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Newspaper

Edgefield Advertiser

Location

Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1906

Page

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Stensland Coming President's Warrant For Extradition

State Department decides to cable authorization to move banker Stensland from Tangier to America. Extradition papers send with Olsen and Keely. options include a first merchant vessel or the naval Glacier. Charles L. Binns arrives with papers. transportation remains the main hurdle as officers plan to secure custody in New York.

State Department America Glacier Washington Charles L. Binns State’s Attorney’s Office Cook County Illinois Stesland Tangier Morocco Department Olsen James Keely Chicago da Sin New York Messrs. Olsen Keely Stonsland aAssistant Barbour Stensland Fetzer Milwaukee Avenue Latte Bank Straw

Two Die After Swinging Scaffold Fall in New York

Paul Pietjan a 50 year old machinist and Louis Zoe Det a 26 year old helper fell five stories from a swinging scaffold into an elevator shaft at Broadway and 62nd Street and were killed in the incident.

New York Paul Pietjan Louis-Zoe- Det Broadway 62Nd Street

Boston Floats After Piercing Leak On Pea Pod Rock

The United States cruiser Boston ran aground and leaked September 3 near Pea Pod Rock, Bremerton yard bound. Divers found a four foot hull breach, with one plate broken. Oakum packed in canvas and hydraulic jacks pressed plates over the crack, nearly stopping water flow and preventing further damage.

Boston Berlin Tiam Wash United State Bremerton Navy Yard Oakum

Bryan Welcomed Home In Lincoln With Large Show Of Support

Lincoln Neb special reports William J Bryan was greeted by an audience of up to 38 000 as he returned home on a half holiday. Governor Mickey and Mayor Brown offered welcome remarks while fireworks crowned the capitol grounds reception. The non partisan tone and wide turnout marked a notable homecoming. The event followed by a separate note on the Postoffice Clerks convention in Savannah and the association's stance on federation and a new publicity bureau.

Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan Capitol Grounds Mr. Bryan Mickey Brown Serra Mickey Bryan Mr. Bry_an United States Postoffice Clerk's Union Savannah United Association of Postoffice Clerks Pereria Ill Frank T. Rogers Chicago Charles Kirk Toledo J. Thurlow Barnett New Orleans C. H. Mitchell Portland William Gibbons Scranton John ‘J. O’brien Poston Mass W. B. Hunt Atlanta American Federation of Labor Jack Sullivan Seattle Bureau of Education and Publicity Congress

Baltimore Opens Twenty Four Hour National Bank

The Third National Bank of Baltimore introduced 24 hour banking facilities last night becoming the first National bank in the country to offer continuous service. The move marks a historic expansion in banking hours to serve customers around the clock.

Baltimore National Bank Third National Bank

Negroes Expiate Crimes At Pittsburgh Gallows

In Pittsburgh a pair of Black men named Coombs and Williams were hanged this morning for murders. Coombs killed Mrs Elizabeth Dickerson on February 8, 1905. Williams murdered his mother-in-law Mrs Maggie Quincy on September 16, 1905 then shot his brother-in-law in a neighbor’s house. The quiescent crime against Mrs Quincy was described as one of the coldest in Allegheny County history.

Pittsburg Cornelius Coombs Bud Williams Elizabeth Dickerson Maggie Quincey Alleghany County

Palmetto Affairs Broad Range State News Summary

Columbia reports a steady cotton market with prices for New S Cotton and various middlings. Produce markets in Baltimore and Charleston list mixed prices for eggs, butter, cheese, and oats. A Special Magistrate in Harleyville ordered Caesar Sheppard to jail for threats to kill, with past penitentiary terms noted. A Greenville woman Miss Swncile Haddon died in a pistol accident. Columbia chamber notes rapid distribution of Condensed Facts and plans a new tourist hotel booklet. Mr. B Parrott dies near Serenton aged about 73 with Masonry funeral rites.

