Night Riders Seize Russellville and Wreck Town
One hundred masked riders attacked Russellville Kentucky, seized police and fire departments and the telephone office, burned Luckett & Ware tobacco warehouse and several factories, causing about 60000 dollars in losses. Three citizens were seriously shot and rioters fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville
Luckett & Ware
American Snuff Company
Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
The
Cotton Association
Dallas
Texas
New Jersey
Harrison
Lena Whitmore
Theodore Whitmore
Newark
Whitmore
Radin
Washington
Charlotte Observer
Joseph Pearson Caldwell
Adelaide White Williams
Metropolitan Hotel
Donald C. McLeod
1St Presbyterian Church of Washington
Caldwell
Charlotte
Miss Williams
New York
South Dakota
London
Sir Charles Duke
M. P
United States
Japan
Philippines
Manchuria
Formosa
Evans
Pacific
Remark on the United States as a splendid country
A brief editorial remark questions whether the nation is truly splendid, reflecting on patriotism and national pride with a tag line about the value of the country.
Farmers Lead on Tax Reform and County Bond Proposal
The author argues for county bond issues to finance permanent work over a per capita tax or small mill tax. Bonds would spread cost equitably among townships and allow rapid progress, while noting some resistance to new taxes. Farmers’ leadership is seen as key to eventual legislative action.
Southern Railway Proposes Reduced Intra State Rates
President W. W. Finley of the Southern Railway offers to cut passenger rates in South Carolina to 2 1/2 cents per mile with various mileage books and a twelve month trial to settle interstate pricing disputes. The proposal, written after talks with Governor Ansel and Attorney General Lyon, aims to extend similar adjustments to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big
Finley
The
Southern Railway
South Carolina
North Carolina
Ansel
Lyon
Martin F. Ansel
South
W. W. Finley
Oval road system ideas stir county politics
County politics remain active as advocates push for an oval road system. The piece argues interest must rise to prevent backsliding and notes that those focusing on hog and hominy become the most solid citizens.
Cotton Contracts Drain South Postwar Funds
A sly assessment notes that after the war more money left the South for cotton contracts than for any other purpose, implying broad economic impact and possible loss of capital from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
No clear news item found
The fragment offers a moral warning about personal effort and independence, noting that relying on others leads to trouble and unhappiness. It emphasizes self-reliance as key to lasting success.
Supreme Court strikes down employers' liability law
The Supreme Court held the June 11, 1906 employers liability act unconstitutional, ruling railroads and other common carriers not liable for accidents caused by the negligence of fellow employees or faulty equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
McCullough Seen as Possible Senate Candidate
Greenville figure Joseph A. McCullough is expected to announce a bid for the United States Senate seat now held by Latimer. Supporters say he is a very able man and would contend well in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. McCullough
Greenville
United States Senate
Senator Latimer
McCullough
Williams Gains Seaboard Control Amid Receiver Winds
The reports suggest little significance in the development as the Seaboard Air Line enters receivership, but it marks another chapter in the long fight between John Skelton Williams and Thomas F. Ryan for control. Williams is favored by the Gould interests and is expected to resume presidency once the receivership ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line
John Skelton Williams
Thomas F. Ryan
Gould
United States Corn Crop Totals and State Yields
The Department of Agriculture estimates last year’s US corn crop at 2,592,320,000 bushels valued at 1,336,901,000 dollars. Illinois produced 342,756,000 bushels worth 150,813,000 dollars. South Carolina yielded 29,807,000 bushels valued at 23,249,999 dollars. State averages include 51.6 cents per bushel nationwide and fifteen bushels per acre in the state. Georgia and Texas reported thirteen and twenty one bushels per acre respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
South Carolina
Illinois
Georgia
Texas
Tillman remarks and press scrutiny in Orangeburg
