Governor Denies Abandonment to Mob in State Crisis
A public statement by the governor rejects claims that the state abdicated to a mob amid the Brazell murder case. He cites his remote leadership from Paris Mountain, notes police vigilance in Lexington and Charleston, and urges newspapers to provide verifiable information or apologize for slander. He criticizes undue publicity that aided mob threats and calls for swift action against those involved.
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Paris Mountain
E. Austin Roof
Lexmand
T. C. Callison
Lexington
Sher- Hesse
Columbia
Exec
Col. A. Senders
Ude
Rheritt Heise
Magis
Richland County
Roof
Aet
Charleston
Penit
Fow
Vernor
Brazell
Lexington County
Savannah
Charleston County
State Capitol
Heise
Silk purse from sows ears shown by chemists in New York expo
Cambridge chemists Arthur D. Little Inc describe turning sows ears into a silklike purse as a demonstration that, while not commercially valuable, proves the old proverb false. They detail analyzing silk production, using gluelike substances from sow tissue, and creating a fine, silky filament through filtering, spinning, and weaving a small hand loom demonstration.
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Cambridge
Mass
New York
Arthur D. Little, Inc
Chicago
Card from Jacob Drafts Boozer Seeks Probate Judge Seat
A Lexington County notice from Jacob Boozer, 27, seeking the unexpired term as Judge of Probate after his grandfather George S. Crafts death. He claims independents, army service of sixteen months, and that he has acted as clerk and handled most work in the office during the administrator’s tenure. He urges voters to seek support and promises diligence.
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Lexington County
George S. Crafts
Trowill
Surgeon’s $82500 bill sparks clash over wealth and care
A physician writes to the New York Herald protesting Johns Hopkins fee limits after billing $82,500 to the father of a saved child. He justifies charging by wealth, recounting his life from poverty to chief surgeon, implying the rich father could easily afford it, and laments sacrificing charity work to improve finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Johns Hopkins
Szombeody
Going It Alone in the English Channel
Henry F Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts seeks to become the third person to swim the English Channel. He has made multiple attempts since 1913, reaching within two to three miles of France each time, pulled in by a pilot boat or halted by weather. He plans another solo effort this summer despite prior long, punishing trials.
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English Channel
Henry F. Sullivan
Lowell
Mass
Sullivan
Boston Herald
North Foreland
Dover
England
French
France
Swimmer’s Narrow Window Sparks Catholic Lyceum Feat
The article tracks a swimmer aiming for a comeback, relying on past lessons. Success hinges on specific favorable weather and tides, a rare coincidence that occurs mainly in late August to early September. He competes under the colors of the Catholic Young Men's Lyceum of Lowell.
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Young Men's Lyceum of
Lowell
Odd and Interesting Facts From A Dated Newspaper
A collection of curious items notes salty sea, talking birds, stamps worth 3 million in Paris, climate effects on heat, clocks in Exeter pulpits, blood tests for health fit, De Spina's 13th century spectacles, patent metal boats, Anna Slaght in Chicago hotel management, and Birmingham Alabama women’s club reaching 1400 members.
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Paris
Exeter
Alexander de Spina
Florence
Marsailles
Anna Slaght
Chicago
Birmingham
Ala
A Wife's Revenge at the Bridge Party
A wife hosting a small bridge party for women finds a guest missing leaving a vacancy she calls her husband at the office and asks him to come home early to fill in. He questions playing with a dummy. She replies the guests invited him.
Publicity Men Describe Easy Job In Court Scene
Light Labors quote the first publicity man asking what he is doing now. The second replies he works for a screen star sued for alienation of affections by a multimillionaire's wife. He says it is the easiest job, needing only to attend court and ensure newspapermen are present.
AllAround Man Faces Proliferation of Specialists
In a shift away from narrow expertise the all around man who truly works is regaining earning potential as specialists multiply across professions and businesses. Strong individuals who blend skills remain valued in a changing economy.
Rat Snap Beats the Best Trap Ever Made Says Mrs Emilyshaw
Mrs Emilyshaw touts RAT SNAP as superior noting her husband bought a two dollar trap and a 65 cent box found 12 rats killed in a week while three were caught. The ad notes RAT SNAP comes in cakes in three sizes 35c 65c and 120c sold guaranteed by Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co.
Farmer Lost Seed Corn to Rats and RAT SNAP Verdict
Mr Vaughan, a farmer, explains he lost pedigreed seed corn after placing a gunny sack of seed on a rope. He reports rats destroyed the grain, citing RAT-SNAP as the remedy he used. The product is sold and guaranteed by Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co.
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Vaughan
Lexington Pharmacy
Harmon Drug Co
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McE
Jesse Gappins
William
Augusta
Rof
Hesse
Empire
Coughman Bros
Assembly Street
S. C
New York Globe
Jacob
Sanitary Cafe
Main Street
Columbia, S. C
Tome
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