Mamie Boseman Seeks Death After Farm Dispute
Palmetto to Affairs reports Mamie Boseman of Alcola attempted suicide with poison after a dispute with Mrs Barfield over chickens from a farm. Boseman revived, bond set at 500, case sent to circuit court. Railroad assessments in South Carolina rise for major lines, with Southern Railway up to 20 million, ACL to 14 million, Seaboard unchanged, affecting state taxes and school funds. Also reports on liquor license downgrades in Charleston County, Laurens murder case, and a record snake birth in Greenwood with 91 hatchlings found inside a killed moccasin.
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Boseman
Barfield
Charleston
Eee
Marian
Greenwood
Lebron ‘Agnew
Rosa
Yorkville
Butler Ross
Ross
Judge Purdy Rules Disability Clause Unconstitutional
Special Judge Purdy declares the Atlantic Coast Line benefit statute unconstitutional, ruling it interferes with contract freedom. He defines disability as physical inability to perform any labor, rejecting its scope to cover partial capability or different work. The decision also notes a separate local case where a roaming evangelist charged with cruelty and vagrancy received fines or hard labor.
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Charleston
Purdy
Joseph R. Sturgess
Atlantic Coast Line
Killed by Street Car In Birmingham
The body of Arthur C. Moore, about 30, who died Sunday in Birmingham after being struck by a street car, arrived here via Seaboard Air Line and the burial was at Mount Moriah Church.
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Greenwood
Arthur C. Moore
Birmingham
Ala
Mount Moriah Church
Moore
Alabama
Judge Aldrich Ill. Special Judge to Serve Richland Court
A note from Judge James Aldrich says illness prevents him from presiding next week at Richland criminal court, requiring a special judge for the term. Aldrich has been ill for months and the Columbia bar wishes him a speedy recovery. Also reported: New Knitting Mill in Fair Forest with $150,000 capital, mainly local. Spartanburg honors Winthrop scholarships to Euliene Erwin, Zula Willis, and Margaret Morrison.
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Columbia
Ansel
James Aldrich
Aldrich
Richland
New Knitting Mill
Spartanburg
Special
Fair Forest
New Winthrop
Winthrop
Euliene Erwin
Zula G. Willis
Margaret Morrison
Spartanburg Man Promoted at Western Union
Spartanburg reports Wise of the local Western Union office has been summoned to Atlanta to accept a traveling auditor position. The promotion leaves the Spartanburg office with one man, likely inconveniencing business interests here until a new manager is appointed, potentially by C. M. King.
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Spartanburg, Special
Wise
Western Union
Atlanta
Spartanburg
Mad dog scare in Laurens ends with canine fatalities
Laurens police faced a hydrophobic dog on the square and fired to stop the threat. The first shot killed a pursuing dog, then the rabid animal was shot down. Three other dogs bitten earlier in the morning were also disposed of to prevent spread.
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Laurens
Neer O Aioe
Tri County Fair anticipates crowds and progress in Batesburg
Batesburg prepares for the Tri County Fair from October 15 to 18 drawing visitors from Lexington Aiken and Saluda counties. A large main building and multiple stalls are nearly finished on a 10 acre grounds with departments in field crop household horse cattle swine needle and fancy work fine arts manufacturing and floral. General manager J Walter Dreher has driven much of the effort and prizes attract many entries. In Aiken county knitting mills are planned with plants near North Augusta Howeston and Montmorenci powered by electricity from Carolina Light and Power Company and aided by Woodward Bell and Taylor promising a feasible venture with rail access and favorable location.
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Batesburg
Jipoll
Lexington
Aiken
Saluda
J. Walter Dreher
Spreial
Aiken County
North Augusta
C. E. Hallman
Howeston
Montmorenci
Messrs. Woodward
Bell and Taylor
Carolina Light and Power Company
Electricit
The Williamson Plan Aiken County Test Could Boost Harvest
A large number of sukese county test plots show the Williamson cultivation method producing far more corn per row than standard plots. Tests indicate yields from 50 to 75 bushels per acre and expect extensive use across the county next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Williamson
Batesburg Bank Purchases Corner Lot for New Building
The First National Bank of Batesburg, at a directors meeting on the 27th, bought a corner Main street and Railroad avenue lot extending to Rutland street, 25 by 116 feet, planning a pressed brick front banking house as fine as any in the state.
