United States replies to Spain on peace terms stated
The U S answer to Spain’s peace overtures was given to the French ambassador at 2 PM after cabinet discussion. It demands absolute cession of Porto Rico and other islands, Cuban sovereignty relinquished, U S control of Cuba until stable government, plus coaling stations in the Ladrone Islands and possibly the Carolines. Philippines to be governed later by a commission while U S controls Manila and harbor. A Spanish envoy and Secretary Day debated, with a minor modification agreed but terms remain largely intact.
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Wasmxatos
United States
Spain
Porto Rico
West Indies
Cuba
Ladrone Islands
Carolines
Philippines
Manila
Day
M. Cambon
White House
Thiebaut
Ladrone
Aguipaldo
Cambon
Spains
Pacific
Cambor
Madrid
Secretary Day
M. Pheibaut
M. Theibaut
Theo
Juba
Revolutionary Pill Claims Quick Cure For Diseases
An advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for a universal internal remedy. It extols a preventive treatment and asserts internal intake will cure constitutional diseases and restore health by cleansing the system. The copy uses vague terms and appeals to quick results.
Anderson urged to fund Black Diamond rail line within 30 days
Ament FE Booye appeals Anderson citizens to raise 1000 dollars to back the Black Diamond railroad, warning that delays threaten the project and arguing for a through line from Anderson, S C to Greenfield Indiana and beyond. The letter cites city pledges, council action, and the need for immediate public support.
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Zanesville
J. L. Diakin
Anderson
Tribble
South Atlantic
Augusta
Savannah
Anderson Nus
S. C
West Bank
Auit
Peace Talks Advance at White House Meeting
Washington July 30 The White House hosts an afternoon conference among the President Ambassador Cambon and Secretary Day. Spain moves toward a preliminary peace basis with the United States with Madrid ratification expected after credentials presented.
Supreme Court upholds Mississippi literacy vote law
The court ruled the Mississippi act restricting voters, including illiterate whites and black citizens, falls within constitutional limits. Generation totals show Confederate era casualties, with Gen. Shatter’s army reporting 2,150 dead wounded or missing and detailed battlefield losses across Spottsylvania and Fredericksburg incursions.
South Carolina News Roundup Highlights Local Events
President McKinley appoints John W. Dunovant postmaster at Chester. A lightning fatality hits Spartanburg county. Reports note nine men’s colleges and ninety-nine coed academies in the state. A Greenville citizen dies aged 71. Greenwood editor to captain a colored soldiers' company. Lightning harms Hagood pond fish. Camdens dig up a 100 year old skeleton. Laurens grand jury returns murder true bills against seven black defendants. Executions set for August 26 for two men related to a card game killing. Clover’s B. B. Price claims top oats yield. Hampton man shoots son while drunk. Reverend Hilder drowns trying to cross a stream. Hampton county farmers adopt standard square bale. Collision damages Charleston to Columbia train. two dozen injured. Pickpockets plague Atlanta during reunion. Clemson graduates find government jobs. Electricians employed south of the Mason-Dixon line for ships. Mrs. Sue Cobb injured by a cow. Doubtful child-killings in Valhalla jail. possible cover-up. Fehterstone jokes Col Watson about hair and brains. South Carolina appoints officers to the U S volunteer army. Butler to Camp Alger. Charles T. Baker to Michigan, Tampa. Cavalry rule: dismounted soldiers lie still to be passed over.
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McKinley
John W. Dunovant
Chester
R. W. Williams
Spartanburg
South Carolina
R. W. Anderson
Greenville County
W. G. Chaffee
Greenwood
Nder
Barnwell
Hagood’s Pond
Camden
Laurens County
Charlie Mason
Laurens
Lewis Griffith
John Johnson
B. B. Price
Clover
York County
Wiley Tuten
Toby Bluff
Hampton
C. Hilder
Sassafras Gap
Cross Roads
Pickens Sentinel
Hampton County
Charleston
Columbia
Atlanta
B. F. Yee
John Lyon
Abbeville
Clempson College
Mason and Dixon
Sue Cobb
Greenville
Jim
Hmily Davis
Valhalla
Boggs
Featherstone
Col. Watson
Bennetaville
WNG
Qietary
Anderson County Treasurer and Supervisor candidates announced
A collection of notices announces candidates for Anderson County offices. William L. Bolt, ex Sheriff, and James D. Payne among others declare candidacies for County Treasurer, all subject to the Democratic Primary. Also listed are Oliver Bolt and W P Snelgrove seeking County Supervisor, with regional trustee names and towns in Rock Mill and Belton.
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William L. Bolt
Anderson County
Jas
DL Payne
R. E. Parker
Friends of L. 0
Friends
Oliver Bolt
W. P. Snelgrove
House of Representatives
T. T. Wakefield
Geo
EB. Prince
B.C. Martin
Anderson County political announcements in Democratic primary
Numerous candidates emerge in Anderson County races including James M. Sullivan for State Senate, J W Ashley for State House, E M Rocker Jr, John B Leverett, J A Hall, G A Rankin for various House seats, Lewis M Mahaffey for County Superintendent of Education, A W Attaway, Reb Nicholson, H H Edwards, R Y Hance, K R M Barriss, J F Rice, D H Russell, G N Boleman for County Auditor, Julius F Boggs for Fifty sixth Congress, C Latimer for Third Congressional District in Democratic primary contexts.
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J. W. Ashley
House of Representatives
E. M Rocker, Jr
Anderson County
John B. Leverett
J. A. Hall
G. A Rankin
Lewis M. Mahaffey
A. W. Attaway
Shersby
Reb Nicholson
H. H. Edwards
R. Y.H Nance
India
Krm Barriss
J. F. Rice
D H. Russell
Julius F. Boggs
Pickens
Democratia
Congress
Il South
C. Latimer
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B.C. Evans & Co
Spot Cash Clothiers
the Yates Shoe Co
Masonic Temple
Labastine CO
Grand Rapids, Mich
Tayer
Ero Ha
Evans Pharmacy
Peatherstone
Sumter
Ellerbe
Watson
Tilman
Catan
Sysvora
Col. Boone
Anderson Reste
Span
Supreme Court of the United States
Shatter
Ren. Wuntfield
Perewutaze
Sonic
AL Spottsylvania
Freterichsbure
State News
M. ©. Butler, Sr
Camp Alger
Chas. T. Baker
Abbeville County
Michigan
Tampa
Santiago
State Senate
Jas. M. Sullivan
House Representatives
R. B. A. Robinson
J. L. Jackson
Boleman
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