Pure food bill passes 72 to 21 in House
The House approved a pure food bill prohibiting adulterated or misbranded foods and drugs from moving between states and into the District of Columbia. It authorizes seizure by libel and bans sale of such goods in any state.
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House of Representatives
District of Columbia
United States
New York Dispatch
Philadelphia
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan
James Stillman
George F. Baker
New York
Sub-Treasury
New Orleans
Treasury
Shaw
Bankers’ Club of
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Department of Commerce
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Bureau of Statistics
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Bureau of Corporations
Secretary of Commerce
Book on South Carolina Conference sketches adopted
Rev Dr S A Weber allows use of a volume titled Twentieth Century Sketches of the South Carolina Conference. Compiled by Rev Watson B Duncan in 1901, the 385 page work includes half tone portraits and biographical sketches of conference members. The Enquirer commends Duncan for zeal in preparing the book and hopes for similar volumes for other denominations.
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8. A. Weber
South Carolina
Enquirer
Watson B. Duncan
Duncan
Tillman Withdraws Opposition to Richardson Post Appointment
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Tillman has dropped his opposition to Jeff Richardson's confirmation as Greenville postmaster and will oppose Crum's nomination as Charleston port collector. The move is linked to Greenville News politics and possible deals with Latimer, reflecting broader South Carolina tensions.
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Washington
Tillman
Jeff Richardson
Greenville
Crum
Charleston
Richardson
Greenville News
McLaurin
Latimer
Senate
American naval prep urged amid warnings of national negligence
An editorial argues the United States should rapidly build a strong navy and mobilize equipment for large forces while warning that current indefensibility risks vast wealth. It cites China and Japan to illustrate dangers of weakness and notes a recent Augusta Georgia police court incident as a caution.
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China
Japan
America
Jury verdict delays and judge's absence in South Carolina
The article notes a judge leaving for Atlanta during a trial, the jury remaining for hours with no verdict, and then delivering a sealed verdict. It questions judges pressing juries to verdicts and urges firmer standards in civil cases to save time and money without harming justice.
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Tice
Atlanta
South Carolina
Venezuela Crisis In 1902 Blockade Riles Britain Germany
The Enquirer reports Little change in the Venezuela dispute as Britain and Germany press for a peaceful settlement. A naval blockade began December 20 with the United States urged to support arbitration, possibly by the Hague, while Britain and Germany seek Roosevelt as arbiter and American guarantees.
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Venezuela
THE
Enquirer
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Washington
Hague Tribunal
Roosevelt
America
Death of Mr Tillman Grant Hoodtown Notes
Mr Tillman Grant died after a long illness on the morning of December 10. He rests at Shady Grove cemetery with funeral services by Rev P B Ingraham. A Civil War veteran, he held a pension for losing fingers and was a longtime Shady Grove church trustee. Born in Armenia neighborhood, Chester County, he was seventy, thrice married, leaving a widow and one daughter plus six grandchildren.
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Hooptown
Tillman Grant
Shady Grove Cemetery
P. B. Ingraham
Messrs
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Jas. E. Plexico
W. R. Hayes
M. F. S. McCullough
Grant
Shady Grove Chur
Ciutch
Armenia Neighorhood
Chester County
Catherine Chambers
Elizabeth Chambers
Daisy Muller
Chester Courty
J. W. H. Good
Latham and McAliley Wed at Bullock's Creek Home
Mr W A Latham and Miss Sallie McAliley were married last Tuesday at 5 pm at the bride's mother's home on Bullock's Creek. Rev P B Ingraham officiated. The couple afterward hosted a supper at the groom's mother's house and received well wishes for a prosperous future. The Gillespie bridge over Bullock's Creek is completed except for abutments.
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W. A. Latham
Sallie McAliley
James McAliley
Bullock's Creek
P. B. Ingraham
Hickory Grove
E A. Latham
Gillespie
Voce
Postmaster Nominee for Chester and Local Murders
The president re-nominated John W. Dunovant to the Chester postmastership. In Columbia a separate dispatch reports W. F. Hudson, keeper of the Iron bridge over the Catawba, was found murdered with a shotgun after being wounded on the bridge.
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Chester
John W. Dunovant
Columbia Dispatch
W. F. Hudson
Catawba
Camden
Hudson
Tom Pearlstine
Bamberg
W. M. Creech
Creech
Pearlstine
Mrs. Creech
W. H. Hicklin-Erwin tract offered for sale on easy terms
Local notices report C. E. Spencer, Atty at Law, listing the Hicklin-Erwin tract for sale. Frank C. Riddle seeks a reward for a lost 14 carat double case Waltham watch found Saturday afternoon. Local merchants advertise seasonal deals and specials, including clothing at cost and various wares, with urging to visit stores today.
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C. E. Spencer
Atty-at-Law
Frank C. Riddle
Waltham
H. C. Strauss & Co
Jas. M. Starr & Co
Lowney
Cadets Suspended Over Holiday Break After Yorkville Reception
The K M M A cadets are suspended for the holidays after Monday night events following a reception with Yorkville friends. Most cadets departed for home yesterday, authorities say.
