Japanese Attack on Port Arthur and Russian Flank Move
Japanese warships bombarded Talien Wan and attacked Port Arthur on March 8. Reports from Chefoo say Japanese land forces appeared at Fung Wang Chang and near the Yalu, aiming to flank Russian lines. Nine Russians seized a Corean telegraph station at Ying Won amid clashes on the Corean side of the Tumen river. A Times dispatch notes possible collision near Hai Ja resulting in a Russian defeat.
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Tokio
Tallen Wan
Port Danny
Port Arthur
Washington
Chefoo
Fung Wang-Chang
Tilan
Antung
Manchuria
Yalu River
Port Arthur Talien~Wan
Seoul
Ying Won
Tumen
London
the Times
Wein Hai
Weitated
Hai-Ja
Corea
Chemulpo
Loan Arrangements Offer Money for Cotton Farm Mortgages
T has made arrangements to negotiate loans of 300 and over on first mortgages for improved cotton farms at 7 percent interest, and 8 percent on smaller sums. No commission charged, only a fee for abstract of title by RE. WYLIE.
Boy killed by cap pistol accident near Moore
In Spartanburg County Boyd Bailey aged 16 was shot and killed instantly by a younger brother during a game with an old cap gun while parents were away. The weapon was believed unloaded and discharged by the younger boy. In Wanamaker little Gary Rowell age 10 was killed after being knocked by frightened mules in front of a loaded wagon.
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Spartanburg
Mar
Boyd Bailey
KR. W. Barry
Moore
Boyd
Wanamaker
Gary Rowell
V.'l
Rowell
Mississippi Senate designates Davis birthday as holiday
Jackson Miss March 9 The State senate this afternoon passed a bill making June 3 the birth day of Jefferson Davis a legal holiday in Mississippi.
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Jackson Miss
State Senate
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Town Marshal Held on Murder Charge in Johnson Case
Holly Hill reports the coroner's jury found enough evidence to hold Town Marshal D. A. Hart for further examination before the court of general sessions after the shooting of Richard Johnson. Hart was taken to the county jail at Monck's Corner by Sheriff John Wigsling amid suspicion toward others with no sufficient evidence.
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Holly Hill
Richard Johnson
D. A. Hart
Court of General Sessions
Monck's Corner
John Wigsling
Nhot
Working Overtime Night Hour Laws Ignored by Little Workers
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they cure indigestion biliousness constipation headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. The copy touts efficiency and safety and lists Crawford Bros J P Mackey Co and T Eugene Fundesburk drug store as sellers with a price of 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J.P. Mackey & Co
T. Eugene Fundesburk
Five Railroad Men Die in Collision Near Kewanee Miss
Five railway employees were killed when a southbound Alabama Great Southern limited express collided head on with a Southern Railway freight near Kewanee Mississippi early today. No passengers were reported killed. several were injured and parts of both locomotive and tender burned.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Great Southern
Southern Railway
Kewanee
Miss
Tragedy Averted by King's New Discovery
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King's New Discovery for preventing a fatal outcome from severe pneumonia and a terrible cough in her little boy. The advertisement promotes the cough cold and lung disease remedy, with guarantees from Crawford Bros Mackey Vanderburk druggists. Trial bottles are free.
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J. ¥. Mackey & Co
T. Eugene Vanderburk
Six Cars Wrecked In Freight Wreck At Bonham
Six cars on a southbound Southern railway freight wrecked at Bonham Union county this afternoon after the roadbed gave way in heavy rain. Two men named Williard and Cantrell were badly cut about the face and legs while stealing a ride. The loss is heavy and travel was seriously interfered.
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Charleston
Mar
Southern Railway
Bonham’s
Union County
Williard
Cantrell
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as cure for grippe coughs
Advertising copy asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures grippe coughs quickly, claiming nothing else is as good. Sold by Kandorourk's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Kandorourk
Senator Tillman Stricken Ill With Abscess
Washington March 9 Senator Tillman of South Carolina is seriously ill with a throat abscess on the left tonsil. He can swallow only small amounts of nourishment and a minor operation is planned for tomorrow morning. Doctors expect several days of rest after the procedure. The condition is not considered dangerous and only a slight fever is reported.
