University Trustees Complete Quick Reorganization Plan
The Board of Visitors of the South Carolina University in Columbia elected chairs and adjuncts, set salaries, restructured departments, and appointed Dr. McBryde as president. Dr. Woodrow’s chair was filled by McBryde, while others including J. J. Shieib and J. W. Alexander were omitted. future plans and admissions standards were deferred to June.
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Columbia
8. C
Board of Visitors
South Carolina University
Board of Trustees
Lillman Tvering
Alexander
Go’elock
J. W. Davis
J. M. McBryde
Br. A. Smythe
W. B Jjurney
Vprofessor
Oy Woodwird
Chiuriol
Dprofessor ii
Means Davis
Wile Ham Nun
Joseph Daniel Pope
der. Patton
Murray
Tunlildune
Joynes
Ors
Melryde
Woodrow
Mebryde
Dr. Woodrow
Ftollowa
J. J. Shieib
J. W. Alexander
Elour
James Woodrow
Jaynes
Patton
McBryde
Mayfield
W. A. Clark
Meiver and McGowan
Dr. Melhryde
Italy objects to Blaine on lynching dispatches and treaty breach
The Green Book on the New Orleans lynching compiles twenty four dispatches from March 14 to April 28 showing Italian insistence on criminal proceedings and indemnity for victims. Baron Trav a and others protest diplomatic misuse of public telegrams and urge the U S to honor treaty protections for Italian subjects.
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Niome
New Orleans
Baronlava
Blaine
Maquis di
Baron Trava
Harrison
Louisiana
Draine
Destructive Forest Fires Threaten South Jersey and New York
The May fire blaze devastates pine and cranberry districts from Pleasant Point to the harbor, burning thousands of acres and destroying dozens of homes. Smoke forces residents to flee as flames spread inland, with losses estimated over 1 million dollars. Additional fires are reported near Heading Pit and Newburg, New York.
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New York
South Jersey
Pleasant Point
Bay Lead
To Harbor
Atlantic
Kitin
Newburg
N.Y
Tragic pistol duel ends in death in Roanoke
Nick Flood son of Major John Flood and Charles I Rose clashed in a pistol duel at Muaurshiall's care in Roanoke. Rose died after being shot multiple times. Flood wounded but expected to recover. Both men were known gamblers linked to a quarrel from six weeks earlier. Rose reportedly carried 712 in his pockets and previous victims include Martin O Meare and Payne.
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Roanoke
Muaurshiall
Nick Flood
John IL. Flood
Lynchburg
Charles I. Rose
Washington
Jose
Rose
Flood
Martin O’ Meare
Payne
Alliance Campaign Demands Loyalty In Lecture Outreach Plan
President Volk outlines a yearlong campaign for the Farmers Alliance featuring two or more grand mass meetings per state and a lecture corps of at least 5 000, urging members to expel disloyalty and defend the order against internal and external foes. He warns enemies seek to control press and create divisions while stressing fidelity to principles and obligations.
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Volk
Allance
N. F. A. Andl. A
National Legislative Council
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
True Alliance
Order
National Alliance
L. L. Volk
N. i
Avand LU
Mice Destroy Farmer’s Mortgage Cash in Purse
Nathaniel Leavitt of St. George stored mortgage funds in a cloth purse. While retrieving the purse the mice had gnawed through and ruined every bill, leaving him unable to pay the mortgage due this month.
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Banner
Nathaniel Leavitt
St. George
Nice
Bennettsville Sees Unsolved Night Terror Stirs Town
In Bennettsville South Carolina a string of eerie noises and phantom gun reports unsettles residents. Mr P C Emanuel and Mrs Emanuel reportedly witnessed repeated shots inside and under a room while the home trembled and roosters crowed. He fled the house as locals fear a supernatural disturbance. The State reports Emanuel’s account given in a special interview.
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Bennettsville
S.C
Sennettsville
P. C. Emanuel
Mr. Emanuel
Ile
Absmanuel
Emanuel
Mimanuel
Insurrection in Chile Near Iquique and Arica Actions
Rear Admiral McCann reports the insurgents based on a transport in Iquique harbor. Esmeralda Aconcagua and Maipo force a sea attack on Antofagasta as Blanco Encalada blocks Arica. Heavy fighting yields many killed and wounded on both sides as government troops desert and Balmaceda’s forces lose control of the north coast.
