Chickens and law fuel quarrel and Zionist notes
A collection of scraps reports a Cleveland county chicken law enforcement issue prompting owners to keep fowls off crops, critiques on Justice Harlan’s son's Porto Rico appointment, Sultan Abdul Hamid’s stance toward Zionist colonization, and dispatches on Boer war casualties, Alabama constitutional debates, a Filipino boy denied fountain service, Louisville reform story, and wheat harvest outlook across the United States.
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Charlotte Observer
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court of the
United States
Porto Rico
Harlan
Vicksburg Herald
Prospects for a Bountiful Kansas Winter Wheat Harvest
The passage notes that winter wheat, especially in Kansas, is set for a bountiful yield. It says speculative reports claiming crop damage were largely exaggerated and that harvesting progress should continue to completion.
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Kansas City
Michigan
Texas
Minnesota
Reapers
Oklahoma
Kansas
United States
South Carolina Governor McSweeney and European coalition view
The Yorkville letter notes Governor M. B. McSweeney in 1901 as a strong voter-backed leader with little boss ism. It adds Andrew Carnegie predicting a European coalition against Britain and America’s potential friendship with Britain when it arrives.
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Andrew Carnegie
Great Britain
America
Auction of Crop Values Highlights 750 Million Corn
The article notes the American corn crop valued at about 750 million dollars, with cotton and wheat together not far above that total, underscoring corn’s dominant agricultural heft in the era.
Tillman Courts McLaurin Claim in Political Exchange
In a political exchange B R Tillman questions McLaurin's party, noting he has not accused Tillman of being non Democrat but accepting the claim when made by McLaurin. The remark reflects partisan maneuvering in the ongoing debate.
Governor McSweeney Open to Unconditional Resignation Scenario
The editor notes Governor McSweeney has no strong objection to Senator Tillman resigning unconditionally if he chooses. It suggests recent job offers to the big boss might deter him from risking the legislature at this time.
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McSweeney
Tillman
Senator McLaurin Seeks Exposition Aid From Delegation
At Greenville Senator McLaurin urged fellow delegation members to back an appropriation to reimburse the Exposition company for government exhibit expenses. The paper notes no confirmatory response from others. Question remains.
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Greenville
McLaurin
Exposition Company
South Carolina Farmers' Alliance Praised For Legacy
The article lauds the Farmers' Alliance as a powerful educational force in South Carolina noting its independence of thought and action pushed the state forward by about 25 years and that the people are now recognizing its praiseworthy tenets.
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Farmers’ Alliance
South Carolina
Newspapers blamed for political sensationalism cites McLaurin clash
The Bamberg Herald argues state papers helped fuel political sensationalism by launching a campaign against McLaurin a year early while Tillman’s Gaffney trip and the Paris treaty debate shaped public opinion. It says politicians started the fight last summer and newspapers share responsibility but are not sole cause.
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McLaurin
Tillman
Gaffney
Bamberg
McLaurin contrasts Democrats and Republicans in landmark letter
Senator McLaurin, replying to W F Clayton of Florence, argues the Democrats defend liberty and constitutional guarantees while Republicans favor centralized power and burdens on the many. He insists on integrity of Democratic principles and rejects Republicanism, Western socialism, and Populism as incompatible with the party.
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W. F. Clayton
Florence
McLaurin
Clayton
News and Courier
Enquirer
Jefferson
Hamilton
Senator McLaurin
Bryan, Towne, Pettigrew
Noted Political Paper Calls for Wide Readership
A distinguished political paper in this state is praised as an able and lasting contribution. The author urges broad readership and study, calling the work one of the ablest papers published in years and recommending careful attention.
Reiterates Greenville Charges Against Teller and Bryan
Senator McLaurin spoke at the Newberry firemen tournament last Thursday praising the firemen and outlining national issues. He clashed with Senator Teller over remarks about race and the force bill, alleging Teller misrepresented statements and voting records while tracing historical positions and Democratic alignments through 1900.
