Palmetto Affairs Wide Range of State News
A batch of live paragraphs covers ongoing happenings in Oak State. Cotton markets show steady to firm prices with New Orleans and Charleston noted as steady, while New York and Boston are quiet. Other commodities including flour, wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, and cheese appear steady or firm, reflecting broad market conditions.
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Oak State
Galveston
New Orleans
Mobile
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
Baltimore
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Flouston
Augusta
Memphis
St. Louis
Louisville
Charlotte
Drowned Youth at Loc gishers Company Bathing in Broad River
A young man from Charlotte drowned in the Broad River while bathing with companions near Loc gishers Company. He reportedly suffered a cramp before others could help, and his body was recovered too late for revival. The incident prompted local officials to investigate the accident and warn bathers of river dangers.
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E ‘ Gishers Company
heac __ arlotte
Broad River
Neary Shocked Dead at Fort Mill Plant Accident
Fort Mill Manufacturing Company employee James S Patterson suffered a severe electric shock around 1 pm Tuesday in the transformer room. touched the wire carrying over 10 000 volts from the Southern Power Company, potentially injuring his brain though physicians doubt immediate fatal outcome. Nearby Laurens notes report Vandolph Leak, 19, charged with shooting an 18 year old in Clinton after a barbecue crowd gathered. A Laurens case lists murder trial for Ben Johnson. In Orangeburg Jefferson Way found guilty of murder with mercy recommended. previous murder conviction in 1892 noted. State notes mention G W DeLoach appointment.
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Fort Mill, Special
James S. Patterson
Fort Mill Manufacturing Company
Southern Power Company
Catawba
Atending
Laurens
Special
Laurens County
Clinton
Orangeburg
Jefferson M. Way
John D. Pahner
Way
Bryan Sees Railways as Public Property Issue
Nebraskan states railroads may become public property and run by public officials for all to benefit. He notes private monopoly indefensible, expands on New York speech idea, and says the country may not be ready for such legislation. Louisville crowd hears Henry Watterson introduction.
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Louisville
W. J. Bryan
Henry Watterson
Brayn
South Carolina Crops Report and Local Tragedy Summary
Weather across South Carolina for the week ending September 18 1906 was generally fair with rainfall limited to a narrow northwestern border. Some districts received one to two inches, while most areas saw under half an inch. temperatures ranged from 59 to 96 degrees with cool nights at the week’s end. In Chester County near Lowryville a double homicide occurred Sunday night on the public road as Lawson Addison killed Matilda McMaster and Mamie Hassell after a church outing, prompting sheriff’s deputies to respond.
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Fairweather
Otonee
Pickens
Greenville
Spartanburg
Bowman
J. W. Bauer
Lowryville
Chester
Lawson Addison
Matilda McMaster
Martin Hassel
McMastatoni
Addison
Mamie Hassell
Onge
Éhule
Guarding Havana Sailors Plant Flag Before Palma Residence
In Havana a detachment of one hundred twenty U S sailors from the protected cruiser Denver sits before La Fuerza castle facing Plaza de Armas. The American red ensign is planted inside the castle grounds near O Reilly Street. Marines and field guns guard the park as a warning to any hostile approaches to the executive palace. The landing followed a conference between President Palma Charge d Affaires Sleeper and Commander c Dwell.
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Havana
United States
den Yer
la Fuerza
Plaza de Armas
Whiell
Rng
O'Reilly Street
Flazi Dé Armas
Dow Jinitit
Park
Palma
Sleeper
C Dwell
Paling
Independent League nominates full ticket for Hearst
A late news brief notes the Independence League backing Hearst begins nominating a straight full ticket. Maine produced surprises, Bryan tours the South with three impromptu speeches in St Louis. Republican control suspected in Ohio. Des Moines sails to Havana to protect migrants. Meats law explained to railroad men. A circus lion attack injures Leah Aimed in Suffolk.
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Independence League
William Randolph Hearst
Maine
William J. Bryan
St. Louis
Ohio
H. Clay Pierce
Standard Oil Company
Homeopathic Congress
Atlantic City
Des Moines
Havana
Cuba
Eustace B. Rogers
Army
Col
Cuive
Stlfen
Navy
Wilson
Provetice Officers Ponder City Duty and Defense
An executive officer and detachments discuss whether shore duties protect American interests or defend Palama city. Miller and officers agree the town would act if uprisings occur, unsure who would attack but prepared for action.