Columbia New Se Reseda Seesan Ab Charlotte Attroyers Baltimore Clemson College Greenville Swncile Haddon Sarah E. Haddon Miss Haddon Chamber of Commercce E. B.clark Bona-Fde Inquirers Serenton Mr. B. Parrott High Hill

Several New Charters Granted for South Carolina Firms

A Madison lumber firm Madi son Lumber Co of Madison in Oconee county receives a charter with $5000 capitalization, P. P. Sullivan as president treasurer and J S Rice as manager. Garren Electric Co of Columbia gets a $10000 charter for its incorporators Luther Garren A R Brooks Jr and S T Carter. McCormick Land and Lumber Co chartered with $100000 capitalization, J E Britt as president treasurer J Q Stillwell secretary, directors include T J Britt W H Britt R E Morris B F Mauldin F G Brown A S Farmer R E Ligon. Scott Lumber Co of Sumter chartered with $250000 capitalization, Alex Scott president F S Speese secretary and Georgio Burchill treasurer.

Madison Lumber Company Madison Oconee County P. P. Sullivan J. 5. Rice Garren Electric Company of Columbia Luther Garren A. R., Brooks, Jr S.T. Carter McCormick Land and Lumber Company J. E. Britt J. Q. Stillwell T. J. Britt W. H. Britt R. EF. Morris B. F. Mauldin F. G. Brown A. S. Farmer R. E. Ligon Scott Lumber Company Sumter

South Carolina Crops Reportweek Ending September 3, 1906

The weekly crop update notes cloudy and sultry weather early, followed by ample sun and above normal temperatures with cool nights midweek. Heavy rains hit northwest and north central counties. Abbeville Orangeburg Spartanburg and York areas saw high rainfall, while overall moisture remains adequate. Cotton crop damage from rains includes green bolls rotting and turning black as bolls crack open, with many drops expected. A separate report from Anderson notes the death of Baxter Hay, a boy denied medical care by parents invoking faith healing, prompting investigations for neglect and illegal treatment.

South Carolina Liberty Walhalla Blackville Bowman Summerville Abbeville Orangeburg Pickus Spartanburg York Union Catholic Walls Yorkville Rock Hill Santuel Special Wiliber Anderson Baxter Hay City Hayes

Two White Men Arrested for Grand Larceny in Youngs

Laurens Special-Will Kern and Jule Gillespie of Youngs township were jailed on a warrant from Sam Barnett charging grand larceny for stealing a mule and buggy from Barnett during services last Sunday night. They were captured near Hendersonville by fox hunters. shots were fired when caught. Drowned in Cata Fort Mill Special Joseph Vaca a Spaniard at Charlotte Brick Company drowned helping a limb broke while fishing in the Catawba river. others tried to rescue him but body not recovered. Hon R E Allison Dead Lancaster Special The eldest member of the Lancaster bar, R B E Allison, died at 76. Born in York, lived in Lancaster since 1856, served in the legislature in the 1880s, active in Methodism and church work. highly esteemed by all who knew him.

Laurens Will Kern Jule Gillespie Youngs Township Sam Barnett Youngs Barnett Hendersonville Kern Gillespie Cata Fort Mill S. C Joseph Vaca Charlotte Brick Company Catawba R. E. Allison Lancaster R. BE. Allison Allison York County

Railroad Yard Tragedy In Roebuck Man Ground To Pieces

A Black man from Roebuck was run over by a shifting engine in the Charleston and Western Carolina railroad yards in Spartanburg and was ground to pieces. The mutilation left his remains unrecognizable, resembling sausage meat in the grisly incident.

Spartanburg Elbert Roland Roebuck Charleston and Western Carolina

Greenville tragedy at Southern station ends in shooting

Jim Blassin is killed by Tom Whitmire at the Southern passenger station in Greenville. Whitmire, a cook for a train crew, fled after the gunfire following a dispute over a disreputable white woman. Authorities pursue Whitmire as a manhunt continues.

Greenvile Jim Blassingame Tom Whitmire Southern Whitemire Whitmira

Ten Cent Cotton Minimum Urged by Southern Committee

The executive committee of the Southern Cotton Association in Hot Springs Ark after deliberation urged members and Southern producers to market cotton only above 10 cents per pound. The panel cited severe deterioration since Aug 15 and urged a gradual, advancing market with withholding on declines. The move, praised as a win for conservative elements, called for unified Southern support to maintain a long term 10 cent minimum.