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Washington
Tillman
South Carolina
Death of Rev. O. A. Darby D D in Sumter County
The State reports the sudden death of Rev. O A Darby of Sumter county amid recent bereavements in his family. A telegram from Lynchburg said he died at 7 PM after appearing in good health. Funeral arrangements were noted, and Columbia Female College planned official recognition of his life and service as a former president.
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O. A. Dack
South Carolina
O. A. Darby
Sumter County
G. D. Smith
Lynchburg
Washington Street
W. W. Daniel
D. D
Darby
Columbia Female College
Sloan to wed in Spartanburg on March twenty eighth
Lieutenant Governor Col John T Sloan of Columbia will marry Mrs Fannie B Gilliam of Spartanburg in Spartanburg on Wednesday March 28 Invitations to the Gilliam reception were issued by Dr and Mrs G J Blake Mrs Gilliam regarded as one of Spartanburgs most accomplished young women Col Sloan enjoys popularity statewide and Spartanburg friends extend congratulations
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Spartanburg
Fannie B. Gilliam
Col
John T. Sloan
Columbia
Gilliam
G. J. Blake
Col. Sloan
South Carolina
The Clemson Trouble Rumors and Expulsions
The Clemson issue began as unfounded rumors but was tied to the expulsion of two students. Prompt action by President Mell halted further steps to reinstate the students, ending any immediate attempt to return them.
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Clemson
Mell
Columbia Record
Negroes Deceived On Emigrant Trip From Charlotte
About seventy five African Americans set out of Charlotte on No 10 toward Baltimore and Culpeper guided by a white and a colored agent. The guide failed to appear, conductor Capt W M Giles found no fares paid and cleared the cars near Salisbury. The emigrants then walked back toward Charlotte or stayed to seek rides, with several arriving home last night. The agent’s whereabouts remain unknown and a flurry of refunds and doubt followed the failed transport scheme.
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Charlotte
Salisbury
Baltimore
Culpepper
King
Con Jimption
W. M. Giles
No. 49
Capt. Giles
Concord
Tay
Ing Power Plant Near Fort Mill Detailed Project Facts
The Fort Mill correspondent notes Ing power plant near Fort Mill as reported by the Charlotte Chronicle. Construction ran May 4, 1900 to April 14, 1904 with about 500 workers, cost near one million dollars, and a dam about a quarter mile long. The design includes 22 feet crest height, 35 feet base depth, 60,000 cubic yards of masonry, 60,000 barrels of cement, 400 carloads of cement, 40 carloads water wheel machinery, 60 cars of electrical gear, 8600 horsepower.
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Fort Mill
Charlotte Chronicle
Ing
Dain Oary
Fifty-Five Convictions in City Court Net $1225
The Charleston city court convicted fifty five defendants on dispensary ordinance violations this morning, collecting $1,225 mostly paid on the spot. Those who did not pay are to settle by tomorrow. failure to do so will result in imprisonment.
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Charleston Post
Daniel to Be Hanged in Raleigh Court Action
The Supreme Court affirmed Alfred Daniel’s murder conviction in Duplin County. Daniel, accused of killing RW Rivenback in September, faces execution after top court approval. Mor Simmons urged calm to prevent lynching. A second convict, Teache, awaits execution for the same crime. The scheduled hanging date will be announced in a few days.
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Raleigh, Mares
Supreme Court
Alfred Daniel
United States
Simmons
Tera
Mor Simmons
Dan ‘Teache
Rivenback
Duplin County
Dangers of Pneumonia Warn of Premonition and Cure
A 19th century notice warns that neglecting a cold risks pneumonia, which can fatally weaken lungs and leave them susceptible to consumption. Poley’s bones ail Tar is advertised to stop coughs and strengthen lungs to prevent pneumonia, with a sell note for Punderburk's Pharmacy.
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Poley
Deadly Deeds By A Ruined Lieutenant
Retired Lieutenant Carl Boveko facing ruin allegedly poisons his wife and two children after a lavish dinner to celebrate a birthday. He then takes cyanide potassium and dies as sheriff prepares to auction Beseke family estate. Family scene described with drunken revelry and a tenure of tragedy.
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Gboilin
Mar
Carl Boveko
Honel
Hesoke
Beseke
New York Reports Highest Mortality in Ten Years
The New York health department reports a decade of pneumonia and general death records broken. About 1800 total deaths are recorded, with 460 blamed on pneumonia. January pneumonia deaths reach 1510 statewide.
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New York
York
Health Department
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