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Batesburg
First National Bank of
Main Street
Railroad Avenue
Rutland Street
Small Fire in Bennettsville Threatens Local Stores
A Thursday evening blaze in Bennettsville burned barns and a staple owned by H. W. Corrall. Firefighters and local volunteers worked to save Bennettsville Hardware and the Bank of Marlborough as flames were contained before spreading to those buildings.
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Bennetttsville
H. W. Corrall
Bennettsville Hardware Company
Bank of Marlborough
Samples Sold To State Hospital For Ninety Dollars
Columbia reports the county dispensary board sold its entire sample lot to the State hospital or the Insane for 90 dollars. Some stock was high class but not in regular use by dispensaries, making it of little local value. Batesburg notes Joe Barr fatally kicked by a mule while shoeing it, fracturing his skull and risking eyesight. Dr. Fox attended him as he rests. Aiken covers Magistrate Smoak sending Joe Corley of K itching's Mill to the higher court after a dispensary law hearing with bond set at 200.
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Columbia, Special
Rachmond County
Batesburg
Joe Barr
Barr
James S. Fox
Tragedy in Asheville: Hugh Postell Kills Ed Edwards
In Asheville North Carolina on Saturday around 4 PM Hugh Postell former street car conductor fatally shot Ed Edwards in the rear of the J. M. Hearn Co bicycle shop. The motive appears linked to a quarrel over a dollar. Postell fled toward the French Broad river but was captured after officers pursued him. Edwards died minutes after the shot and Postell cried at his home after surrendering claiming fear of Edwards.
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Ashville
N. C
Hugh Postel
Asheville
J. M. Hearn & Co
Edwards
Posteil
Edward
Postell
Wheat
Poland
Postsell
Postel
Traction King Dethrones Belmont in Wall Street Ties
A leading Wall Street figure reportedly buys 20,000,000 Metropolitan bonds and plans to reorganize the local traction trust. Morgan obtains the bonds at 50, easing a major banking house’s distress as the Interborough stock trades two for one in swap. France orders Drude to pursue warring tribes in Casa Blanca with a two day interior march but no expedition.
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Dethroni
Belmont
Wall Street
Traction Trust
Morgan
Interborough Rapid Transit
Interborough Railroad
France
Paris
Drude
Casa Blanca
Ocean Rates Cut for White Star and American Lines
The International Mercantile Marine Company announced lower outward first class cabin minimum rates on White Star and American lines. Oceanic fares drop from 103 to 82.50 dollars while Majestic falls from 90 to 67.50 dollars and American line ships reduce from 90 to 67.50 dollars.
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New York
International Merchantile Marine Company
White Star
American Lines
Majestic
American Line
Good Pecan Crop Sighted Across Texas Report
Special reports from Texas indicate a very good pecan crop for this fall. Some areas experienced nut drop due to hot dry weather but damage is not widespread and October yields look large. Reported shortages in other regions may drive higher prices for pecan forest owners.
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Austin
Yex
Texas
Infant Electrocuted in Mother's Arm in West Pittston
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania an infant child of Mrs John Federczak was killed after an older sibling tripped against a live wire. The mother was severely shocked when she attempted to save the child as she walked with the infant on a street in West Pittston.
Murdered Mailman on Highway Near Ludlow Mass
Ludlow milkman Hugh Kane was held up and shot on a road from South Hadley to Ludlow. His horse returned him home. Police from about six towns search for the highwayman. Robbery is believed the motive. Kane had just finished toll collecting among customers when returning home.
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Springfield
Mass
Hugh Kane
Ludlow
South Hadley
Karo
Railways debate over North Carolina rates and congestion
Testimony by Comptroller Plant in North Carolina argues rate cuts could reduce congestion but worsen national trade. he cites Southern Railway cash limits for improvements and questions whether the railroad should subsidize lower rates. The exchange centers on state influence versus railroad policy and regional prosperity.
