Resignations of Tillman and McLaurin Shake SC Senate Race
Governor McSweeney received the resignations of United States Senators Tillman and McLaurin dated May 25 and effective September 1. The state Democratic chair Wiley Jones plans a July or August committee meeting to set terms and a primary schedule. Four candidates emerge Latimer Henderson Johnston Jones. McLaurin and Tillman dispute terms, with ongoing talk of rival races and potential appointments.
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Wiley Jones
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic
State Committee
Jones
South Carolina
McLaurin
Tilman
Tillman
Democratc Party
Tilmans
D S Henderson
Aixen
George Johnston
Carolina National Bank
Johnston
Latimer
Gaffney
McLaurin Weakness Questioned After Recent Acts
The remark questions McLaurin's strength compared to his previous race when opposed by the speaker and allies. It notes many who voted for him against Evans may not support him now and hints at voters seeing him in Jericho before backing him again.
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Atom McLaurin
Peope
Agaist Evans
Jericho
McSweeney Nerve Sought to Fill Both South Carolina Vacancies
Charleston readers are urged to hope for Governor McSweeney to appoint successors to the unexpired terms of McLaurin and Tillman, threatening a bold move that could oust both senators. The piece notes Tillman’s waning influence, McLaurin’s weak standing, and the potential for a new face in the Senate if a special primary or gubernatorial appointment reshapes South Carolina politics.
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Charleston
Chareston, S C
Tillmanism
Gaffney
South Carolina
Tillman
McLaurin
McSweeney
Macg
Tilman
McSweeney 18 At Knoxville Governor Declines Forecast
Governor McSweeney and Colonel Wiley Jones of South Carolina pass through Knoxville en route to Chattanooga for Chickamauga monument dedication. McSweeney declines comment on resignations of Senators Tillman and McLaurin, saying timing to take effect and successors will be announced later. Jones says he will seek appointment as senator.
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Columbia Scg
McSweeney
Chickamauga
Makerson
South Carolina
Knoxville
Wiley Jones
Chattanooga
Tillman
McLaurin
Jst
Columbia
National Congress
McSteeney
Jones
Titman
Hawaii Prosperity Quote From Parker Ex-Maniater
Ex-Maniater Parker predicts Hawaii's progress under current regime while noting political strife over Governor Dee. He argues the ins want power, the outs seek return, and stresses the influence of the new government on labor and migration.
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Parker
Chicago
Samuel Parker
Hawaii
Luckalant
Doniers
Romit Gykh
President and Wife Through Nevada on Rainy Journey
The president and Mrs McKinley traversed Nevada en route to Ogden with stops at Carlin and the Scirras. Rain cooled desert dust, easing discomfort for Mrs McKinley while the party discussed the Chinese situation and American policy on indemnities as they neared Washington. The train was to reach the capital by Wednesday night.
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Nevada Tol
Ogden
Gotebek
Humboldt
Elmation
Nevada
Mc¢Kinley
Providence
cKinley
Riney
McKinley
Axel
Carlin
Washington
Ackling
Entinet
China
United States
Empire
Machinery Strike Revisions Stir Up Labor Talks in Several Cities
Philadelphia reports most shops on nine hour days with no pay cut as unions press for wage gains. In Buffalo workers discuss demands. New York Central and Lehigh Valley shops report ongoing activity. Dunkirk and Toledo posts hint at possible compromises. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh areas show mixed results as broader union actions expand.
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Philadelphia
Tims
Buffalo
International Association of Machinists
New York Central
AW Waitt
Motive Power
G Hasselton
Western Division
Lehigh Valley
Val Allen
Lehigh Shops
Dunkirk
Brooks Locomotive Works
Brooks Company
American Locomotive Company
Toledo Ohio
Toledo Machine and Tool Company
New York
Centro
Federated Union of New York
Jan
Fithans
Central Federed Tinton
John J Pallas
Cincinnati
Smachinists
Tramps Die From Wood Alcohol In New Jersey Wood
Two tramps camping near Hackensack New Jersey died after drinking wood alcohol and a companion is seriously ill. Readable details note they had been in West View camp for two weeks and that two were expert wood carvers. The incomplete text mentions a salesman and several names but fails to provide clear identities or circumstances.
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New York Way
Hackersick NJ
West View
Ana Rucus
Ives
Nate
Harvey
Sorby Pittebor
Joan
Siorhom
Bans End
Kniwh
Tusgie
Man Mistakes Wife for Burglar. Kills Spouse in Loweville
B F H Richardson of Loweville at 698 East Market Street fatally shoots his wife Kittie Richardson early today, claiming he mistook her for a burglar while she walked in her sleep. He was restrained by the coroner’s parole.
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Bf.h. Richardson
Loweville
F HH. Richardson
E Market Street
Kittie Richardson
Temporary bridge allows Southern trains over Watauga River
A temporary bridge was placed over the Watauga river near Elizabethton to resume Southern railway service. Through traffic to Asheville and Lancaster is now routed, after flood damage last Tuesday restricted lines.
