Respite Delays Execution of Wade Haynes in Columbia
In Columbia on March 24 Wade Haynes, a 16 year old condemned murderer, faced imminent death as officials prepared for his execution. A telegram and a governor’s respite delayed the sentence until April 21, sparking relief for the boy and his mother amid prayers by ministers and visits from jurors and jail staff.
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Columbia
Wade Haynes
Cathcart
Slaynes
Tillman
Haynes
Hartin
Coleman
Johnson
Wilson
Baylor
Carter
Daniels
Carrol
Black
God
Wade
Ilaynes
Lartin
Mr. Johnson
Gathart
News and Courier
On Joining the Church Moody Urges Full Church Identification
Dwight L. Moody argues that true Christians belong to a church and work to purify it. He denounces those outside church walls who criticize, says active members help the sick and needy, and urges believers to identify with a local church, carry their letter, and support church work.
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God
Christ
Church of God
Church
Lord Jesus Christ
Oppose Gonzales for Rio de Janeiro post, South Carolina senator says
Senator Irby declares he will oppose N G Gonzales nomination as Consul General at Rio de Janeiro. He denounces the choice as unfit and insults Democracy of South Carolina, vowing to reject the appointment despite loss of patronage. The statement appears in the Columbia State.
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Wasilington
N.G. Gonzales
Rio de Janeiro
Senate
Irby
Organized Democracy
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Leannot
Gen. Stampton
Cleveland
Columbia State
Death at Negro Prayer Meeting in Sumter County
At a negro prayer gathering in Sumter County an elderly man named Arthur Croom was asked to pray. He knelt with the congregation but did not respond to the invitation and after others rose Fre announced the late Arthur Croom was dead.
Removal of Consular Bureau Chief in State Department
Washington March 27 Dr I O St Clair head of the consular bureau has been removed and resignation requested by Secretary Gresham His successor yet to be named St Clair has served since November 1865 for over twenty seven years
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I. O. St. Clair
State Department
Gresham
Dr. St. Clair
Maxwell
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Kansas
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Freight Conductor Killed In Railroad Accident Near Scottsville
W. 13. Cole a James River division freight conductor for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad was killed near Scottsville this morning. He fell from a caboose platform and was run over his head severed. He resided in Richmond.
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Wasilington
Cole
James River
Cheseapeake and Ohio Railroad
Scottsville
Richmond
Cyclone Ravages Delta and Cities Causing Wide Damage
A massive cyclone swept the Mississippi Delta causing extensive property destruction and casualties. Kelly Mississippi reports confirm multiple deaths and severe damage. Nashville suffers major structural losses and inmate fatalities. Indiana and Kentucky communities also record significant wreckage with many homes destroyed and trains disrupted.
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Mississippi
Kelly’s
Memphis
Tennessee
Nashville
Birmingham
Ala
Dyhalia
Kelly
Miss
Roland Cox
Robert Stevens
D. N. Harris
Hudwell
Big
State Penitentiary
Mess Hall
Alex
Eugene Drumright
A. T. Bradford
W.R. Wright
Derdem
Cumberland Valley
W. S. Bradford
Drumrights
Luella Oliver
Munn & Ziegenthaler
Nicholson
Episcopal Church
Newtown
New Bethel Baptist Church
Indiana
Indianapolis
Tuxedo
Evansville
Southern Indiana Insane Asylum
Alexandria
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Lippincot Company
William Angel
President hints at extra Congress session on tariff
In Washington on March 29 the President signaled he may summon an extra session to tackle the tariff question. No date exists yet, but sessions could begin in September or October. Speaker of the Ways and Means Mr Springer said a new tariff bill could not pass before May if debated at the regular session.
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Washington
Cleveland
Springer
Illinois
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Elliott, Shepard
Col. Shepard
Jase
Ife
Ile
Juan
Republican Banquet in Canton Endorses McKinley for President
Ohio Republican delegates hear Governor McKinley praised as the sole Republican nominee for 1906. Fawcett introduces him with slogans praising past presidents and the party vows tariff prominence as a cardinal principle. Audience erupts in prolonged applause.
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McKinley
Vreaident
Canton
Ohto
Republican Club of
Lostmaster Fawcett
Fawcett
Republican Party
State of
Ohio
The Girls College Bid Battle In Columbia South Carolina
Three cities Spartanburg Rock Hill and Chester contended to host a Women s Industrial College. Deliberations over bids included bonds cash and a site, with final offers ranging from 50 000 in bonds and 15 000 site to 60 000 bonds and 30 acres and 62 000 cash with a site. Governors Tillman delayed final decision to review sites and legality of bonds.
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CoLumbia
8. C
Women’s Industrial College
Spartanburg
Rock Hill
Chester
Stangarre Wilson
J. B. Cleveland
D. E. Converse
James Walker
D. B. Duncan
T. P. Sanders
L. P. Sanders
J. ?. Walker
J. D. Leonad
J. I. Vowell
Join Wofford
L. E. Farley
Tillman
Chester and
Rock
Chester and Rock
George W. Gaze
Rock Ilill
Catawba Township
Jock Iill
Comptroller’s Office
Rock III
Tme
Ravener
Prof
Craighead
McLaurin
Jaynes
Rock Hil
Mock ‘Hil
Jock Till
Womn
Industrial College
News and Courier
Cotton seed industry boosts fertilizer trade and new products
The News and Courier reports growing cotton seed profits driven by seed sold to oil mills and used as fertilizer. It notes Savannah firms earned 11,506 for 525 tons of seed, and four fifths of seed last year was marketed. Potential rubber from seed oil and other products may transform the industry.
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Charleston
8. C
News and Courier
India
VIE Lintless
Lintless
Spartanburg County
Texas
Council Rejects $60,000 Bid for State Normal College
In Columbia South Carolina a city council vote of 7 to 6 defeated a motion to appropriate 60 000 dollars and provide a site for the State Normal and Industrial College for women. Local reaction promises a sharp wakeup tomorrow.
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Columbia
S. C
State Normal and Industrial College
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Mosse
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Arista Jonson
Fort Smith
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