Bi Colored Reception At White House Sparks Outrage
Washington rumor swirled as President Roosevelt hosted a bi colored reception with 1 500 guests including several African Americans. Southern critics accused the White House of forcing social equality while Northern observers warned of national tension as figures like John Dancy and Judson Lyons attended. Senator Tillman and Judge Griggs condemned the event, calling it shocking and unacceptable for the South.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Small
John ©. Dancy
Colored Recorder of Deeds
District of Columbia
Judson Lyons
The
Treasury
Dancy
Register Lynas
South
Tillman
Judge Griggs
Georgia
Democratic Congressional Committee
County road law reform petition from Chester Supervisor
A Chester County petition urges changing the road duty law to raise the commutation tax from one to two dollars and to divide highways into sections with overseers and work squads. It proposes six days of labor in lieu of the tax for those unable to pay, overseer receipts to settle taxes, and a system to keep roads in fair condition without a chain gang.
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Chester
Honoring A Hero at South Carolina Memorial Session
Special to Greenville News from Washington January 23 reports the South Carolina legislature observing the death anniversary of General Wade Hampton. General Butler delivered the oration with a life and character tribute. Resolutions of respect were introduced by Senator Aldrich and drafted by General Leroy F. Youmans, with remarks by Representative Mauldin and Senator Sheppard. Prominent attendees included Justice Pope, ex Governor McSweeney, and Confederate memorial figures. Large crowds of ladies and students filled the gallery.
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Greenville
Columbia
D.C
Wade Hampton
Butler
Lampston
General Butler
Aldrich
Leroy F. Youmans
Mauldin
Sheppard
Guy, Heyward
CHMRE
Pope
McSweeney
Supreme Court
Committee of Arrangements
Confederate Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederate Veterans
Senator's bill aims to allow factory villages to become towns
The Rock Hill Herald notes a proposed bill by Senator Marshall would permit factory villages to incorporate as towns by petition of freeholders, a process now blocked by current incorporation laws. Pelzer, a 6000-population town, lacks a town government but functions without one. The measure risks enabling mill village dispensaries if enough freeholders petition for elections.
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Marshall
Tts
Pelzer
Manchester Mill
Rock Hill Herald
Indiana man hails Dr King’s New Discovery
Churubusco resident O H Downey proclaims the new medicine a miracle for consumption coughs and grip and claims it can prevent pneumonia and guarantee relief with instant effect sold by At F Mackeys and Crawford Bros as a trusted remedy in the era.
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Caltor O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
At. F. Mackey’s, & Co
Crawford Bro’s
London Parliament Member Lynch Sentenced to Death
London January 23 Colonel Arthur Lynch member of Parliament was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death on four counts. He remained calm and declined to speak further. The court removed him in custody as his wife and relatives watched. Commutation to a short term imprisonment is anticipated by authorities and newspapers.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Lynch
Cure for headaches praised by Winnie resident
Mrs. N A Webster of Winnie Virginia writes Dr King’s New Life Pills cured her two year headache. The note appears amid a fragmentary item praising the remedy used against headaches constipation and biliousness with Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co drugstores listed. A separate quote from James H Tillman claims strong punishment for a man after remarks he made.
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N. A. Webster
Winnie
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Tillman rumor denied jail life in Columbia
In Columbia on January 24 Sheriff Coleman debunks rumors that Jim Tillman is freely drinking wine and whiskey in jail. He warns he would dismiss any jailer permitting such activity. Also notes a Panama Canal treaty signing in Washington.
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Columbia
Jan
Coleman
Jim Tillman
Sherif Coleman
Bank Robbers Fail In Mocksville Vault Break
Bank of Advance in Mocksville North Carolina withstood an early morning vault breach. Two cracksmen torn open the heavy door with nitroglycerin but fled after a firefight with cashier T J Byerly and vice president James McGuire Jr who armed themselves and fired. Police and townsfolk mobilized as bloodhounds were requested to pursue the suspects.
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Charlotte Observer
Bank of Advance
Mocksville
N. C
T. J. Byerly
James McGuire, Jr
Aerly
Byerly
McGuire
Bombardment of Fort Carlos Still Going On
Dispatch from Carneas dated January 22 reports a continuing battle at Maricaibe near Fort Carlos guarding Lake Marie as German warships Vineta Commodore Soleders Panther and Lither along with Falk Gazelle hammer the fort. General Belle commands defenses as San Carlos village burns and residents flee amid renewed bombardment.
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Fort Carlos
Sen Carlos
Lake Marie
Vineta
Soleders
Panther
Falk
Worning
Belle
San Carlos
Germany
Shipping Texas Cattle via Pensacola South Africa Route
The Sham Trading and Timber Company of London has secured a contract to move one hundred thousand head of cattle through Pensacola to South Africa. The next ship in the line will carry livestock, following a successful initial trial that proved cattle thrive in the voyage and new shipments will continue until the entire quota is sent.
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Pensacola
Fla
Sham Trading and Timber Company of London
South African
South Africa
Teller Re-elected U.S. Senator by Democratic Assembly
In Denver Colorado the Democratic members of the senate and house voted this afternoon to reelect Henry M Teller as United States senator. The vote was conducted by W H Adams who presided. The lengthy session followed rumors of treachery and delays from absences as the Democratic leadership pressed for a decision after days of continuous sessions.
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Colo
Dan
Senate
House of Representatives
Henry M. Teller
Unites
W. H. Adams
Prof Tizzoni Finds a Serum to Combat Pneumonia
Rome on June 25 Prof Tizzoni of Belozue University announced to the Royal Academy of Sciences the discovery of a serum to combat pneumonia. The report also notes U S Senate passage of a bill for federal court terms at Rock Hill and a canal treaty payment to Colombia of 10 million dollars with 250 thousand dollars annual rent. The Philippine coinage bill was defined in the house, adopting lawful U S money as currency for the Philippines.
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Rome
Tizzoni
Belozue University
Royal Academy of Sciences
United States Senate
House
Rock Hill
United States
Colombia
Insular Committee
Philippines
Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold At Crawford J. Mackey Co.
Millions find daily comfort with Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pain from burns and scalds, cuts and bruises, ulcers and fever sores. It also treats eruptions, salt rheum, boils, felons, corns and warts with Crawford J. Mackey Co. Bros a drug store listed.
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Bucklen
Crawford J. KW. Mackey & Co
Bros A Drug Store
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