The News and Courier notes Tillman’s claim that media scrutiny keeps him from drifting, praising his sense of gratitude for newspapers’ gentle chastening and observing his habit of signaling when press attention wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Orangeburg
News and Courier
Taxation for Roads Embraced by York County Farmers Union
The Farmers Union of York County endorses road building by taxation, criticizing the public for expecting road work without cost or inconvenience. The piece praises frank resolutions as a step toward genuine road improvement and asserts taxation as the practical path to better roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
York County
Bullock's Creek Notes Chronicle Local Happenings
Bullock's Creek January 6 notes show fox hunting with E M Bankhead's red fox escaped after a race. Local college students spent holidays with families. visitors include Minnie Ratchford Winthrop Ora Bankhead Chicora Wille Ratchford Davidson John Good Erskine Luther Latham Clinton John Blair Roger Smart Clemson. Mrs H D Crawford visiting Lancaster and Miss Margaret Swan in Charlotte. Ruth Ferguson Yorkville R F D visiting grandmother S P Feemster. Weather remains bad hindering harvest and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock's Creek
E. M. Bankhead
Minnie Ratchford
Winthrop
Ora Bankhead
Chicora
Messrs
Wille Ratchford
Davidson
John Good
Erskine
Luther Latham
Clinton
John Blair
Roger Smart
Clemson
H. D. Crawford
Green
Lancaster
Margaret Swan
Charlotte
Ernest Dowdle
Lancaster County
Ruth Ferguson
Yorkville
S. P
Fire Destroyed Major Jenkins Residence in Ridgewood
In Ridgewood suburbs the home of Major Micah Jenkins collector of internal revenue was destroyed by fire. The dwelling valued at $7,000 belonged to Mrs Watkins and was partially insured. Much of the furniture, including Major Jenkins's, was not saved. Fire is blamed on a servant leaving hot ashes in the kitchen. A sword given to Jenkins by South Carolina admirers in the Spanish American War was among the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Micah Jenkins
Internal Revenue
Ridgewood
Watkins
Major Jenkins
South Carolina
Local Notices and Listings Highlight Goods and Meetings
Local affairs note a missing onyx pin request from R C Allenn. W D Thomasson urges Filbert local Union members to attend next Thursday’s meeting. Andy Carter lists Poland-China pigs for sale. York Supply Co promotes oats and seed, fertilizers, plows. Dobson sells goods at low prices with dried fruit offers. Thomson Co advertises muslin underwear sale. Loan and Savings Bank explains money value. Herndon Gordon sell acid phosphate for compost. York Furniture Co offers home furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Cc
Vulcan
J. W. Dobson
Thomson Co
Loan and Savings Bank
Herndon & Gordon
York Furniture Co
Harper succeeds Craig as Bell View Union chaplain
The Enquirer notes a switch in clergy with Mr. A C Harper now chaplain of Bell view Farmers Union replacing Mr T N Craig. It reflects on past fundraising for U S senatorial candidates six years ago and hopes for no such activity this year. The paper reports 2100 plus bona fide subscribers with about 250 unreturned names remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Harper
Bellview Farmers’ Union
T. N. Craig
United States
Enquirer
Revision of Enquirer subscriptions completed
The Enquirer announces a thorough revision of the subscription list aimed at removing unreturned subscriptions expiring through January 8d. It notes possible oversights due to missing names, reporting lapses by clubmakers, and office errors, urging affected parties to review and address any mistakes promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enquirer
Cotton market closes steady after sharp rally on liquidity
An Associated Press report on yesterday's New York Cotton Exchange shows an early decline followed by a sharp rally that left the active months 2 to 6 points higher. Net sales were about 225, with New Orleans and Houston receipts cited and a weekly total near 330,000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Liverpool
Lancashire
National Gunners’ Association
Wall Street
New England
New Orleans
Houston
Street Wedding Ties Knot in Mr Comer’s Jurisdiction
Magistrate Comer wed Miss Emma Wallace and Mr W D Brockett on a street corner after meeting them en route to his house. Winnie Davis Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy adopts resolutions to fund monument grounds and the Winthrop scholarship from jury verdict dollars. A white man is jailed for burglary after stealing cloaks and furs from J L Sanders residence. a disturbance on North Congress Street preceded the arrest.
