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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
2
A long bulletin compiles diverse dispatches from Tokio Tangier and Rio Janeiro. Reports span US exclusion debate, gold production estimates for 1907, postal policy talks, Moroccan sultanate shifts, emigration finances, and a Russian Bedouin captain taking command of the Moskva in New York.
A historical notice describes Captain Sheikh Ashiri as the first national representative to enter a port, distinguished in the Russo Japanese War commanding the transport Saratov, favored by the tsar, and decorated for gallantry. He reportedly married the daughter of Admiral Peveleshine and is valued at over 250000 with olive and palm groves near Jerusalem, revered by his desert tribe.
Yorkville reports surplus in New York clearinghouse banks at 11.5 million dollars above legal requirements. Reserves had been below requirements since October. Deposits are rising and banks have ample funds to place.
The chairman of the Georgia railroad commission urges railroads operating in the south to deposit earnings in local territory banks. He argues public justice may be harmed if railroads send all earnings to New York banks, despite possible reasons for doing so.
The Enquirer acknowledges receipt of A Catalogue of the Mineral Localities of South Carolina submitted to Governor Ansel by Prof. Earle E. Sloan state geologist. The 505 page volume includes many photographs and charts showing mining and quarrying properties statewide, with special focus on local gold mines. Prof. Sloan earns commendation for thorough, comprehensive work benefiting the state’s mineral interests.
A San Francisco dispatch reports the district court of appeals favored Schmitz and Reuff, San Francisco boodlers. Reuff pleaded guilty to extorting money from French restaurant owners with immunity promises and said he shared with Schmitz. The appellate court reversed, saying no law covers the alleged offense, prompting criticism of the judges’ reach.
A sprawling notice compiles a mosaic of headlines from a. House debate over clearinghouse certificates. Roosevelt predicts Taft on first ballot. Alabama closes liquor bars at 9. Japan-US emigration talks near. Saranac Lake sees 20 below. extradition fights in Connecticut. Panama Canal cost near 210 million. bank deficits in Yucatan. North Carolina ship trials fail. deadly fires and wrecks nationwide. lynching and crime headlines. Pacific rail wrecks. prohibition fines. cotton federation in Paris. airship plans. school desegregation debates. Morgan & Co ties. rare mixed events.
Sixteen persons, mostly children, died in a panic at Harvey Institute in Barnesley England after a cry of fire caused a stampede on Saturday. The disaster stunned the town as rescue efforts began and investigators assessed the cause of the blaze scare.
Governor Ansel’s annual message to the General Assembly urges two extra mills to raise 64 for a cash basis, calls for strict inquisitorial taxation, a written labor contract law, repeal of the lien law, and tax book revisions. He commends Winthrop and Clemson, urges Confederate veteran aid, and notes governor and judge salaries deserve restoration. The rest reviews state institution reports.
Yorkville letter urges legislature to divert part of Clemson fertilizer inspection tax revenues to Winthrop college. The writer argues Winthrop trains as many teacher candidates as Clemson’s output and could receive 33 to 50 percent of the $160,000 tax, criticizing the current allocation and calling on York county reps to act.
The York County Farmers Union adopted bold resolutions urging public road improvement funded by property taxation and bond issues up to 500000 to 1000000. The group endorses self-financed, well-spent road projects and questions the current road system.
The Thaw jury was completed last Friday afternoon. The full panel includes foreman Charles F. Gremmedis a ship broker and Arthur Neathing a baker among twenty jurors with varied occupations such as George Cary salesman George Rupprecht John Holbert David Arrowsmith William Doolittle William McHugh Frank Howell William Burek Francis Dovale James Hooper and Taito with roles across commerce retail and real estate.
A compilation of small ads and notices from Orangeburg and nearby towns. Items include field peas for sale at 1.23 per bushel, lost pocketbook with $35, requests to call for a hog, real estate sale notice in Moore vs Moore, discounts on blankets, canned goods ideas, resolutions from Star Drug Store, farm tool suggestions, sewing machine promotion, prevention proverb from York Drug Store, fertilizer plans from York Supply, a January clearance sale from Strauss Smith Co, a sensational cut price sale from Thomson Co, acid phosphate for compost and groceries from Herndon Gordon, vehicle mule and horse arrivals from Glenn Allison, bank account invites from National Union Bank and First National Bank, seeds and catalogs from T W Wood & Son, and maxims from M W White applied to brokerage business.
The Enquirer argues York county chain gang is costly and inefficient. It notes unused electric power potential, questions convict labor value, and suggests abolishing the chain gang in favor of penitentiary labor for better road work and county welfare.
The Kendrick family gathered January 6 at the lower Steele Creek home to celebrate Mr. R. G. Kendrick’s 84th birthday. Relatives and friends shared baskets of food, enjoyed a bountiful dinner, and socialized as Mr. Kendrick, known for sterling worth and Christian character, nears another year with wife Mary Mendenhall.