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Washington
McCan
South Atlantic
Navy Department
Caldira
Iquique
Vensacola
Esmeralda
Aconcagua
Maipo
Antofagasta
Blanco Encalada
Autofagasta
Arica
Iguascar
United States
Balmaceda
Tragic Hoisting Crane Accident Claims Carter at Central Wharf
In Charleston 8, May L. George Carter colored, an engineer aboard a hoisting crane, was crushed by a rope and drum while unloading a coal cargo at Central wharf. The accident occurred without witnesses and the body was found severely lacerated, the machinery noise masking the scene.
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Charleston
8. C
George Carter
Central Wharf
Carter
Shooting at South Bound Road camp sparks fatal conflict
A dispute over pay at Webb & Oates camp near Columbia S C led to John Slammer being shot by I J Stack. Slammer was initially thought dead but survived. he suffered wounds to the wrist arm and abdomen. Stack and partner Rt L Williams faced legal scrutiny as Dr Frank Green treated Slammer and Dr Geiger assisted later.
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CoLumbia
8. C
Messrs. Webb & Oates
John Slammer
I. J. Stack
Stack & Root
Webb & Oates
Felix Sharp
H. Lu. Williams
Stack & Root Camp
Williams
John Hammer
Masons
P's
Ile
J. Trammet
Blackville
Ben L. Williams
Bob
Meammet
Johnnie
Williants
ALL
I. Williams
Frank Green
New Brookland
Green
Geiger
Lexington
Slammer
Rt. L. Williams
Barnwell
Stack & Roof
Loan and Exchange Bank
Tammet
Hammet
Stack
Hammett
Tie
Messrs. Melton Melton
W. I. Stack
Lamimet
Tinmet
Liamimet
Hlammet
Messrs. Skinner & Wiliams
Ogether
Skinner
Negister
Frost Hits Northern Minnesota Crops In Late Spring
Dispatches from multiple counties report a heavy frost Sunday night damaging wheat and oats in eight to ten counties. In Kittson ice formed and Park River strawberries and other fruits were ruined as young leaves on trees blackened.
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St. Pauil
Minn
Minnesota
Kittson County
Polk, Hubbard and Marshall
Park Rtver
Bank President's Defalcation Shocks City Boldly Hidden Securities Exposed
The Ninth National Bank faced a $500,000 defalcation revealed after the death of President John T. Still of New Brunswick New Jersey. Henry Gill as successor uncovered Still's scheme using executor held securities to cover loans, with envelopes emptied and collateral misused. Casualties included a death in a coke strike clash at Leisenring No 8, and a heartbroken wedding tragedy in Cressona as Annitta Otto and Jon A. Detter married moments before her death.
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New York
Ninth National Bank
John T. Still
New Brunswick
N. J
Lil
Henry Garden
Still
Jlill
Jtill
New Jersey
Bota
Hese
Lill
Till
Ilis
Std
Tle
ITT
Portsville
Annitta
Otto
Daniel Gitta
el Cressona
Jon A. Detter
Miss Otto
Jessae
Tillman Opposes Cincinnati Third Party and Favors Silver and Tariff Reform
Governor Ben Tillman of South Carolina denounces the Cincinnati third party plan and pledges to fight within the Democratic party. He backs free coinage of silver with greenbacks, tariff reform, and state control of elections, arguing for broader money issues and land-bank schemes. He also criticizes the sub Treasury bill as Alliance reform but warns against party split over the issue.
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CoLuMmabra
8. C
Ben ‘Tillman
Capitol
South Carolina
Cincinnati
Lian
Democratic Party
Tillman
Sub-Treasury
Alliance
Alliice
Order
T. BE. Iferton
Atlanta Journal
Destitute Capota Family Found Near Lake Edge
Martin Capota his wife and three children were rescued as they prepared to drown themselves in a lake after walking from Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The exhausted family had not eaten and were covered in sores. Officers fed them and sought work for Capota while the mother and children were cared for.
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Cucaco
Martin Capota
Harrisburg
Cupota
Limo Explodes in Tenement Fire. Two Die in Rocheston
In Rocheston New York at 2 AM a limousine explosion ignited a Nassau Street tenement. Firemen saved most occupants but Therman Stephanski and his wife were found dead in a room. Authorities suspect intoxication delayed their escape.
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Rocheston
N. Y
Nassau Street
Therman Stephanski
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Smith M. Weed
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