Dying Former South Carolina Governor Thompson
New York reports former South Carolina governor Hugh Smith Thompson and ex Assistant secretary of the treasury is gravely ill and sinking at home. The Farmers Alliance case papers in the Brookshire suit are prepared for Supreme Court argument, with a January hearing expected on the $18,000 funds dispute.
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New York
Hugh Smith Thompson
South Carolina
Warmers Alliance
H. E Brookshire
Supreme Court
Gary
Columbia Record
Safe Crackers Coming Alert Warns Law Enforcers
Secret service men and state officers have been warned to watch for a band of safe crackers headed toward North Carolina towns. Several small offices have been robbed and the pattern resembles a prior organized gang. Special notices were sent through fourth class post offices, per the Columbia Record.
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Secret Service
North Carolina
Columbia Record
Notable Kentucky Statesman Struck By Paralysis
Stricken by paralysis at his law office in Lexington Kentucky Col W C P Breckenridge former congressman from the Rushland district and a renowned southern orator and lawyer is now seriously ill.
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Lexington
W. C. P. Breckenridge
Rushland
South
Woman Found Dead After Being Drunk Near Home
Melissa Dickey wife of Jim Dickey was seen drunk near Mr J L Hudsons north of town. She returned inside a house and was found dead under a piazza next morning. Coroner’s jury verdict cites heart disease aggravated by drinking. In Saluda a mob threatened to lynch John Perry after he killed John Denny Wills. governor ordered prison transfer to Columbia.
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Melissa Dickey
Jim Dickey
J. M. Brice
M. A. Ferguson
Chester
John Perry
John Denny Wills
Saluda
Columbia
Rhoden
Tragic shooting on Wheat Street leaves man dead
John Lowery, a colored man, was shot at his home on Wheat Street in Columbia Sunday night by a burglar. The wound proved fatal, and he died the next day. No clues identify the murderer yet.
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John Lowery
Wheat Street
Columbia
Hunter Accident Kills Man in South Carolina
A hunting accident near Swansea killed Welton Glover, 18 hours after a shotgun discharge by companion Vandy Saylor. the incident occurred about 4 PM yesterday. Other brief items note immigrant arrivals to Laurens, workers in Greenville mills, a Piedmont farmer killed by a train, a Dillon man killed by a freight train, cotton bale fires at Cross Hill, and a Chester shooting near a wedding feast.
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Swansea
Vandy Saylor
Welton Glover
Young Saylor
Welton
Renewal of Fighting Expected as Port Arthur Holdouts Reported
The Japanese army south of Mukden concentrates on its left and centre, signaling a renewed assault. St. Petersburg statements on Port Arthur are hopeful, suggesting the garrison may endure until Rogésvensky’s squadron arrives. Gen. Stoesnel is confirmed wounded but able to direct fortress defense.
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Mukden
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Rogesvensky
Stoesnel
Parker Opens Solo Law Practice in New York City
Alton B. Parker announced the opening of his law office at 32 Liberty Street and said he has become a resident of New York. He will practice alone and Mrs Parker will join him today as they seek a home in the city.
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New York
Alton B. Parker
Liberty Street
Cotton Growers Meeting Planned at Shreveport
Governor Heyward has been asked to appoint about 100 delegates for a December 12 convention in Shreveport to organize a National Cotton Growers Association against the boll weevil, which is advancing in the south. Charleston port receipts exceed last year by 20 000 bales, totaling 128 574 bales. George Gould, while hunting near High Point North Carolina, accidentally shot an attendant in the eye and arranged treatment in New York.
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Heyward Bis
Boll Weevil Association of
Louisana
South
Shreveport
Charleston
George Gould
High Point
N. C
Gould
New York
Charge for past-due subscriptions urged on readers
A newspaper appeals to a subscriber who owes for the paper, urging prompt payment and stressing the need for funds. The note asks not to be put off and underscores the urgency of collecting the outstanding amount.
Dry Goods Bargains Bring Mr Heath North News
Mr Heath returns from the North with startling values in dress goods and numerous other bargains to laud. The line of dry goods items is highlighted by sharp prices and wide selection for shoppers seeking value.
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Heath
North
Prevailing colors crowd Mohair and Broadcloths line
We describe heavy purchase of two dominant shades in Mohair Cravinetts Mixed Cheviots and Whipcord Broadcloths in all tones. Our complete notion amusements include tailor made skirts jackets and capes. A tremendous line presented as the prettiest and cheapest yet shown. inspection will assure a sale.
Fall Millinery Opening Invitation and Bargain Sale
A local ad promotes Strouse and Bro. clothing lines and shoes from Kirschbaum and Sneilersenburg plus other brands. It highlights sale prices on lawns, piques, and veils, announces a fall millinery opening the first Wednesday in October, invites all ladies, and thanks patrons while pledging continued service.
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Strouse & Bro
Baltimore
A. B. Kirschbaum & Co
Sneilenburg & Co
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Thurlow S. Carter
Hugh S. Thompson
Farmers Alliance Case
Columbia State
Hunter
Laurens
Laurene
Department of Immigration
Glasgow
Scotland
Cabinet Furniture Manufacturing
J. H. Kynock
A. H. Daff
Robi. Thomsom
Mr. Thomson
Alexander Anderson
Mr. McKenzie
Watson
C. D. Barkedale
Greenville
Johnny Biers
Cherokee County
Piedmont
O. B. Creamer
Southern Railway
Here
Creamer
TL McCill
Dillon
George W. Blackwell
Maple Trestle
Jonesboro N
Maple Cotton Mill
Cross Hill
This County
Lindsay McLure
Hampton Westbrook
Douglas, Godman, and
Drew Selby
Lleath Banking’ & Wercantile Co
Lancaster S. C
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