Personal Difficulty Between Mobleys Over Politics At Law Range
A morning clash on Law Range between W Boyd Evans and John Mobley drew attention. Both candidates for railroad commissioner fought briefly, then were separated. a peace bond was issued. Mobley and Evans accuse each other over political remarks and papers. witnesses saw blows with a whip reportedly used. P M Mobley accompanied John Mobley. no pistol was proven. They are summoned to police court tomorrow to resolve the matter.
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Sheriff Coleman
Mobley
Evans
Evins
John Mobley
P.M. Mobley
Mobleys
Hhis
Record Breaking Pigeon Flight From Columbia State Grounds
Kendell released a flock of homing pigeons from the state house grounds on Sunday morning to set a record in pigeon flying. The birds, sent by a Washington fan club, started at 5.25 am and reached Washington by 2.40 pm the same day. The club secretary Diemer telegrammed that speed for 400 miles was the best yet, illustrating the birds swift endurance.
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Columbia State
der. Kendell
State House
Washington
Kendall
W. 8. Diemer
Bor
Negres Lucky Deal In Asheville Vanderbilt Purchase of Collins Farm
From Asheville comes news that Charles Collins a Black man holding a 6 acre homestead inside the Vander- dill estate has agreed to transfer his property to the Biltmore interests for a high price. Years ago Collins drew notoriety for refusing to sell to Vanderbilt, living quietly within the park-like estate. Vanderbilt agents pressed again, Collins set terms including a cottage to be built, care during his life, and a pension potential. neighbors and gossip hint at luxurious arrangements tied to the sale.
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Asheville
Charles Collins
Lords of Biltmore
Collins
Vanderbilt
Court House
Biltmore Farm
Marie Vanderbilt
Webber
Darkey
Biltmore
Biltwmore
Populists Convene in Texas for National Delegates
Populists from sixteen congressional districts meet in Dallas to choose four delegates at large and four alternates to the national convention in Springfield Illinois. Delegates are instructed to vote as a unit for nominees but for no one except an old line Populist. Nearly all at large delegates favor Tom Watson of Georgia as head of the ticket.
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Dallas
Tex
Springfield
Tom Watson
Georgia
Inside: Gaffney Ledger quotes Columbia State on alcohol impact
In reply to our inquiry about rising crime, The Columbia State notes that about a few million half pints of whiskey annually enter the area, a fact cited by a friend in humorous terms. The piece reflects on drink and crime without sensational detail.
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Gaffney Ledger
Columbia
Sam Saratt
Curious White Spot Child Attracts Attention In Newberry
Report from Newberry County describes a two month old mixed race girl with a striking white forehead spot and extensive white coloration along the body. The father is black, the mother also black, with the white skin and hair forming a distinct blaze across the lips chest and torso. The condition is described as a permanent white streak starting at the forehead and extending down the body.
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Columbia
Record
Jon P
Smith
Bailey Place
Newberry County
Bridge Let to Lowest Bidder Near Wesley Horton’s
The contract to build a new bridge across the creeks one mile west of Kershaw near Wesley Horton’s will be let to the lowest responsible bidder on Tuesday June 21 1904 at 10 o'clock a m. L J Perry County Supervisor will oversee the letting.
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Crees
Kershaw
Wesley Horton
S. L. J. Perry
Announcing Congressional Candidacies in Fifth District
William S. Lly, W. Hamel and others announce candidacies for the House of Representatives. They state they seek the Democratic primary and re election, subject to party rules, for the Fifth Congressional District and related jurisdictions.
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Congress
Fifth
Lly
William S
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
W. Hamel
VOR SHERIFF AND CLERK CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
A local ballot announces John P. Hunter as a Democratic primary sheriff candidate and L. M. Cly Burn as clerk of court hopefuls. F Gregory also enters for paid office, under the party rules.
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John PB. Hunter
County Education Superintendent candidate notice
To voters of Iovnvaster County A C Rowell announces re election bid for County Superintendent of Education under Democratic primary rules. Also notices for Lancaster County Auditor J Wylie Porter and Treasurer W O Sasuthen seek Democratic primary support with thanks to voters.
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Iovnvaster County
Ofice of County Superintendent of Education
A.C. Rowell
Lancaster
H Lhorton
Lancaster County
J Wylie Porter
Oasuthen
Announcement of candidacy for reelection as County Supervisor
Acknowledging past favors the author announces candidacy for reelection to the office of County Supervisor. The statement notes submission to the rules of the Democratic primary and signals ongoing political engagement among supporters and peers.
A Word to the Public From Honest Shoe Retailers
A public notice proclaims a knockout pricing pledge to beat competitors on value. It states no quoted prices to avoid deceptive ads, promises honest profit to live on, and asserts prices will be higher or equal to none, referencing the Godman and Drew-Selby line of shoes as a key product line.
The Best Lines on Earth Shoes Ad Offer Solid Leather Pair
An advertisement promises durable shoes with solid leather soles counters and double toe tips. It guarantees replacements if any pair fails to meet claims and touts superior Douglas line as the market standard.
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Douglas
SPEGIL DRIVE ON WINTER WEIGHT CLOTHING SALE
Overstocked clothing sale at Strouse and Bros featuring reduced prices on suits with a written guarantee against fading or shrinking. Store emphasizes bulk overstock and invites inspections to prove exclusivity, offering Nation department goods and grocer ies at low prices to attract customers.
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Spegil Drive
Strouse & Bros
Nation Department
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W Boyd Evans
Columbia Record
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Texas
Tom Wat
St. Louis
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Weaver
Wells
Dominic J. Murphy
Panama Canal Commission
House OF Representative
Vor
L. M.clyburn
Sy le Porter
Coat Shmehy
Biyself
F Gregory
Godman
Drew-Selby
Heath Banking & Mercantile
Lancaster S.C
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