Condolences and political notes from a busy week
News reports describe Mrs. McKinley’s improving condition after surgery and include multiple international and domestic political items. An Alabama constitutional ordinance creates a Confederate emblem, while U. S. diplomacy debates indemnities and the Hague tribunal. Additional coverage covers cotton trends, a Houston shooting, Virginia politics, Admiral Schley’s Maritime Exchange visit, and Philippine civil government plans.
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Emma Lawson
Black Creek
Forrest
Alabama
Washington
United States
China
New York Financial Chronicle
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Houston
Thomas Payne
L. D. Echols
J. D. Perkins
Dave Echols
Payne
Echolses
Perkins
Echols
Young Payne
Richmond
Charlotte Observer
Virginia
Fitzhugh Lee
Martin
Lee
Will
Daniel
Lynchburg
Campbell
Albemarle
New York
Schley
Maritime Exchange
James A. Sears
Santiago
Hydrographic Bureau
the Exchange
Sampson
Philippines
Archipelago
Legislative Council
Sec
Government structure outlined for Philippine governance
The article explains a forthcoming civil government in the Philippines with a civil governor and a commanding general. It notes the secretary of war will be the supreme authority, while Spooner law would not govern but serve as a sanction. A parallel is drawn to early New Mexico where both civil and military leaders shared duties to maintain order.
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Philippines
New Mexico
Big Yorkville Wheat Crop Demonstrates Seed Advice
The Yorkville area notes a bumper wheat crop by Mr. John Plaxco on the outskirts of Yorkville confirming D. T. Lesslie’s advice that one half bushel of seed per acre is enough. Plaxco used two and a half pecks per acre and produced a superior yield, prompting reflection on corn stalks as stock feed.
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John Plaxco
Yorkville
D. T. Lesslie
Plaxco
Republicans debate third term for McKinley in Ohio circles
Prominent Republicans Chauncey M. Depew and Chas H. Grosover of Ohio back a third term for McKinley while cautions arise that the country may not support it. If renominated, a strong, conservative Democrat could seize the opportunity, but the GOP is advised not to assume any Democrat can win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
Chas. H. Grosvenor
Ohio
McKinley
Gubernatorial Heated Race in Virginia In 1900s Machine Faction
Virginia political clash renews old lines with Attorney General Montague challenging Congressman Swanson for the gubernatorial nomination. Swanson backs the Martin machine while Montague leads Lee’s faction, as Montague gains ground heading to August state convention. The Atlanta Daily News editorial urges Southern demands for Democracy and calls for a Southern presidential candidate.
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Tuere
Virginia
Martin
Fitzhugh Lee
Senate
Montague
Swanson
Machine
Lee
Tor Atlanta Daily News
South
Times
The Force Bill Advocated to Control Federal Elections
The Force Bill, linked to Teller and McLaurin, aimed to place life tenure chief election supervisors who would be Republican. They would guarantee voting, review registration lists and count ballots to preserve Republican power and Negro political supremacy in the South. The bill passed the House but was killed in the Senate by smothering without a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaurin
Teller
Republican Party
House
Fifty-first Congress
Senate
Tur Pelzer Mill Ships 10000 Bales to Shanghai China
Anderson correspondence News and Courier notes Tur Pelzer Cotton Mill shipped 10000 bales via Canada to Vancouver and British ships, with American routes unable to match the cost. Orr mills also sent ten cars to China. The letter argues subsidies shape cheaper routes and suggests American subsidies would shift traffic to Seattle or San Francisco.
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Tur Pelzer Cotton Mill
Shanghai
China
Pelzer
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
San Francisco
Pacific
Unite States
Orr Mills
Anderson Correspondence News and Courier
Railroad commissioners hear plan for uniform freight classification
J C Wilborn of South Carolina spoke for the committee on uniform freight classification at the railroad commissioners convention in San Francisco. The group urged Congress to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish a uniform inter state classification of freight to streamline rates and practices.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Railroad Commissioners
J. C. Wilborn
South Carolina
Committee On
Conress
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Uniform classification idea gains support for interstate business
The article notes growing interest in a uniform freight classification across the country. It argues that adoption by states could extend the system to state business, creating nationwide consistency. While not claiming full mastery of freight rates, it supports Wilborn’s proposal as on the right track.
