Roosevelt's Panama plan triggers GOP split over protectionism
Special to News and Courier May 16 Washington reports a furor in the Republican ranks as the Panama Canal commission would buy supplies from foreign markets if cheaper abroad. Critics led by Grosvenor and Babcock attack Taft and the plan, saying Roosevelt has exposed the party to Democratic critique of protectionism. Cabinet members learned of the shift only after the public announcement, with the President blamed for acting without broader counsel.
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News and Courier
Washington
Longehall
Panama
Grosvenor
Babcock
Committee On Ways
Mome
Secary
Taft
Canal Commission
Roosevelt
Secetary Shaw
Bookkeeper Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Special to The State Spartanburg May 16 William Himmerman bookkeeper and cashier of Southern Telephone and Telegraph company was arrested on a warrant by American Surety Company of New York for embezzling 195 dollars, with reports suggesting the sum will rise. He waived preliminary examination and was released on bond to await grand jury action in July. Zimmerman, 28, once a promising youth, faces restitution discussions with Americ an Surety, which declined to compromise.
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Spartanburg
William Himmerman
Americcan Surety Company of
New York
Unis
Kirby
Zimmerman
Gly
Iene Jmion
Frivals
Americm Surely Company
New Cure for Cancer Promoted in Wasteful Patent Claim
An obscure advertisement touts a supposed cure for cancer and other conditions using arnica salve and herbal remedies. It claims a guaranteed cure and lists Crawford Brown and J Markey & Co as distributors along with Funderburk Pharmacy, targeting strained lip and skin ailments with questionable efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suirince
Buetslen
Jas Wallers
Duffield
Van
Wife Beater Kills Wife in Engefield Killing
Special to News and Courier reports Walter Hill beat his wife Della Hill to death in Engefield with a shotgun. Lizzieorn, her sister, received severe blows that may prove fatal as the weapon's stock and barrel were damaged in the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauriir
Engefield
Della Hill
Walter
Lizzie Orn
Reducing in Chesterfield
Cheraw May 16 Farmers report widespread cotton acreage reductions in Chesterfield and northern Marlboro. J A Watson, top local grower, planted 1000 acres last season, produced 761 bales, with 600 bales on hand and 161 sold. Haw cut to 500 acres this year while Marlboro farms expect around 25 percent less. Major Pogues still holds about 400 pounds of last crop, with plans for more grain and hay.
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Cheraw
J A Watson
Chesterfield
Merlboro
Marlboro
Rom Pogues
Efe
Koley's Kidney Cure Sold by Fander Burk Pharmacy
A claim for Koley's Kidney Cure promises to make kidneys and bladder right with a prompt remedy. Sold by Fander Burk Pharmacy.
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Koley
Fander
Burk Pharmacy
Horror in swamp paralyzes Parkersburg area murder plot unfolds
Fragmented report covers a Parkersburg murder with Mrs Blackshire, Robert McCloskey, and Louis Sendricks charged in complicity. Neighbors recount Blackshire's alleged offer of $100, life insurance, and flight plans. Nearby Beech Island tale details Milledge Galphin surviving four days in a swamp, dragging himself out in near-fatal condition. Also includes medical ad for Dr King’s New Discovery.
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Parkersburg
W Va
Wen
Tenty Buckshire
Brookville
Caledoun County
Labie
Mendricks
Mre
McCloskey
Beffore the Murner
Blackshire
Bisckeshire
Vlachshire
Sfendyicks
Plans Took Rich Frustration From Sudden Breakdowns
An old advertisement notes that dyspepsia and constipation hinder plans, praising Dr Kings New Life Pills. It claims the pills clear energy blockages, cure headaches and dizziness, and offer a new start. Sold by AL Crawford Bros and JF Mackey & Co, Funderhurk Pharmacy for 25e with guarantee.
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J. A. Simmons
Casey
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Funderback Pharmacy
King
AL Crawford Bros
JF Mackey & Co
Funderhurk Pharmacy
Largest convention opens in Asheville with record turnout
The third annual South Atlantic Missionary conference of the Southern Methodist church opened at the Auditorium in Asheville, NGL, May 17, with about 2,000 delegates in attendance. An estimated 1,000 additional delegates are due tomorrow, yielding the largest representation ever accorded to a convention in the city.
