Fight over Coosaw receivership unfolds in federal court
Charleston dispatch details the April 8 first day in U.S. Circuit Court as Attorney General Pope and Coosaw Company counsel clash over jurisdiction and the validity of the state receivership. McCrady argues constitutional questions on contracts and due process while Pope defends state rights and enforcement of phosphate laws.
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Charleston
Simonton
United States Circuit Court
South Carolina
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Aiken
Aldrich
H. A. M. Smith
Julian Mitchell
Augustine T. Smythe
Louis Deb. McCrady
T. W. Bacot
Coosaw Mining Company
Charleston Law
Smythe
Coosaw Company
Y.J. Pope
Court of Common Pleas
Beaufor County
J. Pope
State of
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McCrady
Louis Deb. McRady
United States
Court of Commerces
Beaufort County
Gold Washing and Water Company
Keys
U.S
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Dunham
Railroad
Mississippi
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Kansas
Tennessee
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Stone
Darker
Bowman
W.J. Pern
Shakespeare
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Phosphate Commission
Robert Aldrich
G. S. Mower
Edward McCrady
A. M. Lee
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Col
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Mower
Judge Aldrich
Col. Aldrich
Gen. McCrady
Mr. Lee
Brooks
Secretary of State
Legislature Repealable Eminent Domain Over Rights of Way
The article discusses state power to seize private property for railways and canals under eminent domain, noting the state’s sovereignty over navigable rivers and soil. It cites the Louisiana slaughter house decision and asserts a future legislature can annul acts granting public rights to few. Mr Pope warns against improper conduct and vows lawful action if needed.
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New $2 Silver Certificate Redesign Stirs Treasury Plans
Assistant Treasurer Whelpley warned of circulating counterfeit $2 silver certificates. Damaged notes received by the Treasury were destroyed, with no order yet to issue more. Printing from the old plate of 82 certificates was halted and a new design may feature Secretary Windom. A distinct paper for all treasury notes and securities is under consideration by Secretary Foster.
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Washington
United States
Whelpley
Treasury Department
Windom
Cien. Hancock
Foster
Treasury
A Pure Matter of Wealth
Senator Ed Munds resigns from the Vermont seat citing health and winter climate. He says the resignation is for personal reasons and will spend winters in Aiken, D C, visiting Washington only for Supreme Court business. He believes a senator should attend to duties but cannot live in Washington year round.
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Edmunds
Vermont
Aiken
D. C
Supreme Court
Tillman and Noble. Interior vs Tillman over college fund.
The last Interior Department letter to Governor Tillman recalls the debate on how to evenly divide Congress funds for white and colored agricultural colleges in South Carolina. It supports a population-based ratio using the PSU census, while Tillman backs the state proposal of a Clemson and Claflin split. Mayor Tillman replies defending the state plan and urging Congress to decide.
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Department of the Interior
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Secretary of the Interior
Washington
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BR. Tillman
South Carolina
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Secretary of the Treasury
State of South Carolina
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Chuan Tbs
Pelaban Sey
Chenery
Mel
Clemson Agricultural College Whitey
Claflin College
Croverhor
Till Mas
Community’s greatest blessing is a good newspaper
Mrs. Saran B. Coormn told the Pacific Coast Women's Press Association that a strong newspaper is the community’s greatest blessing, condensing a broad truth into a single sentence.
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Saran B. Coormn
Pacific Coast Women's Press Association
Girls Save Train as Twin Sisters Plan Wreck Near Farm
April reports from Thomacives New Jersey detail Laura and Flora Woolley twin sisters who laid ties on a railroad near Len drift switch to wreck a New York to Lakewood express. Their plot was foiled when a fellow worker uncovered it. Laura attempted suicide but was rescued by Flora. The sisters hoped for a reward and notoriety.
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Flora Woolley
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Flora
New York
Lakewood
New Jersey Southern Railroad
Lendricksen
William Norison
Grae Prissenesers
Creepree Pitveenud
Levi Burdge
Fleetine
Creorge Woolley
Woolley
Alliance activity spreads across states as Simpson travels
Representative Jerry Simpson left for Olean New York to proselytize Western New York farmers for ten days. Willits, national Alliance lecturer, headed to New Jersey after visiting Ohio to spread Alliance ideas. Senator Pettier highlighted a May Cincinnati conference as a precursor to a new party. In New Hampshire both major parties fear Alliance influence could tilt power in a close vote.
