New York Press Club Dinner Sparks Interruption Over Race
At the thirtieth annual New York Press Club dinner in February 14, Senator Tillman faced applause, then hissed protests as a heckler questioned his nephew. Tillman warned of bloodshed if white subjection to blacks rose in the South, while remarks touched on crime control and politics. A separate South Carolina report notes the legislature adjourns next Saturday after fence battles over terrace completion, a Hampton monument, and numerous bills.
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New York
New York Press Club
Waldrof Storia Hotel
Joseph Howard, Jr
Ww. J. Bryam
Low
Senator Tillman
Tillman
South
Yillman
Honea Path in Cyclone's Track
Severe wind storm hits Honea Path area with thunder and lightning. The cyclone center near Honea Path, 25 miles northwest of Greenwood, causes extensive damage including demolished houses and barns, downed telegraph lines, and many injuries with several missing. Two men killed in a brick store wreck, others fatally or seriously hurt. communication is cut, trains delayed, and search for missing continues. Savannah River rises further with no anticipated trouble.
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Greenwood
Hlenea Path
Honea
Rce
W. A. Shirley
Earle McGee
Austin
Belton
Donald
Steve
Shirley
Governor Seals Child Labor Act into Law
Yesterday the General Assembly sent the child labor act to Governor Heyward. He read and signed it immediately, making it a state law. The act will be printed among the state's statutes.
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General Assembly
Heyward
Entire South Swept by the Great Storm
Louisville reports heavy rain snow and sleet with high winds keeping rail traffic delayed and trolley lines abandoned as snow drifts hinder snow plows. Reports from Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi northern Texas Alabama Georgia and Kentucky describe blizzard damage swollen streams and suffering with traffic and some loss of life.
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Louisville
Atrect Railway
Tennessee
Arkansas
Msippi
Texas
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
The South and the Negro lecture at first Reformed church
James J. Torbert of Fort Valley High and Industrial School spoke on "The South and the Negro" in New York describing progress since slavery. He noted growth in schools and teachers, home improvements from Virginia to Texas, and the race's push for political influence and economic self sufficiency amid white agriculturalist resistance.
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New York
First Reformed Episcopal Church
James J. Torbert
Fort Valley High and Industrial School
Bort Valley
Georgia Tuskegee
Torbert
Virginia
Texas
New Cabinet Office Created in Commerce Department
Washington February 14. President Roosevelt signed the bill creating the department of commerce concluding its enactment into law. The signing was plain with no ceremony. George B Cortelyon is expected to be named secretary of the new department.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Department of Commerce
George B. Cortelyon
Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic A Tasteless Formla Claim
An advertisement asserts Grove's Taste less Chill Tonic contains only Lior and Quinine in a tasteless formula. It proclaims No Cure No Pay and lists a 50 cent price, emphasizing the product’s simple ingredients on every bottle.
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Grove
Money For The Prisoners Sent By New York Friend
A man calling himself Tom Lee of 201 East Fourteenth Street New York arrived in Monroe and arranged an interview with prisoners Lang and Rogers. Lee handed $600 to Frank Armfield their attorney to deposit for the prisoners and pledged up to $1000 more if needed. He claimed to represent James W Osborne assistant district attorney of New York and departed on the 8:40 train after purchasing a Pullman car ticket.
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Observer
Monroe
Tom Lee
East Fourteenth Street
New York
Lang
Rogers
Lee
Frank Armfield
James W. Osborne
Lea
Physician shot dead in Georgia. husband arrested
Washington Ga February 18 J S Tharp a physician was shot and instantly killed on the public road in front of Frank Rucker s house Rucker who says Tharp insulted his wife was arrested charged with the crime The bullet struck Tharp In the breast and caused instant death Also reported the probate judge M B Hoitt of Colleton county died recently prompting the governor to order a special election to fill the vacancy
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Washington
J. S. Tharp
Frank Rucker
Tharp
Rucker
Electric Bitters Prove A Family Tonic For All
A Lancaster New Hampshire man credited Electric Bitters with curing years of indigestion and nervous debility and praised them as superior to all prior medicines. He adds his wife maintains excellent health on the tonic, calling it a grand remedy for female troubles. Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co guarantee satisfaction at 50 cents.
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FP. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Records of 1B J Pwin ter and Plains Any match results
Player 1B J Pwin ter and teammate Shevitt LG from Wyvite Plains Any faced Doncaster with an 8.0 score and Pel 6 at 190 percent. The brief listing notes likely lacunae in lines and unclear affiliations.
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R. EB. Wyvite
Plains
Doncaster
Pel
Local Representatives Club Manager Wanted in Chicago
Advertises a manager post for Wholesale Merchandise Company seeking trust worthy individuals to organize consumer clubs. Claims 40 percent savings for customers, proven success, weekly salary of 1800 dollars with expenses advanced. Experience unnecessary. Apply D. B. Clarkson manager at 834 Dearborn St Chicago IL 1 24 7.
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Wanvrep
D. B. Clarkson
Mgr
Dearborn St
Chicago
Lancaster Dog Tax Ordinance Imposes 1 Dollar Fee
An ordinance from Lancaster authorizes an annual one dollar tax on dogs kept within town limits, due by January 1 each year beginning 1903. Upon payment, owners receive a police chief issued tag for the collar. Dogs found without a tag may be seized and impounded and killed if the tax plus a 25 cent impounding fee is not paid within 36 hours. Ratified July 26, 1909 by the mayor and aldermen.
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Lacerster
Lancaster
Ponce
Same
BE. Wyure
C.D. Jonns
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