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Comer
Emma Wallace
W. D. Brockett
Winnie Davis Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Winthrop
Daughters of Confederate Veterans
Yates Snowden
South Carolina University
J. L. Sanders
North Congress Street
J. F. Youngblood
Mr. Youngblood
Stranger detained after shoplifting spree near Marion NC
A man identified as J T Pyatt was detained by a night watchman after a brief chase ending at the Neely cotton mill. Pyatt, a weaver from near Marion, denied confederate ties and claimed the stolen goods were a joke. Some locals suspect insanity or drug influence as he offered little further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L Sanders
Neely
Johnson
Love
Comer
J. T. Pyatt
Marion
N. C
Columbia
County Home Superintendent Resigns. Stephenson Elected
At the county board annual meeting Brown Goulden resigned as superintendent of the county home. J B Stephenson of Bullock's Creek township was unanimously elected to replace him. Stephenson to take charge soon, Goulden to remain about two weeks to assist. Compensations remain $300 a year and residence rights for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Goulden
J. B. Stephenson
Bullock's Creek Township
Supervisor Boyd
Goulden
Stephenson
Boyd
Yorkville social notes share travels births and visits
Mr. R T Allison travels to Atlanta on business. Dr C F Williams and family visit Yorkville from Columbia. Miss Marie McWhorter of Jonesville stays with Mr J P White. G L McNeel, aged 84, observes a birthday. Mamie Padgett of Gastonia visits the Sherers. W Lee Gettys visits grandparents in Blairsville area. Mrs W E Dendy and children return to Douglasville after holidays with Latimers. J M Woodruff and sister Ellie return from Beersheba area. J B Pegram travels to Gastonia after uncle W S Stowe's death at 66. Delphos neighbors depart for Erskine College. Misses Mary Scott Ida and Lela Dunlap, John Scott, Gray Moore and Brice Dickson among travelers to Due West. R W Whitesides returns from a month in Newberry. he reports a delightful time. J A McFadden and wife celebrate 26th wedding anniversary with a dinner. C A Carroll, ankle injury four months ago, visits Yorkville and relies on crutch and ticking foot will improve with weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Allison
Atlanta
C. F. Williams
Columbia
Yorkville
Marie McWhorter
Jonesville
J. P. White
G. L. MccNeel
Mamie Padgett
Gastonia
N. C
Geo. H. Sherer
W. Lee Gettys
Clover
H. H. Sherer
Blairsville
W. E. Dendy
Ellie
Woodruff
Amanda Wilkerson
Effile Thomas
Beersheba
J. B. Pegram
W. S. Stowe
Stowe
Delphos
Erskne College
Due West
Mary Scott
Ida
Lela Dunlap
John Scott
Gray Moore
Brice Dickson
R. W. Whitesides
Smyrna
Newberry County
Whitesides
Newberry
J. A. McFadden
Newport
C. A. Carroll
Beth-Shiloh
York County Farmers Union Debates Road and Lien Law Resolutions
York County Farmers Union held its regular monthly meeting at the courthouse with near complete local union representation. President J Frank Ashe chaired as discussions focused on roads fertilizers and the lien law with resolutions from Cotton Belt Union adopted urging road improvement to relieve generations long reproach and improve future comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Cotton Belt Union
J. D. Land
D. C. Clark
L. J. Smith
Farmers’ Union
Public roads and road taxes in York County discussed
The meeting deplored poor roads and proposed funded improvements financed by property taxation. It supported issuing bonds of 500000 to 1000000 to fund permanent roads, and discussed fertilizers procurement. A resolution to memorialize the general assembly to repeal the lien law passed after debate. Delegates J. F. Ashe M. S. Carroll J. E. Beamguard and J. L. Rainey were chosen for Columbia meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Cotton Belt Union
General Assembly
Columbia
South Carolina Farmers’ Union
County
J. F. Ashe
Yorkville notes reflect auctions and community events
Auction sale of a Yorkville house and lot in the case Grist vs Jackson brings $300 to L. M. Grist's Sons. Bethany Woodmen Supper at Press Goforth home draws 50 plus guests with speeches by Wilborn and Plaxico.
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Yorkville
W. D
A. M. Grist
A. M. Jackson
L. M. Grist
Bethany
Press Goforth
J. C. Wilborn
R. N. Plaxico
Notable end of era figures and legal notes from 1907 mix
Edward Hanlon ex-champion oarsman dies in Toronto. Pettibone case in Boise returns not guilty. Countess of Yarmouth seeks divorce in English courts. Tramps killed in Swartz wreck. L H Coleman hanged in Lake Charles for deputy murder. Muncie streetcar strike, Atlanta police court totals, Rockefeller gifts to Chicago. Seven sailors rescued off mid ocean. Prohibition cost estimates. Moltke conviction, Navidad killing exoneration, Toledo death by suicide. McKinley No 3 card issued. 1907 tomato pack record. U S coin supply and bank note circulation rise. Shaffer deposed. Philadelphia school grip totals rise. West Point cadet named from Oklahoma. New York Post Office receipts noted.
