20 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1914
Page
1
Tom Lambert laughs at Mrs Beamish and plans to mock her. Sartoris and Mrs D Aquila enter the chamber of horrors and discuss a hydraulic door that closes automatically after the bell rings. The scene hints at a tense, stagey confinement and looming danger.
Mrs D Aquila and Sartoris scheme around Beverley’s prized horse The Whip while Lambert is locked in the chamber of horrors awaiting Monday The two discuss a risky plan involving a slip on the train and a possible accident to defeat The Whip and beat the bookmaker Brancaster in pursuit of wealth.
In a tense exchange, Mrs. Beamish accuses a plot to derail The Whip and foils efforts to stop a dangerous plan. Lambert, Beverley, Sartoris, and Greville face a deepening conspiracy as Betty vows to race the motor and intervene at Manfield tunnel to save passengers and the horse.
Census data report 1913 cotton seed crushed and linters produced through December 31 with 1912 comparisons. Also Greenville doctors plan a black list for nonpaying patients, a Yorkville Enquirer note on 1858 local history, and obituaries including Wm. Brown aged 91.
The Anderson Daily Mail argues that widespread law neglect stems from educated and well-to-do people who ignore laws they dislike. It contends this behavior poisons respect for the law, breeds resentment toward enforcement, and threatens serious trouble if not halted. It warns that the privileged few who evade laws fuel wider lawlessness.
A New York Times view portrays Gen Francisco Villa as a dangerous predator who may seek Mexico City’s presidency. It recalls his border raids, Juarez capture, brutal killings, and volatile rise from bandit to self styled general amid Huerta’s forces.
A proposed bill aims to save millions for cotton farmers and small manufacturers by establishing uniform cotton grades. It would use existing data to set relative spinning values and fund federal machinery to deliver grade information to producers and buyers, addressing out-of-state trading and off color cotton issues. Texas alone loses about 40 million yearly due to misgraded fiber as buyers and sellers lack grade awareness.
Representative W F Stevenson introduces a bill to elect United States senators by general and special elections. The governor may fill a vacancy for up to 90 days, then order a special election within 90 days to complete the unexpired term. The ballot pairs senator and congressman votes on one ballot.
The Argonaut notes the Balkan war cost 745 million dollars and killed 228 thousand men. It calculates a per person price above 3000 dollars, criticizes Balkan peoples as primitive in commerce and marksman skills, and cites New York police data placing the average murder price at about 25 dollars.
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