Republican Squabble at State Convention Ends in Violent Scramble
A crowded State Republican Convention in Columbia erupted in chaos as Capt. J. G. Capers knocked Ed Thompson from the platform after a heated exchange. Thompson brandished a walking stick, Capers struck him, and the scene devolved into a tense melee with delegates rallying for order under the direction of officials.
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Columbia
J. G. Capers
United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Thompson
Capt. Capors
Capt. Capers
Committee On Credentials
Republican Party
John G. Capera
Megro Thompson
Capers
Capt. Crpora
Capt
Cap#4
Phompson
Lo Hla
Deis
BE. W. Bereven
Dens
Capera
Mhompson
Amd
Nicinge
DU No
Bryan Nomination Seems Certain for Denver Meeting
Lincoln May 1. William J. Bryan supporters claim his nomination is assured at the Denver convention whether by ballot or by acclamation. Delegates counted to date favor Bryan with 208 instructed or pledged votes from Indiana Wisconsin Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Oklahoma South Dakota Iowa North Dakota Philippines and 124 for Gray Delawar New York New Jersey Rhode Island Connecticut unappointed. Rhode Island reports seven of eight delegates favor Bryan and four from Connecticut back him.
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Lincoln
Nel
Wiliam J. Bryan
Denver
Bryan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Kansas
Milndlg
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Iowa
North Dakota
Philippines
Gray—Deloawaro
New York
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Friends of
Governor names solicitors for two circuits
Governor Ansel announced the appointments of J. B. McLaughlin of Bishopville as solicitor for the third judicial circuit and Christie Hewet of Columbia as solicitor for the fifth circuit. The appointments take effect May 11 and run until after the November general election when regular-term solicitors are named. The vacancies followed the general assembly act creating the eleventh and twelfth districts and redividing counties in the original circuits.
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Ansel
J. B. McLaughlin
Bishopville
Christie Hewet
Columbia
Omaha Aeronaut Survives 2000 Foot Fall At Fort Worth
Ike S. A. McCormick, an Omaha aeronaut, plunged 2000 feet after a mishap with a disabled parachute. He held on as the balloon tip unfurled and landed hard but alive. He plans another ascent once he recovers.
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Fort Worth
Texas
S. A. McCormick
Omaha
Tribute of Respect by Sunbeam Band for Inez Entrokin
Unanimous resolutions adopted by the Sunbeam Band at Conneroga upon the death of Inez Entrokin on February 12, 1908. They record appreciation of her as a faithful member and worker, express sympathy to her family, and authorize copies to be sent to the family and published in church and county papers. Committe: Annie Buller, Ethel Barker, Bewley Honsinger.
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Sunbeam
Conneroga
Inez Entrokin
Infinite Wisdom
Alater
Sioterntrekin
Baptisz
Annie Buller
Ethel Barker
Bewley Honsinger
Delegates Named for National Republican Convention
During a convention disrupted by a nearby incident, the body reassembled and elected delegates and alternates to the National Republican Convention. Delegates include John G. Caywin from Greenville and Tody Grant from Charleston. alternates include Otbert Abbeville and Robert Smajia of Beaufort, with several others from Greenwood, Columbia, and surrounding areas.
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M Wrae
John G. Caywin
Grenvilley
Ta SV
Malock
Goldville
Tody Grant
Charleston
Mo Hy den
Dartington
Otbert
Abbeville
Robert Smajia
Beaufort
T. J. Lowan
Greenwood
Melton
Columbia
A. H. Aielardson
Westminster High School Honor Roll April 1908
The Westminster High School honor roll for April 1908 lists top grades by grade level. Notable names include Grace McDonald 97, Maryle Rice 06, Frank Reid 98, Victor Miller 99, Mary Anderson 99, Lillian Brazvale 96, Hattie Simpson 98, Ralph Lawrence 18, Emily Stribling 97, and many others across Grades First through Eighth with teachers noted. Principal M. Brockman and teachers supervise the list.
