A Housewife's Death Spurs Civil War Era Tale
Mrs. Preston S Brooks dies in Norfolk and triggers memories of the Sumner Brooks cane attack in Washington. The piece recounts Sumner's 1850s clashes over slavery, Brooks's subsequent expulsion attempt, and the ensuing public turmoil, with commentary on Lincoln era impressions and survivor tributes.
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Preston S. Brooks
V. FE. Mc- Bee
Norfolk
Brooks
Charles Sumer
Massachusetts
Congress
Kansas
Butler
South Carolina
Sumner
Senate
Preston. Brookes
George Lewis
House
Anson Burlingame
Canada
Negro Kills Overseer in Newberry County
News from Newberry reports the killing of Walter Westrams, overseer for Dr. M A Tenwick, by Gilliam, a colored man, after a dispute over a late arrival to work. Gilliam was captured near Whitmire and jailed. no lynching occurred as the widow urged law and order. In Spartanburg area, Hud Darby, a robbery suspect, was shot dead by Constable Mabrey during an arrest attempt four miles from Campobello.
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Gillian
Abrams
Newberry
Gilliam
Whitmire
Chamberlain
Spirtanburyg
Hud Darby
Mabrey
Spartanburg
Greenville Trno
Campoballo
Darby
Galveston
Texas
Liberty
Liberty County
Wharton Branch
W. DB. Duncan
W. K. Wall
Duncan
Wall
J. Roviero
Tom Branch
Tom
Wail
Branch
Maudh
Dallas
Touston
Easter dating rules from Nice era and rheumatism remedy ad
Centuries old note explains Easter dating after the Nice council, detailing vernal equinox and full moon rules, then shifts to an advertisement for Chamberlain's Pain Balm promising quick rheumatism relief and citing a testimonial from Troy Ohio. The page also reports a deadly shooting of Rev. James Walker by Dan Smith in Central, plus follow ups on the coroner's inquest and unrest in Russia.
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Enat
Eaator
Nice
Bithynia
Astor
Chamberlain
Dr. Styles
Troy
Ohio
Messrs
Geo KF
Parsons & Co
J. W. Bell
James Walker
Dan Smith
Walker
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Smith
Logan
Pickens County
Central
Wesleyan Church
Russia
Fitzhugh Lee on Cuba at Omaha Club banquet
Gen Fitzhugh Lee, retired Army and former consul general, spoke at the Omaha Club banquet on Cuba outlining US duties and Cuba's future. He urged patriotism, discussed the Platt Amendment, Teller Resolution, and Cuba’s path to self government under US interests. He cited Cuban convention prospects and US non interference if Cuba maintains stability.
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Omaha
United States
Congress
Funston
Porto Rico
Cuba
Col Mosby as a Politician
Col John Mosby, famed Confederate raider, writes in Jesus Leslie's Weekly about the South's future. He argues slavery was a grave wrong, abolition benefited the South, the negro’s status will improve yet lead to immigration absorption, and Richmond may emerge as the South’s banking and manufacturing hub. He cites the Solid South term and notes political shifts since 1876.
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New York
Jesus Leslie
John
Mosby
South
Richmond
Old City
Hayes
Southern Railway Reduces Rates for Trip to Augusta Ga
Xodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. Southern Railway announces reduced rates from Asheville Charlotte and intermediate North Carolina points Vonville and Savannah and intermediate Georgia points and from all South Carolina points to Augusta Ga and return of one first class fare for single tickets and for military companies and brass bands in uniform twenty or more on one ticket at a still lower rate Tickets sold April 20 to 26 inclusive trains arriving Augusta prior to noon April 7 good to return until April 20 detailed schedules and rates from any Southern Railway agent or connections W N Taylor A G P A Atlanta Ga
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Southern Railway
Asheville
Charlotte
North Carolina
Vonville
Savannah
Georgia
South Carolina
Augusta
W. N
Taylo, A. GP. A
Atlanta
Spanish Minister Receives Treasury Grant From Hay
The Atlanta News notes a treasury warrant of 100000 issued to Dako d Arcos from Secretary John Hay, marking a purchase of more war supplies from Spain. It argues this expands armed forces and burdens for U S possessions, while Charleston railroads plan a 10000 depot with city franchise grants.
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Dako d’Arcos
John Hay
Treasury
United States
Spain
Atlanta News
March Hall
Charleston
Notice to Oconee kin about letters of administration
State of South Carolina Oconee County D A Smith Req Probate Judge William Terbas Norman applied for letters of administration for the estate of C W N Norman deceased. Citations summon all kindred and creditors to appear at Walhalla Court House on Friday April 12 at 11 o clock to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published March 27 1901 in the Rising Courier.
