09 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1898
Page
1
Reports from Charleston and towns like Fountain Inn and Lake City describe a mix of political maneuvering, militia strength, fires, and social tensions. Prohibition convention calls, railroad progress, court movements, and candidate discussions headline a week of political chess and public safety concerns.
Washington Postmaster General issues a circular offering 1500 dollars for each suspect arrested and convicted in the murder of Postmaster Baker at Lake City on February 21. The base reward of 800 dollars for arson at the Take City post office is renewed and increased to 1500 dollars for the murder case.
An afternoon shooting in Spartanhure at the public square left T. J. Trimmier dead after Dr. J. Billings fired multiple shots. The motive tied to Mrs. Billings was reported, with both men prominent in the community and Billings surrendering to police. A coroner’s inquest was planned for the night amid shock and rumors.
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