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Grace McDonald
Maryle Rice
Eleanor Reese
Mary Foster
Frank Reid
Christine Terrell
Victor Miller
Christine Sanders
Carmen Croag
Henry Holley
John Lau Dickergon
Irene Puckett
Katie B. Harris
Mary Anderson
Charilo Anderson
Lillian Breazvale
Hortense Cross
Maggie Mitchell
Ralph Carter
Ithemer Puckett
Janie Harris
Willie Dorn
Bosso Hull
Ino Sanders
Miss Maude Stribling
Hattie Simpson
Alta Pritchard
Ralph Lawrence
Emily Stribling
Vassie Pritchard
Harold Norris
M. B. Brockman
Rona Harrell
Kate Harris
Frank Anderson
Kletner Tannery
Belton Mantt
Derniece Marett
Leg Stribling
Myrtle Zimmerman
Bessle Simpson
Minnie Eubanks
M. &. Brockman
Poley’s Honey and Tar Ad Claims Law Compliance
Notice to customers states Poley’s Honey and Tar is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
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Poley
Snow Storms Hit New York and Pa Regions May First
A major snow storm blankets Chautauqua county New York with about a foot of snow causing damaged rust trees and severely hindering trolley service. Buffalo and Jamestown report several inches of snow with deep drifts and downed wires. Corry and Williamsport tally substantial snow and record depths with sleighs in use as communications drop.
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Jamestown
Chautauqua County
Buffalo
Corry
Williamsport
Nippenoz Valley
Lycoming County
Fox Leys Kidney Cure Praised by New Hampshire Client
Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire reports buying two bottles of Fox Leys Kidney Cure about a year ago that cured a severe long standing kidney trouble. She calls it grand good medicine and heartsily recommends it. Sold by all druggists.
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Mra
Joyce
Sullivan Street
Claremont
N. H
Foxley
Toland Boys Hanged at Lexington Court House
Ned and Black Toland, colored, were hanged in Lexington court house for the Cayce murder of Mrs. P. W. Eliisor. A small crowd witnessed the execution amid controversy over the younger boy’s innocence. Governor Ansel refused reprieve or interference despite appeals.
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Columbia
Ned
Toland
Lexngton Court House
P. W. Eliisor
Cayce
Ansel
Experts Work to Save the Fish at Augusta Locks
A South Carolina legislative committee led by Rep B E Nicholson EB M Rucker and J R Earle has finished its inspection of the Augusta canal locks. They will ask the National Government to send an expert to Augusta to advise on a proper fish gate. Superintendent J D Twiggs says lumber is ordered but awaits government guidance as few fish are in the river now and nets and trotlines persist. The committee may coordinate with Georgia and South Carolina officers to curb fishing with nets upriver.
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Augdala
B. E. Nicholson
EB. M. Rucker
J. R. Earle
South Carolina
Augusta Canal
Augusta
J. D. Twiggs
Waterworks Department
Twigks
Georgia
Carolina
Beara the Tha Kind You Have Always B Cd Barmera Gin Compresa
Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, will head the Barmera Gin Compresa Company, capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars, to operate in the cotton belt of the South. The new compresa, invented by Dr Heber Jones of Memphis, will handle cotton from grower to spinney.
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Harvie Jordan
The
Southern Cotton Association
Barmera’ Gin Compresa Company
South
Heber Jones
Memphis
Loss of Gladiator crew in Inez Paul collision
London April 26 reports 28 dead or missing after the collision between the American Inez Paul and the British cruiser Gladiator of the Isle of Wight. Divers searched the sunken cruiser for bodies without success as shipping men and officials deem the accident unavoidable. A naval court and Board of Trade inquiry will follow and both ships refuse diagnosis until testimony is given.
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London
Inez
Paul
Board of Trade
Horseless cartilage and milk by cow driven cart tale
A Springfield resident cites the first horseless carriage seen a decade ago in Cleveland and recalls inventor Flavius Danforth who used a two wheeled cart hitched to a cow to deliver milk. The anecdote mixes inventor lore with a humorous view of early transportation.
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Ohio
C. A. Warren
Springfeld
Gaya Warren
Cleveland
Flavius Danforth
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Dr. Shoop
Westminster
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Caroline Carter
Irene Gibgon
Margie Williams
William Anderson
Annie May Anderson
Genevieve Breazeala
Bessie Foster
Mary Harvell
Allen Norrin
Atlee Stribling
Grace Stribling
Robbie Simpson
Fred Zimmerman
Gussie Harper
Ada Simpson
Ethel Marrott
Augusta Smithson
Eddie Pickens
F. T. Cox
Pennsylvania
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J. A. Brock’s
Jeweler
Mammoth Eastern Optical House
J. A. Brock
H. D. Reese
J. A. Brogk
Seneca
Cattonria
Beara
Earl S.sloan
Boston
Mass
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Dr. King
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