Democratic nominating convention names Chanler for Governor
Rochester N Y Sept 16 The Democratic State Convention nominated Lieutenant Governor Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler for Governor by acclamation and John A Dix for Lieutenant Governor. The ticket faced a contested choice for State Engineer Farley, a McCar man opponent, who was narrowly approved after a roll call amid protests. Judge Alton B Parker spoke as permanent chair and the gathering adjourned after remarks by U S Senator Gore criticizing Governor Hughes.
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Rochester
N. Y
Hughes
Denver
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Duchess County
John A. Dix
Washington County
Chanler
Philip P. Farley
Brooklyn
McCarman
McCarren
Farley
Kings County
Alton B. Parker
United States
Gore
Oklahoma
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Woes of Bryans Double Create Haircut Tale
Dr. David Coombs Peyton of Jeffersonville Indiana, a physician and state medical leader, shaved his lip to grow a mustache after being mistaken for William Jennings Bryan on a New Haven to New York trip. En route he drew crowds in New York and New Haven, lost a watch fob, and endured calls to speak. He faced a Bryans fanbase on a Victoria Hotel committee journey, but finally decided to return home to avoid further confusion and trouble.
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New York World
David Coombs Peyton
Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana State “Medical Association
Hoffman House
Peyton
William Jennings Bryan
New Haven
Boston
New York
Hoffman Toune
State Democratic Committee
Victoria Hotel
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Visiting Cards and Engraving Services Offerings
The Krower Courier in Walhalla South Carolina advertises visiting cards in latest styles with first class engraving work. They invite orders in any style or quantity and provide writing or calling instructions.
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Krower
Walhalla
8. C
Wyatt Aiken praised for campaign support and duties
Abbeville reports Congressman Wyatt Aiken sent 50 dollars to the national committee and 25 to the congressional committee, plus 27 in emalter contributions, total 102 dollars. He may campaign in doubtful states after a request from the speakers bureau, while southern audiences are favored.
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News and Courier
Abbeville
Aiken
National Campaign Committee
Congressional Campaign Committee
Speakers’ Bureau
Campaign Committee
Aiken Beeves
Lloyd
Washington
Messrs
Finley and
Pickens
Ansel
Congress
Wyatt Aiken
Pickins Sentinel-Journal
Coud
Easley Progress
Record on Boggs votes in Abbeville county
The Columbia State notes a correction in election returns where Mr Boggs’ Abbeville county votes were misreported as 817 instead of 282. The paper argues the error could mislead readers into thinking a razor thin victory when the actual margin was decisive.
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Press and Banner
Columbia State
Boggs
Abbeville
Campaign notes as New York heats up for fall contests
In New York on Sept 17 Democrats and Republicans are settling into the state campaign after conventions. Republicans back Hughes and Taft with hopes of a large plurality and a favorable bandwagon effect. Democrats face a late fight between Murphy and McCarren for state engineer, with Bryan touring cities and urging unity and vigor among supporters.
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York
Hughes
Taft
National Committee
Murphy
McCarren
Bryan
Charler
New York City
New York
Mr. Bryan
Delaware
Italian royal rift over Abruzzi marriage to Katharine Elkins
Rome reports a royal family breach centered on the Duke of Abruzzi's planned marriage to Katharine Elkins. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Margherita are portrayed as troubled by the match, with the king reportedly regrets Abruzzi marrying the American girl.
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Rome
Italy
Duke of
Orville Wright Injured After Fort Myer Flight
After drawing world attention with aeroplane flights at Fort Myer and setting records, Orville Wright suffered a two man crash that killed Lieut. Thomas Selfridge. Wright is severely injured but expected to recover. Selfridge died at Fort Myer Hospital.
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Washington
Fort Myer
Orville Wright
Thomas B. Selfridge
Signal Corps
Army
Selfridge
Wright
Lieut. Selfridge
Lieut
le Mans
France
Dayton
Ohio
Whetstone News Highlights Local People and School Reopening
Farmers store grain samples and food as fox hunters from Walhalla and West Union visit. Whetstone school will reopen Monday the 14th after a two week break. Travel reports from Gainesville and Highlands accompany social visits, gossip, and well-wishes for local youth Amy Lyles and Obie Lyles as they pursue college. Local health note mentions Mary Conley’s hay fever. A brief advert for Pain Tablets by Dr Shoop ends the item.
