Scraps and Lads Ferocious affairs and a political note
A Charlotte report details John Morris a Union county farmer killed at home near Weddington with a gunshot wound as his wife extinguishes a bed fire and $40 missing. The nearby dispatches cover Bryan's nomination remarks and a mid ocean whale chase, plus authorities on the Wilson poisoning case, a Vera Cruz oilfield blaze, and Bryan’s campaign events in Fairview Nebraska and Indianapolis with background on John W Kern.
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Charlotte
John Morris
Union County
Weddington
New York
St. Louis
Europe
Life of John W. Kern As Indiana Leader and Lawyer
The text chronicles John W. Kern a longtime Indiana figure. It notes his early schooling, move to Ko komo then Indianapolis, law degree from Michigan 1869, city attorney terms under Mayor Taggart, leadership in the state senate, governor nomination defeat in 1900, and consideration for vice president. It also mentions his civic role in the Commonwealth club and prominent social status of Mrs Kern and their children Julia John W. Kern Jr and William Jr.
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Alto
Ann Arbor
Michigan University
Kokomo
Ind
Howard
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
State Senate
Thomas Taggart
St. Louis
Kern
Commonwealth Club
Julia Kern
John W. Kern
William Jr. Kern
Local observations on Bryan and Taft prospects
In Yorkville South Carolina on Tuesday July 14 1908 observers guess Bryan has as good a chance as Taft. Immediately after Bryan's nomination Johnson and Gray sent congratulations and pledged support.
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Bryan
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Johnson
Gray
County home crowded with forty paupers
Forty paupers, of which thirty two are white and eight are colored, occupy the county home with no room for additional inmates.
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Tuere
No Nomination for VP from Main Ticket Section
They could have nominated a vice president from the crucial section that would carry the ticket’s votes, but they chose not to. The absence leaves the ticket reliant on other regions for a majority.
Taft’s Name Linked to Dennis in Bryan Reconciliation
In a reconciled stance between the Charlotte Observer and the News and Courier, speculation centers on Mr. Taft’s name being Dennis. The remark ties Mr. Bryan’s position to naming Taft as Dennis, signaling a notable political alignment.
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Charlotte Observer
The
News and Courier
Bryan
Mr.Taft
Dennis
Bryan campaign subscription appeal in The News and Courier
The News and Courier urges dollar subscriptions to support William Jennings Bryan. It argues contributions are essential for people in this region to influence the election and back Bryan’s campaign efforts.
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the News and Courier
Bryan
South Carolina Votes Likely for Bryan in Democratic Ticket
The News and Courier and State jointly back the Democratic ticket and declare Mr. Bryan practically assured of South Carolina's electoral vote.
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News and Courier
State
Bryan
South Carolina
News and Courier notes Bryan pledge and candidacy
The newspaper comments that Bryan’s claim of not seeking a second term is less significant than his vow to quit the race if he fails to win. The remark highlights the conditional nature of his candidacy and frames the political maneuver in terms of ongoing eligibility.
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Mr. Bryan
The
Wicked News and Courier
Registration Certificates Urged to Avoid Rush
A call urges readers to obtain registration certificates now to prevent delays later. It warns that waiting may cause a last minute rush and longer waits for many people.
Bryan’s Quiet Mastery of the Democratic Convention
Roosevelt exercised control via federal officeholders at the Republican convention, but William Jennings Bryan achieved remarkable influence over the Democratic convention without such backing. Most party leaders privately opposed him, yet he steered the proceedings with notable deftness.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Platform favors national bank guarantee fund system
The Denver Platform endorses legislation requiring national banks to establish an equitable guarantee fund for depositor compensation in case of insolvency, accessible to all state banks. The Democratic platform also fully adopts Rhett’s currency views, suggesting United States Senate candidates aligned with his policy stance.
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Denver
United States Senate
Rhett
Bryan shown bigger than party for twelve years
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan has proven larger than party, unlike Cleveland or Roosevelt. It asserts he would not owe favors to any group if elected and emphasizes his independence from party pressure.
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Mr. Bryan
Wm. J. Bryan
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Judge Gage Urges Convictions To End Murder In Court
Sound and to the point, Judge Gage told the grand jury yesterday that public sentiment must translate into convictions without recommendations. He noted past acquittals for murder in the same court and urged decisive action to stop murder, asking when these convictions will begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Grand Jury
Launch of the battleship South Carolina at Cramp's yard
Amid steam whistles and crowds of thousands the all big gun battleship South Carolina was launched at 12 05 o clock last Saturday at Cramp s shipyard on the Delaware river Philadelphia The event drew vast cheers and marked a landmark in naval construction with the modern warship ready for commissioning.