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Wilborn
Waterworks Ownership Debated as Election Looms
Yorkville Enquirer notes no election yet on municipal ownership of waterworks and electric lights. Council delays ruling after a petition of diverse signers prompts attorney review while opposition plans a big fight if an election is ordered. Local clerical and civic notes include church dissolutions, a Rock Hill buggy factory club house plan, and flood damage assessments.
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White Memorial
Yorkville Enquirer
Rock Hilll
Eggleston
First Presbyterian Church
J. B. Harris
Marion
Highland Park Mill
White
Rock Hill Buggy Company
Oakland
Waters’ Hill
Whitener
Bethel Presbytery
Zion Church
White Memorial Church
E. B. Mobley
A. R. Banks
Kr.s. Hanna
White Chapel
J. S. White
BE. W. Myers
Geological Survey
North Carolina
Finley
Winthrop College
Johnson
Tee
Virginia-Carolina Chemical buys Atlantic Cotton Oil mill in Sumter
Florence special reports the Virginia Carolina Chemical Co of Charleston negotiating to buy all cotton seed oil mills in the state and possibly nearby areas. They have already bought the Hammond mill in Augusta and the Atlantic Cotton Oil mill at Sumter, with other mills in Ben nettsville Gibson N C and a Charleston refinery. The move signals a possible oil mill trust lowering seed prices and impacting farmers as the industry consolidates amid fierce competition and rising profits for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Columbia
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Charleston
Hammond
Augusta
Atlantic Cotton Oil Mill
Sumter
Bennettsville
Gibson
N. C
Vv. Co. GC. Co
Sumter Company
South Carolina
Notable scattered items include asphalt find and political moves
A report notes genuine asphaltum near Texarkiana Arkansas. General Fitz Hugh Lee is retired likely returning to Virginia to pursue politics. x-Minister Conger runs for governor of Town. Andrew Carnegie donates 10,000,000 for Scotland universities. Governor Samford Alabama in critical condition.
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Arkansas
Texarkiana
Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
Conger
Andrew Carnegie
Universities of
Scotland
Samford
Alabama
Local Affairs notices and upcoming sales in York county area
Deering Harvester Co. presents testimonials from farmers in York North and Georgia and from Mr Fitzpatrick and Mr Warfield of Columbia. John E Carroll announces June 21 teachers exam at York courthouse. Bar gains on McCormick mowers and Talbott engines. Mass meeting in Yorkville at courthouse Wednesday evening. Fall session of King's Mountain Military Academy and illustrated catalogue. J P Lawrance Co on Cook's Choice coffee and 11 wounds green coffee at 1.00. J B Williams promotes fruit jars and rubber seals. W M Kennedy offers 14 finger grain cradles and other farm goods. Strauss & Co invites teachers to visit with discounts and millinery. Moore & Co sells ready mixed paints and harvesting supplies. Speck jewelers offers crockery tips and prices.
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Deering Harvester Co
Deering Binder
York County
Georgia
North Carolina
R. F. Fitzpatrick
C. L. Warfield
Columbia
John E. Carroll
J. W. Castles & Co
Hickory Grove
J. P. Lawrance & Co
J. B. Williams
W. M. Kennedy
H. C. Strauss & Co
W. B. Moore & Co
T. W. Speck
Yorkville Votes on Two Mill Tax for Graded School
Yorkville residents will vote tomorrow on continuing the two mill tax to support the graded school. A mass meeting is set for Wednesday evening at the courthouse where the town council will report on municipal administration and the current financial condition.
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Court House
Yorkville
York County Summer School Opens With Noted Faculty
The York county summer school began Monday at 6 PM with Prof J W Thomson as principal and John E Carroll as assistant. A long list of teachers attended including Georgie Fulton drawing and many names from Yorkville and surrounding towns. Daily sessions run from 9 AM to 1 PM.