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Palama
Offiliver Miller
Upr
Baltimore & Ohio Railway Elects New Director
New York special report Brent Key ser of Baltimore was elected a director of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company at a board meeting in New York. He fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jacob H Schiff. John B Thayer, fourth vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, resigned as director and his successor was not chosen.
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New York
R. Brent Keyser
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company
Jacob H. Schiff
John B. Thayer
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Seven Trainmen Killed in Ringgold Collision
Seven trainmen died when two freight trains Nos. 8 and 12 on the Western and Atlantic Railroad collided near Ringgold Georgia. The accident occurred due to the engineer of No. 13 overlooking others. Firemen and a learner from No. 13, Conductor Whitehead and a brakeman were killed. Both engines were wrecked and five wheat cars splintered.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Western & Atlantic
Ringgold
Whitehead
Two Killed in Collision Near Attalla Alabama
In Anniston Alabama two men were killed in a head on crash between a freight train and a work train three miles north of Attalla on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The deceased are Engine Clemons and Fireman Charles Griffin both of Anniston. The cause of the collision is not known. Mayon Georgia Congressman T EB Burton chair of rivers and harbors committee announced river investigation for the state. The Ocmulgee and Chattahoochee rivers will receive attention as large appropriations are sought at the next Congress session.
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Anniston
Ala
Attalla
Alabama Central Division
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Clemons
Charles Griffin
Mayon
T. EB. Burton
House Committee On
Oemulzes
Chattahoocchee
Congress
New Election Set After No Majority In Louisiana Race
Baton Rouge La after a week's tally no candidate in the Democratic primary for railroad commissioner in the third district won a majority. A new election is required. Jenny Hunsucker W L Foster and J J Meredith were the contenders in the contest.
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Louisiana
Baton Rogue
Jenny Hunsucker
W. L. Foster
J. J. Meredith
Global and domestic woes flood early 1900s news reel
Concord NH reports mention a Connecticut Democratic Convention ticket and Bry in a platform. Movements sparked by James C Colgate created an association to work for the state. The United Fruit Company sues American Banana for 6 million under Sherman law. Bank runs ease after state examiner statement. A Kansas City man mourned as dead on his honeymoon. MacColl urges Southern cotton supremacy. Haldane issues general start order per Esther commission. Emperor William cordial to American officers at maneuvers. Moeller-Sokomelsky named Warsaw commander to pacify city. Min assassination at Peterhoff, August 24, execution reported. Prisoners to be released conditionally. Stansland sails from Tangier under detectives. Duchess of Fife operated on. Peace in Cuba fades. veterans abandon efforts. Troops search Siedlce for terrorists. Havana defenses outlined. Polar Congress notes South and North Pole expeditions. German maneuvers: 30 000 infantry move 24 miles. Ambato tremors drive residents from homes. Negroes in New York stone police after shooting. Sir Edward Grey confirms Hart to head Chinese customs. Root tour of Lima. flowers given to him.
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Concord
Connecticut
Bry
James C. Colgate
Mutual Life Administration
United Fruit Company
American Banana Company
Hibernian Bank
San Francisco
State Bank
Kansas City
MacColl
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Haldane
Esther
William
Moeller-Sokomelsky
Warsaw
Min
Peterhoff
Paul ©. Stansland
Milwaukee 2Ane Bank
Chicago
Tangier
North Pole
Ambato
Ecuador
New York
Edward Grey
Robert Hart
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Robert Burns
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John Orr
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Bristol
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W.J. Rutherford & Co
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Washington Streets
Georgia
Randard
Mutual Benefit, Life, Fidelity & Casualty Co
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Title Guaranty & Trust Co
Bonds
American Live Stock Insurance Company
E. Jd. Norris
Agi
B.& O. Directorate
Root
Lima
Arrington Bros. & Co
Augusta, Georgia
Gauchman &% Kiaruing
Aughman Arling Gents
CauchMan & Arling Gents
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C. A. Griffin & CO
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J. P. Doughty, JR
W. K. Kitchen
Gotton
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Reynold Street
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