Pettigrew Accuses Cramp and Political Figures in Senate
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota charges Cramp of Philadelphia funded the Republican campaign with 400000 to win shipbuilding contracts, claiming Carter and Hanna admitted the tale. The piece also covers China turmoil, Boxer movement, and British forces at Pretoria, with notes on Japan Russia tensions and American naval readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Pettigrew
South Dakota
Senate
Cramp
Philadelphia
Republican Campaign Fund
Pettigrew
Carter
Montana
Republican National Executive Committee
Hanna
Russia
Japan
War Department
Department
Pekin
Tokio
John 8. Mallory
State Department
Count Cassini
Scruggs
China
Atlanta
Empire of
United States
Kempf
Remy
Manila
Boers Fortify Lydenburg as War Effort Grows
Reports describe Lydenburg as a volcanic center with cliffs and fertile valleys, holding vast Boer stores and able to fortify against attack. Lord Roberts is resting at Pretoria collecting supplies for a potential base, with England optimistic yet cautious about the war’s end.
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Lydenburg
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
England
Exposition debate and famine aid appeal in Yorkville
The Enquirer notes South Carolina and Interstate exposition may help Charleston but not upset state balance. It cites Port Royal attacks on Senator Tillman over navy yard removal and Hoyt’s primary influence. It also announces subscriptions for India famine relief via E Bruce Freer and details remittance routing through The Christian Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Port Royal
Tillman
Navy Yard
THE
Enquirer
E. Bruce Freer
India Famine Relief Work
Freer
Christian Herald
New York
India
Bible House
New York City
Exposition Funding Question for South Carolina
South Carolina considers appropriating funds for the proposed Interstate and West Indian exposition in Charleston. The piece argues statewide benefits from expositions, citing past events in Atlanta Philadelphia New Orleans Nashville Chicago and Omaha as sources of education and economic gains. It notes individuals from York County influenced by exhibition innovations and the spread of improved machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Charleston
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Nashville
Chicago
Omaha
York County
G. L. Riddle
Wade H. Hicklin
Jersey
Expositions and county leadership in South Carolina debate
The article argues broad public expositions could boost South Carolina’s economy, urging Charleston to host a grand at home show to mirror York county’s gains. It then discusses York county commissioners, favoring governor appointment via county delegation recommendations, noting Captain Crawford and Mr Wilkinson as current valuable appointees.
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County Board of Commissioners
York County
Captain Crawford
Wilkinson
Crawford
General Assembly
Census Army Enumerators Across United States
A total of 52,631 enumerators are counting the U S population. Pennsylvania leads with 4,676 workers followed by New York with 4,492. Nevada has the fewest with 53 and Alaska has two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
New York
Nevada
Alaska
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Murder frequency in Greenville county noted by grand jury
The Greenville grand jury reports a murder occurs in Greenville county on average every two weeks. G Watt Whitman of Union filed his pledge with the state executive committee and plans to travel the country for governor again this year. An appropriation of 1,000,000 for the Militia Congress funds U S militia needs, with South Carolina's share about 20,000 for uniforms supplies tents ammunition and 8,000 state cash to maintain a respectable military establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Greenville Grand Jury
Greenville
G. Watt Whitman
Union
State Executive Committee
Congress
United States
Hoyt Says He Will Sign Prohibition Pledge if Required
Colonel James A. Hoyt, returning to Greenville from Louisville, discusses the pledge for gubernatorial candidates. He supports the pledge as an individual duty and notes the state executive committee’s actions, urging Democrats to express sober judgment on liquor policy. He plans to file the pledge in Orangeburg on the 14th and campaign on principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hoyt
Greenville
Louisville
State Executive Committee
Appelt
Manning Times
Brunson
Assembly of Friends
Democratic Party
Columbia
T. Y. Williams
Smilar
Hemphill Captivates Winthrop Graduates With Essays
Rock Hill correspondent reports Major J. C. Hemphill editor of The News and Courier addressed the Winthrop college commencement. He joked about the shirt waist fad then argued for women’s emancipation through education and referenced Winthrop College’s creation aided by Senator Tillman.
