South Carolina Convict Case and Local Industry Updates
David Bied after whipping leads to murder charges as Anderson inquest revisits Mitchell death. Woodward, jailed for the case, dies cited sick work conditions. Plans for a third Newberry cotton mill surface with $400000 in stock aiming at local support. Hass glass works in Columbia makes machine made bottles. Convict labor contract lets 300 prisoners work under Graham at a rate adding state value. Insurance agents union in Co signed a new commission limit of 15 percent, reshaping future signings.
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David Bied
Ansday
W. H. Woodsperinten Ang
Aikenco
Aiken
James Ell
Woodward
Anderson High
James
Lahorng
Aham Hell
College Institutes Plan Regional Farm Meetings
In county colleges and farmers institutes at Keits and Youngs, plans firm for a joint gathering at Aiken. The National Regiment in Carolina will depart for ten days starting July 29 to join the events and participate in coordinated activities.
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Iuty
Keit’s
Young's
Aiken
Carolina
Asheville Officers Elected At Hardware Meeting
The Carolina Retail Hardware Association chose Asheville as the next meeting site and elected officers including President W. H. Smith Vice President A. Phipps Second Vice President M. Bonnoit Warlington Third Vice President Otis Green Secretary and Treasurer T. W. Dixon Delegates to the National Convention next year M. Bonneau and T. W. Dixon. The State Excursion via C and O schedules trains for July 26 27 and 28 with a training passenger agent stating details.
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Carolinas
Shursda
Charleston
Ashevile
W. H. Smth
A. Phipps
Ter Am
M. Benoitt
Warlineton
Otis Green
Asheville
T. W. Dixon
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Mandel
Supreme Court expansion eyed by South Carolina legislature
The South Carolina Supreme Court may gain a new justice when the legislature convenes if voters approve an amendment to Section 12 of the state constitution. Current justices include Chief Justice Ira B. Jones and Eugene B. Gary, with a $3,000 annual salary. advocates seek more justices to avoid tied decisions and en banc sessions. Senator Smith credits rising cotton prices to decreased mill activity and argues for restrained government interference in trade.
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Supreme Ceat of
South Carolina
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Ira B. Jones
Lancaster
Eugene B. Gary
Columbia
C. A. Woods
Marion
D. £. Hydrick
Spartanburs
Sen. Smith
Wickersham
United States
K. J. Smith
Fragmented Crime Note and Town Cotton Effort
A garbled report mentions a bank incident tied to William of Newport and a plan to profit from deposits. It also notes the death of Mars, a convict at the State penitentiary, who died after leaping from a prison tier. The piece discusses a local town formed by businessmen to market cotton at top prices, hiring a constant cotton buyer to secure high market quotes.
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Saicttry Mars
State Penitentiary
Mars
Abbeville
Lightning Carved Portrait Of Victim On Back
A Lancaster farmer, Frank Miller, was struck by lightning and his body bore a perfect imprint of the tree under which he died. The image captured the tree’s outline including tiny branches, according to the report.
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Frank Miller
Lancaster
Col G B Yeadon Maj Calder Yeadon Named Lt Col
Col G B Yeadon of Sumter and Major Calder B Yeadon of the Second Battalion National Guard have been elected lieutenant colonel of the regiment to succeed Col Charles Lipscomb, recently promoted to head the regiment.
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G. B. Yeadon
Sumter
Calder B. Yeadon
Georgetown to Get New Canning Factory
Georgetown plans a $75,000 canning factory as part of a newly organized company with capital stock of $875,000 all subscribed. The move signals a long awaited upgrade to local food processing and job creation.
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Georgetown
New Railroad Through Darlington Proposal Circulates
A petition circulated among Darlington residents and freeholders seeks an election on authorizing $20,000 in bonds to finance land acqusition for the railroad right of way through the town.
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Darlington
Conditions Sound and United Verdict on Prosperity Amid Depression
A New York Herald special reports interviews with leading bankers and business men nationwide. Jules S. Bache says market low mood stems from disappointed railroad veterans, while Henry G. Ickelheimer and John F. Carroll see enhanced intrinsic values and hopeful results ahead. Postmaster General Hitchcock notes a $10,000,000 deficit reduction and rising postal business, plus good crops in the West. A falsified report claimed Germany repudiated the Monroe Doctrine, but its rapid debunking minimized damage. Washington bankers link stock mood to railroad policy. Western capital sees strong crop prospects. Paul Morton argues this is no longer a one crop country.
