South Carolina Exposition praise and prospects spillover
Major Luther A. Ransom details Southern exhibits at the New Orleans Exposition and their promise for South Carolina. He notes superior Southern resources in timber, agriculture, phosphate rock, and sugar, plus potential fertilizer markets, lumber interest, and industrial investment spurred by exhibits. He cites reader reactions, Japan and Germany interest, and the broader impact on state development and confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific States
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Vireo
Tennessee
California
Arizona
Colorado
Dakota
New Mexico
Rouih Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
Pexas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Lllinois
Union
South
South Carolina
Riea
Florida
Golden Real Tobacco
Isabuchast
Arkanean
South Carola
Hays
Bank President Roberts attempts suicide amid indictments in Georgia
Autunra May 12 William B Roberts head of the defunct Bank of Augusta wounded himself with a razor after facing grand jury indictments for perjury and embezzlement. His mind is described as partially insane and he is reported resting after doctors say survival is likely. Walton faces similar charges with bond set. community sympathy runs high for the Cotton merchant and social figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autunra
William 8. Roberts
Augusta
Hill
New York
Pabeala
Tras
Bank of Augusta
Hoe
H. Waleton
Candler
Walton
Roberts
Hinson
Ben
Sherif Daniel
Roberta Instight
Grand Jury
Tis
Roberta
Bert
Not Going to be a Dude
A Sunday school teacher near Gilmore Street and Tattagatta Avenue explains faith to a class of young Americans using a bank money analogy. A boy interrupts with a cheeky question, causing the teacher to falter as she contemplates the remark about being a dude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore Street
Tattagatta Avenue
Enya
Abe
Sith Aguim
Negros as Soldiers Debate Sparks from Confederate Letter
A speech in the Confederate House cites a Gen Lee letter urging enlistment of enslaved people as soldiers. The letter argues emancipation should accompany service, warns against drafting, and urges voluntary, owner consent based mobilization for a protracted war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasursctos
Confederte House of Representatives
B. Barksdale
Bmisstesiopi
Gen
Lee
Hogns
Congress
Thornwell Orphanage near Clinton marks ten years of care
The Thornwell Orphanage in Clinton South Carolina celebrates ten years of operation begun with fifty cents. It now houses boys and girls on a 126 acre campus with a $6,000 school building, kitchens, laundry, and new cottages. Annual needs total about $2,000, funded by charitable gifts from across the country. Readers are urged to donate provisions or money to Wm. B Bell Clinton S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Pratt Gin Co
Barbon
Empire
Champion
Anderson
Oouse
South Carolina
Lave
Thomas Benpoghine
Witon
Georgia
J. C. Turman
New Orleans
Florida
New Osleana
Union
Army of the Potomac
Baltimore
South
Confederate States
Inet
Grant
Longstreet
Struggla
Angusta Chronicle
Vasatsaros
Tor
Thors
Fie Hart
Honda
Ts Ba
New York
Pennsylvania
Pillsbury
New York City
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Job
Neollaras
Anong
Henry
William Shold
Horne
Democrat
England
United States
Simon
Max
Detroit
Qlinton
Itatoo
Bie
Puith
Ution
Jestitution
Wm. B
Bell
Clinton
Woman and son thrash sheriff in bank notice dispute
A widow Lynn of Washington Township Fayette County attempts to stop a sheriff from posting a sale notice for an organ debt. She storms out armed with a horsewhip, fights the sheriff who appeals for mercy, and her son Lyon joins the fray, wounding the officer before he withdraws. The scene ends near Payette City as the pair depart. Also mention of Vassar College sending President Cleveland a sponge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette Urry
Lynn
Washington Township
Fayette County
Sherif
Lyon
Payette City
Ersab Vassar College
Cleveland
Spurgeon Warns Against Forcing Premature Child Growth
The speaker denounces pressures to accelerate childhood into adulthood, warning that forcing premature development harms the child. He argues true maturity comes with time, criticizing parents who push children or neglect them, causing imbalance between growth and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeos
Benolin
Spurgeon
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Wilhites
Vichy
Wilhite
John M. Hubbard & Bro
Waverly House Corner, Anderson, S.C
Japanese Bureau of Industry
London
Osrolica
State Department
Chemicale Vaed
Phil
Chazul
Department of Agriculture
Tle
Charleston
Germany
Charleston Museum
Smithsonian Institute
Carlina
Beneft
Department
Chicago
Bat
Dude
Mors
Thornwell Orphansge
Lisa
Nani
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