Laurens Dispensary Controversy Sparks Legal Challenge
In Laurens South Carolina a dispute over a local option Dispensary action centers on the county board’s 59 new freehold voters and land grants used to establish a Laurens dispensary. Governor Tillman questions legality, while a federal session reports a stalled House with a printing bill before adjournment.
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Langston
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Jaaurens
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Hr. J. Giary
Board of Conrol
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Soitch
State Board
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Wall
State Board of Control
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Tiso
Cty
County of
A.C. Fulienr
Tillman
Fon
A. C. Fuller
S. C. Dear Sr
County Board of
Senator Faulkner Plans Amendment on Sherman Act Repeal
Washington action centers on a big amendment to repeal the purchasing clause of the Sherman act. The measure mirrors Maulkner's fines and outlines for execution though Senate support remains in doubt. Supporters among silver advocates cite favorable details while the administration opposes compromises, timing unclear.
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Washington
Faulkneer
Maulkner
Paulkner
Senate
Lehag
Steamer Alvo Believed Lost In August Hurricane
Kinaston Jamaica reports the steamer Alvo, overdue from New York, given up as lost. No doubt persists she foundered during a severe August 20 hurricane while carrying railroad trucks for Central America.
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Kinaston
Jamaica
Alvo
New York
Consignees
America
Fearful on the Islands report from Columbia SC
A letter from DanIel I. Pope describes devastation on the sea islands of South Carolina. He details ruined crops, unrooted houses, widespread hunger, and looming relief needs as whites and the enslaved colored population face scarce food, disease risk, and uncertain aid.
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Columbia
S.C
South Carolina
Babcock
Joseph Daniel Pope
Daniel I. Pope
Eptisto Island
Sept
Saluda
Hind
Isol
Washington
Owly
Nockville
Daanton T. Poras
Senate Debates Timeframe on Silver Repeal Proceedings
Senator Voorhees proposes fixing a debate close day for the repeal bill as Sherman Act criticism and silver policy divisions spark stalled progress. Dubois and Shoup press for fuller discussion and substitution options while executive session follows. A separate dispatch from Jackson reports Brooks shot by a prisoner, with guards scouring the area for the suspect.
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Tle
Dubois
Idaho
Indiana
Ohio
Mr. Sherman
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Jodo
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Thaho
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Toa dstools cause thirteen deaths in New York area
An epidemic of toadstool poisoning kills thirteen and sickens many in New York Newark and nearby areas. Italian families and others reportedly ate wild mushrooms sold by peddlers. Investigations follow, with health officials seizing mushrooms and warning the public.
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Calalano
Olvera
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Nicholas Nardichione
Mount Vernon
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Stunday
Collirtella
Nardiehione
van Orden
Plainfield
N. 1
Mary Connor
Yonkers
Gotsawaus Pang
Yasterdiy
Partiaker
Theaal
Connor
Mary
Agnes Macabo
George Mitcall
Loleewater
Archie Moore
Bea
Miys
Moore
Sclanh
Watsen
Loeb
Uishirontia
Atmore
Martel
A Storm Wracks McClellanville and Surrounding Area
Residents recount the hurricane night in McClellanville South Carolina with roofs blown off and water flooding yards as levees and chimneys fail. Debris, ruined crops, and stranded livestock mark the scene while communities aid each other and report on local responses and relief efforts.
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S.C
Ail. DaPre
Willie Thieg
Tile Saving Corps
Aero Telotlee
Uae
I Hbben Ll
Amd
Asevis Amit
David
Christ’ S Eldieps
Howie Placidiv
Saestine
Jess
Timocept
India
Tio Lod
Charleston Trade Prospers Despite National Depression
The News and Courier publishes its annual review of Charleston trade for the year ending August 31. It notes a drop of 5,773,899 in average trade from the prior year but highlights strong bank deposits, unwavering city credit, and progress in manufacturing, industry diversification, and terminal facilities.
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Charleston
S.C
News and Courise
News and Courier
New South
Te Industriea
la Horta
State Liquor Constable Letter Sparks Governor’s Warning
A letter from South Carolina liquor constable Swain criticizing jail conditions and arrest policy prompts Governor Tillman to warn that state constables must be respected. The missive accuses jail staff of mistreatment and calls for legislative action to curb the jailer’s influence and hold officials accountable.
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Charleston
J. J. Willlian
United States
Swan
Tillman
Freight wreck near Troy claims fireman in act of obstruction
Contones Gia Sept 13 a serious accident occurred about a mile and a half west of Troy on the MA and G road a freight train bound from Columbus to Sea was going at high speed when the engine jumped the track and partly turned over Fireman George Wright was crushed to death Engineer John Ledbetter was seriously injured The wrecked cars were badly damaged A wrecking train was sent from here at 6 pm and track clearance was expected by tomorrow observers think the obstruction was placed to wreck trains on the Troy division
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Contones
Gia
Troy
MA & G
Columbus
Seanadit
George Wright
John Ledbetter
Mecca Pilgrimage Tragedy Recalls Past Losses
The report notes nine thousand pilgrims left for Mecca in May 1900 and perished in cholera and related diseases. Survivors say on June 2 a mob of over 100000 Muslims Arabs Turks and Indians attacked the sacred mountain, cholera spreading havoc. Seven thousand Turkish troops sent to recover bodies died in the effort and mortality among pilgrims caused great distress.
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Mecca
Fortune to Servants in Georgia Leaves Large Estate
Atlanta Sept last Lt George W Dye, one of North West Georgia's wealthiest planters, died childless after fifty years of service by loyal enslaved attendants. He owned 10 000 acres and vast cotton, leaving his fortune to the faithful group of servants. Executors are prominent Elbert county man.
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George W. Dye
Georgia
Newo
Dye
Ile
Elbert County
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