Rewards Offered for Kinard Murder Suspect Eliza Edwards
The governor offered a $100 reward for the capture of Eliza Edwards a Black woman tied to the Kinard murder in Newberry county on June 21. Kinard’s body was burned after being wrapped in a carpet, a detail described as peculiarly revolting. Several suspects are in jail. Edwards remains at large.
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J. B. Kinard
Newelberry County
Kinard
Aarpet
B. F. Buford
Larry Blackman
Aiken
Columbia Record
McSweeney
Aiken County
Wagener’s
Edista
South Carolina
Riot in Orangeburg sparks street violence with fatalities
Special to The State reports an incipient riot in Orangeburg last night with knives drawn. White and black participants fought on main street leaving one black man dead and several injured. The incident centers on a dispute involving Bell Telephone line crews.
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Orangeburg
Haynes
Atlanta
Bell Telephone Company
Collapse of St Mark's Campanile Shakes Venice Historic Center
The Campanile of St Mark's in Venice toppled at 10 40 injuring a few and destroying Sansovino Logetta works and a Veronese painting. No fatalities, authorities plan a lottery to fund rebuilding as crowds flee the red dust and tremors. Thousands assist in managing the panic as councils meet and relief begins.
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St. Mark's
Venice
Oldest man in region dies at 113 in Col dist
Jeremiah Polson, claimed to be 113, died at his Bennettsville area home ten miles southeast of Bennettsville. He celebrated his 113th birthday on July 2 and planned a final family meal and prayer. Survived by numerous descendants. buried Saturday at Huskew cemetery near Clio. He recalled events across three centuries and remained lucid to the end.
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Columbia
Jeremiah Polson
Bennettsvill
Huskew Cemetery
Clio
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Two Killed by Lightning in Savannah
A thunderstorm struck Savannah this afternoon killing Thomas Roe, a watchman at the Ocean steamship wharf, and Lizzie Williams, a young girl who brought him dinner. A nearby girl standing two feet away was unhurt.
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Savannah
Terra
Durie
Thomas Roe
Ocean
Lizzie Williams
Williams
A Suggestion for Public Highways and Forest Preservation
Editor Ledger argues for practical highway improvements through enforced tree planting along roads and stronger penalties for damage. He also urges forest preservation measures to prevent climate impacts and calls for public discussion via the press.
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Chef Gang
Woodmian
Rai
Governor veto blocks history bill on Schley praise
The Louisiana veto prevents a history bill from crediting Rear Admiral Schley for the Santiago victory. Legislators, who passed it without opposition, chose not to override the veto, accepting the governor’s stance. Also mentions Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with no cure no pay guarantees.
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Grove
Gov. Heard
Louisiana
Rear Admiral
Schley
Santiago
Local political notices urge county posts and support
A fragmented political notice requests votes for County Treasurer W Cauthen and County Supervisor candidates M Garcia and R H Sapps. The letter endorses veterans and loyal service, citing Confederate war service and past public duty. The ads urge Democratic primary adherence and pledge to honor results.
Keep Your Bowels Strong
Constipation or diarrhoea when your bowels are out of order. Casearets Candy Cathartic will make them act naturally. Genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists roc.
Local Candidates Enter County Auditor Race For Primary
Urgent county wide request prompts several filings for County Auditor. John A. Cook seeks re election citing efficiency and fidelity while Hollis H. Hinton also announces candidacy to abide by the Democratic primary. W I Estridge and others enter race with many friends backing each bid.
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John A. Cook
W. I. Estridge
Caskey Seeks Reelection as Tate County Supervisor
The friends present W. Q. Caskey to Tate County voters as a candidate for the office of County Supervisor. They praise his tenure and express support from the Democratic party.
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Tate County
Aunty Superview
Democrite Poamr
Democratic Primary Probate Judge Candidate Announcement
A notice proclaims J. E. Stroman running for Probate Judge in the Democratic primary after solicitation by friends. The filing states J. Perry also seeks the Probate Judge post under the same party.
County Superintendent of Education Candidate Statement
Lancaster County voters are urged to consider P McManus for re election as County Superintendent of Education. The statement pledges to abide by Democratic primary rules and support the outcome, thanking supporters and soliciting continued backing for the office.
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R. H. Sapps
Senate
Hough
James Stuart
Way Wyek
Free of the Supervianr
Lancaster County
E Duca
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