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Hemphill
Winthrop
Rock Hill
Columbia State
J. C. Hemphill
News and Courier
Winthrop College
Tillman
Henry and Leech Seek County Office Posts
Local notices announce J. K. Henry as a candidate for renomination as solicitor of the 6th judicial circuit and J. Ed. Leech as a candidate for York county supervisor. Heath & Co. promote ongoing Bargains including Elk brand hats and shirts. Brice issues summons in Owens v Sturgis. Hart asks for a June 20 school meeting and a June 21 teacher election with a 2 mill levy referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Henry
6Th Judicial Circuit
J. Ed. Leech
York County
J. M. Heath & Co
Brice
James C. Owens
J. H. Sturgis
G. W
Hart
County Board Hears Road, Gates, and Battle Ground Plans
The county board met with all members present. G H O Leary and M L Thomasson spoke for the Charlotte road crew about finishing top dressing after the chaingang was moved to Bullock s Creek and then returned. Gates across Bullock s Creek roads were approved for maintenance. Several accounts were approved and a Confederate soldier received a $6 monthly aid. Wilkinson praised Culp s King s Mountain work and urged federal or state funds to preserve the battleground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Commissioners
Messrs
G. H. O'Leary
M. L. Thomasson
Charlotte Road
Bullock’s Creek Township
O’leary
Thomasson
Wilkinson
Love
Chester County
Bullock’s Creek
Yorkville Triumphs Over Rock Hill In Eleven to Six Victory
Yorkville baseball team returned from Rock Hill after a hard fought 11 to 6 win. McMakin struck out nine for Rock Hill, while Chappelle and McDowell starred for Yorkville as the home team dominated with solid fielding and timely hitting. A large crowd from Yorkville and Rock Hill witnessed the spirited contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Rock Hill
Rock Hill Boys
THE
Enquirer
McMakin
Charlotte
Swygert
Chappelle
McDowell
Yorkville Boys
Community Notes From The Enquirer And Area Papers
A roundup of local movements and travels includes Rev J M Steadman leaving for Wofford commencement and Miss Mary Hunter with Miss Claude Moore setting for Washington. Sen Tillman has a Congressional Directory. J Lindsay Hunter seeks work in Forest City NC. John F Gordon thanks for peaches. W W Lewis attends South Carolina Military Academy board meeting in Charleston. Four girls return to Yorkville for summer from Spartanburg. G W S Hart to serve on York county executive committee for the Exposition. W Ganzon discusses claims against Ganson Dry Goods. W F Marshall buys a Yorkville dry goods business and plans stay with family. Rev W G Neville preaches on living a right ideal to Winthrop YWCA. Clarence P Lowrance returns from Augusta Aiken Bamberg. wife visits in Aiken. Washington notes: Finley to SC then back to DC in weeks. Obituary: Mrs R Whitesides dies June 1 in Providence. 71, Methodist. Genealogical History by Cadwallader Jones praised for NC family history with portraits. price $1 in paper, $2 cloth. Enquirer ref to L M Grist anniversary prompts Gastonia Gazette remark on 60 years in newspapers.
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J. M. Steadman
Wofford
Senator Tillman
Congressional Directory
Mary Hunter
Claude Moore
Washington
J. Lindsay Hunter
Forest City
N.C
John F. Gordon
KW. W. Lewis
Charleston
South Carolina Military Academy
Blanche Lindsay
Annie ‘Wallace
Alma Walker
Annie Laura Wilson
Spartanburg
G. W
Hart
Yorkville
York County
Wm. Ganzon
Lancaster
Ganson Dry Goods Company
W. F. Marshall
Notion
Anderson
W.G. Neville
Young Women’s Christian Association of
Winthrop
Clarence P., Lowrance
Augusta
Aiken
Bamberg
Charlotte Observer
Cadwallader Jones
Rock Hill
Allen Jones
Willie Jones
Wm. R. Davie
Lucy Pride Jones
Colt
James Iredell
Bryan Printing Company
Masonic Temple
Columbia
S. C
Enquirer
L. M. Grist
Gastonia Gazette
Yorkville Team Praised After Friendly Rock Hill Game
Yorkville players received public praise for a well played game in Rock Hill. Manager White earned unanimous compliments on his return, while fans backed the team’s entertaining effort. Yorkville planned to travel to Union and then host Charlotte next Tuesday with ice cream refreshments planned for attendees.
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Yorkville
Rock Hill
White
Union
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Lewis Botha
Roberts
Botha
Lorenzo Marques
Yorkville Enquirer
Sumpter Watchman
State Democratic Executive Committee
Col
J. A. Hoyt
Col. Hoyt
Census Army
Colonel Hoyt
State Committee
Local Affairs
Culp
King’s Mountain Battle Ground
North and
Baseball
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