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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
2
Scraps report growing tensions between Venezuela and Holland after Venezuelan consul’s insults in Williamstadt and a hostile crowd scene. The episode precedes possible diplomatic fallout as officials discuss concessions and formal replies.
The great distance race in St Louis crowned Hicks as winner with a time of 3 hours 28 minutes 53 seconds. Sherring, carrying Canada's maple leaf, won in Athens two years earlier with a marathon record of 2 hours 51 minutes 233-5 seconds on the true Marathon course, surpassing Loues's 1896 mark by 3 minutes 56 25 seconds. Hayes finished in two hours 55 minutes.
Rev G H Waddell begins a weekly leaf called News and Nations in Fountain Inn. Democrats in Texas voted in their last primary to insert a prohibition amendment into the state constitution. Texas is portrayed as heavily voter controlled with strict law enforcement, and enforcement failure is questioned.
A York county editor notes widespread political activity around the United States senatorship amid heavy wire pulling. Voters favor choosing the best overall men over platform pledges, aiming to support those who stand for substance even if it conflicts with their own views.
The piece argues that political editors should not accept simple five word denials for serious accusations. It urges reliance on direct testimony and cross examination to test motive and fact beyond friend statements, noting society’s resistance to unsubstantiated claims.
Grand jury to indict multiple NYPD officers on charges of accepting bribes from race track gamblers for immunity under new anti betting laws. President Roosevelt approves discharge of eight Annapolis naval cadets for hazing underclassmen.
Dr. S. C. Mitchell head of history at Richmond College was elected president of the University of South Carolina, replacing Major Benjamin Sloan who resigned. Mitchell will assume duties next June after a busy year lecturing at Brown and Harvard.
A wave of unrest and legal cases crosses the country from Natalbany Louisiana to Boston and Bombay. The stories cover race clashes in Louisiana, a fatal shootout in Forest Hill Cemetery, New England police pursuit of an Italian bandit, political shifts as Wm. J. Bryan hands The Commoner to his brother, a lightning fire in Stokes County, a Philadelphia marriage, a Bombay mill riot with deaths and injuries, tunneling accidents in the Alps, a Brooklyn police murder charge, a Mo conviction for Dr Hemphill, elephantiasis cases, and national import totals showing a drop from the previous year.
An 82 year old girl of Mr. Jones Griffith died after a long illness with a swollen stomach and three large head cracks exposing brain pulsations. Physicians were baffled and autopsy consent was refused. Remains were taken to Pinnacle, North Carolina for burial. The report recalls Mrs. Hightower, a 70 plus woman with horn like growths on her head causing pain.
Local affairs announce W M Bigger-Is as candidate for Bethel township magistrate. J M Sims invites the public to a Woodlawn church grove entertainment in Sharon Friday evening 4 to 10. A L Black calls Cotton Belt Union meeting Thursday at 4. Beersheba church cemetery cleanup next Friday. Wallet loss reward offered near Filbert. Moonlight picnic at Clark's Fork school Friday. Gold Hill Union No 2 holds meeting next Tuesday afternoon. Palace Theatre to show Passion Play moving pictures Aug 6-8. Numerous local businesses promote goods, services and loans across Yorkville area with bank, hardware, seed, plow, and apparel notices.
President Harris of the Farmers Union appeals to farmers to hold cotton to secure a 15 cent minimum price. He warns speculators may try to scare sellers and cites a farmer who faced a buyer urging sale by claiming lower prices ahead and new cotton arrivals.
A regional advisory urges farmers not to sell below 15 cents and warns against scammers. It explains why old stock must be valued, notes the new crop cannot yet supply mills, and cites a Memphis meeting on crop conditions led by President Barrett.
In Yorkville area politics grow lively as supervisor candidates draw crowds and bets. Tate and Logan lead clerk race rumors, while Hunter Adams and Crook Williams vie in auditor. Senate talk centers on Saye road law with Stewart and Sage, amid active local notices and visitors in town.
Miss Elizabeth Hunter visits friends in Gastonia. Sam Latimer Jr. of Columbia visits relatives in Yorkville. Col. Wardlaw of Yorkville returns from Europe. Ella Neely stays with brother Jnc Neely in Rock Springs. Kate Hunter visits Lincolnton. Mrs. Rush Grey of Chester visits Yorkville. Sarah Warren of Gastonia visits Beulah Ferguson. Anna McLaughlin of Charlotte visits Anna Cherry Schorb in Yorkville. Joe and Ottman Rose visit Charleston Savannah and other points. Mrs. K Hammett of Greers hosts on Cleveland Ave. A Frank Woods leaves for Andrews NC to visit daughter Mrs. W H Smith. Mrs. F N Wilson of Columbia visits sister Mrs. W B Steele and relatives. Miss Mamie Patrick of Gastonia also noted.
A large but peaceful Filbert picnic drew about 200 to 400 people from York and neighboring counties including Chester, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Cherokee. Speakers from the Woodmen of the World and local candidates for congress addressed the crowd, while a camp-meeting and band numbers provided entertainment and a community meal followed by more speeches and a sermon.
In Filbert a political gathering featured Rev J L Harley of the Anti-Saloon League urging unity for statewide prohibition within a year. Politicians held varied talks, while refreshment sellers and local organizers worked the grounds, leaving attendees hopeful about stronger political fences and public support.
An article argues malaria stems from mosquito bites, citing Cuban yellow fever eradications and local Yorkville cases. It urges preventive actions like draining stagnant water and kerosene coatings to curb the mosquito plague and future malaria outbreaks.
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