Exposition at Charleston aims to draw large crowds next month
The piece notes Charleston preparations for an upcoming exposition with expected peak crowds next month. It mentions new commissions, state chatter with the Secretary of State, and hopes for a healthy year. It also covers topics from burglary punishments in North Carolina to views on Confederate veterans, road improvements, and a Chicago university chairs for ethics.
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Sigw
Pour Wer
North Carolina
Professorship of ethics at work for the common good
The passage argues that ethics at the professorial level must be properly managed to avoid misuse. It cautions against incompetent or unfair instruction and expresses confidence that well regulated ethics teaching will yield good results for working people through an impartial approach.
South Carolina redistricting debate and votes shift power
The Columbia letter reports on congressional redistricting as dictated by the federal act, detailing proposed district boundaries, party maneuvers by McGowan and others, and the impact on legislators like Elliott, Johnson, Scarborough, and Lever. It also covers anti-trust measures, biennial sessions, compulsory education, tax extensions, and recent election results for judicial posts, state boards, and university trustees with notable gains and losses.
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Georgetown
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Col. Elliott
Laurens
Richland
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Retirement of Longstreet on retired list bill
Was Nixon to a story behind a Senate bill to place Gen. Longstreet of Georgia on the retired list with major pay. Introduced by Senator Morgan of Alabama, Longstreet, now Tailroade commissioner at a high salary, is said to be feeble and unlikely to be reappointed by Roosevelt. Southern Democrats reportedly will not oppose the measure for a limited remaining life.
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M. L. Smith
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Talbert
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Democratic Party
Southern Democrata
Helena preacher aids would-be suicide survivor tale
Rev. Sidi Harper, formerly of this city and now pastor in Helena Montana, helped a stranger intent on ending his life after a prayer meeting. The man, a court witness, agreed to seek a better path, later reporting he had abandoned old sins and moved toward reform in Helena and Butte.
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Rayer
Cen
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Butte
Col Joseph Walker Dead in Starranxucra District
Col Joseph Walker died this afternoon after months of illness. Born nearby in 1885, he served as captain, then colonel of Sharp Shooters, and remained until retirement. Postwar he thrived in cotton and guano, built a fine estate, led Merchants and Farmers Bank, served as mayor several terms, and was a Converse College trustee and Presbyterian church member.
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Converse College
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Train robbery near Branchville and Fifty eight
A Southern train bound for here was halted between Reesville and Fifty eight by four armed men who cut the train and seized the express and baggage cars. One bullet pierced Engineer Reynolds hat as the band fled toward Fifty eight with loot from the cars. Police efforts led by Deputy A. R. Bird are underway to pursuit and capture the gang, thought to number seven or eight, with a similar earlier incident nearby.
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Wise Merchants of Carolina Advertise New Year Trade
A fragmentary advertisement from WEBS & CATER, Commission Merchants of Anderson, urges merchants in North and South Carolina to switch from mills and factories to buying through their middlemen. The notice promotes a growing customer base and prosperity for the new year.
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Paris
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Retirement Refused for Captain Hobson by Naval Board
A naval retiring board declined to recommend the retirement of Captain Hichmound P. Hobson after he complained of eye problems caused by heat and glare while serving with Spanish vessels at Santiago and in the Hongkong dry dock. Since returning to the United States he has served in Buffalo and Charleston on naval exhibit duties. Constructor Hobson Kim sic applied to retire but was not found permanently injured and his request was denied. The Charleston and Western North Exposition notes reduced rates to Charleston for the exposition with various ticket options from multiple stations.
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Probate Judge Candidate Seeks Democratic Support
A candidate in Anderson County announces plans to run for Probate Judge under Democratic party rules. He emphasizes justice and kindness, criticizes court hours, and pledges to serve with integrity if elected, addressing the public directly with a brief personal declaration.
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Anderson County
Brown
Notice of Dissolution and Collections for Frank Johnson & Co
The firm Frank Johnson & Co dissolves and directs all accounts due to be settled. Unpaid accounts by February 1st will be turned to their attorneys for collection. Respectfully, Frank Johnson & Co. January 29, 1902.
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Frank Johnson & Co
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