Nation's Capital Notes on Schley and Cuba
From Owen Correspondent in Washington DC July 20 1901. Schley demands a Court of Inquiry into Santiago conduct and critics discuss Platt amendment implications for Cuba and US control. Morgan Schwab steel trust profits and foreign buyers noted with anti domestic price gap. Mosquito study by Dr Howard classifies anopheles and culex, with warnings on dangerous species and identification tips. Kentucky Scarab story and Indian education reform remarks at Buffalo conference conclude the digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumnaroy
D.C
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Ben
Bob Evans
Schley
Senate
Brooklyn
Baata of
Bantiaga
Brooklyn Daily
Sampson
Chadwick
Cuba
Havana
Cienfuegos
Matanzas
United States
Ieland
Britain
Congress
Stool Trust
Steel Trust
Stocka
Bone
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Schwab
L. C. Howard
Department of Agriculture
Poyer
Soma
Ventignie
Pocket
Kentucky
Albery O. Wright
Indian Schoolg
Buffalo
Proclamation Declares Free Trade With Porto Rico
July 25 story notes President McKinley proclaims free trade between the United States and Porto Rico and confirms a civil government for the island under the Foraker Act. The proclamation cites local tax measures and states duties on goods will end, marking commercial freedom as a commemorative act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixaron
Porto Rico
United States
Foraker
William McKinley
Congress
Legislative Assembly 1
Washington
David J. Hill
Senyorary Spas
Robat
Orto
Fem
Far Guns May Be Heard Across Long Distances
A light has fallen on the range at which heavy guns can be heard, impacting rain-making experiments and the Sampson-Lobley debate. Observations were made during Queen Victoria's era, noting a remarkable hearing distance of up to 46 miles and reports of listeners in fields nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson-Lobley
C. Davinon
Cowes
Chile
Rules McLaurin Out of the Party
The State Democratic Executive Committee voted 25 to 5 to remove Senator John L. McLaurin from the party over alleged misrepresentation of the state. The move, urged by Senator Tillman, targeted the upcoming Congressional and senatorial contests, with opposition led by State Senator Appel of Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comunita
8. C
McLaurin
Democratic Party
Tilluan
Tes
Congress
Congra Stokes
John Fh
South Carolina
National Congress
National Democratic
S Cnse
Democratic State Executive Committee
Chuke L. McLaurin
Teo
Iienoures
Melauvin
Appell
Manning
Tillman
McLagrip
Harris Bridge Locals Reflect Long Ago Church Days
A July 27 item recalls Harris Bridge locals amid old time churchgoing scenes. It notes barefooted children, shirt sleeves, home made dresses, and log meeting houses, contrasting past preaching by emotion with modern training. Also mentions a Trinity gathering, a debating society, local visits, fish trips, a cow theft, crop improvements, and a community notice about plants and flowers for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apenus
Green
Sarge Plunkett
Bill Arp
Sweet Sixteen
Tyne
Meeting Honge
Preasuers
Coun
Uae
Indy
Greenville
Danly
South Carolina
Metter
Sam
P. Jones
Trinity
Bonday
Rey
Rodgers
Iola Debating Society
Sallie Tatum
Mary
Georgia
Mis
Lavi Burrisa
E. J. Mears
Maggie Buchanan
Newberry
Beulah Holver
Williamston
Addie McClelland
Mattie Holder
Portman
Lawrence Thompson
Lebanon
Jolly
P.F. King
P. Hf. Brown
Pendleton
Brown
W. C
Lola
A Colorado Journey by Rail to Aspen in 1901
A Letter from July 2 1901 details a cross country rail trip from Royston through Tennessee Kentucky Indiana Illinois Missouri Kansas to Colorado. It recalls landscapes from green valleys to the Rockies, via towns like St Louis Kansas City Pueblo Aspen Leadville and Sugar City. The writer notes feted scenery at Pikes Peak Continental Divide and the cool air of Aspen where W K Earle greets them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asvex
Cor
Ebbons
Royston
Innit
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tennessee
Touneaen
Kentucky
Red River
Waas
Ohio
Ienderaon
Indiana
Bvandville
St. Louis
Illinois
Anderson County
3. C
Kansans City
Kansas
Colorado
Sugar City
Tent City
Pueblo 3A
Arkansas River
Colorado Springa
Pikes Peak
Rockies
Arkanans
Falla
Continental Divide
Rocky Mountains
Loften
Aspen
W. K. Earle
Leadville
Colorado Midland
Denver and
Rio Grande
Miss Berry Banrk
Confederate Meeting at Pendleton Promotes Home for Soldiers
A Pendleton gathering on Saturday August 8 invites ladies and veterans to support a Confederate Home for homeless and worn out soldiers. Veterans meet in Farmers Hall 10 to 11 a.m. for Camp 1000 reorganization. speaking at 11 a.m. followed by resolutions opposing a Confederate Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Orr
5. C
Farmers Hall
UW. C
Suminaxe
R. E. Broan
Notice on Veterans Election and Pension Board
On the first Saturday in August next the surviving soldiers and sailors of the State or Confederate States in the war between the states, in each township, meet at 4 pm to elect a representative of the veterans, at Anderson C. C. at 4 30 pm. The elected representative shall meet at Anderson C. H. on the first Monday in September to elect the County Board of Pension. By order of County Board, Joux T. Gres, Chm. Attest: J. J. Gruwen, Les.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson C. C
Anderson C. H
County Board of Pension
Joux T. Gres
Chm
Atteat
J. J. Gruwen
Les
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. C. Evans & Co
Church Street
Frank Johnson & CO
Deering
E. G. Evans, JR
Ndleton
Baist
Owen
Harris’ Bridge
Borneo
Maiden Creek
Reading
Anton Dunkin
Berkley
Tam
MeliaMe St
Moniments
Trou Fencing
Vanar
Hatamons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!