Dispensary scandal witness Goodman faces graft charges
Morton A Goodman, former Ullman & Co. salesman and Commonwealth Distillery official, was arrested on conspiracy to defraud the state as a commission probes the dispensary wind-up. He testified about sales across states, inflated prices in South Carolina, and a $25,000 cash bond. Evidence included internal memos urging favorable terms and allegations of deceptive branding and heavy expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton A. Goodman
Lyon
Goodman
Ulman & Co
A. Braun
Ullman & Co
Felder
Commonwealth
South Caroline
Lexington
A. Goodman
Manthe Commonwealth Distillery
Many
Incorporated Distillers
Second Slrer
Louisville
Barney
Columbia
Myers
John Black
Assembly Street
Columbia Hotel
Soie
Boykin
Black
Will
Allman
Cincinnati
M. A
Fourth Street
Good Boy
South Carolina
Ullavan & Cov
Ha Evans
Melcher
Evans
Pelder
Big Springs Distilling Company
Sig Vel Myer
Witch
Bolomans
Ine
Indianapolis
Ullman
Ulman Company
Ullman Company
Ulman
Commonwealth Cory
Tie
Mack
Rawlinson
Wylie
Ulin & Co
Lie Anchor Distilling Company
Gol. Pi. Polder
Maj
Iuess
Messives
Moron
A. G
Commonnwealth Company
Anchor Corppany
State Board
Col
Kelder
Fran Gooden
Rupail
Good
Ian
Pak
Welder
Paip Roykin
Towile
Elder
Barlie
Brain
Seaton
Dee
Pti
KB Whrlich
Atlanta
Titi & Coy
Univansas
Ohio
Goodmin
le Mauleinier
A. Himmelbauer
South
Carolna
Coodman
Mad Cowden
Mathcoah
Carolin State Dispensary
Lowill
Governor Ansel's Annual Message to the Legislature
The governor submits a strong annual address to the General Assembly, outlining budgetary plans and reforms. He urges a two mill tax for two years to meet state obligations, a special tax to cover revenue gaps, and broad appropriations for education, public health, and state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel
Genay Assembly
Anon
Savarat
General Assembly
Dispensary graft case traces Goodman to Ullman ties
The trial reveals Goodman’s shift from Commonwealth to Ullman company of Cincinnati in 1904 aided by Ehrlich. Purchases for the South Carolina dispensary surge under Ullman while Commonwealth collapses. Witnesses describe manipulated bids, inflated prices, and extensive correspondence.
Fragmentary letter ties counterfeit link to Commonwealth Distilling Co
A damaged OCR reads a dated August 17 letter from Morton A Gy claiming involvement of Goodman and others with a counterfeit scheme tied to Commonwealth Distilling Co of Houlaville. The misspelled names and garbled script suggest an attempted fraud or misrepresentation using company letterheads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Goodman
Gocehnan
Goodman
Cormmuniwealth Distilling Co
Houlaville
Hartigy
Death by self in New York hotel gala details
Fragmentary obituary notice for a wealth family member in New York City appears to report a suicide at a hotel. Names, dates, and full relationships are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference to a Pennant Visit Gh and local hiring figures suggests a publicized event with failed attempts at clarifying details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Berra
Moston
St. Reghi
New York
Local Mystery Headlines Stun City Officials At Night
Vague OCR fragment hints at a late night incident with several individuals named Shah Amseten and Moti Amseten. Mention of a Redonda elder and a person named Gene Wettei surfaces in a murky report. No clear outcome or location is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moti Amseten
Winnan
Dineky Wheener
Gene Wettei
Greer Mie
Eymation
Fifteen Prizes Offered for Rural School Improvements
A local school improvement drive invites rural schools in the county to compete for fifteen cash prizes up to 100 dollars each and 50 dollars for others. Eligible projects include taxed improvements, consolidation, new furnishings, libraries, and yard beautification, with eligibility restricted to rural schools under 600 population. Submissions due by October 1 with descriptions and photos to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stata
Hoconsilon
Sylio
Mitt Nance
Pointed Sehoo Henees as Object to Sous to the Children
Ambiguous OCR fragment suggests a report about schools and actions affecting children. The readable phrases imply concerns over practices or policies in an educational setting. No clear names or dates are present to confirm specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henees
Dispensary Commission Report Forms State Oversight Findings
The commission appointed by the legislature to wind up the former State dispensary filed a report to Governor Atwell. It lists total uncollected and mischarged amounts at $898,048.10 with Hobie ties of $12,905.00 and $6,039.10 charged against Agalpet. The report condemns unnecessary purchases and reveals misdealings by whiskey interests and others. It also provides names paid to misdeed entities and notes an apparent inadequacy in the State dispensary’s accounts and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Winthrop College For Women
Clemson College
South Carolina University
South Carolina Military Academy
Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Cedac Springs
Horter Securin
General Assembly
Confederie Veterdiay
Adina
Amend Tivento
Meaplal
Evel
Vn Dnduetrind
Om Net
Leginiature
Ead
Dapon
Atwell
Dastown
Reus Oveychaiger
Altoyney
TreWand Dacs
Hove
Sonia
Hulane
Chinese Sailors Mutiny at Pillidelin Port
Chinese sailors aboard the steamer mutinied near Ti On Mandy harbor. They overpowered officers, demanded proper aid, and forced the crew toward the train dock. Police engaged, mutineers subdued after a tense confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillidellin
Mandy
Wiig
Polak Oreeko
Neil Fow
Sen Hon
Te Howl
Cugnie
Ward Held Over for Drug Contention Refused Justice
The article reports that Wilg ie Ward of the Tormaterial Tou faces an alleged poisoning case. Authorities believe the evidence supports a divorce contention. The war department is expected to conduct the related work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilgie
Peart Africary
Frowoin
Bao Holt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pensicy Houndalk
Morton A. Good
Messrs
Christensen
Augusta
Towill
Powill
Col.elder
Atin
Cinnati
W. O ‘Tastum
Hifk Entertainment
Mr. Welder
Gsoequally
Walman ii
Waltad Biates
Lindloyd
Moe Carey Craven
Hanon
Sea Au
Denney
Bund
Cnaviusers
Tie Coury
Renort
Railroad Commission
Lensonatte Ordeya
Andrege Watlong
Alin
Carolinia
Guy
Anvel
Conor
Wrainan Conviits
Olde Iy
Renin Ieee
Erate
Telia
Shah Pened
Rte County
Hopoxt
Sieimee
Votice Co Ketorn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!