Hot Springs Ark The Southern ‘Cotton Meuiliers South Committed Thisistudiation Richard Cheatham J.A. Brown Carblini Brown

Simplified Spelling Board Moves Across States

New York hosts the simplified spelling board as it gathered 25 college presidents and instructors to approve usage for 300 words in practice. Illinois leads the next states with Massachusetts, California, Michigan, and others in the sequence. Meanwhile in Newark Ohio the bodies of Nellie Dieboldt aged 17 and Harry Kelly aged 35 were found at Buckeye Lake after Labor Day, with signs of a prior struggle suggesting they were forced from a boat and drowned.

New York Illinois Massachusetts California Michigan Missoni Pennsylvania Lake Newark Ohio Nellie Dieboldt Harry Kelly Buckeye Lake

Winsted’s Oldest Citizen Turns 99 This Thursday

William C. Phelps of Winsted Connecticut, celebrated his 99th birthday on Thursday. He walks half a mile daily for exercise, reads newspapers without aid, and has tended his daughter's garden all summer. He has not missed a meal in eight years and, apart from a minor illness ten years ago, has had no doctor in fifty years. He writes 300 words daily to nieces in Ohio.

Winsted, Conn William C. Phelps Winsted

Prominent Moultrie Farmer Shot at Supper

John A. Johnson a well known farmer and former county commissioner was assassinated while at his supper table with his family in Moultrie Georgia. A buckshot wound to the head ended his life instantly. the weapon fired through a hole in the chimney.

Moultrie John A. Johnson

Directors face scrutiny in Real Estate Trust collapse

State Banking Commissioner Berkey appointed two expert accountants Charles Vollum and Meyer Goldsmith to examine assets and liabilities of the defunct Real Estate Trust Company. Receiver Earle and the directors favor reopening with depositor protection. Promoter Adolf Segal and officers North and Collingwood faced heavy bail as evidence showed overdrafts exceeding 500000 dollars and securities tied to Segal ventures. Depositors rushed to withdraw after insolvency became known.

Berkey Philadelphia Species Charles M. Vollum Meyer Goldsmith Earle Trust Company Hela Adolf Segal Waa North Teasurer Marshall Colling Wood Ital Bell Segal Chilingvesd Whiét Segal Hipple Ss Sui Collingwood Segal Enterprises Neer Earle Appeas

Peace Day Tablet Unveiled in Portsmouth

A peace tablet was unveiled at sunrise in Portsmouth to mark the first anniversary of the Portsmouth treaty ending the Russia Japan war. Miss Margaret Edwards and Miss Margaret Parker unveiled the copper tablet, made with Japanese and Russian alloy fragments. The inscription notes the 1905 signing at 3:47 p.m. in the presence of Roosevelt and envoys. Peace Day events included bell ringing and a public observance at the navy yard. General Medocal cable remarks on peace terms and public opinion shaping an end to fighting.

Russia Japan Portsmouth N. H Navy Yard General Stores Margaret Edwards Margaret Parker James R. Edwards James T. Parker Theodore Roosevelt United States Havana Medocal Tvs Ben

Earthquakes Reported in Hawaii Reef Islands

Two shocks struck near Hilo on the Island of Hawaii with no damage reported. After one quake, hundreds of dead fish washed ashore, apparently scorched by a submarine eruption. The quakes were not felt on Oahu where Honolulu lies.

Honolulu Hilo Hawaii Oahu

Southern Quarantine and Emigration Convention in Nashville

The Southern Quarantine and Emigration Convention will meet in Nashville on November 12 13 and 14 with governors of Southern states expected to attend and ministers from foreign countries slated to participate. The Southern Industrial Association will convene jointly with the quarantine convention. Delegates to both meetings are anticipated.

Nashville Tenn

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Aetna Phenix Mutual Benefit, Life, Fidelity & Casualty Co Accident and Health Title Guaranty & Trust Co Bonds American Live Stock Insurance Company EJ. Nore Is. Agt Palmetto Affairs Advertising Columbia Mr. Parrott New Enterprises Southern Cotton Association Wilson Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture Symplified Spelling Board Union Savings Bank Augusta, Ga W. J. Rutherford & Co Reynolds and Warington Streets Augusta Georgia Neewa Geo. P. Cobb South Carolinia BE. H Caucuman & Harung Aughman Arling 4 Caucuman & Harcinc Agents Insturance Agency C. A. Griffin & CO Reynold Street
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