At the annual meeting of the Loan and Savings Bank Yorkville the incumbent directors were re-elected: J. F. Wallace J. S. Brice W. Br. Wylie W. W. Lewis W. S. Wilkerson B. N. Moore S. M. McNeel. S. M. McNeel was re-elected president J. S. Brice vice president and T. C. Dunlap cashier. The stockholders of the First National Bank held their annual meeting this morning.
Re-elected directors include W. L Witherspoon W. B. Moore W. G. White J. M. Stroup J. L. Rainey W. M. Love O. E. Wilkins R. C. Allein and W. R. Carroll. C. E. Wilkins named president W. S. Witherspoon vice president and R. C. Allein cashier. Emma Bertha Plaxeco wife of J. B. Plaxco died at home near Yorkville at 6 this morning from gas tritis after weeks of illness. She was a Lancaster County Cousar, born Oct 13 1870, married Jan 31 1894, Winthrop Training School graduate and Associate Reformed church member. She leaves six children Leon Carrie Willie Bart Virginia Eula May Margaret a brother and two sisters Bartow Cousar of Lancaster Mrs. R. N. Plaxco of Bethany and Mrs. Clark Robinson of Lancaster. Funeral is at 2 PM from the residence with interment at 3 PM in Yorkville cemetery.
Safe blowout at Kennedy Bros. in Sharon early Saturday around 2 o clock yielded about $300 including two small checks. The robbers left no clues. a stranger had been seen the day before and a fire nearby produced cigarette remains but no usable trail. Deputies examined the area, raindrops erased tracks, and investigators noted the standard nitro-glycerine method used to blast open the door.
In a campaign year voters face many offices from U S senator to coroner with local focus fading after nominations. York County will choose reps for state legislature and county offices while party bosses pull wires and intrigues abound. The coming county convention and Democratic executive chair race loom as first skirmishes in a wary political terrain.
The article argues that active executive committee members and precinct leaders hold sway in elections, shaping candidates and outcomes. It warns critics of public officials to reflect on voter responsibility, asserting county intelligence has the power to govern, and poor performance notes reflect voters’ neglect of primaries.
The Beersheba congregation gathered despite poor weather for the installation of Rev. H. J. Mills as pastor. Rev. E. E. Gillespie preached, Elder G. H. O'Leary charged the people, and the service was noted as interesting and instructive.
The Newberry County Farmers Union adopted resolutions demanding a 30 per cent reduction in cotton acreage. The report covers fire losses in Ninety Six, the Huguenot Cotton Mills receiver action in Grenville, and a state dispensary wind-up including assets liabilities and misdeeds. It notes Wakefield returning from Memphis with farmers united for 15 cents cotton and moves toward bagging factories and cotton storage abroad to secure 8 cents per pound.
James B. Wood replies to the Columbia State over his views on the lien law and its impact on small farmers in York County. He contends the law has fueled progress, notes the role of the lien system for local farmers, and warns repeal could hurt labor and credit access while provoking renewed disputes over wages and employment.
James R B Wood of Filbert states on January 14, 1908 that repealing the Nien law will trigger a decline in land values and invites others to present their reasons if they disagree.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Bennett of New York introduces a plan to reduce southern representation in Congress by counting negro disfranchisement as a basis. If enacted, Alabama would drop from nine to five seats, Georgia from eleven to six, Mississippi from eight to three, and Texas from sixteen to thirteen, among others.
Laurens on January 11 the jury found John C Jerry not guilty of murder in the death of his brother. He was convicted of carrying concealed weapons. a $1 fine was imposed and he was discharged. The defense claimed self defense contending Frank Jerry struck with a hoe.
Washington January 11 Commissioner Capers of the international revenue bureau ruled the government must return 4525.01 collected from retail malt liquor dispensers in wholesale sales. He finds evidence weak to sustain the tax claim and notes the state is not liable if the tax should have fallen on individual dispensers. Had the decision gone the other way the state might have paid 25000 to 30000 as one installment.
A gang of five suspicious characters was arrested near Van Wyck in Lancaster county last Monday. They were held on suspicion and later charged with breaking into post offices at Pelzer and Seneca. Bonds were set at 10,000 each, but none could pay, and they were remanded to Lancaster jail. An attempted courtroom photograph was only partially successful.
The Baptists announce a Wednesday afternoon prayer meeting at 3 30. First Presbyterian holds a Wednesday evening session at 7. Trinity Methodist Episcopal and Associate Reformed Presbyterian list a noon or early afternoon gathering at 4 30 alongside other services.
Special Notices announce communion at Bethel next Sunday morning January 19 with Rev J K Hall of Bethesda preaching Friday morning and night and Saturday morning He meets with W B Arrowood Pastor Also notice to Stewards of York circuit to meet Dr M J Walker Yorkville Saturday January 18 at 3 pm Brethren requested to be present for important business H B Hardy Pastor
The Cotton Market notes January 14 in Yorkville with cotton at 11. Spot cotton in New York on January 13 listed at 11.55. Futures closed steady with January 10.74 February 10.80 March 10.89 April 10.91 May 10.93 June 10.85 July 10.80 August 10.68 October 10.20.
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