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Carolina
South Carolina
Cramp’s
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Miss Frederica Ansel Names New Navy Vessel In Launch
Miss Frederica Ansel, daughter of South Carolina Governor Ansel, broke a wine bottle to christen the Invited ship Ettore Fieramosca. surrounded by her father, military staff, navy officials, and guests, the launch proceeded smoothly and guests later dined in the mold loft at the Cramps’ yards.
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Frederica Ansel
Ansel
South Carolina
Navy Department
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Ettore Fieramosca
Bryan and Kern Named Democratic Ticket Heads
The Denver convention selected William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for president and John Worth Kern of Indiana for vice president. Bryan secured a strong, early lead in delegates and was poised for a first ballot victory, while Kern emerged as the sole remaining viable vice presidential candidate after withdrawals from Towne Howell and McNeil. The nomination by acclamation followed widespread support, with adjournment at 4.23 p.m. Denver time.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Bryan
T. C. O'Brien
Minnesota
Johnson
New York
Texas
Maine
California
Kern
Indiana
Willliam M. Moss
Linton
Chas. A. Towne
Wired
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Alto
Howard County
Jacob W. Kern
Shelby County
John Kern
Nancy Liggett
Dr. Kern
Warren County
Ohio
John
Iowa
Isaac Engel
Daleville
Indiana Normal School
Kokomo
Ind
William Jennings Bryan
John Worth Kern
Mr. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Georgia
Maryland
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Col. J. M. Guffey
Leutenants
Gray
Colorado
Thomas
Charles A. Towne
Archiee McNeil
Clark Howell
George Gray
Delaware
John Mitchell
Illinois
Towne
Howell
McNeil
Prohibition Demanded in York County Debate Letter
A Yorkville Enquirer correspondent urges voters in York county to make prohibition an issue in the campaign. He warns that delaying action could deepen the whisky problem, calls for candidates who back state prohibitions, and cites North Carolina and Georgia as precedents while stressing the demographic stake of boys and daughters.
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The
Yorkville Enquirer
South Carolina
York County
York
Enquirer
Prohibition
Friends of Temperance
North Carolina
Georgia
Supreme court to hear Southern Railway merger appeal
The State reports the supreme court will hear the Southern railway merger appeal tomorrow. The case challenges the lease of the South Carolina and Georgia railroad by the Southern railway, alleging violation of the state constitution. The appeal concerns the circuit court’s order allowing a new complaint to be filed. merits await further months.
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Supreme Court
Southern Railway
General Assembly
South Carolina & Georgia Railroad
South Carolina
Local affairs in York county and surrounding towns
Miles 8S and Carroll-Is announced as candidates for commissioner of York county and magistrate of Bethesda township. Jno R Hart Mayor publishes 1908 commutation tax of Yorkville set at three dollars. Various notices cover life insurance, banking, sales, and local promotions. The Palace Theatre features The Smuggler's Wife and Love Levels all Ranks tonight. Retailers advertise sales and bargains at Thomson Co and J Q Wray. York Drug Store and Yorkville Hardware Co announce stock and prices.
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Carroll
York County
W. Rhr
Conrad
Bethesda Township
B. Harris
S. C. Farmers’ Union
Columbia
Jno
Osborne Jackson
Russell
Palace Theatre
J. C. Wilborn
J. Meek Burns
Bratton
Sam M. Grist
First National Bank
J. L. Williams & Co
National Union Bank
Rock Hill
Thomson Co
J. Q. Wray
Strauss—Smith Co
Canton
York Drug Store
Yorkville Hardware Co
Candidates meet in Yorkville for state offices
The meeting for state office candidates takes place in Yorkville from July 29. P B McAbee of Sharon No 1 sent a 34 ounce tomato to The Enquirer. Ogden residents plan a large picnic for the county canvass opening on Friday August 7 with committees appointed to arrange comfort and pleasure for candidates and visitors. The Ogden neighborhood now rises in prominence as a desirable community.
