03 May 1899
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
1
Our spring shoe department is open for inspection. Men’s Harvard Ties drop from 7.25 to 1.00, satin calf shoes from 1.25 to 90 cents, with a full range of styles and widths. Women’s and misses footwear offerings include latest productions in tans, Velour, Cordovans, and patent leathers, promising unmatched citywide selection.
In style and price we offer the most perfect fitting and attractive line of up-to-date footwear. We have Oxfords and Spring Heel Shoes in ticks and tins. Visit us for the latest styles and comfort.
The US government closed its case against the McCormick defendants and the jury found them not guilty after a brief deliberation. Witness testimony challenged Tolbert’s claimed conspiracy links as officials and individuals, while judge Brawley instructed jurors on law and duty.
The Piedmont Headlight prints a letter from B. P. Templeton of Essum Texas to his brother near Cross Anchor Spartanburg County. He laments severe drought in western Texas since 1867, describes water shortages forcing long hauls for scarce supply, risking widespread farm abandonment and livestock losses as rain remains scarce. The missive contrasts earlier drought eras and questions what South Carolinians would do under similar conditions.
Brewerton Presbyterian church in Laurens county seeks withdrawal to form an independent congregation with Rev. N. J. Holmes as pastor. Presbytery calls action irregular as Holmes is no longer eligible. Committee to investigate property and report next September. Possible court dispute over church property and minority rights.
Bishop Henry M. Turner preached at Bethel AME to Black worshipers urging lawful conduct and family faith while accusing Georgia newspapers of misrepresenting Black preachers. He stated he would rather see his people in slavery for protection and criticized calls for equality as impossible, reflecting White and Black tensions in the era. He spoke to white listeners at the courthouse about racial status and civil rights.
A Kirksville Missouri tornado devastated the eastern district, leaving about 200 families homeless and reports of nearly 50 deaths with 70 injured. Rescue work continues as flames hinder recovery and officials fear more deaths. Names and damages across Kirksville and surrounding towns are noted, with medical teams responding from along the Wabash line. The event follows storms traced from Nebraska through northern Missouri and into nearby towns, while rescue efforts extend to Newton and Lancaster.
Across Savaxson Augusta and Vicassure on April 26 memorial day events featured regular army units at Forsyth park and Confederate veterans, with Fourth Minors and Third Nebraska regiments joining the Augusta ceremonies and marines from the gunboat Nashville leading the commemoration in Vicassure.
The United States postal service will replace almost all star routes in South Carolina with rural free delivery on May 2. Twenty three routes will be established while longer star routes are abolished. The plan aims to improve rural service with carriers performing mail delivery and other duties, at a small cost rise. Some areas may receive mail two to four times weekly, and in one case a carrier will cover four routes, delivering once every four days. Some towns anticipate wagon delivery trials, facing poor roads and mud in places like Illinois and Indiana.
A contested policy proposal urges employing African American troops in the Philippines to bolster operations and suppress rebellions led by Aguinaldo. The argument claims significant loyalty among certain groups and predicts potential effects on colonial administration and U.S. strategic goals in the East.
A clipped ad note promising printing services and telecommunication style aimed at saving on printing costs. Mentions certain places and names in a fragmented, OCR readable form.
A roundup of snippets from Spartanburg to Charleston includes Converse College enrollment of 461 students, Governor Huerbe's modest health status, Mc Maliah arranging a summer school at Winthrop, and local mentions of marriages births and court news. The report notes a rape reward, Lyceum convention plans, and Confederate veteran contingents for Charleston Reunion.
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