Beginning of the end for the Chinese empire hinted
The Ledger notes a dramatic claim that the Chinese empire is nearing its end as great powers prepare to oppose it. It comments on Mr A C Jones’s generous Senate campaign donation to the State Democratic Executive Committee and praises his support to the party fund. It predicts Senator Tillman will prevail with strong support, even from Charleston.
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A C Jones
Democratic Executive Committee
US Senate
Tillman
Charleston
Lancaster to Build New School and Grow Population
Lancastrian argues for a new school building in Lancaster, citing unhygienic existing conditions and the need to match regional progress. The writer predicts a cotton mill expansion, renewed enterprises, and a population rise to ten thousand within five years, turning Lancaster into a city with stronger civic pride. June 19, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ledger
Ledger
Lancaster
Academy Hill
Finley sees Democrats in strong position this fall
Yorkville correspondent notes Mr DE Finley believes the Democratic party to be in a good position to win this fall as Congress closes its session. He faults the Republicans as nauseating to sense of right and justice and says the situation can be explained to the country with ease.
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Yorkville
News and Courier
DE Finley
Finley
Congress
War spreads as forts open fire on world fleets
Chinese forts at Taku fire on international fleet provoking a broad alliance response. Reports say forts captured after bombardment, with casualties across British German Russian French and Japanese ships. Reinforcements ordered as embassies warn foreigners to leave and European powers mobilize forces toward China.
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London
China
Berlin
Che Foo
Taku Forts
Lltis
Pekin
Shanghai
Yorktown
Associated Press
Taku
Daily Mail
Kang Xi
Ministry of War
Niu Chwang
Kiu Chang
Ka Ling
Nau King Chang
Lisgon
Cochin China
Port Arthur
Cablegrams From Remey and Taussig
Navy releases texts of two cables from Admiral Remey and Commander Taussig about Taku forts, foreign vessel firing and surrender details, with questions on joining allied action and turnover demands amid June 17 events.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Taussig
Cavite
Bureau of Navigation
Taku Forts
Kempff
Department
Kempf
Taku
Che Foo
Tavsmg
Yorktown
Tien Tein
Announcement for Solicitor of the Sixth Circuit Nomination
An unnamed speaker announces candidacy for Solicitor of the Sixth Judicial Circuit pending Democratic primary results. Henry, Hough, and Thos F. McDow express similar intent to stand for the same office, pledging to uphold duties if elected and to abide by primary outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Thos F. McDow
Lancaster County Sheriff Campaign Announces Democratic Primary Pledge
A candidate announces bid for Lancaster County Sheriff pledging adherence to Democratic primary rules and seeking party support. The declaration emphasizes commitment to party guidelines and public service in the sheriff office.
Local notices announce several education and auditor candidacies
EC Croxson seeks County Auditor and pledges to abide the Democratic primary result. R Baxver Blackmon announces a run for Superintendent of Education. Ement Blackmon’s friends nominate him for County Superintendent of Education, pending primary outcome. Profac Rowell named as a candidate under Democratic primary rules. If elected, pledges to discharge duties in the best interests of education. Many friends.
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M Estridge
House of Representatives
Lancaster County
Joseph F Gregory
John P Hunter
Hunter
EC Croxson
Joek Cook
R Baxver Blackmon
Ement Backmon
Profac Rowell
RH Sapp
W Q Caskey
Caskey
M OC Gardner
Horton, Sr
Coroner Candidate Pledges to Accept Primary Result
A candidate announces for the coroner’s office pledging to abide the outcome of the democratic primary. The message names R. Young and JesteWMAN as participants in the bid for reelection.
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R. Young
County Alliance Urges Sub Alliances To Meet And Prepare
The county alliance calls every sub alliance to hold meetings before the July 13 gathering. Urges dues payment and delegate election, especially for recently reorganized or inactive groups. Encourages representatives to promote unity and study the farmers alliance principles for productive action.
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County Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Mrs Hughes Reported Working in Spartanburg
Mrs Mattie A Hughes who disappeared from Greenville is said to be running an eating house in Spartanburg. It is believed she does not intend to flee her murder trial scheduled for next September. She told Solicitor Ansel she would return to Greenville when needed and come back for trial.
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Lancaster
Mattie A Hughes
Spartanburg
Ansel
Greenville
Greenville News
Two British Ships Reported Sunk
Berlin reports from Che Foo that two British ships in the Taku river were sunk after Chinese laid torpedoes and troops were gathered at Shan Hei Kwan. Russian, British, French and Japanese warships responded to an ultimatum to withdraw, bombardment lasting seven hours. Telegraph and railroad lines near Taku were destroyed.
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Shanghai
Times
Taku
Che Foo Harbor
Che Foo
Berlin
Pekin
Taka
Shangha
Taku North
Japan
Russia
Shan Hei Kwan
Kien Tsin
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Harlow
Carter
Tien Tsin
Mandsburt
the Daily
Admiral Seymour
Legations
St. Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
Brussels
Standard
Kiachta
Maimatichin
Urga
Ithe
the Times
aChe Foo
Union Club
Remey and
Shelton F Perry
Wm Shuler
Batesbury
Lexington
Marion Brazell
W J Tucker
Richland County
Tucker
Brazell
Barnwell County
Wise
Henry
Sixth Circuit
W. C. Hough
House OF Represen
Barry Foster
Tam
JW Bamel
TY Williams
Porter
J C.lowell
Democratic Party
James S Wilson
W.O Cauthen
LJ Perry
J E Blackmon
Friends of
DN Mackey
Atlanta
Elliott
Elliott & Crawford
Virginia
Paris
T. H. Davis
Lancaster Bakery
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