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Whetstone
Walhalla
West Union
Miss Angel
Will P. Henry
Palmour Hardware Co
Gainesville
Susie Henry
Jefferson, Ga
Lassie Coates
W. L. Ballenger
Starr
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I. W. Henry
Conley
Angel
Highlands
Ernest Fretwell
Rejwently
Lassie Conley
Amy Lyles
Lander College
Miss Lyles
Opening of Wofford College and School Sets Attendance Record
Spartanburg on September 16 reports the opening of Wofford College and Wofford Fitting School with the largest frat day attendance in the institutions' history. Dr H N Snider notes surprise at the turnout, freshman class at ninety and all other classes large as faculty welcomes new students.
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Spartanburg
Wofford College
Wofford Fitting School
H. N. Snider
Mexican boll weevil described by Texan observer
J D Anderson of Cueron Texas recalls a Greenville News report noting the Mexican boll weevil infesting cotton in Oconee county. He recounts decades of experience with the pest, discusses Sharpshooters, and warns Texas counties like Dewitt face devastating losses due to moisture abundance and ongoing infestation.
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Greenville
Cueron
Texas
Anderson
G. R. McLeege
Oconee County
Southern Railway
Rock Till
Dewitt
J. D. Anderson
Two Dead and Many Hurt From Fog Shuts Chicago Transit
Dense fog crippled Chicago rail and bus services with several collisions. An Aurora interurban struck an Oak Park elevated car injuring passengers. Two laborers on the South Side and Grass Park areas were killed by trains. A Chicago Northwestern engine and three cars derailed after unseen switch crew.
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Chicago
Aurora
Oak Park
Grass Park
Chicago and Northwestern
Boy Declares Guilt After Not Guilty Ruling At Buford Wreck
Lawrenceville Georgia September 17 Louis Cooksey thirteen year old boy surprised court spectators by saying You've set me free but I did it just the same He was declared not guilty of train wrecking in the Southern Limited No 38 wreck near Buford some weeks earlier Two men died and several were injured in the crash
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Lawrenceville
Louis Cooksey
Cooksey
Southern Limited
Buford
State backs stock raising with cash and crops
The State highlights agriculture efforts to boost sheep, cattle, and dairy on South Carolina farms. Hon. B W Dobbs recalls eight years of sheep growth turning two into 25 head, $200 wool sales, and six mutton. he notes cattle value from cotton seed meal feeding and manure returns. Dr Barrow compares costs of butter lard olive oil and cotton seed oil, arguing cotton seed oil provides the best nutrition at low cost.
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Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
B. W. Dobbs
Goodwill
Sumter County
Morgan Gifts to Winthrop College Fund
Columbia news reports President Johnson received a 25000 dollar check from J P Morgan for Winthrop College new model school. This brings total gifts to 70000 dollars with 20000 from the Legislature and 5000 of the remaining twenty five thousand from Morgan, most funded by the Peabody fund.
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Columbia
Johnson
J. P. Morgan
Winthrop College New Model School
Morgan
Peabody Fund
Old Fort Cottage Burned in Vanderbilt Estate Fire
A large fire destroyed the Old Fort Cottage, among the finest residences on George W. Vanderbilt’s estate in Asheville, causing an estimated loss of 50 000 dollars. The dwelling had been occupied by Do W R Radeker and his family, who left for Middletown New York to attend Webb Horton’s funeral. Insurance covers part of the loss. The report also includes a probate notice from Oconee County South Carolina seeking letters of administration for Emma L. Anderson deceased, with court actions set for September 24 1908 at Walhalla Court House. Newspaper notices published September 16 and 23 1908.
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WN. C
Old Fort Cottage
George W. Vanderbilt
Do. W. R. Radeker
Middletown
N. Y
Webb Horton
United States Leather Co
South Carolina
Oconee
D.a.smith
Wherwas
N. Hughs
Emma L. Anderson
Walhalla Court House
D. A. Smith
KeowWee
Coure House
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