Gen Wheeler Arrives Washington After Manila Mission
General Joe Wheeler lands in Washington from Atlanta and reports to Adjutant General Corbin. He states the Luzon war is over with only guerrilla suppression left, praises American troops, and expects a prompt decision on his resignation. He moves to the White House seeking swift action on travel expenses. Meanwhile railroad talks emerge about through trains between Marion NC and Columbia SC using the Columbia Camden line. Pension board notes delays and procedural hurdles in distributing funds to veterans and widows across counties.
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Gon Corbin
Luzon
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Gen Wheeler
Committee On Elections
Gen Corbin
General Wheeler
White House
South Carolina and Georgia Extension Company
Tuo
Marion
Columbia
Camden
Seaboard Air Line
State Pension Board
State Board
Fiountias
Bartle
State rules on COD liquor shipments clarified
The State’s enforcement of a liquor law treated express shipments as contraband. After many seizures by constables, the Southern Express Co. sought guidance. Governor McSweeney referred the matter to the AG’s office. Assistant AG Gunter issued an opinion holding COD shipments do not violate the law and that prior seizures lacked authority.
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South Carolina
Gov McSweeney
Attorney General’s Office
Gunter
Dr King’s New Life Pills promise quick relief
A vintage advertisement claims the pills cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. It promises fast results, ease of taking, and a 25 cent price with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Crawford Bros’ druggists.
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Dr. King
Crawford Bros’ Druggists
Complete Collapse Reported In London War News
London reports repeatedly that Mafeking is relieved though the War Office withholds confirmation. Despatches claim Boer resistance collapsed, large numbers surrender, and Olivier evacuated positions north of the Orange River. Spinnefontein taken and the main column poised to enter.
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Mafeking
Roberta
Vasutolend
Lies
Meyer
Schalkberger
Karner
Futacre
Spinnefontein
Ollive
Burgers, Ilors
Olivier
Orange River
Hurrah for the Irisis in London War Tribute
London on March 17 displays shamrock symbols across the city. English citizens wear shamrock, omnibus drivers don green flags, and red white and blue banners turn green. A green flag flies at Windsor Castle as Ireland’s gallantry is honored in the war effort.
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London
Windsor Castle
Goebel Assassination Suspects Arraigned in Kentucky
Caleb Powers John Davis and Wm H Culton were arraigned in Frankfort for trial before Judge Moore on charges as accessories to the Goebel murder. The commonwealth was not ready and trials were set for a later date. Gov. John Young Brown sought a witness list but prosecutors cited publicity as a risk to witness attendance. Commonwealth and County Attorneys refused to comment on Sergt Golden’s alleged confession regarding the Goebel case.
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Caleb Powers
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Wm H Culton
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Elin Klin
Polsgrove
Sergt. Golden
Goebel
Capitulation Report From London March 17
London reports Lary Grey surrendered after loyalists tipped rebels Major Hook ordered town surrender by five. Rebels complied but loyalists sent word to rally. Union flag raised, rebels saluted. loyalists held vigil until reinforcement arrived. Four hundred Free Staters surrendered yesterday after Roberts' proclamation.
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Lary Grey
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Took
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Proca Wnation
Unconscious for a Year Then Recovered Says Union Progre
Union Progre reports Lewis Feaster, a colored man, shot Gallio Means, a colored woman, with a 039 calibre pistol. The bullet lodged in her front brain, leaving her unconscious for over a year. She could barely move and needed feeding, yet she now walks, talks, sings, and feeds herself though remains partly paralyzed on one side. The report notes the bullet remains in her brain and calls the case remarkable for its time.
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Lewis Feaster
Gallio
Socond
Teleorit
Prisoners Arrive in Frankfort in Goebel Case
Secretary of State Powers Captain John D Davis WHE Dalton and Harland Whittaker were brought from Louisville to Frankfort under Sheriff Sater and deputies. A police detail met them at the train, crowds lined the streets as they marched to jail. They were arraigned before County Judge Moore after 11 o clock. Hazelip released on $10,000 bond. Examining trials set for Monday with possible two day continuance.
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Secretary of State
Powers
John D Davis
Whe Dalton
Harland Whittaker
Gus. Goebel
Louisville
Sater
Talkative Attorney Comments on Goebel Case in Lexington
Attorney Cimeronati, March 1, told reporters in Lexington that the Goebel assassination case centers on an anti Goebel faction. He said an arrest would come only after 8000 armed men could be mobilized to eastern Kentucky. Commonwealth prosecutors claim a conspiracy exists, but not against Republican leaders. The alleged plot includes former officials and those who sought office after the election.
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Cimeronati
PT C Campbell
Brothers of the Lite
Republcan
Golden Turns State's Evidence in Goebel Case
A Barboursville Kentucky report states POW Golden Ted turned State's evidence in the Goebel case, shocking locals. He was a close ally of Ciel Powers and faced scrutiny over campaign work. Attorneys for the prosecution were expected to travel to Lexington as details emerged. Friends of the accused warned of severe repercussions and prominent Republicans anticipated unprecedented news.
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Barboursville
Mareh
Golden Ted
Las
Ciel Powers
Dent
Hing
Walhalla tragedy and court verdicts reported
Deaths and legal actions fill the Walhalla and Greenville area notes. Mr Tietjen shot himself amid health troubles after living with GZ Smith, leaving a bereaved family. In court, William Powers was found guilty of murder near Fair Play with a life shadow, while a Brunswick doctor shot by minister JER Riddick dies in Richmond. A Clinton church-led movement seeks to end the local dispensary.
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Merchlé
Tietjen
Court of General Sessions
Williun Powers
Ti Ierey
Vagist Powers
John Richey
Fair May
Richmond
Woh Temple
Brunswick County
Rey Jer Riddick
Temple
Riddick
Lawrenceville
Virginia
Tempie
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