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Yorkville
P. B. McAbee
Sharon No. 1
The
Enquirer
Ogden
Palace Theatre Audiences Grow With New Programme Change
Mr George W Brown brought a temate to The Enquirer office this morning that weighed thirty five ounces two pounds and three ounces Superintendent Hunter of the sewerage work has raised the wage scale to 1 25 a day but there does not seem to be any disposition on the part of the laborers to jump at the job The enterprise of the management of the Palace Theatre in giving a change of programme each night is meeting with substantial appreciation in the shape of larger audiences It is not an unusual thing for the theatre to be packed to Its capacity.
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Wilson
Philadelphia
George W. Brown
Enquirer
Hunter
Palace Theatre
Grand jury discharge report from Yorkville South Carolina
The grand jury discharged this afternoon submits its final report to Judge G W Gage signed by foreman W W Boyce. It commends the judge's charge and reports faithful service. It notes good crops and favors county home needs including a proposed $10 monthly nursing stipend for Mrs Stephenson starting July 1 1908. It defers a request to build a house of worship to the County Home committee. It recommends indictments for Otis Ingram and Luddie Moore for living in adultery in Yorkville. Names witnesses listed.
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G. W. Gage
W. W. Boyce
Stephenson
Yorkville
Otis Ingram
Luddie Moore
S.C
J. C. Wilborn
John Wheeler
Adeline Wheeler
W. T. McKnight
P. W. Love
Cotton market opens steady amid mixed signals
AP dispatch reports New York cotton opened steady with a 2 to 4 point decline as disappointing cables reduced expectations. New crop positions fell 2 to 16 points with brief rallies, due to unsatisfactory spinning reports and favorable crop news. July held near unchanged while other months fell 2 to 11 points. total sales around 74,000 bales. Port receipts 6,054 today, 8,169 last week, 1,848 last year. weekly receipts 30,000 bales vs 33,287 prior week and 10,361 prior year. New Orleans 715 bales. Houston 1,583 bales.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic States
Texas
New Orleans
Houston
School openings and teaching assignments noted
Mr. Luther Latham has opened the school at Cabal. Miss Bessie McConnell is visiting friends in Rock HI. Miss Maggie Lee Glass is to teach the Bell's Creek school.
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Luther Latham
Cabal
Bessie McConnell
Rock HI
Maggie Lee Glass
Bell's Creek
Local society notes from Yorkville and vicinity
A series of social items from Yorkville and nearby towns lists residents visiting relatives, teaching assignments, and engagements. Names include Mr. R. Banks Black, Miss Anna Horton, Miss Lucy Smart, Miss Grace Whisonant, Mrs. C. Fred Williams, Miss Sallie Adams, Mr. J. J. Hunter's family, Miss Miriam White, Miss Nellie Moore, Mrs. D. C. Sturgis, Rev. Henry Cauthen, Mrs. W. C. Ewart, Prof. A. R. Banks, and a marriage of J. B. McDonald Jr. and Lucy Heyward at Rev. J. P. Knox’s home.
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R. Banks Black
Lockhart
Yorkville
Anna Horton
King's Creek
Cherokee County
Lucy Smart
Spartanburg
Grace Whisonant
Wilkinsville
J. P. White
C. Fred Williams
Columbia
L. R. Williams
Sallie Adams
Charlotte
Daisy Gist
C. R. Simmons
Lincolnton
N. C
J. J. Hunter
Miriam White
Nellie Moore
Rock Hill
Plexico
D. C. Sturgis
H. F. Horton
Bullock’s Creek Township
Henry Cauthen
W. C. Ewart
Anderson County
Marilla
Sophie
James Knox
E. Nix
Sharon
A. R. Banks
York County
Lancaster Graded School
Hyatt Park School
Banks
South Carolina College
J. P. Knox
J. B. McDonald, Jr
Winnsboro
Lucy Heyward
McDonald
McDonald & Son
Heyward
Mysterious Sharon farmer dies after internal conflict
John C Whitesides a 45 year old Sharon area farmer died from self inflicted shotgun wounds last Friday after a period of mental disorder. He had recent hospital treatment and had been brought home for safety before the fatal act. He left a widow and eight children.
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John C. Whitesides
Sharon
Whitesides
State Hospital
York County General Sessions Jury Panel Report
The York county general sessions convened in Yorkville with Hon. W. Gage presiding. Grand and petit jurors were drawn and many excused for illness while indictments covered offenses from shooting into a box car to rape and murder as the judge warned of rising murder rates and urged public sentiment against the crime.