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Jerry Simpson
Olean
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New York
Alliance
Willits
New Jersey
Ohio
Petters
United Press
Pettier
Cincinnati
Simpson
New England
New Hampshire
Athanece
Death of Barnum VP and mass abduction escape
In Pitporrvorr Connecticut on April 7 the VP of TV Barnum died at 6:22 PM surrounded by a grieving family after months of decline attributed to a disease affecting mental powers. In Wheeling West Virginia on April 7 Miss Any Morgan, daughter of a banker, was abducted at night by two masked men who forced her into a carriage, deliberated on killing or releasing her, and after ten miles of walking she returned home exhausted by noon the next day.
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W. Va
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Silsey
RaAerton
N.C
Daniel G. Mowle
Lovelock
Mary
Siip
Kelen
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Raleigh
Tloly
Lo-liay
Edmunds views on farmers alliance and elections
Washington April 12 The Star published a two column interview with Senator Edmunds on the political outlook. He says the farmers alliance could alter next election by shifting state wins, potentially blocking a people’s election and letting the House decide. He notes Republicans seek justice and workers protection, and discusses silver money, third-party impact, and financial stability amid any sweeping reform.
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the Star
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Farmers’ Alliance
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House of Representatives
Presidentiab Campaien
United States
Congress
Dahor
Fights End After Seventeen Rounds In Webber Dempsey Bout
In Spokane Falls Washington April 7 George Webber of St Paul and Young Dempsey of California light weights boxed seventeen rounds at the Athletic club for a $500 purse. Dempsey collapsed after the seventeenth round with both hands broken, ending the contest.
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Washington
George Webber
St. Paul
Young Dempsey
California
Athletic Club
Dempsey
Grave of Judge Wardlaw opened near Abbeville
Charleston April 7 It was discovered Saturday that the grave of Judge Wardlaw who was buried near Abbeville eighteen years ago had been opened and the coffin broken The body was undisturbed His wife's grave had also been opened The motive is not known.
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Charleston
Italian Gasconade and Italian Policy in Recall of Minister
In Washington April 2, prominent senators and Southern congressmen condemn Italy’s recall of its minister. Senator Lutler calls the action Italian gasconade and warns Italy to control Italian subjects here who identify with the Mafia. The piece notes no war is expected, but vigilance against Italian aggression and calls for justice in amends if needed. The article previews Marquis Tinperiini’s reply and potential diplomatic steps as the crisis evolves.
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Potomac
Butler
Rafisom
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Representative Boatman
Italy
Liutler
Karen Fava
Blaine
Nicholls
New Orleans
Louisiana
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Hue
Lowa
Geo
Holeady
Butlers
Marquis di Rudin
Marter
Rome
Marquis Imperiali
Mudini
News and Courier
Wreck of Steamship Agia Near Greytown
The steamship Agia of the Plondiuras Central American Oil Company wrecked on Pannacadorie reef 200 miles northwest of Greytown on March 26. No lives were lost. The Bravo left Greytown to assist and is expected back. chief engineer sent fuel reports to the company.
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Siow
Steamshipvian
Plondiuras Central American Oil Company
Teft
Warner Miller
Nicitusnt Crmil Company
Oun
Pannacadorie
Greytown
Brazo
Maregat Life
Agia
Bravo
Hese
Republicans Win Key Races Across Towns and Legislature
April election returns show Republicans carrying enough towns to secure a majority of 55 on joint ballot. Governor totals list Parton 384, Davis 22,248, Ladd 21,805, Larry 1,820. Senate 21 Republicans 5 Democrats. House Republicans 81 Democrats 28. Also reports a violent earthquake felt along the St. Lawrence shore and inland areas near Gabriel County, Bonaparte parish, causing alarm among residents.
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Gabriel County
Quebec
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Bonaparte
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