Tillman to Fight McLaurin Senator Opposed by Colleague
Washington speculation grows over Senator Tillman opposing Senator McLaurin for a Court of Claims judgeship. Tillman denounces McLaurin as unfit to judge others and vows to withhold consent, creating a tense political clash within South Carolina.
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Tillman
Seid
Washington
John L. McLaurin
Court of Claims
United States
Palmetto
Till
MesLaurin
McLaurin
South Carolina
Volcanic Pumice Drifts to Charleston Shores
Reports from Charleston describe large pumice like material drifting along the shores, believed to originate from West Indies volcanoes. Fishermen brought pieces ashore from the sea. The dark brittle floats on water, is light, and shows varied streaks, likely transported by the Gulf Stream.
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Charleston
D. C
West Indies
Mother and Daughter Arrested in Child Found in Shaft
Special to The State from Walhalla South Carolina May 29 authorities report a newborn child found in shaft No 3 of an old tunnel. Coroner sheriff and Dr J S Stribling investigated and by morning Amanda Gilbard and her daughter were jailed on charges related to the case. The Gilbards live about a quarter mile from the shaft.
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Walhalla
Scramphouse Mountain
J. S. Stribbling
Amanda Gilbard
Gilbard’s
Dalida Shovials Incident In Cloud Creek County
A boy in Cloud Creek section died after a fight with his father over tobacco. The father struck him, causing the fatal blow, and authorities report the tragedy as deeply deplored. Mr Whittle, the boy’s guardian, mourns the loss.
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Dalida
Cloud's Creek
Whittle
Half a Billion Dollar Petition Aims Aid Emigration
In Chattanooga on May 20 the International Immigration and Commercial Association drafted a petition to President Roosevelt and Congress seeking a 500 million dollar appropriation to assist Negroes in leaving the United States. The document cites abuses including denial of social and political recognition and constitutional rights. Leading figures cited include ex-Minister to Liberia Heard and Bishop Turner of Georgia who have long advocated emigration to a destination offering better treatment.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Roosevelt
Congress of the United States
United States
International Immigration and Commercial Assciation
Sconvention
Liberia
Bishop Turner
Georgia
Charleston Postmaster Nominee Faces Carpetbagger Charge
Washington report says W L Harris nominated as Charleston postmaster may be blocked in the Senate. Senator Tillman accuses Harris of DC residency and drawing pension agent per diem while away from home. Senator McLaurin denies involvement in the appointment and pledges scrutiny.
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W.L. Harris
Charleston
Senate
Tillman
Harris
District of Columbia
Ware
Senate Post Office Committee
Senator Tillman
McLaurin
J.T. W
Hanged in Philadelphia Reported for May 27
A fragmentary report from Philadelphia states a man named William Uariien Lane, described as colored, was hanged today. The article mentions his crime but is unclear on details and the executioner.
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Philadelphia
William Uariien Lane
Fragmentary record of theft and double homicide case
The text describes a servant and her two daughters, Madeline aged 18 and Eloise aged 7. It contains garbled details of theft by Lace from a employer, and mentions a fatal act against the younger daughter and an accuse of involvement with the elder child, followed by an unclear sequence of events.
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Madeline
Eloise
Lace
Van
Wudthe
Wu Ting-fang Commencement Address Amid International Notes
Minister Wu Ting-fang delivered the Georgia Military College address on Mauday May 28 focusing on earth governments relations and U S aid to Martinique. An asylum inmate attacked him by grabbing his queue, causing agony before Wu fled to his carriage and was calmed by friends.
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Milledgeville
Wu Ting-fang
Georgia Military College
United States
Martinique
China
State Insane Asylum
Generals Grant and Lee Honored For Compassion in Civil War Tales
A Washington Post war column recounts two anecdotes of Confederate leaders showing mercy. General Grant spared a captured colonel Pettus after a tense exchange before battle. General Lee comforted a wounded Union boy retreating from Gettysburg. Both stories underscore noble conduct in war.
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Grant
Chen
Pettus
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Conia Guafescue
Price estimates rise for sowing crop this year
Whence To Price estimates an increas 1h per cent. in the 0 sowing crop as compared with the crop of last year. He thinks also that fully 27 per cent. less fertil been used. ne geste fers have to How Any Wont Kidneya? rf Spinavre Mita cure all kidney ts. It gests Lomely Go, Chien ne FORTHEs Leroy angounes ayselhasa cans potions in the Somate pedgiby waste wide oy the 4 salt of the Oru oacatic primary. W. C. MOUGH. didtate teen
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Leroy Angounes
Ayselhasa
W. C. Mough
Didtate Teen
Estridge Announces Re election Bid for House Seat
The Hon J N Estridge is a candidate for re election to the House of Representatives subject to the Democratic primary. His loyalty to the people and experience as a legislator are cited as reasons he should be returned to the House. Many voters are noted in the report.
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J.N. Estridge
House of Representatives
Estridge
A.C. Rowell Seeks Re election as County Superintendent
A.C. Rowell announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Superintendent of Education in Lancaster County, subject to Democratic Primary rules. He thanks voters for past favors and solicitations for continued service.
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Lancaster County
Gardner for County Supervisor Fares as Trusted Leader
The notice endorses M. Gardner for County Supervisor citing familiarity with duties and proven service. Voters are urged to support his candidacy, asserting he is prepared and capable to manage county responsibilities.
Hollis Horton Declared Reelection Candidate
Mr Hollis Horton is announced as a re election to the office of Countyine He will abide the result of the Democrat primary. MONY FRIENDS.
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Hollis Horton
Cousty Tine
Friends
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