Evans and Latimer Clash Amid Pubic Campaign Threat
Charleston South Carolina July 12 Special members of the senatorial campaign party arrived from Georges Colleton county excited over an encounter between John Gary Evans and Congressman Latimer Latimer attacked Evans over a bond deal Evans denounced the insinuations Evans appeared to draw a pistol before the sheriff intervened Officials expect a further confrontation as the campaign continues
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Charleston
3. C
Georges
Colleton
John Gary Evans
Latimer
Evans
Wheeling
Land for Naval Station at Chicora Park Sold
City council at two special meetings today confirmed the sale of 90 acres at Chicora Park near Charleston to the United States government for a naval station site. Purchase set at 200 dollars per acre. Mayor Smyth said Admiral Endicott letters show navy department to begin work at once with sale confirmed removing the last detail.
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Hicora Prk
Charleston
S. C
Chicora Park
United States
Naval Station
Smyth
Admiral Endicott
Navy Department
New Steamship Line Opening in Charleston
General Manager John Evans of the Fruit Dispatch Company arrives from New York to inaugurate the Charleston Central American steamship line. The Taunton will sail Tuesday night with weekly runs thereafter, with Southern Railway handling freights from Charleston. Evans notes Costa Rican fruit can reach Pittsburg via Charleston in three days less than by New York, and the Taunton is described as a fast, well equipped freight and passenger vessel.
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Taunton
Charleston
John Evans
The
Fruit Dispatch Company
New York
Charleston-Central American Steamship Line
Southern Railway
Detroit
Evans
Costa Rica
Pittsburg
May appoint Col Donaldson prominent South Carolinian
Greenville S C July 12 Special The probable vacancy in the United States senatorship in this state by the appointment of McLaurin to a judgeship creates considerable interest in political circles Much speculation centers on Governor McSweeney's choice Colonel M L Donaldson of Greenville, who nearly won the seat in 1890, is among those prominently mentioned.
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South
Severe Storm Near Sumter Strikes County
A severe storm in the upper county last night injured a woman when struck by a falling object. Two horses were killed and crop damage reported with the long drought broken as cotton was saved though the corn crop suffered severe injury.
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Sumter
8. C
Mortgage Filed Over 18 Million Through Southern Railway
A mortgage for 18 million dollars was filed by Southern Railway at Gaffney South Carolina. A separate 19 million mortgage to New York Security and Trust Company was filed for record. Today, work began on the new city hall and Winnie Davis hall at Limestone College.
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Southern Railway
Gaffney
S. C. Gaffney
S. C
Southern Railway Company
New York Security and Trust Company
New City Hall
Winnie Davis
Limestone College
A Texas Wonder Miracle Medicine Ad
An 1898 advertisement touts Hall’s Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims relief for diabetes, rheumatism, and various urinary ailments in men and women and promises children’s bladder health with a two month treatment. A testimonial from Horton endorses its efficacy.
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Hall
H. W. Hall
PO Hox
St Louis
Covington
Duc
Horton
Campaign in South Carolina shows harsh race for governor
South Carolina in a tight governor race as candidates endure blazing heat and costly campaigns. D C Heyward stands out among five hopefuls, while Lt. Gov Tillman leverages persuasive appeal to workers. Tax and education issues divide candidates, and weather and crops loom over the August primary.
Bell Company Seeks Franchise Against Local Rival
In Sumter South Carolina on July 12 a Bell Telephone Company effort to obtain a local franchise faces a divided sentiment. The home company holds a ten year franchise and opponents fear Bell would monopolize the field and raise rates.
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Sumter
8. C
Bell Telephone Company
Home Company
Bell Company
Woman Creates Excitement at Columbia Depot
A white woman aboard a train from Spartanburg arrived at Columbia's union station in a violent frenzy. She attacked station staff and passengers in the ladies waiting room, fought off two policemen and trainmen, was bruised, and finally subdued and locked up.
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Columbia
B. C
Union Station
Spartanburg
Storm bursts on Charleston in fierce July tempest
Severe storm hits Charleston early morning causing telegraph and telephone outages. Rain totals 2.61 inches with a peak rate of six inches per hour. No listed fatalities or major property damage. On Sullivan Island families fled as high waves and strong winds lashed the shore. Lightning display described as the greatest seen locally, ending a long heat wave lasting 32 years.
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Charleston
S. C
Sullivan's Island
Jesunofsky
Navy Yard at Chicora Park Work Starts Soon
Paymaster Morse arrives in Charleston to organize a force for the Chicora Park navy yard. The Navy Department will invite bids for the dry dock and buildings, with funds available, and work expected to begin within weeks despite earlier water issues. Local politics report postmaster appointment tensions and church disputes amid broader Charleston news.
