Governor McSweeney Congratulates Heyward on Governor Elect State
The Ledger reports Governor McSweeney sent a telegram to Capt. D. C. Heyward at Walterboro congratulating him on the governor elect victory. Heyward replied thanking the Democratic voters and expressing hope his administration will bring great good to all South Carolinians.
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Governor McSweeney
Heyward
McSweeney
D. C. Heyward
Walterhore
OM. B. McSweeney
Walterboro
S. C
M. B. McSweeney
South Carolina
D.C
Political Praise and Local Elections Highlight The State Story
A Columbia Record note praises McSweeney style governance with less politics and more business. Special to The State reports Leroy Poag of Ebenezer rests after a life of civic virtue. Charleston elects Von Kolnitz senator by about 250 votes amid concerns over election fairness.
Army Wipes Out in Borneo Conflict Reported Incomplete
Honolulu reports received today state 9,000 bodies with 4,000 recovered after flooding of the Batange river. The disaster devastates the native military corps sent to punish Borneo head hunters. Only about 1,500 of 10,000 soldiers are believed to have escaped.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Batange River
Borneo
Bench warrants issued for eighteen delegates over street railways
A great sensation rose in St. Louis as bench warrants were issued Monday for arrest of eighteen members and former members of the house of delegates on bribery charges tied to granting street railway franchises. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim a cold cure in one day with No Cure No Pay. Prize 250.
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St. Louis
House of Delegates
Vrive
Over Four Hundred Fraudulent Votes Reported
Special to the State from Charleston describes drastic efforts to commit election fraud in the primary. Watchers were contested at polls, Chairman Thayer enforcing access for Von Kolnitz supporters. reports claim at least 400 fraudulent votes, including a noted case of H. K. Moore whose vote was stolen. Solicitor Hildebrande expects indictments and aims to pursue violators vigorously.
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Charleston
von Kolpitz
Thayer
von Kolnitz
H. K. Moore
H. K
Moore
Hildebrande
Bill Arp In Critical Condition In Cartersville
The many friends of Major Charles H. Smith of Cartersville Georgia known as the Georgia sage Bill Arp are alerted that he is critically ill at his home. He has suffered feeble health for months and several heart trouble attacks in recent days. A severe attack yesterday raises concern though family and physicians hope for recovery. He is about 80 years old.
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Atlanta Constitution
Charles H. Smith
Cartersville
Georgia Sage
Bill Arp
Carters~ville
Smith
Roosevelt's Southern Trip Ends in Transit to New York
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 6 30 this morning on a special Southern railroad train then left at seven for New York on the Pennsylvania road. The party traveled in two cars attached to the regular train and, during a brief stop, many railroad workers and travelers gathered for a glimpse. He slept through most of the three weeks’ journey from North Carolina, fatigued but resting on the way to Oyster Bay. White House officials and Secretary Cortelyou were present during the stop and conversations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Southern Railroad
Pennsylvania Road
New York
Oyn Lter Bay
North Carolina
White House
Cortelyou
Notorious whiskey dealer shot in Buford township
Noted whiskey dealer Will Green of lower Buford township, known as one of the Green boys, lies in Union County jail with a bullet in his leg after a attempted arrest by constable Melton and three assistants. Green was returning from a trip to South Carolina when officers seized his liquor and a chase ensued. Green was wounded as he fled, three Black men accompanying him witnessed the event. The arrest team later brought him to town with county physician Blair to treat the wound. Green has long terrorized the area and was previously fined close to $1,000 with his brother. He has been linked to prior shooting incidents with Belk and Barrett.
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Will Green
Green
Rivens
Mayers
Blair
Execution Delayed in Mississippi Double Murder Case
In Oxford Mississippi on September 10 the execution of Will Matthis and Orlando Lester who killed the Montgomery has been postponed to September 24. They requested delay so they may testify against Whit Owens in the Hamp Williams murder case. Owens' trial will be rushed through as crowds gather and the town stays quiet.
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Oxford
Miss
Will Matthis
Orlando Lester
Montgomery
Whit Owens
Hamp Williams
Owens
Lowry
Stevenson Refuses to Resign as Dispenser
Governor McSween received a telegram from Winnsboro stating that though Wm. Harden had been elected dispenser the incumbent refused to resign. Harden has his commission and bond with the secretary of state. The issue will be referred to the State board of control.
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McSweeney
Winnsboro
Wm. Harden
Stevenson
Harden
Secretary of State
State Board of Control
Government Corn Report Highlights Favorable Conditions
The monthly government corn report shows a current condition of 84.3, up from 51.7 last year and 80.6 in 1900, with a ten year average of 78.8. The favorable reading suggests corn prices may ease as markets react to the strong condition and potential price declines.
Death of Col. R M Wallace prominent Sumter leader
Sumter dispatch reports Col. R M Wallace died at the Hotel Sumter after arriving ill two weeks prior. He served as Charleston customs collector and was a former US marshal. President of Sumter banks and industries, he was a Civil War veteran and Republican who once sought governor. Remains will be taken to Yorkville for burial tomorrow with Masons and Knights of Pythias escort.
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Sumter
Col. R. M. Wallace
Charleston
United States
First National Bank of
Col. Wallace
Won Fifteen Hundred by Kus tley Captain Guess
Capt. A W Hudgens of Kus tley correctly guessed the number of bales of cotton produced in the United States last year and won $1500 from the Atlanta Constitution as reported by D W H in The State.
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A. W. Hudgens
Kustley
United States
Atlanta Constitution
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Columbia Record
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Ebenezer
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Government Corn Report
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Madras
Williams-Hughes CO
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The
Seventh Cavalry
Wounded Knee
Henry W. Grady, Jr
Atlanta
Western Maryland Railroad Company
W. A. Endy
Commercial Bank
Chester Lantern
E. 8. Mcbow
Catawba House
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Havens
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Lancaster Graded School
Court House
Leonard T. Baer
William Genson
I. Y. Williams
Kay
Maron Gaxson
Adam Ganson
R. Z. Wetsn
Lancaster Marble
A. J. McNinch
Lancaster
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