National Schuetzenfest opens and grim crimes fill news
The issue reports the National Schuetzenfest opening in Charleston, eleven of thirteen Black Hand members found guilty, a Georgia murder suspect taunts authorities before execution, and deaths including Tan Mclauren from blood poisoning. It notes a Marion jail case, a Lancaster County killing, Georgetown forming a baseball club, a fatal Saluda County family shooting, a Modderfontein mine explosion, and Grace Wilson accused of setting a dog ablaze.
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Black Hand
Georgia
Tan Mclauren
Bonnie Brier Bush
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Naval Militia Mustered In At Salamander Hall
A large crowd witnessed the muster of the Fourth Division of the Naval Militia at Salamander Hall led by Capt. DuBos. The roster lists dozens of enlistees and officers, followed by notes on cigar box waste and a for sale notice for two 60 horsepower boilers. An attempted assault near Zion, S C is reported and Gov Ansel notes the Marine Band cannot attend Sumter monument unveiling due to a prior engagement in Washington on August 4.
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Tuer
the Salamander Co
Naval Militia
DuBos
Ath Carolina
United States
A. McP. Hamby
M. P. Moorer
H. G. Taylor, Jr
James H. Fraser
Jos. F. Lucas
W.C. Baskins
Frederick Cockett
B. W. McInnes
M. W. Wilson
John M. McCabe
C. H. McKeithen
R. M. Borneau
W. A. Blasky
S. H. Ellis, Jr
L. King
P. C. Johnson
J.C. Baskins
Geo. D. Anderson, Jr
Rts King, Jr
W. H. Harrison
L. Nachman
Leroy L. Bowman
Charles Sellers
Zion
S. C
Raleigh and Charleston
Mullins
Marion County
Ansel
Marine Band
Gen Sumter
Statesburg
Washington
Heavy Marine Losses Mark Record Shipping Disasters
Reports show four months of severe sea disasters with $10,000,000 in damage and 537 lives lost. Notable sinkings include the Larchmont in Long Island Sound on February 13 with 183 deaths, the City of Berlin near the Hook of Holland on February 20 with 200 dead, and the Jena explosion in March killing 120 sailors. The Dakota wreck near Tokio caused $5,000,000 in damage, while the Suevic near Lizards Lighthouse saved all aboard with $1,500,000 in damage. The steamship will be rebuilt.
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Long Island Sound
Berlin
Hook
Holland
Dakota
Great Northern Company
Bay of Tokio
Europe
Suevic
White Star Line
Lizard
England
Ryan to the Rescue Exposition Loan Reported
In New York on May 6 Wall Street credits a report that Thomas F Ryan lent 400000 to the Jamestown Exposition. He secured the loan with a mortgage on the exposition grounds and buildings. Special to the Sumter Daily Item. Favorite Ranges are sold by Phenix Furniture Co.
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New York
Wall Street
Thomas F. Ryan
Ryan
Sumter
Phenix Furniture Co
Phenix Furniture Offers Low Prices on Freezers and More
Phenix Furniture Co advertises Keean ice cream freezers hammocks and water coolers at the lowest prices. The item list highlights home cooling and outdoor relaxation products for bargain shoppers.
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Phenix Furniture Co
Stop and Get Cool Ladies and Gentlemen At Parlor
A promotional note for Marion Paol and Bicliard Parlor at 820 Front St announces cool drinks ice cream Purity Ice Cream Cone and Snow Ball. The pool game is described as amusing for ladies watching drinks served.
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Marion
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Cheraw
Florence
Ringstree
Saluda County
Lewton Lower
Lewton
Modder-Fontein
Grace Wilson
Lexington
Naval Maalitia
Salamander Hall
J. B. Steele
Carolina Hotel
Frank M. Chapman
J. D. Figgins
J. L. Mc McGarity
G. F. Skinner
Campfield
S.C
G. P. Pinner
Bucksville
John Ambler
Virginia
Joe O’ Neal
North Carolina
P. J. Maxwell
G. H. Powell
R. M. Montgomery
Columbia
Chas. Cason
Boston
J. L. McGarity
R. Henry
Clarence Mintz
Mac Mintz
H. H. Day
E. H. Norcum
W. I. Slaymaker
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A. M. Sinclair
Philadelphia
J. T. Crutchfield
R. Elias
L. J. LaBruce
M. P. Sullivan
W. A. Halley
R. B. Smith
St. Stephens
J. D. Medley
Richmond
EC. White
South Carolina
F. E. King
Norfolk
W. H. Steward
Mass
Lewis W. Crockett
Manchester
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Geo. B. Reeves
Fred C. Briel
W. T. Walsh
W S. Alcorn
Edwin Johnson
St. Louis
A. C. McKinnon
Alabama
Thos. L. Neal
Greensboro
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W. H. Barnwell
Atlanta
J. E. McQuaid
Georgetown, S. C
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