Veterans Reunion Ends In South Carolina Contemplation
Veterans gathered in Columbia for a reunion that marked an end to a season of campfires and memories. The event featured abundant meals, hopeful speeches, and children scattering flowers in tribute as veterans, led by the Capitol steps, recalled fallen comrades. In Cheraw, Finley Gilbert of Bell Telephone was seriously injured repairing a line after a 30 foot fall.
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Tragic Train Deaths Reported in Cheraw and Greenwood
A 60 year old man, Jesse Pittman, died after stepping from a moving northbound train near Cheraw’s oil mill while returning from a Columbia reunion. The jury ruled death by stopping or falling from the train. In Greenwood, John Reynolds, a Negro train hand on the Charleston and Western Carolina railway, died after slipping from his bunk in the caboose and breaking his neck.
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Jesse Pittman
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Gov Heyward to Speak at Newberry Chamber Banquet
The Newberry chamber of commerce plans a banquet on the 23rd with Ex Governor D C Heyward among distinguished visitors invited. Heyward has accepted and will deliver an address on migration and soaring potential for the region.
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Railways, Edisto County lines eyed in Tennessee move
Col. A B Andrews, president of The Blue Ridge railroad, told chambers of commerce the line will cross mountains and aims for a fast double track reaching 70 mph. The Edisto route from Orangeburg toward Aiken is being secured with land deals closing. construction expected near September. Attorney General says Edisto county petition is constitutional. election awaiting commissioners and possible opposition. Greenville votes bonds for Eastern Training School site, with strong turnout.
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Republican Supporters Endorse Taft and Fixeaker
George B. ex of Cincinnati declares for Taft for President and Fixeaker for the Senate, urging harmony among Republicans. Henry Clay Pierce, noted oil magnate, surrenders in St. Louis to face a Texas indictment for perjury.
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Gift of 1.2 Million to Princeton University
A Princeton alumni committee announces a donation of 1.2 million dollars to Princeton University. The gift comes from a wealthy family and was given without public fanfare. Principal organizers cite the generosity as a turning point for the university’s funds.
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Primeart University
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Smithfield Hams Burned Up in Norfolk Fire
A special fire at Smithfield destroyed thousands of famed Smithfield hams in B. P. Chapman’s smoke house. The blaze began about 3 AM and likely spread from smoking fires. The Chapman home and the nearby Baptist church across the street were threatened by the flames.
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Against the Trust Perpetual Injunction in Drug Trade Case
The United States District Court in Indianapolis issued a perpetual injunction against the drug trade restraint by the National Association of Retail Druggists and affiliated groups. Charles C. Bombaugh is charged with circulating black lists of druggists who undercut prices, blocking access to supplies. The decree bars price fixing, blacklisting, and any contracts to regulate drug sales.
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Drug Trust
United States Circuit Court For
District of Indiana
United States
Joseph B. Kealing
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Heir to Spanish Throne Born A Prince Crowns Rejoicing
A young queen has given birth to a son, prompting widespread public rejoicing. The event is celebrated across towns as net of ship and cable lines report the glad tidings.
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Rand
Cable
Birth of a royal son delights Spain and Britain
EI of Spain and Queen Victoria welcomed a son Friday as crowds gathered outside the palace. The birth caused widespread jubilation, with courtiers and diplomats summoned, and global congratulations pouring in as mother and child were reported to be well.
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Wreck at Chicago Hamlin avenue crossing kills widow and injures many
In Chicago a Burlington and Quincy Railroad wreck at Hamlin avenue crossing left a widow, Mrs. Mary Miller, dead and about 40 passengers injured though many did not report injuries. The incident occurred in the southwest part of the city. Separately in Winston-Salem a white boy, George Sales, about 10, was slashed by a black assailant at the R J Reynolds tobacco factory, requiring stitches. The attacker remained at large as police hunted him.
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Factory
Desertions Reach Over 300 From Bermuda Patrol
The British cruiser squadron under Rear Admiral Neville, arriving at Bermuda from Hampton Roads, reports wholesale desertions from British ships in American waters. An estimated 300 plus sailors including many chief petty officers revolted. A $500 reward is offered for the chief yeoman of signals.
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Lynchburg Box Factory Burned In East End Fire
Fire destroyed the box factory of R. E. Mitchell in Lynchburg East End causing about 5000 in losses with 2600 insured on stock building and equipment. Investigators believe spontaneous combustion started the blaze and three nearby dwellings were set afire but saved by firefighters.
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R. E. Mitchell
East End
31 Die In A Wreck Special Train Carried 145 Shriners
A special train returning from Los Angeles with 145 Shriners and friends derailed near Honda California after a defective switch caused the locomotive to overturn at 50 miles per hour. Sixty-one miles of track were covered in 100 minutes before the crash, leaving 31 dead and many injured. Bodies were moved to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. survivors were treated at two San Luis Obispo sanitariums as a long coast isolation delayed reporting.
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Dining car disaster leaves few dead and many injured
Engineer Frank Champlain escaped from a wreck where the dining car crew of nine had two killed. He ran a mile seeking aid before discovering a broken arm and severe burns. The surviving crew, confined to a narrow kitchen, suffered only cuts and bruises as a last luncheon call had just sounded.
