Wreck near Columbia Kills Two Railway Workers
A freight and yard engine collision near the Granby mill just outside Columbia city limits killed two Black railroad workers, Frank Yeldell the fireman and William Chapman a brakeman. Conductor Pound and engineer Reese escaped after warning. Property damage was heavy and the accident disrupted service toward Augusta. The report also notes a 1909 state dispensary accounting and liquor fund allocations.
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Southern
Garde
Granby
Augusta
Congaree River
Pound
William Chapingo
Reese
Chapman
Yeldell
Tragic Keystone mine clash cited in Wells Nevada dispatch
Additional details warn of a deadly miners clash at Keystone mine where 12 union miners attacked Superintendent Traylor over wage cuts. Three miners died and several were wounded after negotiations failed. The Western Federation of Miners had recently formed nearby and threats were sent to New York.
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Wells
Nev
Keystone
Traylor
Western Federation of Miners
Eli
New York and Nevada Company
John A. Traylor
Fernando Mining Company
Durango
Mexico
Union Copper
Gold Hill
North Carolina
New York
Lloyd
Miners Union
Electric Bitters Supposed Health Booster Ad
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic regulating stomach liver and kidneys and purifying blood. It claims benefits for kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and general vitality with a 50 cent price and guarantees by Crawford Bros and J F Muckey Co druggists.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Muckey & Co
Congress urged to approve 3 million relief fund
The Philippine commission requested Congress to authorize an appropriation of 3,000,000 dollars to relieve distress among the natives.
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Congress
Philippine Commission
Pendleton to Get $200,000 Cotton Mill Project
Reports from Pendleton on June 9 indicate a $200,000 cotton mill venture is nearly financed with most capital stock subscriptions secured. Col Norris is named to lead the enterprise while Cal Norrie, already successful with a Cateechro mill, would gain prestige from launching a Pendleton mill. Also notes Williamston Female College facing moves or retention efforts amid local debate.
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Anderson
Pendleton
DR. Norris
Cal Norrie
Cateechro
Trolley Car Crash Kills Senator Bomar Son
Spaceubury notes a South Charles street trolley strike a wagon carrying Senator W M Bomar his 14 year old son and a driver Will Goings. Goings died instantly while Bomar and son escaped major injuries. The horse wagon and harness were damaged. A sadder but wiser negro recalls Clarence Owings fined for disorderly conduct and concealed weapons. James L Moss buys coffin for Bo Ney Ratchford who served his master during the war and remained faithful.
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Spaceubury
South Charles Street
W. M. Bomar
Will Goings
Goings
Bomar
Son
Yorkville
James L. Moss
Bo“ney” Ratchford
Walker Ratchford
Army of the Confederacy
Rock Hill Council Election Yields Small Turnout
Juba Maton wins minor seat 210 to 52 over J J Waters. J M Cherry and R Avery unopposed for alderman. Brancon defeats J W O Neal by 8. Craig beats Shinn 140 to 116. Voter turnout low with 262 ballots cast, 274 in years ago. Registration 335. New council faces debt and rising taxes, amid cautious optimism and calls for stable governance. Also reports Typhoid fever tragedy in New York as Thos O Dono hue, 30, a millionaire, leaps from a seven story window and dies.
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Rock Hill
Jan
J. J. Aull
J. J. Waters
J. M. Cherry
R. Avery
Brancon
J. W. O'Neal
Craig
Shinn
Wy HL McC
New York
Odonohue
O'Donohue Coffee Company
Ryan
Cath Muar
Landiine
O'Donative
Mr. O'Donalue
Killed Burglar Identified as Escapee Harry Belmont
A burglar shot by a Atlanta police officer was identified as Harry Belmont an escaped convict from the North Carolina Raleigh prison. Belmont robbed the Ovilla Ga post office in 1805 was captured in Savannah and sentenced to three years at Raleigh prison but escaped after one year. He was killed during an attempted store robbery while fleeing Officer Mann in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Harry Belmont
Raleigh
N.C
Belmont
Ovilla
Savannah
United States
Mann
Discovery of New Remedy for Consumption Heralded
The Cherubusco editor Or H Downey proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. He states it relieves instantly and is invaluable to people with weak lungs. Sold by D Fy Mackey s Co and Crawfords Bros.
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Mia
AL Webster
Winnie
King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Or. H. Downey
Cherubusco
Ind
D. Fy Mackey *S & Co
Crawford Bro's
Republicans Admit Roosevelt's Blunder
Washington January 9 Mayor Smythe of Charleston appeals to Senator Tillman to oppose Dr Crum’s confirmation as collector of the port. A tour of citizens plans to visit Washington and protest before the senate commerce committee. Tillman says several Republican senators admit the president erred in the Crum appointment.
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Washington
Smythe
Charleston
Tilaan
Crum
Senate Commerce Committee
Huery
Cem
Ile
Tillman
How The Guides Were Killed in Samar Courtmartial
Jan 8 report from a court martial on Major Edwin F. Glenn charged with unlawfully killing seven POWs in Samar. Lieut Caulifield testified he did not reiterate Glenns orders. a native sergeant recalled four guides executed for failing to lead the column. Witnesses disputed Ramos presence. prosecution seeks Glenn-Caulifield link, defense denies.
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Glenn
Meir
Ramos
Ruios
Haveling
Liewt
Canlifield
Caulifield
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State Dispensary
M. B. Mon. Sweeney
South Carolina
General Assembly
Thos
Columbia State
Corvoy
Dleton
Wienston Wil
Colltge
Anerson
Ilan
Williamston
Greenwool
Willianston
Taurens
Clarence Owings
Pittsburg
Gray Court
Roosevelt
Jin
Dr. Crum
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