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Paymaster Morse
Charleston
S. C
United States Navy
Port Royal
Navy Yard
Chicora Park
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
W. L. Harris
Harris
Roosevelt
Albert F. Mowry
Georges I. Cunningham
Half Million Dollar Mill and Bank Resignations
Spartanburg South Carolina July 12 Special report says a new half million cotton mill will be built in Arlington with Lewis W. Parker of Greerville named president. Two Charleston gentlemen will furnish most capital. A mortgage for 18 million by Southern railway records today to refinance bonds. Bank of Spartanburg directors J T Harris and D J T Calvert resign. H R Black elected president with Harris as vice president.
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Spartanburg
8. C
Arlington
Lewis W. Parker
Greerville
Victor Mills
Charleston
Southern Railway
Carolina Division
Bank of Spartanburg
J. T. Harris
D. J. T. Calvert
H. R. Black
Bennettsville
S. C
Matt Thomas
Tom Richardson
Matt
Tom
Pee Dee
Southern Yarn Mills
H. E. Fries
Salem
N. C
T. J. Rogers
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Bennettsville Plans Electric Night Life and Mill Trust
Bennettsville voters approve $15,000 for electric lights set to begin September 1 as two local youths are treated after a head injury from a fight at the washhouse. The Bennettsville cotton mill joins a twenty mill trust, offering stock and bonds to shareholders. Attorney T J Rogers declines to run for the House.
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Bennettsville
Rogers
Charlotte Drug Store Fire Burns $12,000 Stock
A small boy lighting a match while filling a gasoline bottle started a blaze in the Charlotte Drug Company off room in Charlotte North Carolina. The fire damaged most of the drug stock and adjacent saloon inventories owned by G. W. Norman and W. H. Hoover. Estimated loss stands at $12,000 with full insurance coverage.
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Charlotte
N. C
Charlotte Drug Company
G. W. Norman
W. H. Hoover
Prosperity Notes From Henderson Reflect Growing Industry
Henderson North Carolina July 12 Special Henderson is growing as a manufacturing center with two large cotton mills a fifty thousand dollar knitting mill a forty ton cotton seed oil mill nearing completion and a forty ton ice factory already running full. Henry Macy resigns from Seaboard Air Line to join Citizens Bank. E W Poll renominated for Congress from the Fourth district. P T Jones McKinley democrat newly appointed postmaster will take charge after bonding. Crops are praised as best in years with corn cotton and tobacco thriving.
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Henderson
N. C
Henry Macy
Seaboard Air Zone
Citizens' Bank
E. W. Poll
Congress
P. T. Jones
McKinley Democrat
Bond
Miss Mabel Powers Entertains Raleigh Guests in Wrightsville Night
Miss Mabel Powers of Atlanta hosted a large reception and dance in Wrightsville last night honoring Atlanta ladies at a house party. About 200 guests were invited, with some traveling from Wilmington on a special train. Guests assisting in receiving included Misses Lucy Newman, Sarah Morris, Reline Clarke, Laura Harrison, and Rena Johnson. The reception was at Mr Powers cottage and the dance at the Atlantic Yacht Club. Refreshments were served daintily.
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Mabel Powers
Raleigh
N. C
Wrightsville
Atlanta
E. J. Powers
Wilmington
Miss Powers
Lucy Newman
Sarah Morris
Reline Clarke
Laura Harrison
Fair grounds aid by congress funds to pay creditors
Congress voted 3160,000 to help the company meet its indebtedness and reimburse President Wagener who signed for nearly 200,000. Without his leadership the fair gates would have closed. Many creditors are in straitened circumstances, and workers will not be overlooked. Bondholders will receive about a portion of their claims.
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Wagener
Yarn Mills Shut Down In Depression Across Charlotte
Four of the largest yarn mills in Charlotte have closed due to depression in the yarn market. Mills will likely shut more unless prices rise within thirty days, as New York and Philadelphia commission houses report weak demand and China market conditions slow orders overseas. The Southern Cotton Spinners Association may issue a statement on a possible remedy. In Monroe, the Seventh Congressional District Democratic convention named Robert N. Page as nominee after 1,208 ballots. In Mecklenburg County the contest between regulars and caucus Democrats centered on the oath feature of the primary law, with regulars prevailing except for one seat.
