Annual Penitentiary Report Removes Doubts on Finances
The South Carolina Penitentiary board and Superintendent Col. Neal submit a fiscal year report detailing cash on hand, a $10,000 payment to the State treasurer, and a projected yearly cash turnover of $10,000 to $20,000. They note weather and crop losses, cotton reductions, and ongoing improvements like sewerage and housing upgrades, with emphasis on careful management and charitable treatment of prisoners.
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State Penitentiary
Neal
Tate
Heniey
Win
Ellerbe
Somiholin
South Garvlina
Kershaw
Sumter
T. J. C. Hi AM
Tyardley
Westfield
Yng Hospital
Tamelit
Libur
Pope
A. Pape Norris
Sunuday
J. Stanley
Budy
A. Pope Norris
Treasre
R. E. Burris
Lexington, Reed and DeSaussure
W. A. Neat
Demagogues and Confederate Pension Debate Stir Public Rows
The piece condemns Marion Butler for asking for a Confederate veteran pension in the U S Senate. North Carolina figures and other veterans denounce his move as a breach of principles and public trust. An unrelated ad praises Pitts Carminative products, claiming universal satisfaction and broad sales.
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New York
Texas
Oregon
Florida
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Butler
Senate
Tytler
Lah Jancnul
Latimer Challenged by Talbert in South Carolina Race
Representative Latimer faces contest by R R Talbert after Talbert fails to file required notice within the legal period. Latimer visits Greenwood to assess local tensions as Tolbert family disputes unfold, praising local citizens' call for law and order while noting racial tensions and a push to drive colored labor from the area.
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WaAsuiscros
Jin. S
Latimer
West
Talbert
Vinfortinnsates Ly
Bry
Cory
South Carolins
Tolbert
Mar. Latimer
Washington
Greenwood
Mr. Latimer
Tolberts
Combine
South Carolina
Congress
Reverend Adger Defies Profanity in Civil War Raid
During the Civil War near Pendleton a raid by Stoneman cavalry targeted the Adger home. Dr. Adger confronted the profane commander over vulgar oaths, provoking a lethal pistol discharge that killed the officer. The scene ended with the house looted and victims left in fear.
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John B. Adver
Piedmont
Adger
Pendleton
Stoneman
Garret
News and Courier
Second South Carolina Troops Sail to Cuba Amid Cheerful Farewell
The Second South Carolina regiment shipped from Gordon wharf aboard Roumania after a lively send off in Charleston. Crowds cheered as flags waved and transparencies brightened the route through Bull Street to the dock. Soldiers, in good spirits, thanked local supporters while a mascot terrier drew smiles along the parade.
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South Carolina
Avaale
Cuba
Gordon Wharf
United States
Bull Streets
Shainnah
Dicksonville
Sayinmah
Hinghier
Wheers
Pepe Aly
Wille
Tivens
Theie Lene
Suvanmale
State notes prison money, robberies, and local events
The report covers the penitentiary payment of ten thousand dollars to the treasury, a robbery of two hundred dollars told by the Chester Reporter, and the Southern Christian Advocate moving to Columbia. It notes legislative actions, burglaries, bank solvency and closures, local deaths, appointments, Furman University construction, court findings, smallpox in Sumter, and historical efforts in Cowpens tribute.
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Tast
Maguod & At
Bisley
Bank of Marino
S. C
Chesterfield Court House
E . Kennedy
Floyd
John D. Frost, Jr
Columbia
Mr. Prost
1St
Carolina
Furman University
Supreme Court
Lee County
General Assembly
Ellerbe
Sumter County
Maysville
Lynchpurg
John L. Westmoreland
Freenville County
Locust
Apt. O. Barber
Barber
Richburg
Brawley
Messrs
James F. Redding
B.C. Hesse
American Savings Bank
Charleston
South Carolina
Rivers
Charleston County
C. Q. Scruggs
Spartanburg
Miles
Cowpens Battle Ground
Battle of
Cowpens
HP. Griffith
Aie
Carney Dedner
John VY. Thomas
Col. Thomas
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New You
Godstyle
Denver
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Takeda
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Ilstn
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Lupe
Suetoy
State News
Chester
Toy
Wot Watson
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Stumm Printing Company
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