Dinner of New York Press Club draws Bryan Tillman clash
The thirtieth annual New York Press Club dinner at the Waldorf Astoria featured guest Senator Tillman whose impassioned address drew applause and occasional hisses as he defended Southern policy on punishing Black crime. W J Bryan spoke on "The Man Without the Moe" praising editors known in small papers. In Columbia South Carolina the Legislature moved toward adjournment, passing several bills while rejecting a terrace project and export ban, with many nominations confirmed.
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New York Press Club
Waldrof.Astoria
Joseph Howard, Jr
W. J. Bryan
Low
Senator Tillman
Tillman
South
Willman
Wm. J. Bryan
Moe
Honea Path in Cyclones Track
Severe wind storm hits Honea Path and Greenwood area with thunder lightning and widespread destruction. Centered near Hewes Path twenty five miles northwest of Greenwood the cyclone tore through a twenty mile radius demolishing houses and barns injuring stock and severing telegraph and telephone lines. Two men were killed outright and several others injured or missing as rescue efforts continue and trains run without orders amid heavy debris and rising Savannah River forecasts.
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Bown
Hewes Path
Honea
Savannah
Governor Signs Child Labor Act Into Law
Yesterday the general assembly sent the ratified child labor act to Governor Heyward who promptly signed it, making the measure a law of the State. The act now proceeds to printing among the state statutes.
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Entire South Swept by the Great Storm
A great storm blankets the southern states with rain snow and sleet and high winds causing rail traffic delays and near standstill of streetcar service. Reports from Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi northern Texas Alabama Georgia and Kentucky describe blizzard damage swollen streams and suffering with loss of life in some cases. In Louisville snow reaches 4.1 inches with drifts halting trolley lines despite plows.
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The South and the Negro lecture at First Reformed church
James J. Torbert of Fort Valley High and Industrial School in Georgia delivered the lecture. He asserted that slavery left African Americans with four million people, now about nine million, educated in public schools with 35,000 teachers trained, and argued that political power is not essential to progress if they can build strong homes, farms, and communities.
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Fort Valley
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Torbert
Virginia
Texas
New Cabinet Office Created Under Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed the bill creating the department of commerce then approved to become law. The signing had no ceremony and George B. Cortelyou is expected to be named secretary of the new department.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Department of Commerce
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You Know What You Are Taking When You Take Grove's Tonic
The label plainly states Grove's Taste less Chill Tonic contains quinine and is a tasteless form. It emphasizes No Cure No Pay with a price of 50 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Money For The Prisoners Special to The Observer
A man identifying as Tom Lee of New York visited Monroe and arranged funds for prisoners Lang and Rogers. He delivered $600 to their attorney Frank Armfield for deposit in a bank with plans to spend up to $1,000 more. Lee said he would summon James W. Osborne, assistant district attorney of New York, when charges are filed and then departed on a New York-bound Pullman at 8:40 p.m.
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Physician of Washington Killed in Public Road
In Washington Georgia on February 13 physician J S Tharp was shot and killed in front of Frank Ruckers house. Rucker claimed insult to his wife and was arrested charged with the crime. The bullet struck Tharp in the breast and caused instant death. Also reported Gov Heyward was advised of the death of M B Hoitt Colleton County probate judge elect who had not yet been commissioned. A special election will be called to fill the vacancy.
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J. S. Tharp
Frank Rucker
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R E Wyite Plaintiff’s Atty Lancaster 8 Reb 6 1903
A terse legal notice references R E Wyite with attorney Lancaster in a 1903 matter. The fragment lists parties and a case year, indicating a filed filing or court action. No further details are readable to expand the action or jurisdiction.
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R.E Wyite
Lancaster
Electric Bitters praised by New Hampshire pair
A Lancaster man writes that chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved after using Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with strong family benefits, noting his wife also swears by them for female troubles. Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co offer the remedy at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Lancaster
N.H
Crawford Bros
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Lancaster Dog Tax Ordinance Issued in 1902
An ordinance imposes an annual tax of one dollar and eighteen cents per dog owned within the town limits, payable by January 1 each year. Upon payment, owners receive a police chief issued tag to attach to the dog. Unlicensed dogs found at large may be seized and impounded, with a thirty six hour window to pay the tax plus twenty five cents for capture, or else the dog is killed. Ratified July 26, 1902 by Mayor RK Wrui and Aldermen.
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