Boxer disturbance ends in Pekin as foreign marines arrive
The arrival of 350 foreign Marines including Americans in Pekin last Saturday quelled the Boxer disturbance. The surrounding region remained restless as fear of pillagers persisted among residents flocking to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
House
Congress
St. Louis
Louisiana Territory
Napoleon
Livingston
Smith Alford
Bridgeton
N. J
Alford
Evidence Says Rider May Be Aguinaldo In Filipino Sketch
A richly caparisoned rider, possibly Aguinaldo, was seen with bags containing papers likely belonging to Aguinaldo. Details of whether the rider was Aguinaldo or if he was killed or wounded are not definite. Louisville hosted 65,000 at the tenth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion. The Army of the Potomac gathering in Fredericksburg featured General Sickles and a pro Confederate greeting. A protest over a reciprocal resolution followed before it passed. The next convention meets in Memphis in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Pritchard
Senate
North Carolina
Tillman and
Chandler
Hanna and Elkins
Tillman and Chandler
Tillman
Hanna
Teller
Armor Trust
Republican
Barrington & Co
London
Kimberly
Anthony Frazier
Fred Mark
Oliver Martin
Pete Flower
Paris
Manila
Aguinaldo
Major Marsh
Lagat
Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
Army of the Potomac
Fredricksburg
Sickles
Confederacy
W. H. Burgwyn
Gordon
Memphis
Tennessee
Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill set as special order
Senator Morgan, chairman of the inter oceanic canal committee, requested the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill be made the special order for 2 p m Monday December 10. Dispatches say Congress may adjourn soon, with armor plate amendment delaying only if needed. Members wish to return home to tend political fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Committee On Inter
Congress
Bryan Sees Boers In America As Liberty Allies
W J Bryan urges inviting Boers to the United States praising their industry and liberty. He argues land reclamation funding could house Boers and Americans, contrasting with imperial Britain. Port Royal opposes Navy Yard move to Charleston citing social factors and port advantages.
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America
W.J. Bryan
United States
South Africa
Great Britain
Port Royal
Navy Yard
Charleston
Democratic Convention Seats Set for 22,260
The Kansas City convention hall seating plan is approved to hold 22 260, with 3 960 reserved for arena floor stage and related space.Reports show political and war developments as the Boer peace envoys tour the United States and Dewey’s Manila bounty ruling is upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
National Democratic Executive Committee
Kansas City
Taylor
Kentucky
Indiana
St. Louis
Sheriff’s
United States
Pretoria
Algeria
Supreme Court
Dewey
Manila Bay
Corres
Plague Fights Continue as Otis Quarantined in San Francisco
General Otis arrived from Manila and was kept in quarantine due to smallpox aboard the transport. San Francisco health officials report no new bubonic plague cases in the last 24 hours amid ongoing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Joe Wheeler
St. Louis
San Francisco
Colonel Hoyt Enters Gubernatorial Campaign For South Carolina
From the Circuit Rider: Colonel James A. Hoyt, a Democrat, launches a gubernatorial bid. Vote notes praise his character, service, and faith, claiming a “complete concrete man” with a history of leadership in church and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hoyt
South Carolina
Colonel Hoyt
Israel
Hoyt
Carolina
Brother McSweeney
Unclear but advancing events near Pretoria amid Boer forces
Dispatches from South Africa report confusion after British entry into Johannesburg and possible Boer moves near Pretoria. President Kruger and advisers are said to be at Lydenberg with a war chest of at least 5 million dollars while a 25 000 to 30 000 strong Boer force remains nearby. News is scarce until General Roberts releases details.
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Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Kruger
Lydenberg
Portugese
Roberts
Eclipse in Edgefield Report Inspires Astonishment
The Edgefield Advertiser recounts an eclipse experience with colorful local reactions. George Johnson claims a prior sighting in Louisiana in 1801 with a long unusual shading event and chickens returning to roost as daylight vanished again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield
Wash Adams
Madison Green
George Johnson
George
Louisiana
Edgefield Advertiser
Judge Grants Injunction Against Marlboro School Tax
Judge Watts granted a rule to show cause why an injunction should not restrain the Marlboro county school district special tax levy. The case followed a local election that approved the tax, with opponents appealing to court. The judge found sufficient grounds for an injunction and indicated the constitutionality of the law will be tested.
