse
Lee Jackson
J. T. Rodgers
Robert Enkins
Walley Speed
G. W. Starkey
Ubin Horsey
Will B. Moseley
Aiken
Edward Moseley
Duke Sharpton
Everett Sharpton
Dan Adama
Bible in Schools Debate Reaches Minnesota Court
Minnesota Supreme Court rules reading the Bible in public schools unconstitutional yet urges liberal construction to show government recognizes religious elements and protects free exercise and culture. The decision centers on avoiding intolerance and preserving religious liberty in education.
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Supreme Court of Minnesota
Spring costume makes debut in forward-looking neighborhood
The Ohio State Journal notes the spring costume appearing in a progressive district featuring a skirt as part of the season’s attire.
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The
Ohio State Journal
Widow’s plea to Thaddeus mixes politics and bear season
A widow writes to Thaddeus urging him to quit politics and return home. She notes financial struggles after rebuilding and thanks neighbors for support while humorously arguing bears should be shot year round, then laments lonely hours as her children are grown and away.
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Thaddeus
Letter from Mary Ann to Congressman about taxes and homecoming
A forsaken wife Mary Ann writes of Edmonses from Shiloh Way and a husband starting talks on a sales tax. She asks if he plans to return home, notes possible years before departure, and mentions upcoming Congress election and living in Washington.
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Edmonses
Ever Shiloh Way
Man Lane
Mary Ann
Congress
Washington
Gaston and Garvin Visit Columbia Tuesday
Col. D. W. Gaston and Ernest Garvin were in Columbia Tuesday, meeting local officials and inspecting operations. The pair's stop highlighted ongoing discussions about regional defense and coordination.
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Col
D. W. Gaston
Ernest Garvin
Columbia
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