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New York City
United States
Herald
Carlsbad
Jules S. Bache
Henry G. Ickelheimer
Mr. Bache
John F. Carroll
Hitchcock
Post Office Department
Germany
Washington
Paul Morton
Butter and Eggs Piled High in New York Warehouses
In New York City and surrounding districts butter and eggs accumulate in record quantities for July. The report from 29 of 32 metropolitan warehouses shows 2,234,000 cases of eggs stored, up from 1,911,000 last year, with receipts 2,417,000 cases over two months versus 2,300,000 last year. Eggs average 23 cents a dozen for best Western grades in car lots, while fresh Eastern eggs fetch about 24 to 27 cents wholesale. Butter totals reach 83,820,000 pounds, up from 22,788,000 a year ago, with two-month receipts at 570,000 sixty-pound tubs. Prices for specials around 20.25 cents per pound, higher than last year. Dealers cite warehouse costs and possible speculative movements as causes for higher market prices alongside rising storage figures.
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New York City
New York
Two Boy Wild Berry Pickers of Maine Earn $126
West Paris Maine youths Harold Webster and Archie Snow aged seventeen and eighteen earned 126 dollars picking wild berries. Berry season is unusually favorable with abundant large fruit. Snow plans to use his share for college courses.
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Maine
West Paris
Harold Webster
Archie Snow
Snow
Officers Rebuked in U S Marine Corps Court of Inquiry
A court of inquiry censured Major General George F. Elliott and eight other officers for conduct including imprudent liquor use and discourteous treatment of subordinates. The panel found Elliott blunt but mostly professional, with blame shared among line and staff officers. Also noted: U S stamps worth about 600000 will be issued in the new fiscal year for Postal use.
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Washi
United States Marine Code
Navy
George F. Elliott
Charles H. Launchheimer
Frank L. Denny
Washingtony
Charles A. de Hes
Eonen
Tmarine
Naval Academy
Annapelis
Prince
Porter
J. Mazill
Philadelphia
Elliett
Eliot
Postal Return Receipts and Registry Requests Practiced
The notice explains registered mail receipts and delivery timing. It notes that receipts showing recipient and delivery time are kept by the postmaster and returned to the sender. It describes how senders can request a return receipt and that postmasters may opt to mark mail for patrons when indicated.
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Washington
Spearl- Mi
Attveting
Veteran Colonel Dies After Long Illness
A famous Civil War veteran and former commander of a regiment died here Friday after a long illness. He was 77 years old. The deceased served as a city engineer and contributed as an architect prior to his military service.
Distress in Georgia Pruit Growers Flood Strain
Distressing reports from Georgia Pruit Growers about river contamination and seed shortages. Thirty cent crates await shipment as growers fear losses reach up to one hundred thousand dollars due to lack of seed ears. The industry faces its worst crisis in memory with crops delayed and river pollution rising.
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Georgia
Fort V
Drowning Incident Reported Under Heat Wave Conditions
A dramatic river drowning occurred when a woman from Mikeville South Carolina fell from a bridge abutment during a scorching heat wave. Local witnesses describe a frantic attempt to escape rising water as she vanished beneath the river’s surface.
Ghost Joke Ends Life in Omaha Barber Shop Incident
A disjointed report describes a fatal incident in an Omaha barber shop linked to a ghost joke. Jury findings are unclear, detailing confusion over the cause and the victim's name and date. The piece lacks coherent facts and names.
Fragmentary Trade Notes From A Turbulent Port
Incomplete OCR hints at barter style trade data involving the United States Washington territories, elevated statistics, and ship shipments from the Philippines. Mentions FASCO820 value and exports totaling 114, with references to months and online cargo flows.
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U. Washington
United Sty Territories
Union Sea Island Cotton Company Organized
A fragmentary report notes the formation of the Union Sea Island Cotton Company in Wayeross Georgia with plans to operate in Savannah. The item references organizational steps and aims to provide branches and varied purposes for cotton production and trade.
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Union Sea
Cott Wayeriss
Union Sea Islompany
Savannah
Arrests and petition challenge to state election amendment
A disputed petition targets a proposed constitutional amendment to the state ballot for the primary on August 2. Grandfather Guthrie and Jadge John M. Cotter sue to block enforcement citing alleged improprieties. Simsay and others assert the amendment would grant a franchise, while claims focus on prior servitude and eligibility.
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Guthrie
Tiecel Simsay
John M. Cotter
Condemned man moved to jail as mob clashes in Raysville
A fragmented report describes a condemned prisoner from Raysville facing mob pressure and transfer to jail. The incident mentions a court order looming today and a tense scene at the town’s jail as authorities moved the inmate from his cell amid a damaged narrative of events.
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Rayville
Teday
Oasisis
Rays
J.D. Freepian
Boy’s Father Hailed After Mob Incident Special
A damaged fragment reports a father connected to a mob harming a boy and mentions a passings report. It references a son, special status, and an offered Leo n League with unclear details. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm names, dates, or outcomes.
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G Clovelaml
Georgia Dank Cax Swainshore Notice Of Inquiry
A fragmented inquiry mentions Georgia Dank Cax Swainshore and associates Huzh D Sirk Jer and L W Ponder in connection with a bank matter at a local place. The text is illegible but indicates a formal notice or inquiry involving these individuals and the bank.
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Georgia
Huzh D
Sirk
Jer
L. W. Ponder
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