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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
2
Anti-Lynch Law Challenge Hits South Carolina Again
In Charleston on September 27, a revived case tests the state's anti lynching law which makes counties liable to victims’ families. The tragedy dates to January 4, 1807, when Isaac Brows was killed after being attacked along an Orangeburg County railroad crossing, leading to lawsuits against the county and a prior jury verdict for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Isaac Brows
Stillton
Orangeburg
Brown
Danaves
Midge Gage
Buik
Sheriff Replies On Jenkins Case From Beanfort
Sheriff W J Keller explains actions after a complaint to the governor about Smalls. He notes rapid telegram and train timing, a $10 reward, and efforts with Savannah Charleston and Augusta authorities to locate Smalls. A broader political rumor mentions trials and state leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Beanfort
Rom Fuller
News and Courier
Beaufort
Tillman in Milwaukee Urges Demands on Imperialism
United States Senator Benjamin R Tillman spoke to about 1,600 Democrats at Turner Hall in Milwaukee. He attacked imperial policy, warned of a possible military despotism, and criticized Republicans for denying rights in the Philippines while citing Dewey. He urged voting for principle, liberty, and Bryan, predicting Republican defeat in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Benjamin R Tillman
South Side
Turner Hall
Milwaukee
Republican Party
Ant
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Tillman
Bryan
War ends, Boer forces unable to resist pacification
Lorenzo Marques correspondent for The Daily Telegraph reports the war is completely ended. Destruction is widespread in the Hedorapratt district with burned wagons and stores. He notes a large police force could pacify the country, while Boers face dwindling prospects and mercenaries demand payment. Cotton manufacturers push for price increases as consumers are urged to buy now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lorenzo Marques
Daily Telegraph
Hedorapratt
Jealousy Tragedy in Williamston Shootout Hits Miss Moore
In Williamston on a Saturday night Joseph Bennett shot Miss Jennie Moore and Roland Hobbs after a caller, fired through a window. Moore wounded with a through-and-through leg injury. Hobbs hit in the hip. Bennett fled. motive given as jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Williamston
Joseph Bennett
Jennie Moore
Roland Hobbs
Flobts
Hobbs
Mise Moore
Tlohba
Bennett
Mormon Elders Run From County by Angry Mob
In a western county area Mormon elders who had labored there all summer were driven out after a mob of about 50 men stripped whipped and forced them to flee across the county line under threat. A converted man was severely beaten and reports vary on whether an elder was killed with three others tarred and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Pin
Reborte
Angereis
Qone
Shot Through the Brain Columbia Record
Coroner holds inquest into the death of Frank Washington at Big Lake in the county. Pilgram Flowers, a colored man, is accused of shooting Washington during a gambling game at 6 am Sunday. Washington survived to seek aid in Columbia but died Monday at 1 am. Flowers fled and is at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Washington
Big Lake
Washington
Columbia
Pilgram Flowers
Dogs Versus Sheep in South Carolina Debate
Greenville News notes a pastor letter to Mr AL Ewbank warning against cowing to a dog law protecting sheep. The piece argues a legislative duty to promote sheep protection as a key industry, citing a Greers, SC letter from Sept 24, 1900 and includes assorted literary quotes and aphorisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Ewbank
Presbyterian Church
Greers
South Carolina
Piedmont
Florida
C. Potter
Greers, SC
General Palmer Dead in Springfield Residence
Gen JM Palmer former United States senator and Gold Democratic 1896 presidential candidate died at his Springfield residence this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Cgen JM Palmer
United States
Crop Bulletin Notes Early Harvest In South Carolina
Crop bulletin reports cotton nearly all open and rapid picking progress in South Carolina. Bulk of crop picked with yields not improving. prospects for a small top crop in some localities if early frost does not kill it. Sea Island cotton up slightly. Beaufort County expected an excellent crop. The Wright continues in the Charleston district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
Sea Island
Beaufort County
Charleston
Howard Convicted in Goebel Murder Trial
Frankfort Sept 26 Jim Howard on trial here for killing Gov Goebel was found guilty of first degree murder. The jury fixed the penalty at death after a long deliberation. Howard smiled at his attorneys as the verdict was read and later showed emotion in jail. A new trial motion will be filed tomorrow. Henry E Youtsey’s trial at Georgetown is set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Jim Howard
Gov. Goebel
Howard
H Howard
Hoe
Iater
Goebel
Caleb Powers
EE Hoge
Owsley County
JF Halcomb
John Johnson
Jackson County
Hisauretics
Jim O' Howard
Howard White
Clay County
George Baker
Tom Baker
Fade
Henry E Youtsey
Newport
Georgetown
Greenville bar fixtures seized sparks equal rights dispute
The State reports that Tf bar fixtures will be seized in Greenville prompting questions why not in Charleston. The up-country Tigers demand equal rights to all and special privileges to none as the issue unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Charles Jton
Tigers
Wy State County Levy District Totals Report
Towns and districts including Waxhaw Cane Creek Buford Crows Cedar Creek and Jones X Roads show total levy figures for school and road purposes. The document lists district names and marks a constitutional tax vote outcome or levy amount in each area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todian Land Ae Waxhaw Cane Creek
Cartor Bears the Sho Kindtion It Bough Rignatere
Wanted active man of good character to deliver and collect in South Carolina for old ratablinded manufacturing. Pay 000 a year. Honesty valued over experience. Reference from any bank. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers Third Floor 334 Dearborn Rt Chienge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gond
Bouth Caratina
Dearborn Rt. Chienge
South Carolina vote on city debt limit amendment
The Anderson Mail notes opposition is unlikely as Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, and Georgetown seek to bond beyond the 5 percent constitutional limit. If adopted, indebtedness of those cities cannot rise without resident consent. commentary urges support. Also reports the transport Suffolk wreck near Cape St Francis with 800 horses drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
South Carolina
Charleston
Columbia
Florence
Rock Till
Georgetown
Anderson Mail
Ihs
London
Cape St. Francis
Resignation of Col Hoyt and appointment of D A Spivey
Col Hoyt a longtime member of the governor's military staff resigns today. The governor names D A Spivey of Conway as his successor, a bank cashier and rising local figure. Personal ties remain, with no severed friendship. Also notes 1,000 yellow fever tests in Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Din A Hoyt
D A Spivey
Conway
Col Hoyt
Columbia Record
Woring Night and Day Pills Sold by Crawford Bros
A bold advertisement touts Woring Night and Day pills as a mighty health booster. It claims sugar-coated globules turn weakness into strength and listlessness into energy, promising mental power from the daily dose. Boxes sold for 250 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
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