Legislature Makes Fast Progress In Two Houses
Special to News and Courier from Columbia Feb 17 reports the House and Senate advancing key bills. The tele phone companies bill now sits for ratification after Senate passage, and the immigration bureau bill moves toward final ratification as a department. A fertilizer inspection reform and cotton seed meal bill gains second reading with June 1, 1904 operability. Tax plans shift to inheritance tax over 10,000 and a general corporate license fee while slot machines bill faces Senate amendments.
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Man denies murder report and defends silence
A letter from J. L. Sikes of Canoe Georgia dated February 10 rejects a report claiming Thad killed a man for his wife. He says he has not killed anyone and would not contact those who publish rumors seeking help. He asks for his name to be kept silent among sensational reports.
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Pepeival Dies at Home in County Local Obituary
Pepeival of the county died at his home Saturday at age 112. He was the last surviving veteran of the Mexican War living in the county, as reported by the Rock Hill Herald.
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Pneumonia Epidemic Warns of Strain on Hospitals
A pneumonia epidemic looms with hospital crowding feared as cases rise in the area. The health board and county hospital issue the warning while strains on care escalate as the weather turns foul. Aleck Gooch, a 70 year old colored former servant of a Confederate officer, is mourned in a lengthy obituary recounting his faithful service from boyhood through Civil War days. He cared for his master and other wounded soldiers, earning respect in Bratton’s brigade. The piece notes his loyalty, humility, and final burial near town with Mr. Mobley attending.
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Hospitals of New York City Overrun by Patient Surge
NYC hospitals face extreme overflow as patient numbers rise sharply across multiple facilities. Officials report strained ICU beds, longer wait times, and intensified staffing challenges amid ongoing health pressures.
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Capturing Railroads and Northern Front Battles Loom
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokio describe Japanese seizure of Yen Sow railroad to outflank Russian positions and a looming land battle at Mukden. An advance guard of three thousand Russians crosses the Yalu near Wi Ju as more than a hundred thousand Japanese mass along the river. General Kuropatkinsky named supreme commander in the far East after Admiral Alexief was shot by a fleeing naval lieutenant.
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Rumors, labor arrests, and political notes from St Louis
St Louis reports a declined offer to send an exhibit to Japan and a plan to repurpose space for Russian exhibits. In Danville, Virginia, sixty two workers were arrested for laboring on a Sunday at a two million dollar plant under construction. Grover Cleveland urges Democrats to abandon vanity and return to first principles. Milledgeville banker C H Treutwan shot himself, his self-reported shortage totaling twenty eight thousand dollars. Women activists push for separate cars and denounce the near side rule. Real estate ads and a note to subscribe to The Ledger complete the item.
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Bears and society clash at club meeting misquoted remarks
A garbled Chicago Record Herald fragment captures Carol Upison and Myre Plunbuddy clashing over social status at a club gathering. The overheard exchange hints at tensions between wealthy, cultured elites and those who feed the city pantry, reflecting divide in society.
Strouse & Bros High Ary Clothing Ad Debuts Fitting Guarantee
An advertisement touts Strouse & Bros High Ary Clothing offering guaranteed fits with a new suit if fading or loss of shape occurs. It explains garments are tested and shrunk before sewing to prevent shrinkage, plus a 36 day sale window. It also promotes the Douglas and Godman Line of Shoes with a guarantee for solid leather components and a new pair if not as shown.
Hats and millinery closeout sale announcement
Sample lot offered at “almost give you” pricing to clear space. Best soft bosom shirts sold at cost. Millinery picks left to close out cheap. Groceries of all kinds abundant and priced to meet any offer. Thanks to customers for liberal patronage and hope for future support.
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