Blease Defends Charleston Speech in Ad Letter
The Columbia Record publishes Gov. Blease’s explanatory letter countering Charleston coverage of his remarks last week. He cites House Journal references from 1894 and accuses Charleston reporters of misrepresentation. He defends his language as misunderstood and asks why conflicting statements from Ira B. Jones and Gen. Hampton were not published.
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Gov. Blease
Char
Iza B. Jones
Charleston
House Journal
Ira B. Jones
Supreme Court
Metropolitan Police
Charles A. Smith
John G. Richards
John H. Wharton
Jones
Gen. Hampton
Zion City Leader Predicts Destruction of Major Cities
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, overseer of Zion City, predicts the downfall of Chicago New York and other large cities. He urges followers to relocate to Zion City claiming only it will survive the impending judgment and destruction. He cites God’s judgment on the nations and commands adherents to come to Zion to escape Babylon.
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Chicago
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion City
New York
Babylon
Zion
Alexander Dowie
What Makes a Woman A Tale of Strength and Electric Bitters
The ad claims physical strength defines a woman and credits health gains to Electric Bitters. It cites Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praising the medicine for relief from fainting dizziness and weakness. The product is offered at 50 cents and guaranteed by druggists.
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Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
Irby and Local Police Control Dilemma Stated in 1890 Letter
A quoted 1890 letter defends Col Irby and asserts gubernatorial power to arm the constabulary and seize municipal police in crises, arguing for local self government and county rights. The writer claims Charleston could request police control if needed and expects reelection despite alleged unfair press reporting.
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South Carolina
Wade Hampton
Donaldson
Irby
Laurens
Charleston
Jones
Death Chair Arrives for Charleston Electrocution House
The electric chair arrives for the Charleston death house with installation led by T Q Boozer and C F Adams. Six cells, a 24-seat death room, and a single light over the chair prepare for the first execution on August 6 of Samuel N Hyde, pending sanity review.
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T. Q. Boozer
State Electrician
C. F. Adams
New Jersey
Charleston
Samuel N. Hyde
Anderson County
Hyde
Columbia Record
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Col. Irby
Cypress
L. Wetherhorn & Son
Charleston, S. C
A. C Croft & Bro
Michelin
Mercer Bros
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