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Court of General Sessions
York County
Yorkville
W. Gage
J. K. Henry
Stenorapher H. I. McCaw
Grand Jury
J. A. Barber
W. W. Boyce
Foreman
Thos. J. Nichols
J. Mack Moore
W. T. Moore
M. B. Dunlap
W. T. McClain
H. G. Parrott
J. M. Caldwell
S. A. Mitchell
S. M. Shillinglaw
W. M. Steele
Adolph Priedheim
J. J. Jones
R. M. Sherrer
J. M. Hardin
W. E. Feemster
J. H. Sutton
J. O. Neely
C. H. Sandifer
W. H. Sparks
J. L. Garrison
W. T. Fincher
John E. Carroll
R. H. Cornwell
B. F. Bennett
N. D. Glenn
Gage
Public sentiment and murder cases on court docket
A circuit judge warns that changing public sentiment is key to curb murder as the grand jury is urged to energize its duties. He cites 196 homicide cases district wide with 26 convictions and 29 acquittals, urging a cultural shift against murder akin to anti rape sentiment, then outlines jurors’ tasks and early trial results including Hope Gilmore's manslaughter verdict and other local cases.
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Grand Jury
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Fairfield
Lancaster County
Chester County
York County
Hope Gilmore
Fort Mill Township
Gilmore
Pinck Smith
Point
Sam Robinson
Hickory Grove
Clarence Jeter
Ella Bell
Ella McAliley
John Davie
Lawrence Marley
John Warlick
Yorkville
Thomas F. McDow
John R. Hart
R. H. Cornwell
J. E. Youngblood
D. F. Jackson
J. A. Forsythe
E. L. McElhaney
M. S. Carroll
Clover Wins From Fort Mill In Exciting Baseball Battle
Local notes report Clover defeating Fort Mill 4 to 3 on Clover grounds with strong turnout from business leaders and workers. Belue and Neil backed Clover’s battery while Price and Sparks led Fort Mill. umpire S W Neil oversaw a lively game that failed to settle who rules the region.
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Bob Howard
Clover
Fort Mill
Clover Grounds
Belue
Neil
Price and Sparks
S. W. Neil
South Carolina Notes: Trials, Accidents and Inspections
South Carolina brief includes Judge Gage reopening Gus Lee’s new trial bid on newly discovered evidence with a special session to follow. A well accident at Gaffney saves Walter Sarratt, while Walter’s brother suffers minimal injuries after a fall into an old well. Columbia reports the Nolan McKinley safeblowers’ fence man Rabens arriving for a three year term and other prison details. The state appeals court in Asheville weighs dispensary cases with Attorney General Lyon urging SC victory, amid audits of the Carolina Mutual and other insurers.
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W. H. Timmerman
Batesburg
Chester
Gage
Gus Lee
Lee
W. H. Newbold
Gaffney
Walter Sarratt
Walter
Boyd Sarratt
Columbia
H. Rudolph Rubens
Nolan-McKinley Safeblowers
South Carolina
Valhalla
State Penitentiary
Courtenay Manufacturing Company
Newry
Rabens
Post Office
Gregory
Regulation Penitentiary
Panama
Yeggs
Rubens
Charleston
William McKinley
Tom Nolan
United States Court of Appeals
Asheville
J.C. Pritchard
Circuit Court of Appeals
Richmond
B. L. Abney
T. Moultrie Mordecai
Lyon
Pritchard
Paraguy presidential change sparks limited unrest
The report notes a small revolution in Paraguay linked to a presidential transition with some bloodshed. It also mentions multiple unrelated events including two men killed by a train near Hammond Indiana, a fatal head on crash near Medicine Hat, and various international incidents and political moves from the era.
Insurance row over Carolina Mutual finances dispute
Mr Stangarne Wilson replies in The News and Courier to Commissioner McMaster. He claims Carolina Mutual expenses since 1905 were 25 400 dollars, far less than 31 000 since 1907, with a 25 per cent premium loss ratio. He says dues failure caused the trouble, not expenses, and notes a 1 000 dollar salary settlement for 1905 1906. He obtained a receiver to collect dues and says the court will settle the salary question. He adds current attention should stop.
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Columbia
McMaster
Spartanburg
Piedmont
Palmetto
Carolina Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Stanyarne Wilson
Miss Callahan
J. Wright Nash
Wilson
Nash
S. M. Wetmore
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Union
W. T. Jeter
J. M. Greer
Union County
Laurens
State Mutual Fire Insurance Company
J. A. Austin
Ansel
Insurance Department
Stangarne Wilson
News and Courier
Carolina Mutual
the &Th
Insurance Commissioner
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