South Carolina Wheat Campaign and Local Aftermath
Special Commissioner E J Watson reports on rising home wheat production in South Carolina, noting large increases in 1909 to 1911 and higher yields with farm sales value approaching 40 million dollars more than 1908. Also described are rye and oat crop figures, plus notes on local violence and a lynching incident in Purcell involving a black man named Carter, including a fatal burning after capture and subsequent court case details.
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South Carolina
Carolina
Public Beer Fountains Proposed for Montclair
Montclair New Jersey mayor receives a letter from the Montclair Beer Piping Company proposing a franchise. It envisions a large beer tank on Montclair Mountain with piping to Upper Montclair and public beer fountains in parks. Revenue would come from city royalties or a blanket license per 2000 residents.
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Montclair
New York
Hinek
N. J
Common Council
Montclair Beer Piping Company
Montelair
Hickelin Thesiot
Nik Associates
Preas
Baltimore Sun
SAME HO Female Enoch Arden Seeks Redress in Pittsburg
Anna Catherine Sharp, former wife of Sharp, claims she cannot stay away from him as he is married to Louisa Sharp. She returned from New Orleans after a quarrel with Sharp and his second wife. Sharp, once believed dead since the Chicago fire, has kept both wives in his home, prompting disputes and legal questions over his status and rights.
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Enoch Arden
Pittsburg
Kan
Mim
Louisa
Anna Cathereine Sharp
Sity
New Orleans
Sharp
Loui
Louikn Sharp
Boas
Anna Catherine
New Orleana
Ovary
Verdict on Death of John Beckett At Charleston Inquest
The coroner's jury at the Charleston inquest on Monday found John Beckett died from a head wound received Sunday. The cause remained unknown and there was no conclusive proof of an assailant's weapon, though the wound suggested foul play. Beckett’s wife was questioned during the proceedings.
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Eugene J. Jager
Meeting Street
Grant Park
Whenas
T To
John Beckett
Beckett
Charleston
Ubet
Mehrten
Ron Pe Mile House
Havling
Ayatory
I Wn Winger
Charles Doe
Roper Hospital
Swamped With Invitations in Demand for Dignitaries
Washington dispatch reports Representative J. Edwin Jerbe of the ith South Carolina district has received an invitation to join a 20 day Hawaii visit hosted by Territorial Delegate Jom Ko Kalanay jdole of Hawaii, with Mrs Ellerbe. Ellerbe also invites to Kansas City Chamber of Commerce event November 14 to 17, and a Cleveland visit to view waterways on November 16 and 17. The United National Association of Postal Clerks requests his attendance at its convention in Ducksville Fu September 6 to 7. Ellerbe is unsure which engagements he can accept due to Congress adjournment uncertainties and other business.
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Washington
The
News and Courier
J. Edwin Jerbe
Ith
South Carolina
Jom Ko Kalanayjdole
Hiwaii
Hawaii
Ellerbe
Rtv
Kiest
Ey Comerce
Kansasity
Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress
Cleveland, Oho
Chamber of Commerce
United National Association of Postal Clerks
Ducksville Fu
Kang
Congress
Strenuous Swim Endangers Hornet Fight in Grove
A Strenuous resident at Kivlasrd Hare Grove reportedly fought hornets during a swim at San, with details unclear but the incident marked by local conflict and a notable location. The report notes the swimmer’s residence and the unusual disturbance in the water.
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Man climbs cherry tree falls into lake amid hornet attack
Harris of Rowsville Harris, a grown man, climbs a cherry tree on a rink at Hoye Lake to pick fruit. The limb breaks, dropping him and the nest into six to ten feet of water. Hornets swarm and sting Harris as he struggles to stay afloat. Larry O'Neil of Roseville arrives and clubs the nest, drawing the hornets away. Harris fights the insects while keeping his head above water, ultimately surviving the ordeal.
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Dy Grove
Rossville
Princes Bay
Staten
New York
Hoye Lake
Rowsville Harris
Himty
Harle
Harris
Larry O'Neil
Roseville
Morris
Sistine
Ktonex Uy
Hyrris
World Wide Drought Threatens German Crops and Trade
Berlin reports drought and scarce feeding materials threaten potatoes hay and peat crops withMeadows drying forcing farmers to feed dry fodder. Wheat and rye yield quality remains strong while grain movement falls because Elbe river traffic has nearly ceased and upper Oder routes are suspended.
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Lomson — Beane- Mist
Berlin
Agriculural Council
Stettin
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Nero
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Utah
Ohio
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Minnie Spraggins
Wim Gheritt Hayes
Sheritt Farris
Vongy
Eusipe
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Cortwright Metal Roofing Company
N.23rd ST
Philadelphia
Chas. M. Rogers
Anneren Aceiyine Light Co
Anderson
Denheim
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His. N. Rogers
Dillon County
South Atlantic
South Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Epuesp Staxopwick, Prest
Richmond, VA
Max Fass
Dillon, S C
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta, Ga
Coca-Cola
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Electric
Stano Bitters
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South & South Carolina Railway
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