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Embezzler Surrenders in Charlotte Bank Official
Frane H. Jones, former assistant cashier at Charlotte National Bank, surrendered to U S officers Saturday morning. He arrived on Southern train No 44 with his wife and attorney C D Bennett. A preliminary hearing Saturday night set bond at 10000 dollars.
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Bonds to Finance Belt Line Expansion in Richmond
$380,000 Improvement Bonds issued in Richmond Va to Richmond Washington Co. for the Richmond Fredericksburg Potomac Railroad. Funds the belt line around Richmond and buys rolling stock. Immediate purchase of 100 new steel coal cars and 200 steel box cars. Per diem hire of freight cars to rise from 5 to 50 cents on July 1.
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Mine Fire Claims Dozens In Durango Disaster
In Durango a mine fire at the Tensrespper Mines in Varlardena last Friday night is said to be out of control. Special-Ninety reports indicate many dead with thirty five bodies recovered and seventeen miners escaped. Authorities fear the loss may climb.
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Stig Sentenced After Deliberation in Georgia Manslaughter Case
The jury found D. Strong guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Henry Smith in Ga. Strong received a three year sentence after a 21 hour deliberation. An appeal was noted.
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SC Weather and Crimes Report Week in May 1906
The South Carolina Weather Bureau notes a mild week with a few extremes including a 91 degree day at Blackville and heavy storms in the west. Special rainfall totals are listed from Pelzer to Savannah. A Pelzer-area farmer, B F Fortner, was shot by his son-in-law Neil Banks over a board bill. Banks was arrested near Anderson. James Seeschton Shelton was hanged in Spartanburg County Jail for killing Alf Briggs in Cross Anchor in 1906 after multiple escape attempts.
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Laurens Forms Citizens Building and Loan Association
Laurens establishes the Citizens Building and Loan Association with capital stock of 100000. M. J. Owings serves as president, P. A. Simpson as vice president, and W. R. McCune as secretary and treasurer. Directors include R. Fleming Jones, William H. Andrews, Harvey Terry, Arthur L. Hughes, Hilliary B. Kennedy, and Dr. Jesse H. Teague.
Laurens Plans Approved for New School Building
Laurens city schools accepted Edwards & Walter of Columbia plans for the new school building. The board will award construction May 28 and sell $300,000 in bonds authorized by a recent special election on Saturday May 25. In Timmonsville John M. Benton, a saw mill worker, was struck on the head by lumber and knocked senseless. he is hospitalized in Florence with uncertain recovery. Greenville notes moonshine raids in Dark Corner where officers released two prisoners after surrounding a distillery with Winchester rifle threats.
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Greenville
Greenville County
Winchester Rifles
Six killed in San Francisco boarding house shooting
Carpenter Walter Davis fatally shot six residents at 414 Pierres Street in a Marmville home boarding house. He killed Orton Bush Sr and Jr, W. Beard, Mrs. Lillie Crothers, and M. E. Vinton, then wounded Annie Bush as officers subdued him. Davis, with a shotgun, was taken to a detention hospital after a struggle with seven officers.
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Exposition Board Considers Loan Proposal
Clearas Hilgson on the exposition board proposes a loan plan to ensure sufficient funds for proper operation and development of the exposition project. The discussion focuses on financial viability and oversight.
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Clearas
Hilgson
Unearthed Land Frauds by Secret Service in West Coast
Seattle report states Special-Six operatives are exposing land frauds across western Washington. A secret service agent, trusted by President Roosevelt, has been sent to supervise the coast operation and gather evidence for Justice Department officers.
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Secret Service
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Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Robbers Hold Up Train Near Butte Montana
Two masked men halted the north coast limited eastbound No. 22 near Welch's Spur 18 miles east of Butte at 2 15 Tuesday. Engineer James Clow was killed and Fireman James Sullivan was wounded in the arm. The robbers abandoned the attempt to blow the express car and fled down the slope into a gulch.
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North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific Railway
Welch’s Spur
James Clow
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False Imprisonment Suit Faces Sheriff and Deputies
In Chattanooga Special-Capt. J I Shipp as Sheriff is named defendant in a 2500 dollar damage suit for false imprisonment of Mrs Bertha Brown, a Hill of Two resident. Two deputies are charged with personal responsibility for the arrest and the Sheriff is held accountable for their acts. Florida Man Convicted of Peonage in Tampa Special-F I Howden chief of Prairie Peddle Phosphate Company Mulberry Fla convicted by jury after two days trial. Judge Locks reserved sentence. Court then began trial of W C Sprott marshal of Matherry on a minor charge. Complainants in the case were Brodsky and Boreski Russians.
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J. I. Shipp
Bertha Brown
Hill
Florida
Tampa
Fla
F. I. Howden
Four Trainmen Killed In Fog Clashed Express Collision
In dense fog the New York Chicago express No 7 on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad crashed into an east bound freight while taking a siding at Rush 20 miles east of Wheeling West Virginia. Four trainmen were killed, three seriously injured and five lightly injured. engines were damaged but passenger cars were intact.
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Why Orange Blossoms Became Bridal Flowers
A collection of era lore explains orange blossoms as the traditional bridal bloom. A Spanish gardener's daughter supposedly found dowry luck by wearing blossoms in her hair, inspiring a fashion echoed in reports from New Haven.
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