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Plant
Legisla
Southern Rail
North Carolina
Justice
North Carolin
My. Plant
Mr. Plant
Southern Railway
Southern Railway Company
Courier Journal Building Burns in Louisville Fire
The Courier Journal building in Louisville Kentucky was nearly destroyed by fire early Friday. Loss estimated at 650100 dollars with damage to structure and contents. The blaze began in an elevator shaft likely from defective insulation of electric light wires. Editors and reporters remained at work until exits were blocked and were rescued by ladders. The third floor collapsed during the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier Journal
Louisville
Courier Journal
Richard Mansfield Dead in Summer Home
Richard Mansfield, the actor, died at his summer home from liver disease and complications after illness since collapsing in Scranton while playing Pete Grant. He previously served in the west then Europe, returned to this country, and had shown slight improvement before a deterioration three days ago. Power Will Appear as Usual in Louisville report notes fire at The Courier-Journal plant causing about 200000 dollars in losses but business interruptions were avoided as other papers offered plant use.
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Richard Mansfield
New London
Scranton
Pete Grant
West
New York
Europe
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Bruce Haldeman
Courier-Journal Company
Courier- Tournal
Salt Lake Prepares Push for Trans-Mississippi Congress
Salt Lake City commercial interests wage a campaign to send a large delegation to Muskogee, I T, for next year’s Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress. Utah Legislature invited meeting in Salt Lake’s convention hall. Lincoln Neb appears Salt Lake’s main rival. The chamber of commerce calls for friendly ties with Japan and urges equal commercial privileges for Japanese.
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Salt Lake
Congress
Salt Lake City
Utah
Muskogee
I. T
Lincoln
Neb
Salt Pale
Chamber of Commerce
America
Japan
Four Killed in Auto Wreck Near Canaigua
A Rochester automobile run by Dr. George Waldron was struck by a Rochester & Hastern trolley car at a crossing near Canaigua on Thursday afternoon. Four people died instantly: Dr. Waldron Mrs. William Seandling Mrs. Jare Hobbs of Hopewell and Mrs. Katherine Farnsworth of Rochester.
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Rochester
N. Y
George Waldron
Rochester & Hastern
Canaigua
Waldron
William Seandling
Jare Hobbs
Hopewell
Katherine Farnsworth
Automobile crash kills Merrill and Landstrom in Saunderstown
In Saunderstown four others escaped with slight injuries after an automobile overturned and struck a strong wall at a sharp curve leading to Naragansett Pier. Victims include Waldo Merrill of Boston and Eric Landstrom of Mattapan. Survivors include Frederick L. Milliken of Milton, his daughter Rita, and Mrs. Merrill.
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Saunderstown
W Waldo Merrill
Beacon Street
Boston
State Street
Eric Landstrom
Mattapan
Mass
Naragansett Pier
Frederick L. Milliken
Milton
Rita Milliken
Merrill
W. Wallo “Merrill
Woman killed after lion attack at Luna Park in Pittsburgh
Mrs Anna R Bucke aged 68 died from injuries after a Numidian lion escaped its cage at Luna Park Pittsburgh. The animal mauled her tearing clothing and lacerating the chest before lung damage. The lion was killed after about 250 bullets were fired.
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Pittsburg
Anna R. Bucke
Luna Park
Next Trial of Thaw Focuses on Temporary Insanity Plea
New York Special reports Harry K. Thaw will plead temporary insanity at his next trial though he has recovered according to attorney Martin W. Littleton Thaw’s chief lawyer plans a speedy trial and asserts Thaw is not near a breakdown and remains confident of acquittal.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Martin W. Littleton
Thaw
Littleton
Bryan Will Not Be a Candidate
W. J. Bryan will not seek the presidential nomination. The Record cites a direct Nebraskan source to a well known Democrat, stating Bryan has made his final decision after full consideration. Despite public support, he remains out of the race. Meanwhile in Jackson Michigan, hundreds of Cuban campaign veterans attend a reunion of the United Spanish War Veterans of Michigan with routine business and city tours. The department commander race pits John Considine of Detroit against Frei Lehmalzreich, Detroit deputy city clerk. Officers will be elected and installed this afternoon.
