Catawba River Navigation Hinted by Finley Speech
Congressman Finley predicted in a Commercial club talk that a fully developed Catawba water system could enable navigation from the sea to the North Carolina line. He cited Watereo power at Camden, Catawba Falls, Landsford, and a Catawba Power Co dam, with potential government locks at Camden and Neelys Ferry to support interstate freight. The Yorkville Enquirer notes the perils and promise of water transportation.
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Finley
Catawba
North Carolina Line
Commercial Club
Watereo
Camden
Catawba Falls
Landsford
Catawba Power Company
Catawba Wall
Neely's Ferry
Charleston
Yorkville Enquirer
War News on Ro jestvensky Togo and Vladivostok
The report notes vague locations for Ro jestvensky and uncertainty over Togo while Russian officials expect a juncture at Vladivostok. Four torpedo boats attacked a small Japanese boat near Vladivostok and returned. Manchuria dispatches indicate Oyama is massing for a fresh general engagement.
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Rojestvensky
Togo
Nebogatoff
St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Manchuria
Japan
Oyama
Charlotte Observer
Gol Springs Urged to Run for Governor
The News and Courier notes Col. Leroy Springs as a leading gubernatorial candidate urged by citizens across South Carolina. It highlights his extensive business holdings including cotton mills banks railroads and large farms and argues his skills would yield a strong businesslike state administration if he entered politics.
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Col. Leroy Springs
Col. Springs
South Carolina
United States
Confed Veterans Name Capt NE Harris Louisville Orator
Special Orders No. 38 from United Confederate Veterans announce Capt NE Harris of Macon Georgia as orator for the Louisville reunion. His Memorial services in Nashville impressed the command and the ovation is set for 3 PM on June 15 after the convention assembly. Official: Wm E Mickle.
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United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
Louisville
NE Harris
Macon
Nashville
Stephen D Lee
Old Crime Recalled as Crowe Seeks Surrender
Pat Crowe, the man linked to the Eddie Cudahy kidnapping of 1900, walked into a newspaper office and said he wished to surrender. He refused to confirm involvement, recalled Boer War service, and noted Cudahy paid 25,000 for the boy’s return. a 50,000 reward had been offered, later withdrawn.
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Omaha
Nek
Pat Crowe
Eddie Cudahy
Crowe
Chicago
Cudahy
Gardener Fates in Liquor and Opium Debauch in South
Melvin Gardner a newspaper man died in Winston-Salem after a brief spree of drunkenness and opium use. He had previously worked in The Chronicle in Charlotte and Chattanooga, relied on temporary employment, and had a history of strong drink and a lingering love affair that led to his decline.
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Charlotte
N. C
Melvin Gardner
Winston-Salem
Gardner
Greenville SC
Chronicle
Lee
Norfolk
Saulisbury
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Bell
Salisbury
Dtandard
Murderer Bennett Sentenced to Life in State Penitentiary
Ephraim Bennett, convicted yesterday of killing Decia Livingston in January, was sentenced this afternoon to service in the State Penitentiary for the period of his natural life. The jury returned a verdict of guilty with recommendation to mercy. Mothers may safely give Foley's Honey and Tar to children for coughs and colds as it contains no opiates. Sold by Funderburn Pharmacy.
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Busey
Funderburk Pharmacy
Orangeburg
Ephraim Bennett
Decia Livingston
State Penitentiary
Atity
Funderburn Pharmacy
Letter to a Lancaster Lawyer about paint guarantees
A Lancaster firm questions paint guarantees in a letter to a lawyer. The note asks if a dealer would cover damages for defects and if an adulteration claim with state chemist proof triggers a $1000 payment. It asserts the firm’s confidence as the maker and mentions Lancaster Mercantile.
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F. W. Devor & Go
Lancaster Mercantile
The Farmer Backbone of the Country, Says Greenville News
The article defends farmers as essential to national life noting they form half the population yet commit only two percent of crime. It extols their honesty, hardship, and resilience amid economic risk, urging respect for their contributions across the South and West.
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Greenville
Resolutions of Respect for Alderman John A Miller
The Lancaster Town Council mourns Alderman John A Miller who died suddenly and honors his faithful service. The council sends condolences to his family, dedicates a minute-book page in his memory, and forwards resolutions to local newspapers. Dated May 6 1905 and signed by Mayor RK Wylie.
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Lancaster
RK. E. Wylie
Administration Granted in 1905 John A Miller Estate
State of South Carolina Probate Judge JE Stewman states LC Lazenby applied for letters of administration for the estate of John A Miller deceased. The court at Lancaser holds on May 24 at 11 in the forenoon to hear cause why administration should not be granted.
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JE Stewman
LC Lazenby
John A Miller
John 4 Miller
Lancaser
Petoek
Lancaster County Considers Special Tax for Schools
The News and Courier notes Lancaster County voters face special levy measures to fund school districts. Heath Springs Dixie Antiesh and others plan mill increases or elections to raise funds, with several districts already building modern school facilities as districts prepare to vote this month and next.
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Lancaster
The
News and Courier
Lancaster County Area
Andy
Occa
Ionally
Schow
Wledle
County Board of Education
Primus
Heath Springs
Dixie
Antiesh
Conmianeity
Notice of Election for Alderman Vacancy
Notice from Lancaster authorities declares an election to fill the late Alderman John A Miller’s vacancy. The poll date is Monday June 5 1905 with voting hours 8 am to 4 pm. election managers named are C Foster Amos McManus and J M Warwick. ratified May 6 1905.
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John A Miller
Foster
Amos McManus
J M Warwick
R, Ek. Wylie
C. D. Jones
Treas
Notice for Lancaster Graded Schools Public Meeting
To all whom it may concern a petition signed by ten residents calls a public meeting in Lancaster on Friday the 2d day of May 105 at 4 o clock to elect officers and Trustees and decide on a special tax not to exceed five mills for maintenance of public schools within the district.
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Coturs
Freehahlers
Deabin Lancaster
Vrnateck
Anid
Lancaster
Clork
Silt
Ehoola
Deaths and Local News From Heath Springs Ledger
Obituaries note the death of Alderman J A Miller and a Chester county man after pneumonia. Local births include twins born May 2 1905 to Mr and Mrs Ed Hugeine and a daughter born May 7 1905 to Miss Sallie Rallines. Community events cover a Masonic lodge formation, street work on Main Street, and a stock shipment to Charleston.
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Arthur Brown
Caskey
Nannie Rosa
Ambrose Ross
Cedar Creek Township
Heath Springs
S N Watson
W M
SE Wallace
S W
J E Creed
Barron Lodge
PG M J T Barron
Columbia
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Gol
Springs Bang
Lancaster Cor
Wm E Mickle
Liqnor
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Lancaster County
Lancaster Graded Schools
Elvetion
Adioraea
J A Miller
Bioeday
Miles Ed Hugeine
Te Mer Aed
Pd Gregory Sornetay
Roerslaw Era
Sallie Rallines
Sos
SV OB Pwitty
Heath Sprine
VR Ralliegs
Kershaw Erna
Hanoal Mobley
Winthop College
Maude Mobley
Reel Hill
Paul Pressly
Wo Knight
Columbian
ARP Presbytery
P Ricboson
Shilos Church
Llorence Patrick
White Oak
Tencher
Pins Grove
Crockett J Stroud
Joe H Stroud
Chester County
J Av Williams
Chestnut Camp
W. W. Has Res
J Wren Cillian
Mc Villman
Gregory-Hood Stock Company
Coanneil
Bartlett Jones
Presbyterian
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