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York County Summer School
J. W. Thomson
John E. Carroll
Georgie Fulton
Mattie Allen
Lessitez Belle Bailey
Olive
Nora Boyd
Sine Edieenepee
Ben Lesslie
Ada Bradford
Fort Mill
Susie Bryan
Cecservenes
Yorkville
Fannie Brown
Florence Cody
Eula Dobson
Nettie Dobson
J. G. Edwards
Newports
Bessie Ferguson
Yorkvill
Bessie Giles
Lesslie
Clara Haffner
Guthriesville
Buena Horton
Lutie Jenkins
Kate Johnson
Minnie Matthews
van Wyck
Emma McGill
King's Creek
Lillian Millholen
Lesslle- Ella Neely
Maggie Nolen
Smyrna
J. Parvey Witherspoon
Catawba Bridge To Be Left Unrepaired For Now
County officials Gordon and Wilkerson say the Catawba river bridge will not be repaired by contract soon due to lack of funds. Temporary fixes with a chain gang may precede full work, as abutments are demolished but timber approaches remain. If contracted, costs could exceed two thousand dollars.
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Catawba River
Gordon
Wilkerson
Yorkville
Chain Gang
Wheat Field Defies Belief In York County
A large 54 acre wheat field on John Plaxco’s land near Yorkville, formerly the T. B. McClain plantation, is cited as strong proof that wheat growing is suited to the area. Harvesting began last Friday, showcasing a rare sight in York county.
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John Plaxco
Yorkville
T. B. McClain
York County
Remarkable Yorkville Wheat Field Draws Crowds
Visitors from Yorkville and surrounding areas flock to a vast wheat field cultivated by John Plaxco and brothers, marveling at 4 to 5 foot stalks and the machine binders at work. Reports vary on yield estimates from 20 to 25 bushels per acre, with Plaxco predicting 600 to 700 bushels total from 55 acres, as rust signs appear and fertilization reaches 200 pounds per acre.
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Yorkville
J. F. Wallace
York
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
Canada
Tennessee
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Mr. Plaxco
John Plaxco
R. N. Plaxco
Bethany
Yorkville Memoirs and Community Notes Reach Into Fall
Local items list visiting relatives from Gallatin and Camden, health updates, and school matters. The Winthrop college board approves dormitory work, new faculty, a two-term year, and a fruit canning program to aid winter meals.
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Winthrop College
Rock Hill
News and Courier
State Commission
T. O. Maybrey
Oxford
Cleveland Abbe, Jr
Germany
Fannie Watkins
Laurens
Annie Lichenwanger
Knoxville
Tenn
Cornelia Stevens
Philadelphia
Beulah McMillan
Charleston
Olive Pyle
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
Dallett
York Association Union Meeting At Flint Hill Church
Special notice details the York association program to be held at Flint Hill church on the fifth Saturday and Sunday June 29 and 30. Sessions include devotions, discussion on attendance and missionary zeal, age 10 to 12 church joining question, and church discipline topics followed by preaching and a missionary sermon by Rev. Thayer and others.
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York Association
Flint Hill
L. Shurley
White
A. Epps
D. E. Boney
Col. Stephenson
A. L. Stough
J. B. Bozeman
W. E. Thayer
Hamilton
Jones
Parkville Cotton Market Report for Yorkville
June 11 at 2 p m the Parkville Cotton Market in Yorkville shows middling and good middling bids with varying receipts. Prices and quality notes indicate fluctuating demand as traders report fair to moderate activity and confirms a steady market tone.
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Yorkville
Lectin Rowe
Dade
Asawes
Lara Bros
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Rusk County
Wallace
Mr. Wallace
John Plax
D. E. Finley
Due West
W. F. Spencer, Esq
Ida Harsnaw
Sarah Carroll
A. Frank Woods
G. E. Woods
Blacksburg
Jas. A. Hogue
Camden
AsMiss Frances Livingston
Galveston
Mary Schorb
Thomas F. McDow
Clarkson
Charlotte
T. F. McDow
Joseph Grier
Giles Patterson Corkill
Chester
A. Y. Cartwright
Bingam School
Paul Neely Moore
Dan W. Smith
Denison
Winthrop
Georgia Extension
Buffalo Creek
Enquirer
Deering Harvester Company
M. C. Willis
Deering
Beersheba
W. A. Hafner
S. H. Hay
York Mills
York Cotton Mills
P. M. Yrimes
J. C. Comer
Southern Methodist
Grimes
Summerrow
Baruch
B. J. Summerrow
Herman Baruch
Supreme Court
Observer
Robinson
Stover
Timothy
Charleston Sharks
Breach Inlet
Lewis Jackson
Jackson
York Association Union Meeting
Parkville Gotton Market
Messrs
Latta Bros
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