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Philadelphia
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Jackson
Mich
United Spanish War Veterans of
Michigan
John Considine
Detroit
Frei Lehmalzreich
Emma Goldman Attacks U S Laws at Anarchist Congress
Emma Goldman denounces strict US statutes in a speech to the International Anarchist Congress, claiming American laws curb propaganda and that anarchy is spreading in America, especially among Jewish workers.
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Amsterdam
Rouam
Py Luore
United States
Emma Goldman
Congress
America
Roosevelt to Deliver Six Speeches on Southern Trip
President Roosevelt plans to speak in Canton Ohio Keokuk St Louis Cairo and Memphis during a September or October tour. He paused work to meet Senators Molina rny and Poster of Louisiana seeking a pardon for Cad Bradford recently imprisoned for land fre nd.
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Roosevelt
South
Canton
Ohio
Keokuk
St. Louis
Cairo
Memphis
Molinery
Poster
Louisiana
Cad Bradford
Fox Land
War claims and local posts shift in Columbia reports
Reports from the War Department to Gov. Ansel detail South Carolina Span ish-American War claims under a special act. A settlement valued around 410,000 with protests possible and a review ongoing, while postmaster nomination for Geo H Snuggs and a revenue office vacancy stir Columbia politics. In Anderson Portman dam a 19 year old Miss Carrie Bailey drowns after a dam break during a swim.
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Columbia
War Department
Gov
Ansel
Congress
Gov. Ansel
Department
Gov.Ansel
M. F. Ansel
South Carolina
S. C
Anderson
Portman Dam
Portman Shoals
Carrie Bailey
Miss Bailey
Estelle
Finnie Beck
Belton Divyer
Mr. Driver
Beck
One Negro Kills Another in Hob Beysville
In Hob Beysville Sunday Charles F Rook a negro was shot and killed by Bud Pearson also colored. Pearson is said to be at large. Coroner Turner and Sheriff Nicholls went to Hob Beysville to hold an inquest over Rooks body. In Union on Saturday a thunder storm struck Jonesville knitting mill wire, causing a fire. Mr H W Porter and Mr C M Littlejohn raised alarm and the blaze was quickly extinguished. loss small and insured.
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Laurens
Elledge
Sullivan Township
Moss Herbert
Darkey
Ned Roseman
Boyd’s Mill
Roseman
J. P. Elledge
Mattoon
Charleston
Spartanburg
Charles F Rook
Bud Pearson
Hobbeysville
Pearson
Turner
Nicholls
Rook
Negro Killing in Saluda in county near Kempson ferry
Special Hamp Healey shot Ed Wilson and another colored man Saturday night in Saluda County over Wilson's wife belongings. Healey surrendered to the sheriff and is jailed. Wilson, who had married Healey's sister, was wounded in the leg and bled to death after being left in the road.
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Saluda
Healey
Ed Wilson
Kempson’s Ferry
Healy
Wilson
Henry
Deauh
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the News of
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State Board of Railroad
Hich
Seaboard Air Line Railway
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Chester
Arnold
Georgia
Tigers
Sthett
Baron von Pillis
Rhett
Oakwood
Howelton
Hallman
the Tri-County. Fair
Saiuda
Montmorenct
New Bank
Bennettsville
Aiken Ess
Asheville, North Carolina
Hugh Postell
Ed Edwards
Kilied
Mother
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Moyer Busey
Studebaker
Htc
Joseph It
Broad Street
Augusta, GA
W. H. Harling
WH. Harling
Agt
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Farmers Bank of
Edgefield
W.C
Sesso
Geo. P. Cobb
B. F. Harper
W. Boyd Evans
Air
Geo. H. Hnuggins
Huggins
Collector of Internal Revenue
Micah Jenkins
Roach Riders
Hitchcock
Washington
Columbia Post Office
Anderson Lady
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