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Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
New York
Philadelphia
China
Orient
South
Southern Cotton Spuntners’ Association
Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association
Seventh
Monroe
Robert N. Page
Montgomery County
Mecklenburg Convention Backs Clark for Chief Justice
Mecklenburg county convention met today in Charlotte and unanimously endorsed Judge Walter Clark for chief justice of the supreme court. P D Walker of Charlotte was endorsed for associate justice. The body adopted a resolution condemning President Roosevelt for patronage moves in the south to disrupt the democracy and condemned Senator Pritchard for defending known criminals in federal courts run by his appointees.
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Walter Clark
Supreme Court
Charlotte
N. C
Mecklenburg County
P. D. Walker
Charlotta
President Roosevelt
South
Pritchard
Vanderbilt Plans Major Upgrades At Biltmore Village
Mr. Vanderbilt will enlarge the Biltmore hospital with modern facilities and add an office building and about fifty cottages to create an up-to-date campus. The Asheville street railway will be allowed to enter the Biltmore village after long resistance.
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Biltmore
Vanderbilt
N. C
Biltmore Hospital
Asheville
Carolina Colony Company to establish North Carolina colonies
The Carolina Colony Company of Concord North Carolina has been chartered with a half million authorized capital. It plans to establish colonies in North Carolina own real estate build mills and factories erect power plants and more. It seeks a charter for the North Carolina Central railroad from Concord to Fayetteville and has acquired a site in Concord for an office building.
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North State
Charlotte
N. C
Carolina Colony Company
Concord
Secretary of State
North Carolina
North Carolina Central Railroad
Fayetteville
EB. W. Shedd
Herbert Shedd
Providence
New York
Manley Struck by Lightning in Pickens County
W. D. Manley a 70 year old Pickens county farmer was instantly killed yesterday by lightning during a thunderstorm while standing under a tree near his Greenville home. He was the son of Rev. A. J. Manley.
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Pickens County
South Carolina
Greenville
S. C
W. DB. Manley
A. J. Manley
Hunt for Hyatt in North State
Raleigh July 12 Special Sheriff Hesser of Oklahoma arrived with a requisition for C. E. Hyatt alias Osborne wanted for wife murder. He allegedly killed a man to prevent a witness statement. Hyatt’s wife was a key witness. Bail had been posted, yet murder acquittals and alleged flight followed. Authorities reported sightings in Winston, Norfolk, and possible jail in Norfolk or Winston, with Oklahoma offering a 400 dollar reward and brothers of the wife adding funds. Governor Aycock’s requisition covers extradition to Oklahoma.
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Raleigh
N. C
Hesser
Oklahoma
C. E. Hyatt
Osborne
Byatt
Hoe
Winston
Norfolk
Aycock
Wyatt
Hyatt
North Carolina
Requisition on Virginia for Hyatt to be released
Oklahoma authorities misfiled papers on Charles Osborne alias Hyatt and plan to issue papers on Virginia’s governor. Virginia officials will not contest detention for a refiled murder charge. A preliminary hearing previously failed to convict despite strong circumstantial evidence.
Appropriations and Income in North Carolina 1901 Revenue Shortfall
Raleigh July 12 Special report discusses the 1901 revenue act underperforming, potential bond issue, and state treasurer borrowing for urgent needs. It covers franchise debates, Republicans and Democrats on taxation and constitutional challenges, and hints at renewed political use of the negro question in campaigns. The piece notes North Carolina owning stock in the railroad and the pending Greensboro convention.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
W& Gentleman
Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
Pritchard
Greensboro
Ita
North Camona Railway
Death by Own Action Shocks Aiken Community
In Aiken South Carolina Rosa Ponkoff, wife of Samuel Ponkoff, in a temporary aberration of mind, took a fatal dose of rough on rats. Authorities question how she procured the poison and the motive remains unclear. She was expected to become a mother in a few days.
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Aiken
S. C
Rosa Ponkoff
Samuel Ponkoff
Chicago food famine sparks freight strike chaos
Edward F Younger reports a Chicago freight handlers strike cripples South Water street. Perishables rot as trucks refuse to haul, ice deliveries halt, and cold storage must be drafted. About 16,000 on strike threaten city deliveries. managers unreachable, unions urge action, with potential wider walkouts.
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Edward F. Younger
Chicago
South Water Street
South Water Street Commission
Truck Drivers’ Union
J. Thompson
Aaid Commission
Canal Street
Burlington Road
Adama
Polls Streets
Hugh McGee
Clites
Teamsters
Monadnock
Joy Morton
Joy Morton & Co
Dynamite used to clear muskrat pests in North Carolina
M Herron of this county resorted to blasting muskrat dens with dynamite after muskrat damage to several corn fields became total. He reports the method entirely successful and notes no further muskrat activity since the blasts.
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Worth Carolina
Charlotte
N.C
M. Herron
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Southern Hailway
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