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Greenville
Teller
Bryan
Senator McLaurin
Newberry
Messrs. Bryan and Teller
Tillman refuses resigning next summer in South Carolina
In Columbia on Wednesday Senator Tillman stated he will not resign next summer. He said McLaurin will face other candidates. McLaurin, touring from Bennettsville to Newberry, criticized Tillman and warned of a challenge if Tillman offers an unconditional resignation. Babe Loven dies from a shoot wound after a Cowpens incident. Williams turns himself in on bond. Mosquito fleet fishermen face possible disaster as missing boats and a shark stomach reveal grim fate.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Jim" Williams
Louisville
Jim Williams
Steve Holcolm
Jim
Main Street
Beevers
Columbia
Tillman
McLaurin
Columbia State
Senator McLaurin
Bennettsville
Newberry
M. A. Teague
Baltimore American
Spartanburg
Babe Loven
Cowpens
Foster
Williams
Louen
Bond
Charleston
Victoria
Local Notices Highlight Field Contest Win and Retail Deals
Mr. A J Huff reports Monroe field contest last Tuesday where McCormick led in sight. Harrison Randolph announces College of Charleston update. H C Strauss offers 10 percent off all ladies skirts and 20 percent off shirt waists. Clothing sale continues. York Drug Store touts fresh Lowney candies. J Q Wray promotes baby shoes and patent leather for boys. Riddle Carroll urge sowing peas and offer McCormick binders and Premium hams. I W Johnson sells Montebello Porter hams and brown sugar. J B Williams adds a soda fountain and prenes sardines Armour sliced ham. Sam M Grist advertises fire insurance policy service.
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Riddle & Carroll
A. J. Huff
Monroe N. C
McCormick
Harrison Randolph
College of Charleston
H. C. Strauss & Co
York Drug Store
Lowney
J. Q. Wray
I. W. Johnson
J. B. Willliams
Sam M. Grist
New corn harvesting method proves profitable in area
The article credits Messrs. B. D. Springs and T. B. McClain with introducing a modern corn harvest method that replaces laborious fodder pulling. It notes higher profits from shredded stalks and reduced field waste, urging more farmers to adopt the system for individual and regional gain.
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Messrs
B. D. Springs
T. B. McClain
Mr. McClain
Mr. Springs
Farmland Devastation from Freshets on Broad and Catawba Rivers
County officials discussed unprecedented flood damage on the Broad and Catawba rivers. They noted topsoil loss on upward riverbank inclines and extensive cornfield destruction making fields unusable. Riverbank trees were undermined and uprooted as authorities consider converting damaged bottoms to pasture.
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Broad
Catawba
Gordon
Wilkerson
Broad River
Mr. Wilkerson
Smallpox Threat at County Chain Gang Averted
Supervisor Gordon reports the county chain gang escaped a smallpox outbreak after 16 days with no new cases following convicts Dave Logan and John Lorits. Logan’s infection source remains unclear, but culprits may include cast-off clothing. all convict clothing will now be boiled at exchange.
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Gordon
Dave Logan
John Loriis
Lorits
Whitener
Logan
County Board Weighs Bridge Repair and Budget Move
The county board met last Wednesday with full attendance and approved a $5,000 note to the Loan and Savings bank as treasury funds ran low. A Catawba bridge repair proposal from George H. Crafts of Atlanta was discussed, with options to restore or repair using a chain gang if a cofferdam is feasible.
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County Board of Commissioners
Loan and Savings Bank
Catawba Bridge
George H. Crafts
Atlanta
Crafts
Gordon
Wilkerson
J. R. Cook
Bethel Township
Commission Ap
John Ramsey
Jeff D. Whiteside
Broad River Township
J. W. Whitesides
Meeting postponed on Rock Hill road plan until after harvest
The supervisor called a meeting in Rock Hill to discuss opening a new road to the county bridge. Delayed by freshets, the gathering was deferred and the matter postponed until after harvest.
