Peace in South Africa Declared amid London Joy
Lord Kitchener's telegram from Pretoria dated May 31 announces surrender terms signed by Boer representatives and Lord Milner. London reacts with public bells, crowd gatherings, and church prayers as King Edward and officials are informed of the peace. A separate Huntsville report details lom Harless being assaulted, robbed of $4, and nailed to a tree, with hands seriously damaged.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Peowrit
Lord Milner
South Africa
Sergthe Africa
Mansion House
Joseph Oc, Dimsdale
War Office
Edward
Churches of London
Huntsville
Ala
Lom Harless
Berkley
Harless
Burglars Loot Hardin County Treasurer’s Office
In Kountze the safe of Hardin county treasurer was blown last night and county funds stolen. A dawn clash with citizens occurred at Silsbee ten miles east. one burglar wounded, others escaped into thick brush as bloodhounds were sent to the scene from the sheriff's office.
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Beaumont
Tex
Hardin County
Kountze
Here
Silsbee
Winthrop College Scholarships and Entrance Examinations
The examinations for vacant scholarships at Winthrop College and for new student admission will be held at the county courthouse on Friday July 11 at 9 a.m. Applicants must be at least fifteen. Scholarships vacated after July 11 go to those with the highest average. Next session begins September 17, 1902. For details contact President D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S.C.
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Winthrop College
County Court House
D. B. Johnson
Rock Hill
S. GC
Editor T J Adams Dead Edgefield Tribute
Special to The State Edgefield May 31 Mr Thom as J Adams editor and proprietor of the Edge field Advertiser died at his home. He was buried in the village cemetery after a large turnout. Adams served in the Confederate army and studied law before turning to journalism. He led the newspaper for 28 years and was respected for business sagacity.
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Edgefield
Thomas J. Adams
Edgefield Advertiser
Adams
Advertiser
Belogan
Owes Market Corner Backed by Evanston Mayor Patton
James A. Patton mayor of Evanston and a noted board of trade operator today concluded a May oats corner that has dominated the oats market since last fall. Profits credited to Patton are estimated at nearly $1,000,000.
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Chicago
James A. Patton
Evanston
Board of Trade
Patton
Congress Man Clark Credits Electric Bitters Cure
In a campaign note Champ Clark from Missouri describes severe overwork and nervous strain. He credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring his health, claiming it to be the best all around medicine. The ad targets overworked men and weak women, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Crawford Bros. and J F Mackey & Co.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Crawford Bros
J. F Mackey & Co
General Wheeler Sets Sail for Europe on Philadelphia
General Joseph Wheeler departs on the steamer Philadelphia bound for Southampton for a three month voyage. He travels with daughters Lucy Julia and Carrie Wheeler among the passengers aboard the ship.
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New York
Philadelphia
Southampton
Joseph Wheeler
Lucy
Julia
Carrie Wheeler
Last Day of the Show Charleston Exposition Ends
Charleston watchers recount the last day of the South Carolina and West Indian Exposition as President Wagner extinguished the lights at midnight. About 10,000 attended the finale marking six months of fair history. The event opened December first, with a rough start but strong late crowds despite anticipated financial losses and creditor uncertainties. The closing day drew Charleston Day praise and a large audience.
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Charleston
S. C
Wagner
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as universal cure
An ad claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns and piles protecting children from itching and burning skin diseases. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co drug stores.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Cure a Cold in One Drug Ad Claims Grove's Endorsement
Fragmentary ad copy states a Five Bromo Quinine remedy to cure a cold with a refund if Grove's signature appears on each box. Sounds like a pharmacists offer promising ER money back.
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Grove
Tragedy in Hampton County shocks church area
Special to The State reports postmaster G E Box shot and fatally wounded Jim McCrary section foreman at a Baptist church in Hampton County. The shooting occurred amid unknown motives. Box fled to Ridgeland where Officer Buckner arrested him. The notice ends with a baffling advert and price.
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Tillman
G. E. Box
Jim McCrary
Baptist
Box
Ridgeland
Buckner
P. J
French Ship Paraguay to Carry Soldiers to France
The French steamship Paraguay from Santos via Rio de Janeiro has reached New Orleans from quarantine. After discharging, it will sail for Martinique to be chartered by the French government to transport 1,800 soldiers from Martinique to France.
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New Orleans
Paraguay
Santos
Rio de Janeiro
Martinique
France
Dr Kings New Life Pills touted for digestion aid
The ad claims Dr King s New Life Pills boost digestion and assimilation, tone the digestive organs, expel poisons, enrich the blood, improve appetite, and build healthy flesh. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros and J F.
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Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Homecoming tale of Peg Leg Graham from Louisiana to Mecklenburg
Peg Leg Graham revisits Mecklenburg explaining a failed stay in Swan Lake Tallahassee county Louisiana and a year contract with Thomas James & Sons He recalls cotton yields living conditions and wages and criticizes the primary system while describing life for Black workers in Swan Lake with frank views on race and pay.
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Charlotte Observer
Peg-leg
R. G
Thomas James & Sons
Swan Lake
Tallahassee
Mr. Graham
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
South Carolina
Mecklenburg County
Graham
North Carolina
Vacancy for West Point Scholarship Examinations
Competitive examination to fill a United States Military Academy scholarship vacancy will be held in Yorkville on Thursday June 19 1902. For information write Hon D E Finley Washington DC A C Rowell Co Supt Ed Lancaster Co SC.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
Yorkville
D. E. Finley
Washington, D. C
A. C. Rowell
Lancaster Co
8. C
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Cures
A claim touts Dr King s New Discovery as a decisive cure for throat and lung ailments. It promises to remove phlegm and infected mucus, boost oxygen in the blood, and heal inflamed throats and lungs. The ad notes guaranteed bottles and a free trial at Crawford Bros and J F.
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Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F Mackey & Co
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Inthrop College
CW Lown
T. J. Adams
Gen. Wheeler
Europe
Sandy Cathartic
Point de Bruxelles
Hampton County
Lancaster Mercantileo
Ib Wits
Louisiana
Peg Leg
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