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Newspaper
The Daily Phoenix
Location
Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1875
Page
2
Columbia headlines recount the life of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria, his accession in 1835, abdication amid the 1848 revolutions, and his later life. It also notes royal marriage alliances, the Austrian court in Vienna, and contemporary reactions in the United States including criticism of northern political papers and a clash over press personality.
A garbled OCR passage satirizes a 207 Tins era Republican stance on religious liberty, condemning attempted entaljilament of religion and federal restraint. The text references a church sermon at Palis Church and a misquoted Speaker Tilton amid garbled place names.
John S Preston, president of the Central National Bank in Columbia, corrects a report alleging the South Carolina Bank and Trust Company and the Carolina National Bank were named in Governor Chamberlain’s veto. He states the Central National Bank was not named nor referred to, and the report is erroneous.
The community mourns as Mr JB Bruxnon dies from a fall while serving in the Mexican and Confederate wars. Mr. Lrannon, a respected farmer, perishes in a county boat incident. Geo. Bighop dies at his residence. Miss Royston suffers a lightning shock. Mr. Stedman and Mr Alburt Stewdman are killed by a Thursday lightning strike while guiding wheat. Mrs Whican’s two mules are killed in the accident.
A distorted report discusses tax on government securities and other assets, noting taxes apply to personal property but not money. It cites a Boston citizen’s complaint about excise levies and a British observation linking the Sabiller disaster and naval orders to sailing directions, with officials accused of lax handling and depletion of crew.
In Edgefield and adjacent counties, crops are reported exceptionally fine as observers travel through Edgefield, Newberry, Barnwell, and nearby Georgia areas. The piece notes political tension, mentions Governor Glascock and the Democratic party, and references corruption accusations tied to state figures and upcoming elections.
A long mixed report covers battles in France and Franco-Prussian era concerns, river floods, political figures like Col. Florentine, imports of German priests, railroads and newspapers, plus notes on Nile floods, currency reforms, and social unrest. It references notable individuals, places, and events, including New York Harbor, Paris, Washington, and Cairo, with varied dates and dates.
A grainy late 19th century column lists local events and notices. It mentions the Carolina Hall wedding at SE o'clock, commencement exercises of Carolina College, and various public notices. It also notes theatrical pieces, subscriptions, and a court session in South Carolina with details of witnesses and adjournment.
An unclear OCR fragment references harvest time, national matters, locations, and odd phrases about digestion and cold water movements. It mentions Ten Nights Near a Water Cooler and Ten Nights in Her Room, then veers into nonsensical imagery about meals, beverages, and a parade. No cohesive event or facts can be confirmed.
A partial OCR shows a mix of firms and items including Andinan Real Estate Merchant Co Yortland Cement Taylor McCollough Evily Co Elasti Paint and W W Davies Bolindale RR. The legible names hint at a miscellany of listings rather than a single event.
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