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Asheville
Ngl
Southern Methodist Church
Bad Habit to Borrow Trouble Promoted by Bitters
Advertisement urges readers to use Bitters for relief from illness and internal disorders including dyspepsia and Bright's disease. Claims quick forgetfulness of troubles and freedom from bodily load of debt. mentions Crawford Bros, J. W. Mackay & Co, Fanderburk Pharmacy and drugstores with a price of $0.00.
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Porrow
Bright
Crawford Bros
J. W. Mackay & Co
Fanderburk Pharmey
Droglores Prives
Young Man Dies After Half Pint Whiskey
A white man about 28 named Charles died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 1408 Wayne Street after drinking a half pint of whiskey. Neighbors say he was a hard drinker and death is believed due to alcohol poisoning. He entered his home and collapsed minutes later before medical help arrived. The State.
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Charles
Wayne Street
Large Cotton Fire in Oldham Warehouse
A massive blaze at Lancashire and Yorkshire company warehouse in Oldham, Lancashire, destroyed five thousand bales of cotton this morning. Firefighters battled the flames as the inferno sent smoke over the town and authorities assessed the loss and potential inspections for the storage facility.
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Oldham
Eng
Lancashire and Yorkshire Company
Craze by drink leads to six shot deaths in San Diego
W B Robinson a house cleaner, described as crazed by liquor, shot six people in San Diego and killed himself after a spree across several addresses. The victims include Mrs Emma Stewart and Harry Doddridge, son of internal revenue collector WH Doddridge, with multiple others wounded.
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San Diego
California
W. B Robinson
Emma Stewart
Young Stewart
Roheingon
HW Chase
Case
Robinson
Doddridge
Internal Revenue Collector
Harry
Cotton price vision from Daniel J Sully letter
Daniel J Sully argues for a uniform cotton price with fair profit margins and minor fluctuations year round. He criticizes speculative prices and states the south, manufacturers and growers seek stability rather than swings between 7 and 17 cents. The State.
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Daniel J Sully
How Is Your Heart How Is Your Heart
A testimonial ad for Dr Miles Heart Cure claims to strengthen weak hearts and cure heart disease. It describes a patient who suffered severe swelling and near-death, then recovered after taking the product, with assurances of pharmacist guarantees and a money back offer. The piece cites L. CURD of Wilmore Kentucky and Milea Medical Co. in Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Ty Case
L. T. Curd
Wilmore
Milea
Milea Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Gen Leonard Wood Battles With Moros in Jolo Fight
Manila May 16 Fierce fighting has raged over two weeks on the island of Jolo between outlaw Moro chief Palis and 600 armed followers and troops under Maj Gen Leonard Wood. Palis losses reach 300 killed while Wood’s force suffers seven killed and 19 wounded.
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Manila
Jolo
Palis
Leonard Wood
Pala
Uines
Wood
Ibis Remionng
Iis
Pneumonia Threat Reduced by Foley’s Honey and Tar
Foley’s Honey and Tar claims to stop the racking cough and wheals and strengthen the lungs, preventing a track of pneumonia if taken timely. Funderburk Pharmacy sells the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley's
Funderburk Pharmacy
Notice to Debtors and Creditors of C H Lathan
All persons with claims against the estate of Charles Harvey Lathan deceased must present them proven for payment. All indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. John T Green executor May 12 1905-1m.
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Charles Harvey Lathan
John T Green
Notice of Election for an Alderman in Lancaster
Notice is given that a vacancy in the Lancaster alderman office is filled by election. The election will be held Monday June 5 1905 from 8 a m to 4 p m. Managers J C Foster Amos McManus and J M Warwick are appointed to conduct the polls. Ratified May 6 1905 by Mayor R E Wylie and Clerk C D Jones.
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Joh
Amos McManus
J M Warwick
R. E. Wylie
C.D. Jones
Treas
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Aiken County
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Beech Island
Jit
Gen. Leonard Wood
Moros
Pula Sekar
Borneo
Pwa
Lahad
Pula
C H Lathan
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