Homicides in the Palmetto State Review of the Past Year
The Record of the Past Year in South Carolina crime shows 221 murder cases plus six self defense prosecutions, with 6 convictions and 53 acquittals. Death penalties and 29 life sentences occurred, while dispensary-law prosecutions numbered 52 with varied outcomes across circuits.
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South Carolina
Fies
Third
Beaufort
Hampton
Clarendon
York
Gton County
Richland
Columbia
Horror in Pickens ends with presumed natural death
Coroner recounts the death of Rev. A Me Swain Attaway at his Pickens county home after a violent breakdown sparked by recent family losses. He attacked animals, furniture, and his wife, biting her clothing and prompting his daughter to cut away the threat. he died soon after. Mrs. Attaway fell severely insane afterward. an inquest found death by natural causes.
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Jones
Pickens
Swain Attaway
Attaway
Traveler's Rest
John Attaway
Williamston
Thorsday
Ins
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertised as Mighty Health Booster
The advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a busy productivity aid claiming to transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Each sugar coated pill costs 25 cents per box and is sold by Crawford Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
Settlement With Penitentiary and Election News
Cash Ellerbe settles with the penitentiary over Gov Ellerbe indebtedness as administrator. Vincent Giffin elected probate judge of Greenwood. Guy McSweeney pledges to support all county papers. State superintendents of education to meet on the 15th to discuss educational legislation. Wade Hampton chapter Daughters of the Confederacy awards a civil war essay medal to Winthrop Clemson and Citadel students, to be presented in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Giffin
Greenwood
Captain Cothran
Guy McSweeney
Wade Hampton
Daughters For the Confederacy
South Carolina
Winthrop
Clemson
Citadel
Smallpox Reported at Broxton Bridge in Colleton
A smallpox outbreak has appeared at Broxton Bridge in Colleton County prompting health officials to investigate and monitor contacts in the village and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broxton Bridge
Colleton County
Winthrop Plans New Dormitories to Expand Capacity
Winthrop College reports a 550 applicant pool with 262 housed under current dormitory limits. President notes 59 percent of admitted students could not be placed elsewhere, urging construction of additional dormitories to accommodate four more years of intake and support model school needs. Funds include an $835,000 goal for a new dormitory and a memorial monument for Dr Grier. Superintendent and treasurer present a $10,000 profit check, with retained earnings to cover months of running expenses.
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Columbia
Dan
Winthrop, College
Sumine Dent Tometon
Model School
Board of Trustees
Griffith
Pon
State
Abbeville Press Criticizes Legislature and Senate Committees
The Abbeville Press voices concern over the forthcoming Legislature and urges penalties for violent crimes and social misdeeds. It condemns back alley shootings, holds event sponsors accountable, and notes the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections voting against seating Senator Quay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Ecoumittes
Quay
Kilmer's Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
An ad-copy urges readers to try Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims success in hospitals and private practice and offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail, with a note to mention the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klimer
Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binhamton
N.Y
Notice to Preditors of Womanson AIL Debtors
Notic to predictors of Womanson AIL persons indebted by note or account must settle by December 20 or have the matter referred to an officer for collection.
Notice to debtors of Clyburn Elliott over due accounts
Wake notice requests all customers owing the firm of Clyburn and Elliott or Elliott and Crawford to settle by January 1, 1900. It states the firm needs money and requires arrangements satisfactory to convert notes or open accounts into cash via prompt action.
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Clyburn & Elliott
Eliott & Crawford
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Duan
Th Artlow
Palmetto State
Aritten
Sth
Mrd Altvaway
Greenville News
Mr. Attaway
Yar
Gov. Ellerbe
Cash Ellerbe
Gov Ellerbe
Winthrop Annual Report
Dr Grier
Ms Ke
Newspger Advier
Abbeville Press
Langaster Mercantile CO
Lancaster Mercantile CO
Pric
Conan
Evnorr & Crawtorn
It 18
Texas
Fest Ss
Elliott
Chester Machine and Lumber Company
Chester
Chester Machine Co
B. M. Spratt & Co
Star Reapers
Chester Machine & Lumber Company
Pia Sbeae
LTP
Sas
Cee Ee
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