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Rock Hill
Closing Exercises At King's Mountain Military Academy
The academy held closing exercises from Sunday to Wednesday with a Sunday sermon by Rev W G Neville a Tuesday drill by the cadet corps and a Wednesday oration by Rev J C Johnes on the philosophy of history. Cadets left Wednesday afternoon for home and plan to return for the September 4 session. The 1901 02 catalogue is in press and Colonel Stephenson reports strong prospects with new cadets and full barracks this fall.
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King's Mountain Military Academy
W. G. Neville
J. C. Johnes
Mr. Neville
Johnes
Stephenson
School District Tax Vote Schedules Next Thursday
The community faces a two mill tax renewal for the graded school with a public election slated next Thursday. A church offertory will aid Jacksonville fire sufferers and other local notes mention cotton moves and soda fountain popularity. The town council debates tap ownership and water main fees as a potential lawsuit looms.
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H. C. Strauss
THE
Enquirer
County faces bridge funding crisis and volunteer rebuild plan
Supervisor Gordon says the county cannot borrow funds without state authority and appeals to patriotic citizens or banks to advance money for emergency bridge repairs. Delegation promises to back the loan with legislative support, while a community bridge-raising near Crowder’s Creek may substitute for paid labor.
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Gordon
General Assembly
County Board of Commissioners
Bethel
Crowder'’s Creek
Wright's Ferry
G. L. Suggs
York County
Local Notes on Visits Weddings and Family News
Miss Blanche and Rose Lindsay visit Columbia friends. Prof J K Owens and Mr Holler from Rock Hill stop in. Alma Walker returns to Yorkville from Converse College. Mrs R G Radcliffe and son from Charleston visit for a month. Mr and Mrs G T Radcliffe also host. James R Durham and children of Kershaw visit Yorkville with Mrs Durham’s sister, Mrs J P White. Brice called to Due West for illness of his mother Mrs A M S Brice. D G Stanton receives solid silver butter knife as wedding gift from county board. D G Stanton notes abundant grass in Bethel township as farmers fight it. Dolly Ford returns to South Point after stays with Willie and Lee Williams in Yorkville. Belle Perrin and August W Smith wed at home.
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Blanche
Rose Lindsay
Columbia
J. K. Owens
Holler
Rock Hill
Alma Walker
Yorkville
Converse College
R. G. Radcliffe and Son
Charleston
G. T. Radcliffe
S. James R. Durham
Kershaw
Dolly Ford
Willie
Lee Williams
South Point
Belle Perrin
August W. Smith
Noted visitors and a somber death in York County
Abbeville guests attended a wedding at the Perrin home while James H. Timme visited Yorkville to take orders for an Atlanta firm. D A A Watson of Cay Hill spoke of drought hurting crops and warned of a severe planting shortage. Mrs. W O Rawls returned from Lesslie after her brother-in-law Banks Rawls died suddenly from a lung hemorrhage. The son’s dying wish was “Lay me down I want to sleep.”
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L. W. Perrin
Abbeville
James H. Timme
Yorkville
Atlanta
D. A. A. Watson
Cay Hill
J. B. Rawls
Promising Hay Crop and Wheat Harvest Outlook
A brisk grass crop is forecast across the region with hopes that progressive farmers set a strong example. A big wheat harvest in York county is anticipated and farmers are urged to plan ahead to avoid shortages.
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Enquirer
York County
Charleston naval yard project discussed by naval board
A naval board led by Captain Taylor meets at the New York navy yard to study the proposed Charleston station as a replacement for Port Royal and aligns the plan with the Olongapo station in the Philippines. The Chester report notes ongoing coordination for the expanded naval facility and related plans.
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Charleston Navy Yard
Port Royal
Naval Board
Taylor
New York Navy Yard
Olongapo
Philippines
Charleston
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