Gourd for Joe Cannon Gift Recalled at Capitol Birthday
A Washington dispatch dated May 18 reports Uncle Tom Cannon will receive a South Carolina made outfit and a farming grown drinking gourd from Major John W. Holmes editor of the Barnwell People. Representative J. O. Patterson spoke of the gift on a Barnwell trip, to be presented with ceremony tomorrow. The gourd bears a long stem and inscriptions praising Uncle Jon on his 70th birthday, and a line about drinking from the fountain of immortal youth. The item drew curious questions from onlookers at the Capitol.
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Burton Case Decided by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court affirms the Kansas Circuit Court ruling in the Burton case. Burton was sentenced to six months in prison, fined 2500 dollars, and barred from holding office for life for soliciting compensation for services before a government department. He allegedly received 500 dollars monthly for five months to influence actions at the Interior Department regarding a grain company.
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Death in Arkon. Allen Smith 51 in armor near here
Weal tners death by own action in Arkon Ohio May 18. Allen Smith fifty one years of age a man of prominence residing near here tommijggrd wilde today by hoot singith's fortune is estimated at 100000 dollars. The cause for the auto idy is not known.
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Dreaming on guard ends in a portrait of love
A soldier on guard dreams of a childhood sweetheart as he lies in his bunk. He awakens to a locker scene revealing a photograph that explains his tears. The tale shifts to military chatter, old soldiers, and a note on Gen. Butler tied to court battles over Cherokee claims and a land grant.
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Former Secretary of State T. E. Tindal Dies in Columbia
Former South Carolina Secretary of State T. E. Tindal, who served under Governor Tillman from 1890 to 1894, died in a Columbia hospital at 4 this morning from injuries after a night accident on Maintreet. He was en route from Clemson College to visit his daughter in Clarendon County and was 81 years old.
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Cattle Feeding in the South Boosted by Local Feeds
The South offers economical market cattle feeding due to favorable climate and abundant forage crops such as corn, sorghum, cowpeas, and cotton seed products. Cotton seed meal and hulls from nearby oil mills provide superior concentrated feed, with studies from state stations supporting profitable gains and favorable beef quality, arguing the South can compete with the North in market cattle.
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Cumberland Presbyterians Reunite With Presbyterian Church
In Des Moines on May 24 the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in the USA announced their union. Moderator Hunter Corbett declared the re union in force before the General Assembly, prompting a chorus of rejoicing from the vast ecclesiastical gathering.
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Wealth and tragedy mix in swept fire town tale
A widow Andrew Nelson inherits 260 000 from Sweden through her late husband’s father amid a city refugee camp. She faced hardship after a devastating fire that destroyed her livelihood. A tale of resilience and distant wealth arriving for a brave woman in scarce times.
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Confederate Soldiers Reunion Brings Large Crowd to Columbia
The Columbia reunion of Confederate veterans drew an immense turnout with about two thousand five hundred veterans and many wives and children. A 5000 seat auditorium, ample tents, and a well organized program made the day memorable. Cols women in Confederate colors posed on the State House steps and locals praised hospitality. Other items note Senator Eugene Blease’s possible resignation from Saluda’s Senate seat, a Lawson Carter homicide and suicide, Methodist Conference voting against six year pastoral limits, Bertha Krupp’s marriage plans, county dispensers salary merit system, and a fatal shooting at White Plains church.
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