South Carolina Exposition Funding Debate in 1900s Era
Comptroller General supports a Charleston Exposition plan with a $60,000 building and exhibits funded by a five mill tax levy, arguing it will advertise the state’s resources and attract immigrants. It cites benefits of visiting dignitaries and rail travel, while noting the need for a proper state building and exhibits. The piece also profiles veteran journalist COT. Rery NOMPBON, praising public service and support of the appropriation. A separate item reports a train wreck near Waycross, Georgia, with one engineer killed and a mail clerk seriously injured after an attempted robbery. suspects were pursued, and one gang member was hanged in a nearby village.
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Black man slain by mob in Barnwell County near Kiko
A Black man was killed by a mob Monday night near Kiko eight miles from Barnwell, South Carolina. The victim assaulted Mrs. Melvin Hart and was later dragged toward the home, with his body riddled by bullets. Authorities note no mob fatalities had occurred in the state last year.
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Partnership Notice in C. W. & J. E. Bauknight Firm
On January 1st I admitted my brother John EB Bauknight as a partner in my business and the firm name began as C. W. & J. E. BAUKNIGHT successors to C. W. Bauknight. We solicit continued patronage and prosperity for the new century from friends. C. W. Bauknight and J. BE. Bauknight announce the partnership beginning January 1st, 1901.
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Engine Kille Two Sisters in Columbia
A Southern Railway engine fatally struck two sisters Mianda Leonora and Miora Daniels on the main line in Columbia as they watched an approaching Seaboard Air Line train. Leonora, about sixteen, died after two hours of speechless vigil. Miora Daniels survived serious injuries with jaw and head trauma.
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Tillman at Omaha creates rift with Bryan in banquet remarks
Washington reporter transmits Tillman’s Omaha Jefferson Club Banquet remarks. Tillman says no split from Bryan, defends Democracy of South Carolina, and notes he would rather lose again than surrender party principles. He recalls ovation at Omaha, and mocks Cleveland era faction while praising his own stance. The piece cites other political notes from Iowa Daily Republic style commentary.
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United Confederate Veterans to Meet in Memphis in 1901
General Order from New Orleans announces the next reunion of the United Confederate Veterans will be held in Memphis Tennessee on May 28 to 30 1901. It notes 1800 camps have joined and requests more applications for organizational papers to expand the association’s benevolent and patriotic aims.
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Redistricting bill outlines new congressional districts
Representative Weston introduces a districting plan assigning Pee Dee to Richland and Marlboro to Clarendon, Santee to Georgetown and Berkeley, Wateree to Richland and Kershaw, and Edisto to Orangeburg and Bamberg. District populations range from about 179,000 to 205,000 across Pee Dee, Santee, Wateree, Edisto, Saluda, Keowee, and Catawba, with counties listed for each district.
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A Wise Monuure Opposes Polygamy Amendment
The Lutheran Visitor condemns polygamy and urges Congress to adopt a constitutional ban. It labels Mormonism as vile and an arch foe to Christian faith, calling for strong legal suppression to protect social purity and church and state.
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