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Yorkville
Local readers note visits and holiday travels
Mr Joseph Reinhardt visits from Forest City North Carolina. R H Dobson of Rock Hill spends a few days in Yorkville. Miss Bessie McConnell leaves for Gastonia. N J N Bowen helps H C Strauss Co during holidays. Dr J D McDowell and family spend holidays in Charleston. B D Springs of Charlotte visits Yorkville on business. Mrs D T Woods and son Dan travel to Gastonia for the holidays. Miss Josie Camp and Lis Herndon spend holidays in Carlisle. Prof J A Tate Fort Mill principal enjoys holidays. Miss Mary C Ashe returns from Presbyterian College for Women in Columbia. Miss Anna Spann attends Presbyterian College in Columbia. Rev J H Simpson of the orphanage visits Yorkville for Women’s Day.
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Forest City
N. C
R. H. Dobson
Rock Ill
Yorkvile
Bessie McConnell
Yester
Gastala
N. J. N. Bowen
H. C. Strauss & Co
J. D. McDowell
Chareston
B. D. Springs
Charlote
Yorkville
D.T. Woods
Sor
Dan T Jr
Gastonia
Josie Camp
Lis Herndon
Carlisle
J. A. Tate
Fort Mill
Anna Spann
Presbyterian College Ff
Columbia
J. H. Simpson
Tphanage
Pme
Ethel Latimer
Zadok
Yortville
J. Jacoby
Newton City
Marshall Neil
Virginia Military
Jno. Dixon
Citadel
Sanuday
Paul Neely Moore
bin Military Institute
Asheville
Janie Parish
Onj
Master Jefferies
W. H Cauthen
Blackstog
T. R. Cox
Greenville County
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Hme
Lowryvill
Enquirer
Méters/Lilingston
Victor Plexico
Cheroké County
Mack Schorb
Roy Neil
Atlanta
Talnlah Neville
Prebyterian College For Women
Alma Walker
Converse Collegenburg
W. G. Neville
Carrie Beard
Tie Grist
Agalice McCaw
Strauss Walker
Williams
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Gordon Sayme
Whever
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Iss Nellie Schorb
Tne College
Yaville
Harry Spann
Cokesiy
W. Ebteele
George Tradcliffe
Charleston
J. H. Witherspoon
Lowryville
York County
Start
Back Creek
Washington Post
Finley
Yorkville Holiday Gossip and Visitor Notes
The item lists numerous residents and relatives visiting Yorkville for holidays, with cadets and students returning from institutions like The Citadel and Asheville. Mentions include Jno Dixon, Paul Moore, Annie Watson, Mack Schorb, Alma Walker, Ophelia Davidson, and Robt Lathan among others, plus local addresses and travel plans.
Bank victory in Rock Hill real estate case narrows
Supreme court decision favoring The National Union Banks Rock Hill and Haines and Bishop of New York emerges from a dispute over transfers of securities by R Lee Kerr secretary of the Rock Hill Real Estate and Loan Company The Rock Hill suit seeks to set aside transfers claimed as unauthorized actions by Kerr and approved by directors The case noted for York county remains ongoing as reported in the Columbia State last Friday
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Reynolds
R. Lee Kerr
Board of Directors
Leinster Vs. Railway
Riggs
Justice Gary
Messrs. Wilson & Wilson
James F. Hart
Gee
W. S. Hart
National Union
Rock Hill
Messrs. Haines
New York
Supreme Court
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York County
Columbia
Jennie E. Hutchison
Rock Hill Rea
Tate and Loan Company Et al
Corporation
Defenda Company
S Company
Circuit Court
Srial
J. 8. Brice
Tjate
Zeno Postoffice Abolished by County Commissioners
Local item reports the abolishment of the Zeno post office effective December 31 as county officials meet to audit bills. Also notes no Enquirer next Saturday and potential rural mail service as Christmas approaches. Olive school entertainment praised. holiday recess set to January 5 with over a hundred attendees.
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O. J. Gwinn
Olive
Yorkville
Olive School
Hattie Brakefield
Multiple 19th Century News Snippets Chronicle Trials and Events
The report summarizes a series of brief items: five Missouri House of Delegates members convicted of bribery and sentenced to five years each. Tom Sharkey convicted of second degree manslaughter in the Nicholas Fish case. generals Miles Young and Chaffee to succession planning. Lt. Marbury Johnson sent to Caracas to assist Consul Bowen. Thomas E. Watson to write a Georgia history. 1000 engineers and firemen to receive 8 percent wage increase. William Taylor, aged 12 years 9 months at enlistment, dies in Shamokin. Marconi announces wireless message success Cape Breton to Cornwall. Roosevelt goes to Rapidan for duck hunting. Standard Oil works in Chicago destroyed by fire. Mrs Ulysses Grant’s remains interred with Lincoln and Grant in Riverside Park mausoleum. British warship blockading Venezuela runs aground in Orinoco river with possible weeks adrift.
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St. Louis
Tom Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
New York
Eecert
Washington
Miles
Young
Chaffee
Dewey
Marbury Johnson
Georgia
Caracas
Bowen
Thomas E. Watson
Chicago and Northwestern
William Taylor
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Mra. U. 8
Grant
Riverside Park
Orinoco River
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