Prelate Denounces Race Gambling In Supreme Court Action
In Columbia on June 7 Bishop H P Northrop of Charleston figures in a Supreme Court argument over a check dispute between Southern Seating and Cabinet Company and Rigst National Bank. The case centers on a $500 check lost in the mail and a second, unpaid substitute. Also noted is an appeal in Louisiana to revive horse racing, met with Archbishop Blanck’s strong opposition, denouncing race track gambling as a moral and financial curse to New Orleans.
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Columbia
H. P. Northrop
Charleston
Supreme Court
Southern Seating and Cabinet Company
Rigst National Bank
Bishop
Bishop Northrop
Plaintiff
Dantzler
Tam
N. B. Barnwell
John. P. Grace
Buist & Buist
Louisiana
General Assembly
New Orleans
James H. Blanck
Beware of Oinamons for Gatarrh Hails Uniarrh cure
A fragmentary advertisement warns against a product named Oinamons for Gatarrh and promotes Uniarrh cure manufactured by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. The text mentions mercury as harmful and urges medical prescription only.
Death of Mrs Porter 72. funeral set for 10 tomorrow
Mrs M J Porter died last night at 72 and will be buried tomorrow morning at 10 from the home of Mrs J E Whilden on Church Street. She divided time between Georgetown and Sumter. Survived by two sisters M A Flowers and A G Warren of Sumter, and brother Robert M Mack of Florence. Children J H Porter and John Porter of Georgetown, William and Edward of Jacksonville, Frank Porter of Lockhart, and Mrs W V Whilden of Sumter. The Sumter News notes the obituary notice.
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M. J. Porter
J. E. Whilden
Church Street
A. G. Warren
Sumter
Robert M. Mack
Florence
J. H. and
John Porter
Georgetown
William and
Edward
Jacksonville
Fla
Frank Porter
Lockhart
Ala
W. V. Whilden
SumterStem
Dedication of Three Long Nails By Doctor Ding
A Burmese pedagogue named Dr Ding vowed in his youth to never cut three nails. He promised they would be dedicated to Heaven Earth and Confucius. The nails grew to three feet and curved like antelope horns. An American collector offered $1000 but was refused.
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Ding
Heaven
Earth
Court records from Recorder Shu ford session
In the Recorder's Court this morning Judge Shu ford presided. George Gibson pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was fined $2.50. Primus Judon was fined $5 for shooting a pistol within city limits. Abraham Joseph received a $5 fine for fighting along with Wm Judon also fined $5 for fighting.
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Shuford
George Gibson
Primus Judon
Abraham Joseph
Paroled: Boy in Reform School for Housebreaking
Harris a negro youth sentenced to three years for housebreaking and larceny at age 11 was paroled during good behavior. He served under a white caretaker, J W Elliott of Lancaster, with Gov Ansel citing Elliott’s care and the solicitor’s opinion as grounds for release. The petition was signed by the prosecutor and local citizens.
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William Harris
Reformatory
Lexington
J. W. Elliott
Lancaster
Elliott
Harris
F. S. Porter
Gov. Ansel
Yukon Open Rush Begins Near Skagway
Seattle dispatches report ice breakup on Lake La Barge opens navigation along the Yukon river. First boat to leave White Horse today as crowds surge toward new gold fields in the lower Yukon region. congestion eases with passengers streaming from Skagway and White Horse over the next ten days.
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Seattle
Wash
Skagway
Lake la
Yukon River
White Horse
Yukon
Alaska
Young Mrs Tillman May Sue Husband Over Estate Sums
Edgefield reports a possible civil action against B R Tillman by Lucy Dugas Tillman through Attorneys DePass and DePass of Columbia. They plan to sue for about fifteen thousand dollars alleging squandering borrowed sums and rents from her estate. Papers had not yet been filed and the amount remained undecided while they awaited court duties in Richland.
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Gal Battle
Senator Tillman
Lucy Dugas Tillman
Edgefield
Supreme Court
Tillman
Columbia
B.R. Tillman
Richland
Earthquakes Kill Twenty in Campania and Damage Regions
Naples reports a severe quake centered in Avellino province striking central Campania. Calitri worst hit with about twenty deaths. other towns including Valeta and Castri suffer damage. Tremor at 3:07 am caused collapsed houses and panic with troops deployed to assist.
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Campania
Naples
Avellino
Callitri
Calitri
Valeta
Salerno
Gulf of
Avelino
Cotenza
Paoloa
Cantanzaso
Reggio
Potenza
Benevento
Capua
Melfi
Rascillicata
Potrea
Palermo
Sicily
Castri
Osanto
Conza
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by S. P. Gordon
A Georgetown South Carolina resident testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney distress. He reports relief after one box, with discolored secretions and nocturnal discomfort improving. Sold by Iseman Drug Co and Foster Milburn Co, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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S. P. Gordon
Georgetown
S.C
Dean
Iseman Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Kidney Remedy Promises Cure Warns Family History
A local note recounts a man claiming Foley's Kidney Remedy cured his hereditary kidney trouble after four bottles. He warns others not to neglect treatment and cites the product’s effectiveness despite his family’s health history. The advertisement names Ise Man Drug Co and C. Croft Drug Co.
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Washington
Foley
Ise Man Drug Co
Ly, C. Croft Drug Co
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Archbishop Blanck
Recorder's Court
Little Negro
Wis
Bright
J. Hi. Loyal
Front Street
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