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Pickens Keowee Courier

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1903

Page

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Debate on Capital Punishment and Justice Standards

A historic polemic argues against abolishing capital punishment while acknowledging flaws in enforcement and juror bias. It asserts life imprisonment cannot replace the death penalty, cites wrongful executions, and defends public safety, urging continued application of the law to deter murder.

Nife Learox Helan Fife Hallows Beny Blackstone United States MilAui Thone Mureder Henry Clay Jon J. Gritenden Wallent Ankrapt Morey Hat Braneth Wayland Romeo Arthur Donald Bureau of Education Europe Gus Menue Bologa Farina Pak Noototy McIety

Explosion at Canton Powder Factory Kills Flocking Hundreds

News from Canton reports a massive explosion at the Powder factory of the arsenal killing about fifteen hundred people. The plant was among the world’s largest employers and its blast demolished nearby buildings within an eighth of a mile and badly damaged the arsenal overall.

Hong Kong Canton

Wrong man burned in Shreveport murder case in Louisiana

A report from Louisiana details a man named Albert Washington, living near Vanceville, accused of murder and arson, who fled by freight train toward Shreveport. A white observer then claimed to see a man resembling Porter Matthews at the Matthews home, fueling fresh suspicions. The region braces for further developments as officials pursue the correct suspect and public unrest grows.

Alan Dary Thie Joba Tie Krom Anid Therp Bacbinnance Ulal New Orleans Shreveport Matthews Edward Porter Albert Washington Vange & Stinson Vanceville Phillips Matthewa Mra. Matthews Iinexa Matthews House Aho Porter Matthews

County notices and obituaries from Pickens and Seneca

Local column reports county road bids at Iron Bridge with updates on the winning bid and savings. It notes improvements under the present board, praises Edward Gantt for road work, and mentions a mule incident and a birth at Earth plantation. It mourns the death of J. W. Jordan, Seneca cotton mill president, and recalls Matthew W. Colomin, linking their virtuous lives to local readers. Also includes a legal note: Minnesota circuit court ruling against Northern Securities, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern Railway, with appeal expected to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fedont D. Pyato Alston Wud Iis County Opon Art I. Richardson Oconee Pickens Edward Gantt Haw Thomas R. Keith Sonoca Ton Tanner Pruitt J. W. Jordan Seneca Cotton Mill Plaan Seneca Ooonde Matthew W. Colomin Megara, Colvoran & Co Jordan Businens Jonas Thole

South Carolina Education Conference Proposes Campaign

A Columbia gathering on April 11 1003 urged universal education as essential for self government. Delegates led by Prof Walton formed an executive committee for a summer campaign to improve rural schools through local taxation better teacher pay longer terms school consolidation and improved facilities.

Danny Sally Pei Manette Columbia Prof Walton Ais Jordon T Hoyward Misrtin D. G. Johnson Arta Colimbi South Carolina United States Teschora Dintelota Stats Booth Caroline

Resolutions of Respect for W George Bmithon Rosolvid'l

In the ERS area the Went ininater Lodge 900 A E M records the passing of W George Bmithon Rosolvid'l a loyal member and devoted husband and father. The lodge extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and notes his faithful service and community character. A memorial is planned in his memory.

W. George Bmithon Weatminster Lodge Mumory Merivethur

Library education drive plans campus summer program

The Summer School of the South in Knoxville aims to be among the best. Lectures by Governor Bracks of North Carolina Dr Charles Molver and Dr Albert Shaw will discuss library work. Teachers will attend, with emphasis on rural and interlibrary cooperation. Mentions Prof Verner and Mrs Bertie Smith, plus community efforts to collect books and support libraries.

South Knoxville United States Bracks North Carolina Charles Molver Albert Shaw Anid Verner Wootings N Threst United States Military Tomy Alabama Columbia Kebaol H. P. Boggs Goones Qoonee Plone Bertie Smith Sopeus John Cary John Leland Kennedy McCaslan Spheca Sanshine Society Tagisloo Farm Blue Jay Jay Theodore Bireney Mothera Honwea Brown Oconee

Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Health Ad Warning

Health notice promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It claims kidneys purify blood and that neglect causes pains and heart-like symptoms. Includes offer of free sample and instructions to mention the paper when writing to Kilmer & Co. Binghamton New York.

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