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State OF
South Carolina
Oconeh County
D. A. Smith
W Terbas
Norman Ha
C. W. N. Norman
Walhalla Court House
S. D. A. Smitit
Oconoo County
S.c
Che Rise de Courier
Seizure Notice in South Carolina District Office
An item lists seized property linked to Tatham for violation of federal statutes. It names a bay mare, bugsey and harness, a Smith & Wesson pistol, and several gallons of corn whiskey. The notice requires claimants named Anson Merrick, Deputy Collector, to respond within thirty days or forfeiture to the United States will occur.
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Internal Revenue Service
District of South Carolina
Valhalla
D. C
Tatham
United Siaton
United States
Best Line of Shoes In Store Now On Sale
A bold shoe sale promo invites customers to view the new line before buying. Prices range from 25 cents to 3.50 dollars, signaling strong bargain options and urging immediate visit.
Township Assessors Meet For Personal Property Valuation
Oconee County auditor announces township boards of assessors from Center Chattooga Keowee Pulaski Sencon Tupaloo Wagoner and Whitewater are ordered to meet at the auditor's office to appraise personal property. April 1 is the designated date with the county board of equalization also meeting. Names of township assessors are listed and sworn in before the Clerk of Court.
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Lowit
Conter
Chattooga
Keowoo
Pulaski
Sencon
Tupaloo
Wagoner
Whitewater
County Board of Equalization
J. G. Breazeato
J. A. McToxkey
Stribling
Mongol
L.A. King
W. G. Ruswell Keowee
A. Perry
Phos
A. Grant
Polaski
G. C. Arvo
B.D. Rothell
Nathaniel Phillips
Sopesa
W. O. Hamilton
J.T. Long
W. M. Campbell
Tugaloo
J. A. Cook
Geo
J. Singleton
Duke England
G. W. Pitchford
Louis Lay
McAlinto Whitewater
Jesse Lay
Day J
Thantrell
Whitmire
KERSE
Oconee County
8. C
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Smith & Steck
R. T. James
W.bhelol
Poon
Walhalla
Mrs. Preston
Charles Sumner
Brook
Columbia
Augusta Chronicle
Souther
Sumnex
Senator Butler
D. W. Bell's
Raleigh
N.C
Parehes
Douglas
Supreme Court of North Carolina
House of Representatives
Uwebi
Anon
Miderson Rigs
Sunny Lane
Phousindy
Mr. Higgs
A W. del
Cotton Mills
Carolina
Olina
Chopnail
Weatuitnator
Davis Cotton Mill
Allen County
Big Camp
Aiken County
Charles Warren Davis
Gould Barrett
Eadward
Johnson and Bryan Lawrenewll
Toxaway Company
Sapphire
Editora iCourier
Appalachian Park
Ben Tillman
Will West
Oronoo
Billy Webb
Carpenter Gang
Chattanooga
Oconee
Sam
Toxaway Valley
Pennsylvania
Health Ag
Calvin Cantrell
The
Courier
Bill
Anna
Anette
Caroline
Latto
Dorothy
Edith
Kennion
Kapp Frances
Grace
Helen
Josephine
Lucy
Louisa
Reneh
Lenora
Margaret
Madeline
Mavis
Mary
Kaitor
HQC
Esther Cohen
Delancey
Houseman
Manatawnoy
A. W
Boll
Negro
Campobello
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Marion Kooko
Thompson
Milwaukee Ave
Chicago
Kite
Noah Rabby
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Rabby
UF Hee
George Ueeelgnadt
George Washington
Yorke Town
Greenville
J. 1 Davis
Westminster
Aldrich
Davis
Fort Worth
Marehall
Konmonia
Denver
Quanah
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I Flores
Aterm
Panhandle
Jefforson Hotel
Wise
Devil's Lake
North Dakota
Kant Segerlin
Mrn
Ibis
Sowerlin
Major Andre
Washington
Marsh
Internal Revenue
Gost Eiscarotten
Howe
Col. Mosby
Merry-Makers
Alte
Cane Creek
Newry
M. Pool
A. H. Schroder
Clare
Storolock A
High Falls
Little River
R.A. II
Schrader
Yy County
Aylor
Supervigor
F. A
Schrodor
Clark
TPE County
Wigington's Mill
Pool
Wor
Norman Building
Main Street
Cardus
Mia
Elwin Cros
Gormer
Micha
Cardul
A. Campbell
Seneca
Jaynes
JW. Bielon
Jaynes & Shelor
Attorneys-At-Law
Watiatea, Be
Bualnova
M. W. Coleman & Co., Eneca, S. C
Goodyear West
Ally
W. L. Norman
West Union
Strothers
Kingan
Dean & Earlee
Asessas
Jal
Alexander
Ipmie County
Davis Bridge
Changa Creek
Pho
SM. Pool
Richland
Weigghaixht
SURIE
W. IL
Armstrong
Righland
Mary Melilvona
W. Patchford
Mary McElvene
Richey
Ty Richey
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