State News Highlights and Local Incidents
Taxable property in the state increases by about twelve million dollars. Columbia and Greenville compete for locating a new army post. Sumter and Bishopville suffer recent destructive fires. North Carolina editors attend the Charleston exposition day on April 10. Smallpox reported north of Pickens. steps taken to curb spread. Somen Cotton Mill capital stock rises from 200000 to 500000. Besptain cotton imported into South Carolina for Clover Cotton mills.
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Columbia
Greenville
Sumter
Bishopville
North Carolina
Pickens
Somen Cotton Mille
St Bo
South Carolina
Clover
Frank Povey
Jeslica
Kentucky
Southern Railway
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Nicaraga
United States
Ocean
Ritchie
Cincinatti Municipal Reform League
Herbert O. Hoover
Fall River
Georgetown youth injured by hunting gun accident
Verey Ward of Georgetown, 15, accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting. Bob Burnett, Spartanburg County resident near Fairmont, killed by his own gun on a hunting trip. A variety of local incidents include fires, robberies, legal notices, and political candidates. Liberty Bell Day at Charleston Exposition announced for tomorrow.
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Verey Ward
Georgetown
Tanase M. Bryan
Hsq
Greenfills
United States Senate
Senator McLaurin
Duncan
Spartanburg County
W. A. Moore
Bob Burnett
Fairmont
Charleston
Barnes
Clemson College
South Caroina
Nicaragua Canal Debate and Roosevelt Influence Rising
From Washington D C January 5 1902 the nation papers debate the Nicaragua Canal push and administration tactics. Critics argue delays aid the Panama lobby while public opinion favors the canal. Morgan in the Senate and Lay’s stance are noted amid rumors of a Roosevelt political machine and courtship of major bankers.
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Wasiixaros
D.C
Jay
Roosevelt
Tayor
Nicaragua Canal
Nicaragan Canal
Congress
Nigayagua Canal
Nicaragua
Washington
Vie New Atler
Panama Canal Company
Lay
Pandya Canal
Ain
Diaco
House
Morgan
Senate
Milea
Admiral Dewey
Mr. Roosevelt
Army
Navy
New York Corporation
International Banking Corporation
United States
Orient
Shanghai
China
Ita
Manila
East
Chin
Stoosevelt
United State Aia
Edward
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Menigocovale
Tani
Weahington
Daniel Coll
Louisville
Publican
National Committee
Bist
Schley
Tim
William V. Gordon
Dowie era preacher Royal backs exit from Dowie group
Mev W R Royal once labored in China and preached in Reidsville and Anderson. He attended a Chicago ministers conference, condemned Dowie, and declared he would sever ties with the Dowie organization, aligning with the Baptist denomination again. Dowie, a controversial Chicago figure, leads Zion City with a seven story complex and Zion Tabernacle, promoting healing as divine.
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W. R. Royal
China
Chicago
John Alexander Howie
Royal
Chicago Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Dowie
Dr. Dowie
J. Vierpont Morgan
Les Jed
John Alexander Dowie
Ion
Illinois Central
Michigan Avenue
Nottingham
England
Edinburgh
Elijah
Greenvilla Mountaincor
Friendship Dots: Christmas Season Hopes, Visits Spread
The article notes Christmas and New Year festivities, visits among Lebanon residents, and social calls. Mr W A Owen bought Rogurn storehouse at Pistoo town and invites friends. Numerous locals including Miss Lucinda Martin and Miss Tesse Wilson visit relatives, attend dances, and send New Year wishes.
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W. A. Owen Han
Rogurn
Pistootown
Mins Brattle Gaillard
Lebanon
Frend
Mia
W. A. Harris
Greenville
Lucinda Martin
Groanville
Grosnville
Tesse Wilson
Slater
Gallip Smith
Liberty
J. M. Mond
Hoxxy Binny
Resolutions and Local Echoes Close the Year
An old year fades with reflections on past faults and cautions for the future. Community events include festive gatherings, a quiet gun report, and almanac notes on river levels and bridge danger. A lettered piece recalls a sickbed tale by an elder and mentions local residents, illness in Mrs. Hampton Earle, and a poem by a neighbor.
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Bam
Anu
Ita
USA
Poupld
Porn
John Barley Corn
Wilel
Shearer
Saya
Thix County
Little Rock
Paul Earle
Hampton Earle
Darkey
Mexico
New Year Reflections From Neva Community
Neva notes reflect on Christmas past and New Year promise with mention of school, farming, and social events. Local youths Mary and Myrtle from Bolton return to Lebanon High. Cadet Mejor Shirley back to Clemson. Pastor L E Campbell welcomed to Long Branch. Community outlook hopeful under new pastor.
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Tle
Birde
Bowers
Jad
Lebanon High School
Mejor Shirley
Clemson Innt
Mieson Mary
Myrtie Huynie
Bolton
Long Branch Saniny
Long Branch
L. E. Campbell
Campbell
H. M
Inter State and West Indian Exhibition Reduced Rates
The Charleston and Western Carolina Railway announces reduced rates from all stations to Charleston for the Inter State and West Indian Exhibition. Parties may obtain a ten day or seven day ticket from any point on the line at very low rates. Apply to agents for information.
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Charleston and Western Carolina Railway
Charleston
J. Craig
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T. P. Cothrap
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