Telegraph Proposals and Breach of Promise Verdict Quip
In a Westchester breach of promise case lawyer Abe Hummel notes telegraph blanks risk suing. The judge requires reading the entire offer printed on the blank, revealing a signed message claiming no liability unless repeated within thirty days. The jury soon returns a verdict.
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Abe Hummel
Westchester County
Hummel
Louisa
Mr. Hum
John
N. B
New York Times
Counter Sign On Night Picket Duty
During the late Spanish American War a wealthy merchant on picket duty commands for the countersign. An enlisted dry goods clerk, once his employee, passes with the whispered answer Cash. The moment reveals loyalty and personal history in a brief wartime vignette from Lippincott's Magazine.
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Lippincott’s Magazine
Private John Allen and Senator Mason discuss irrigation
Mississippi's John Allen and Illinois Senator Mason meet at the New Williard cafe and recall seeing the G A R parade last fall. Allen notes he recognized many veterans by their backs, a joke after his Confederate service. The line ends with a waiter being called.
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John Allen
Mississippi
Senator Mason
Illinois
Williard
John
Mason
Allen
I want to be an angel remark at a church hymn
In Dr. John Hall’s era a church congregation sang simple hymns. William M. Evarts overheard E. Delafield Smith, New York City corporation counsel, singing softly and quipped that Smith sought to be an angel. Smith replied he had never discussed any such aim with Evarts.
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John Hall
William M. Evarts
E. Delafield Smith
New York City
Smith
Mr. Smith
Evarts
Just Restine His Eyes and Other Clubhouse Anecdotes
A front street jobber recalls an old man on a Mississippi plantation who reads with an upside down paper to rest his eyes. A sociability debate prompts a man to join his companions but marrywise, and a Western church scene features a pasted invitation to try the organ.
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Mississippi
America
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Janua ry city election to choose mayor and aldermen
Rock Hill voters head to January polls to choose a new mayor succeeding Waters and new aldermen for at large J. B. White C. H. Branson and E. R. Avery in distinct wards. Alderman Hull plans to resign during Friday night council meeting opening the at large seat.
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Rock Hill Herald
Waters
White
C. H. Branson
E. R. Avery
Hull
W. M. Steele
Joseph Steele
J. H. Thornwell
J. A. Watson
Yorkville
D. A. A. Watson
Clay Hill
W. S. Moore
S. M. Hanna
J. N. Steele
R. A. Steele
J. G. Steele
D. P. Steele
W. J. Poag
A. K. Smith
W. G. Duncan
Highland Park Mill
Robert Ferrell
Maggie Parker
Beckham
J. W. Smith
Ernest Simms
John Smith
Argo Smith
Argo
Massey
Roosevelts Epigrams on Empire and Endeavor
The speech argues for an upright citizenry over class bias, urging stable economic policy, national strength, and balanced relations between organized capital and labor. It emphasizes judging individuals by merit, supporting both rich and poor to serve the public good, and pursuing great national effort.
Arabian Pearls and the Pearl Diggers of Bahrain
A St James Gazette description of Bahrain and its pearl industry. It covers Bahraini geography and population, the pearl beds along the Persian Gulf, and the lives of divers and boatmen. It explains the diving gear of the era, the dangers faced by divers, boat life, and the rising value of pearls especially among American buyers.
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Bahrein
Bahrein Isles
Katar
Persian Gulf
Jebel Doklan
Modarrek
Sirah
Nissan
Mathut
Mehaman
Ali Bahrein
el Mussally
Gulf
St. James Gazette
Goubet’s transatlantic submarine foresees a surface-free voyage
French inventor Goubet, maker of the Gustave Zede, claims a submarine vessel designed to cross the Atlantic with half the journey underwater. He envisions electric propulsion, ventilation, and lighting, guarded secrecy, and a future where Nautilus-like craft may dominate ocean lanes.
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Goubet
Atlantic
Gustave Zede
France
Republic
Britain
Brest
New York
Nemo
Denver News
Blood Balm Promise Cures Sores and Skin Ills
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures ulcers, boils, eczema, scrofula, and other blood and skin diseases. It touts 30 years of testing and promises a free trial bottle with postage paid, asking 50 cents to cover it. The selling point emphasizes blood purification and healing when other treatments fail.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Tax Returns for 1903 in York County
Yorkville South Carolina December 2 1902 Auditor of York County invites taxpayers to file 1903 personal property returns and report changes in real estate since January 1 1902. Notices list locations dates and times across townships with sworn returns required by February 20 1903 and a poll tax for men 21 to 60.
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Yorkville
8. C
York County
S. C
Bethesda Township
Broad River
Catawba
Ebenezer
Fort Mill
York Township
Times
Bethany
J. L. McGill
Bethel—Glenn & Riddle’s
Point—Harper's
Bandana—Ferguson’s
McConnellsville
Bullock’s Creek
Good’s
Smyrna
Clark’s Fork
McGill’s
Clover
Hickory Grove
Ome
Newport
Tirzah
W. B. Williams
D. C
Rock Hill
H. A. D. Neely
Tax Collections 1902 York County Treasurer Office
York County Treasurer announces 1902 tax collections schedule and notices for payments. Official reminders list due dates, penalties, and contact information for property owners and businesses. Public notice aims to collect delinquent and current taxes.
York County Court summons in Harrison case
In the Court of Common Pleas Sarah Harrison sues W M Campbell as administrator of the estate of David Harrison and Martha Harrison along with eight Harrison relatives. The complaint seeks relief though the summons has not yet been served.
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County of York
Court OF Common Pleas
Sarah Harrison
W. M. Campbell
David Harrison
Martha
Richard
Robert
David
John
Edward
Emma
Mary Harrison
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Rossville
Sallie Wylie
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Lillian Massey
Mrs. Jones
Jim Walker
J. L. Glenn
Harvey Smith
Henry Starbuck
J. L. Agurs
E. C. Stalin
C. C. Edwards
J. C. McFadden
A. Klutz
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J. J. Stringfellow
L. D. Childs
M. V. Patterson
L. T. Nichols
Julia Campbell
Saratoga
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Greenwood
Misses Law
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Scumpert
Newberry
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Julia Lee
Adelaide Gaston
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A. M. Aiken
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J. N. Stringfellow
Frank Tompkins
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Whaley
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W. G. Neville
Points North
Gaston
Gastonia
John Morrow
Lizzie J. Morrow
Thomas E. Robinson
A. T. Lindsay
Pisgah A. R. P
Harvey Bradley
Francis Bradley
Carolina and North-Western Railway
Maiden
Lou Bradley
Joseph Pearson
Ww. F. Bradley
Laban Wilson
Union Church
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James M. Craig
Tom
Clyde
Schenck Craig
W. W. McLean
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Reese Patrick
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Lowry
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J. E. Huffstetler
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J. R. Lewis
Roosevelt
Sage
Congress
Jules Verne
Office of the County Auditor
South Carolina
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L. M. Grist & Sons
Savannah
A. ¥. Cartwright
Yorkville, S. C
Cartwright Building
Telegraph and Express Offices
Attorney AT Law
Yorkville, S.C
GEO. W
Hart
LAW Range
Finley & Brice, Attorneys AT Law
H. C. Strauss
Standard Oil CO
York Brick Works
W. N. Ashe
R. E. Montgomery
W. P. Harrison
CasHimr
M. McNeel
A. D
JNO
R. Hart
W. Brown Wylie
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