End of the Russo Japanese War Likely Soon
A Charlotte Observer summary reports the Russo Japanese War drawing toward an end with possible armistice terms to be arranged. Russia and Japan signal willingness for plenipotentiaries, likely meeting in Paris or Manchuria, while Japan’s near complete victory shapes the peace terms.
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Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Roosevelt
Washington
Paris
Togo
Port Arthur
Orient
Charlotte Observer
Record Breaking Five Inch Gun Shots by Kentucky Sailors
Four first class gunners from the battleship Kentucky set new shooting records on the northern drilling grounds near Sandy Hook. One gunner averaged fourteen shots per minute with 13 hits, another 13 hits per minute, and two others 12 hits out of 15. At 1,600 yards the painted muslin target on a raft measured 21 by 17 feet. Rear Admiral Evans noted the squadron would have neutralized an enemy within half an hour if faced with combat.
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New York
Kentucky
Sandy Hoo
Evans
Stroke of Luck and Laughs Pace Daily Life
A pithy saying contrasts luck with misfortune and notes women often smile to reveal their teeth as a social cue. The remark uses humor to reflect everyday behavior and attitudes.
Patrick Patrick Guilty Of Murder In Rice Case Court of Appeals
Albany June 9 The New York Court of Appeals by four to three vote sustained lower courts in convicting Albert T Patrick of murder in the first degree for the death of William Marsh Rice. The decision notes Patrick aided and abetted the crime though not present, with Jones as the principal actor. Dissenting judges argued key evidence was improperly excluded and questioned the sufficiency of proof that Rice was alive when chloroform was applied.
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Albany
N.Y
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Patrick
New York
William Marsh Ree
Texas
Patrick
Gray
Jones
Rice
O’brien
Rogers Murder Case Ends as Supreme Court Denies Writ
Albany June 9 Judge Peckham of the United States Supreme Court refused to issue a writ of error to move the case of Mrs Mary Rogers of Vermont from state court. The ruling signals the last chance to save her life has faded. Vermont Governor Bell declined clemency.
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Albany
Peckham
United States Supreme Court
Mary Rogers
Vermont
United States Court
Rogers
Gov. Bell
Clemson College Plans Summer Farmers Institutes
Dr. P. H. Mellis announces Clemson College will host Farmers Institutes across South Carolina counties from July 19 to August 5. Citizens may apply by June 20 to host an event. the Clemson session runs August 8 for one week with noted speakers. Railways offer one fare plus 25 cents round trip from all stations. delegates should secure reduced rate tickets in advance.
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Clemson College
South Carolina
Farmers' Institute
The
Happenings In The State Put One In Me
This morning Limp Nipper a young Black man about 20 killed a Black boy about 8 six miles from Johnston. The children were playing when Nipper approached with a bucket. A girl asked to see it. The boy asked what he would do if someone took it. He answered I would put one in them. The boy told him to put one in me and Nipper fired. He escaped and has not been captured.
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Johnston
Nipper
State Board Raises Cotton and Mill Property Valuations
The State Board of Equalization, meeting in Columbia, adds 3,335,760 to taxable values for cotton mills, cotton oil mills, and fertilizer plants. Final 1905 valuations: cotton mills 24,904,376. oil mills 1,654,860. fertilizer plants 1,844,727, with net increases from 1904: cotton mills 2,700,117. oil mills 339,450. fertilizer plants 291,193.
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Columbia
State Board of Equalization
State Board
Fatal Encounter in a Mill Village
Greenville June 11 A fatal attack last night near the American Spinning Company's village on Buncombe road left Special Officer Eli Pittman wounded and Burns dead after he and George Rigdon attacked Pittman during an arrest attempt. Pittman fired three shots, two hit Burns fatally. Rigdon helped restrain Pittman during the assault.
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Greenville
Eli Pittman
Burns
George Rigdon
American Spinning Company
Buncombe Road
Reuben Smith
Pittman
Rigdon
A Delightful Occasion for Bird Family Birthday Celebration
A letter describes a Saturday gathering in Plat Creek area to honor John A Bird on his birthday. About 600 attendees, 98 living relatives, a 100 foot table, cannery lemonade, music and readings filled a long afternoon under state trees. The piece notes joy for all ages and hopes Bird can meet relatives again. Milwaukee bank scandal ends with 10 year hard labor
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Weis
Plat Creek
Red Friends
Jobin
Laturdas
Vrand
Bo Grentweandehildeen
Ager
Mr. Bird
Rewarded With a Pardon for Saving a Guard’s Life
Frank Davis, a Fairfield chain gang prisoner, was pardoned after saving a guard during an attempted escape. Convicted in 1902 for housebreaking and larceny, his five year sentence was completed by the governor’s action. Davis overpowered an escaping inmate who attacked the guard, prompting the county supervisor to seek clemency. Governor Heyward signed the pardon.
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Frank Davis
Fairfield
Guv Heyward
Davis
Newspaper Subscriptions Sale Listing
The Ledger The Atlanta Journal Sem weekly and The Southern Cultivator offer a mix of subscriptions at one three one year for two dollars with payment required in advance.
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the Ledger
The
Atlanta Journal
Sem!weekly
Southern Cultivator
Editor Hall Receives Visitors Amid Illness
Senator Tillman visited the ailing editor Hall on Tuesday afternoon and Governor Heyward followed with a bedside call the next day. Tillman remains injured from a recent carriage incident but reports improving health. Hall remains confined to bed with improving condition though a recent dyspeptic setback occurred.
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Senator Tillman
Pope
Japan and Russia Ready Now to Make Peace Terms
Washington reports official assurance that the effort to reconcile Russia and Japan for peace talks will succeed. Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, called by appointment and on behalf of Emperor Nicholas formally accepted the president’s offer of goodwill.
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Japan
Russia
Washington
Officc
Foley's Honey and Tar for children safr sure
Foley's Honey and Tar product guidance emphasizes safe use for children with no opiate content. Follow dosing directions and consult a physician for infants or if symptoms persist.
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Foley
Safr
Stand by Your Own Town Do Good Things
A Rock Hill Record editorial urges residents to support hometown progress and avoid spreading negative talk about neighbors. It cautions against knocking others, encourages hospitality to visitors, and warns that dishonesty or malice drives people away from the town.
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Eith
Peple
Rock Hill
Riot at Bethlem Church in Greenville
A bloody riot occurred at Bethlem church in Greenville on Sunday afternoon. Jim Berry, a Black man, was shot and several others were wounded in the incident.
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Greenville
Bethlem Church
Jim Berry
Notice to Colored Teachers Seeks White Attendees
Notice to colored teachers states exams July 1905 at Lancaster Court House for scholarships to Wainthrop College and related normal departments. Summer school for white teachers at Yorkville starts June 12 1905. County Superintendent W M Moore urges attendance and asks attendees to notify for board arrangements.
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Lancaster Normal and
Lncustrial Instituts
Segimina
W.M. Moore
Novies
Tech
Court House
Lancaster
D. C
Wainthrop College
South Carolina Galene
College of Charleston
W. Mc Moore, Co. Sape, Ld
Yorkville 8. C
W. M. Moore
Notice to Debtors and Creditors of H Lathan
All persons having claims against the estate of Charles Harvey Lathan will present them proven to the undersigned for payment and all indebted to said estate will make immediate payment. John T Green Executor May 12, 1905.
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Charles Harvey Lathan
John T Green
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Bigelow
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Wis
Frank G. Bigelow
First National Bank of
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
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Rock Hill Herald
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Milan & Cie
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Robin Duncan
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