South Carolina passes dispensary probe act over veto
The House unanimously approved an investigation act into the old State dispensary, the Attorney General, and any affiliates, despite the Governor’s veto. The Senate had already passed it 33 to 3. A six member joint committee will lead the probe with $1,000 for expenses and power to proceed.
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House
General Assembly
Senate
Ashley
Mr. Bailey
D. W. J. Murray
Golumbia
Carlisle
Clifton
CG. A. Smith
Mr. Rembert
Mr. Cary
Hlease
Stevenson
Mendel L. Smith
G. W. Sidtivan
Addersons
Spartanburg
Hl. Clifton
Slanter
Capt G W Barnett Dead In Fort Lawn
Chester Reporter notes Capt G W Barnett born January 6 1848 in Virginia died on his 64th birthday after two years of ill health He was a farmer and former railroad worker who helped lay tracks for Lancaster and Chester railroad He was married to Amanda C Clark and survived by son F T Barnett and three sisters A folded funeral was held at Jan church with many neighbors and friends in attendance
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Chester
Fort Lawn
G. W. Barnett
Barnete
Jose
Georgee Washington Nett
Borpeta
Virginia
Not
Lancaster and
Capt
Barnet
Fm, Howsh
Hough & Barnett
Capt. Barnett
Brett
Amanda C. Clark
Lancaster
Fts Harnett
Westminter
S.C
Chas. . Park
Alice Noveris
Westminster
Delphine Schaffer
Charleston
Hoon
George Washington Barnett
Killian
W.M. Hough
W. P. Roddey
Unfavorable House Action On School Textbook Probe
The Columbia Record notes the House today blocked a plan to investigate recent changes in school textbooks and the state system. A committee report favored a bill requiring that textbook changes be approved by a majority of county superintendents of education before state board adoption. A separate amendment by J M Daniel of Greensico seeks to restrict textbook changes without local approval. A special order was set for Tuesday to consider the long debated measure.
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Columbia Record
Uf House of
J. B. Harris
Campeton
Olds State
Sepglor J. R. Earle
Oconee
Uc House
Edijen Hon
J. M. Daniel
Greensic
Board of Education
Witlout
Ediucetins
E Daniel
South Carolina Leads In Oat Yields In 1909 Census
Washington Jan. 18 Southern farmers adopt diversified crops and improved methods. Oats yields in the United States rose in 1909 from 1899 levels, with the Southeast showing a large gain. The increase reflects well tilled acres and southern farming progress, though socioeconomic efficiency varies among regions.
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Washington
United States
Edit House Journal Faces Corrections In House
Governor urges House Journal corrections in several instances while Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Stevensen debate sending the matter to the judiciary committee. The chair notes the Speaker will assume responsibility for making the corrections. An unrelated hotel advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for throat and lung relief.
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House
Sawyer
Judiciary Committee
Stevensen
Browning
Resolution of Resp And the Woodmen of the World Obituary Tribute
A December resolution honors W. H. Brewer and Itechland Camp No 460 for duty and family devotion. Also reported is a Jonesboro rail crash near Central of Georgia line killing three railroad workers and injuring others. the South Atlantic Limited passenger train derailed with no passengers killed.
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Grentor
W. H. Brewer
W. C. Moster
Itichland
Colca
Atlanta
Jam
Tts
Macon
Porto
Negra
Jonesboro
Central of Georgia
South Atlantic Limited
Chile
Jacksonville
Presivent Pardon Morse After Clemency Granted
Charles W. Morse, after serving over years of a fifteen year sentence for banking law violations, received a full presidential pardon from Taft. Warden Moyer relayed the telegram and Morse, weak and highly nervous, remains under hospital care at Fort McPherson. Major Baker refuses access to Morse, and the prisoner is unlikely to travel to the city soon.
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Atlanta Constitution
Charles W. Morse
Taft
Moyer
Atlanta
Morse
Department of Justice
Washington
Fort McPherson
Pr A. L. Fowler
Department of Jine
Fowler
Andurgeon
Penitentiariat
Moyer Arived
Baker
Moye
Kort
Roosevelt favored for Republican nomination in West Virginia
Governor William Glasscock reports a thorough West Virginia canvass showing overwhelming Republican support for Theodore Roosevelt. He urges electors to back Roosevelt at Chicago and says Roosevelt would accept the nomination only if it arises from a genuine popular movement.
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Charleston
W. Va
William &. Glasscock
West
Virginia
Roosevelt
Lam
Cure for La Grippe Promises Pneumonia Protection
The danger of la grippe is its pneumonia risk and Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as the remedy. A.W. Bell of Walhalla and R. W. Wisher of Washington, Kansas report relief after using the product, claiming the cough and la grippe were cured after three bottles. The yellow package is noted.
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Foley
R. W. Wisher
Washington
Kansas
A.W. Bell
Walhalla
Democratic National Convention Call Issued For Baltimore
The official call for the Democratic National Convention to meet in Baltimore on June 26 outlines delegate allocation. Two delegates per Senator and per Representative, plus six delegates for District of Columbia Alaska Philippines Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with possible direct elections in some states. The method otherwise follows the last convention unless state committees direct otherwise. Woolford's Sanitary Lotion advertised by J W Bell, druggist.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Baltimore
Norman
Ing
Iuiuwa
Tively
Coluabia
Alaska
Philippines
Hawaii
Puerto Tico
Rebels claim massacre as Manchus pushed toward Sian Pu
In China the Kan Su imperial army advances within 60 miles of Sian Pu after heavy fighting. The Shen Sty district reports a confirmed massacre of 10,000 Manchus by rebels. Towns across the region are looted and deserted amid the unrest.
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Pekin
China
Sian Pu
Sien Si
Shen Sty
Foley's Kidney Pills and Tax Return Notices in 1911
An ad touts Foley's Kidney Pills claiming to regulate uric acid and prevent Bright's disease. The Auditor's office announces personal property tax returns open January 1 to February 20, 1912, with list-and-penalty reminders and schedules for multiple towns, including Salem and Madison, and notices on real estate transfers and new buildings.
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Pelery
Salem
Lite River
Tamassee
Henry
Cannon's
Tugaloo Academy
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Hone Wren
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North Carolina
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Foley's
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Omaha
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J. W. Bell
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J.D. Verner
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Law
J. D. Verner
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Cashier
Asst. Cashier
J. W. Wicklife
C. R. D. Burns
J. W. Shelor
Bright
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