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Southern Railway
Watauga River
Knorvile
Elizabethton
Norfols
Western
Asheville
Lansbury
Electric car crash near Greenbush claims five lives
A high speed collision between two electric streetcars on the Albany and Hudson line near Greenbush killed five people and wounded many as crowds gathered at the Albany post office turned morgue. Motormen died on scene. cause traced to a southbound car attempting a switch. Survivors include George C Barry and Maud Skellog, with dozens hospitalized.
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Albany
Greenbush
Albany and Hudson
Grewsyme
Roth
Frank Swith
William Nichols
Miud Kellogg
Round Lake
Annie Rooney
Stuyvesant
David Mahoney
Dean Féenmond
George C Barry
Troy
Fred J Smith
William Barry Troy
Mary Barry Troy
George F Bitner
Woerwille
Charles Pelts
Howard J “Rogers
HJ Rogers
Rogers
George P Butternack
Minerville
Barry
George
St. Peters Hospital
Isaac Baluvelt
State Treasurers Office
Maud Skellogs
Hound Lake
Norgeal
York City
Trouble with the Germans in Pekin after sentry incident
A German officer drew his sword and charged an American soldier near the legation in Pekin on May 2. The sentry fired at a German soldier nearby, wounding him slightly. The American sentry was arrested and Major Robertson opened an investigation while German officials, though friendly to Americans, maintained widespread unfriendly attitudes among officers.
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Pekin
United States
Lega
Tion Guota Ban
Gation Street
Legation
Mint
Robertson
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Count von Wal- Gersee
Widow Kegelmeyer Shot by Suitor Then Suicide in Leavenworth
May 4 in Leavenworth Jacob Utters shot wealthy widow Mrs Henry Kegelmeyer after decades of unwanted courtship. He shot at her in her home and then killed himself as police prepared to arrest him. Kegelmeyer died from the wound. Utters died by his own hand.
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Utters
Kegelyer
Uttera
Our dealings with Austria 1900 trade chapter public
Washington official Frederick Emery Sechlet released a chapter from the Commercial Relations of the United States for 1900. It covers U S imports from Austria with consul reports noting Bohemian glass losses to American and European competition and minimal Bosnian prane exports to New York now facing decline and competition from California prane products.
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Washington
Frederick Emery Sechlet
Bureau of Foreien
State Department
United States
Austria
Makin
Reichenburg
Hosaicld
Trieste
Reichemberg
Bohemia
Hossfeld
New York
California
Europe
Dunkards at Lincoln Neb Sunday School Draws 4000
Large Sunday School class of over 4000 met in Lincoln Nebraska at the Dunkard national conference in the Tabernacle. Following services, preaching continued through day and evening as the conference weighs divorcee and life insurance questions. An estimated 4,000 Dunkards were on the grounds, with numbers expected to rise by Tuesday.
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Tabernacle
Lincoln
Neb
Dunkard
Archbishop Trehan Reclaims Full Duties After Health Recovery
Archbishop Trehan of the Roman Catholic Church in Chicago resumed all episcopal duties today after a health-related pause. A ceremonial procession and public acknowledgment marked the restoration as residents of the archdiocese cheered and welcomed him back to active ministry.
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Feehan
Chicago
Trehan
Veterans depart Atlanta for Memphis reunion parading south
Delegations from three Atlanta Confederate Camps begin their trek to Memphis for the United Confederate Veterans reunion. General Gordon Evans and other leaders prepare Georgia for the event with headquarters at the Peabody. About 3,000 Georgians expected, with Georgia brigades led by West, McGlashan, Wheatley and others.
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Memphis
Firemans Drum Corps
Atlanta
John Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Mra Gordon
Milas Carolina Lewis Gordon
Lvic Colam
Hugh Gordon
Frank Gordon
Camille Coffee
Chicago
Harralson Breckley
WW. Draper
Ressie Draper
Evans
Clement A Evans
Georga
Peabody Hotel
Georgia
Vars
A J Weat
Atlante
North Georgia
P S&s A McGlashan
Savannah
South Georgia
C M Wiles
Macon
East Georgia
C M Wheatley
Americus
West Georgia
Mary Lewis Redd
Columbus
Katherine Neill
Mary Brown Connally
General Gordon
Tennessee
Confederate Hall
Fine Aus Gliorium
South Carolina
Augusta
Reunion
Gordon
Western
Atlantic
Carolinas
Carr
North Carolina
North
South Carolinas
Watney SC
Willman
McLaurin
Carolina
Lee Capts
Isabela Foster
Camp Giles
J H Mokeshce
Maud Jester
Alozzo
Gaughter
Hamesard Wie
W S Harris
Wallie
Baile Gaer
Carrie Littlejoun
Littlejohn
Pern
Aidean
Penny Ros
Howell Grifin Bently
Spartanbure
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H Roberts
San Francisco
Robert Hislop
Postoffica
Wes. Kegelmeyer
Dunkards
Wee
Lear
Gordon Ang
Hrchlye
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