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Edward Hanlon
Toronto
Canada
Pettibone
Boise
Idaho
Countess of Yarmouth
Harry K. Thaw
Earl of Yarmouth
Swartz
L. H. Coleman
Lake Charles
Muncie
Ind
Atlanta
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Kannes
New York
Georgia
United States
Maxmillan Harden
Berlin
Die Zukunfdt
Count von Moltke
Scott White
Navidad
Mexico
J. T. Zahn
Toledo, Ohio
Trieber
Federal Court
Arkansas
Little Rock
Post Office Department
Washington County
National Bank
Wm. H. Shaffer
West District
Philadelphia Methodist Conference
Philadelphia
Lemar Jackson
West Point
Oklahoma
New York Post Office
Landowner Economics and Lien Law Debate
A farmer can borrow at seven to eight percent and buy supplies cash to save four to fifteen percent, aiding next year’s crop without new borrowing. The speaker argues for stronger justification of the lien law beyond Mr Wood’s points.
Prohibitionist Letter Urges Law Changes and Tillman Bill
Editor J. S. Grier appeals to Yorkville Enquirer readers to harshen penalties for whisky sellers in prohibition counties and to compel buyers to name their sellers. He endorses Senator Tillman’s interstate liquor bill and urges legislative support from state and national lawmakers, arguing for a stronger temperance drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville Enquirer
Temperance
Senator Tillman
Congress
Express
Prohibition
Tillman
J. 8. Grier
Bethany Welcomes Principal Ranson After Ohio Wedding
Bethany Pres oeuvre High School in Bethany held a reception for newlyweds Prof Neal A Ranson and Miss Mary in the girls hall on January 4. The couple wed in New Concord Ohio on Christmas Day and recently arrived from Charlotte. The community praised Mr Ranson as principal as new pupils arrive after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville Enquirer
Bethany
Neal A. Ranson
Bethany Presoe High School
Mary
New Concord
Ohio
Muskingum College
Ransom
Charlotte
Srd
Ranson
Colorful rats roam Seattle. reward offered for re captures
Seattle sanitation tests release three young rats with solid red pink and purple coats and later striped specimens to study travel distances. A reward of 1 per rat is offered for their return to Maynard avenue and Jackson street. Last week 2,290 rats arrived and 1,400 were examined with eight showing traces of plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Greater
Maynard Avenue
Jackson Street
Leonard Cofer
Sanitation
Police chief assails crooks and crooked politicians
New York January 4 Police Commissioner Bingham in a yearly report attacks scheming crooked politicians and praises extending his tenure. He says lawbreaking is the most lucrative business, protected by legislation and well paid lawyers, leaving police on the defensive against criminals and their allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bingham
McClellan
Attorney General Seeks Funding for Merger Suit Revival
In a legislative report Lyon asks for at least 5000 to hire extra lawyers and secure evidence to renew the merger suit against the Southern Railway. He notes lack of funds halted action, cites parallel line violations and damages to the public along leased lines. He also urges keeping a 1000 dispensary grafters fund for prosecution.
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Lyon
Southern Railway
Richland Court
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Morris
Powers
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Hester
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Tuosin
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Lee
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Record
Rocky Creek
W. P. Boyd
Point
Mr. Boyd
E. W. Pressley
W. C. Ewart
H. J. Cauthen
J. O. Babin
Thos. F. McDow
Buggeln
Wood
J. B. Wood
Jas. B. Wood
York
Nichols Senn
Chicago
Manchester
England
Panama Canal
John van Ness Roberts
New York Society
D. Borden
Fall River
Mass
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Ely
Nev
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Savannah
Garrett Hedden
Biggs
Polk County
Tenn
Lewis Lindsay
Jefferson
Davis
Richmond
Virginia
Grand Jury
Kansas City
Missouri
Frankfort
First National Bank
Mount Royal
Antwerp
St. John
N. B
Rave John Grohowski
Kingston
Alexandria
Frederick F. Wheeler
Los Angeles
Cal
National Prohibition Party
Arthur Whittaker
South Atlantic City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Postal Department
Penobscot
Bangor
Salisbury
London Times
Walter
C. Arthur Pearson
Prof
Bride
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