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Knox Livingston
Watts
Greenville
Sessions Court
Mattie A. Hughes
Tench Cox
Prioleau Southerlin
James Sudduth
Ed Hayes
Tyger River
Thomas Odom
James Israel
Israel Waldrop
Hughes
Waldrop
New Mexico
Simpson
Local Advertisements and Notices Summary
The Enquirer Is lists commercial printing services and a variety of local goods. Dr T N Dulin seeks discharge as executor of James C McCully estate. J E Beamguard announces candidacy for the state house. York Brick Works advertises brick and lime. J R Lindsay offers private sale of the Dr J F Lindsay plantation, 321 acres south of Yorkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquirer
Jas, M. Starr & Co
Castles & Co
Hickory Grove
US. C
T. N. Dulin
James C. McCully
J. E. Beamguard
House of Representatives
York Brick Works
W. N. Ashe
Yorkville
Rock Hill
J. R. Lindsay
J. F. Lindsay
Auction sales draw small turnout in York County
Foreclosure and partition auctions were held by the clerk and sheriff on Monday and Tuesday in Yorkville. Purchases included one third acre on California street for $35 and a Pinckney road parcel for $40 by J. S. Brice, with other bids in Bullock's Creek township and King’s Mountain. Scanned notes show limited demand and a later claim that land is well timbered and a bargain at $2 an acre despite modest sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Gist
James McKnight
California Street
Yorkville
J. S. Brice
Pinckney Road
Lena C. Campbell
W. S. Forbes
Bullock’s Creek Township
C. E. Spencer
S. W. Mitchell
King’s Mountain Township
Joseph Thornburg
W. R. Lowry
Means grass debate reshapes farmer opinions on cultivation
Farmers recount experiences with Means grass on Catawba river bottoms. C H Smith explains that grass sustains if allowed to seed and three years of growth, but declines after. pasturing and final cuts reduce vigor. He notes recent winter damage and a switch to carp on some patches.
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Catawba River
C. H. Smith
Smith
Grass Hay As Long Forage And Green Beans For Work Animals
Grass hay makes the best long forage known. Feeding green beans grass to work animals is becoming common and results appear entirely satisfactory.
Notable residents and events from Yorkville community
Yorkville notes honor Mayor Willis and scholars like J H Witherspoon and T Y Williams while listing visitors such as Misses Simms and Miss Harshaw. Invitations extend to Jessie Lee Latimer's wedding to William Dendy on June 20. others include state figures Dr. Beamguard and Euphradian and Clarisophic society members.
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M. C. Willis
Yorkville
T. Y. Williams, Esq
Lancaster
N. J. N. Bowen
Louisville
Daisy
Lottie Belle Simms
Winthrop
Truman McClain
Charlotte
J. H. Witherspoon
South Carolina College
R. N. Plexico
Messrs
Tscharner DeGraffenried
Howard McLain
Davidson College
Marion Harshaw
Guthriesville
Bessie M. Sandifer
Warren
Marion Logan
W. C. Latimer
Jessie Lee
William E. Dendy
J. E. Beamguard
House of Representatives
King’s Mountain Township
Senate
York County Board of Supervisors of Registration
Clarisophic
Euphradian Societies
Robert Latta Parish
Euphradian Society
James Harvey Witherspoon
York
W.S. Gordon
Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Yorkville News Highlights From Last Week
The Yorkville roundup covers a horse death for Mr. Frank Happerfield, upcoming Yorkville Rock Hill baseball in Rock Hill, and store trade led by J M Heath & Co. and H C Strauss. Rail service on the South Carolina and Georgia Extension shows fresh Sunday travel, while Yorkville's team roster includes Neill brothers and Williams. Arthur Simms shot Giles Darwin in a West Madison cabin, with Darwin critically wounded but alive. A new municipal council is being selected amid an energetic campaign and a mass meeting at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Happerfield
Yorkville
Rock Hill
J. M. Heath
F. Williams
Walton Neill
H. Neill
M. Williams
Weldon Neill
McClain
Charlotte
Union
Arthur Simms
Giles Darwin
Madison Street
Darwin
Simril
Walker
Court House
Mass nominations debated at town meeting in brief
The town meeting debated nominations for two school trustees and later for mayor and six aldermen. Nominees Cartwright, Adickes, Propst Moore O Leary Williams Dunlap McNeel were approved by acclamation amid a calm, orderly gathering. The result endorsed Mr Carroll’s administration and warned against radical extravagance amid slow sales and high seed prices.
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W.W. Lewis
A. Y. Cartwright
W. Adickes
W.M. Propst
Walter B. Moore
G. H. O'Leary
Geo. W. Williams
T. C. Dunlap
S. M. McNeel
Carroll
Local Laconics and Market Notes from the County
Rain showers covered parts of the county Sunday and Monday but were not widespread. Wheat prices in Chicago fluctuated with July opening at 66 to 66c and easing. cash inquiries improved. Rock Hill bank troubles show first dividends at 11 percent. free delivery starts July 1 with mail boxes and route deliveries required. A severe scarcity of cow peas endangers local supplies this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Commercial and Farmers’ Bank of Rock Hill
Prisoner Sam Boylston in St Helena after Boer War
This South Carolina note tells of Sam Boylston, who joined the Boers, was wounded, captured by the English, and sent to St Helena where he says he is treated humanely. He is the grandson of Mrs. S. A. Boylston and has visited the state, drawing local interest.
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Bishop Capers
Chickamauga
Adjt
J. W. Floyd
J. Harvey Wilson
C. I. Walker
C. N. Henderson
South Carolina
Boynton
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
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The
Yorkville Enquirer
Yorkville, 8. C
J. A. Hoyt
Local Affairs
Shelby
Brice
York County
Democratic
State Committee
Mr. Earnhardt
Heilig
Miss Earnhardt
South Carolina News
St. Helena
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