Gambling in House Cloak Rooms and Other Washington News
A Washington dispatch notes a new betting game using six pronged electric fans in House cloak rooms. The article also covers a bill by Rep Thompson to spend 100000 for exhuming deceased presidents except Washington for Arlington. A lynching in North Carolina, canal route politics, a Lynn bankruptcy stunt, and memorial arch plans in Atlanta are reported along with Mecklenburg county Democratic conventions and Virginia Carolina Potash talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thompson
Alabama
United States
George Washington
National Cemetery
Arlington
Harrison
James Gillespie
Benson
Rowan County
Salisbury
N. C
Hanna
Panama Canal
Nicaragua
Senate
Morgan
Buncombe
Boston Dispatch
Parsons
City Hall
Lynn
Atlanta
Louis Albert Gudebrod
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Federation of Southern Memorial Societies
Virginia
Confederacy
Yorkville Saturday June Notes on Scandal and Kruger
Yorkville reports a bold uncovering of a local scandal by the Greenville News, while The Newbury Observer asks what actions will be taken. The piece also notes Mr Kruger’s stay in Holland and contrasts British conduct with other nations in the era.
Gomez declines pension as ideal patriot of Cuba
The Cuban House of Representatives voted a pension of 6000 a year to General Maximo Gomez, but he refused it, preferring to remain on the same footing as other officers until the country is able to do justice to all. His record suggests he is an exceptional patriot rarely seen in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keowee Courier
Clemson
Enquirer
Kruger
South Africa
Holland
Mr. Kruger
Jefferson Davis
House of Representatives
Maximo Gomez
Unrest Over Georgia Primary Nominations and War Debates
The piece notes alleged fraud in Georgia’s governor race with Joseph Terrell nominated and J H Estill protesting. It cites Greenville News claims of pressure on its reporting, political influence over the state board of control, and leaks from the war department amid Cuba reciprocity discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Joseph Terrell
J. H. Estill
Estill
Democratic Executive Committee
Guerry
Terrell
Dispensary rebate charges exposed in Greenville News
The Greenville News outlines direct charges against Mr. Dukes and rivals on the state board of control. The matter heads to Iceland county grand jury and the attorney general for review. The piece urges thorough investigation of theft, fraud, and potential criminal slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
State Convention
Board of Control
State Board of Control
Greenville News
Dukes
Grand
Iceland County
Attorney Penal
Criminal Court
South Carolina
Mecklenburg Democrats Split Over Primary Pledge Issue
The Mecklenburg county debate centers on whether primary voters should be bound to support the nominees. One camp argues for personal freedom to vote, while the other insists on pledging to back the majority choice. The piece questions the reluctance to oath pledges and suggests anti qualification voters may simply be bypassing primaries for the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japaine
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg
Weather and politics mix in York county report
Era Jane notes dry weather with cool nights and varied crops, wheat light, oats a failure, and harvest underway. Also reports Children's Day at Salem on July 31 with Rev. C. A. Jennings to speak, plus rural free delivery routes and early candidate announcements for county offices in the coming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville Enquirer
Jane
Salem
C. A. Jennings
Reidsville
York County
Martin Mitchell
Lowrysville
Chester County
W. C. Blackwell
Post Office
John G. Black
Ht. C. Sarratt
Thos. B. Butler
House of Representatives
W. D. Kirby
W. Judson Sarratt
Edward A. Trescott
J. C. Otts
C. W. Whisonant
B. F. Bonner
W. H. Ross
J. C. H. Duff
W. W
W. D. iCamp
George W. Brown
Kinesey
Huskey
J. E. Webster
W. F. McArthur
J. L. Walker
Corsoner
Merk C. Parker
Preston Wood
KJ. Mat Allison
R. F. Spencer
John
Fourth of July in Limestone Springs and local notices
The Limestone Springs grand Fourth of July celebration draws delegations to the capital city. Col H P Griffith of Limestone Springs is nominated for commander of the Second brigade U C V, replacing Gen T W Carwile who becomes major general commanding the South Carolina division. Morgan Horton of Bullock’s Creek returns from Cherokee county. Invitations go out for the marriage of M Rhett Macom to Miss Nannie May Wright of Laurens, to be held at First Presbyterian Laurens on Wednesday 18th inst at 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone Springs
H. P. Griffith
U. C
T. W. Carwile
South Carolina
Griffith
S. C
McGowan
Morgan Horton
Bullock's Creek
Cherokee County
M. Rhett Macomson
Pacolet Manufacturing Company
Nannie May
Wistar Nichols Wright
Laurens
First Presbyterian Church
Macornsons
Laurens's
I. L
Blacksburg Notes Cherokee Critic Baseball Update
The Cherokee Critic reports Shelby beat Blacksburg 24 to 5 last Saturday while Blacksburg defeated Gaffney 10 to 9 on Monday. The Blacksburg lineup includes Brassington Alexander Whisonant Duncan Balue Duncan Thomson Baker Rhyne Jr and welcomes P B Lockwood who purchased the Cherokee Critic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville Enquirer
Blackscare
P. B. Lockwood
Laurens Herald
Shelby
Gaffney
Blacksburg
B. Brassington
Joe Alexander
W. Whisonant
W. Duncan
F. Balue
C. Duncan
J. C. Thomson
Grover
Senate set to vote on Nicaragua canal bill in July
Reports from Washington note the senate will consider the Nicaragua canal measure on July 9. Other items include dispatches about violence in Mexico and Venezuela and a noted controversy over General Miles at the West Point centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Santa Rosa
Arthur Lynch
London
Venezuela
Bloomington
Illinois
Ethel Sigsbee
Chas. D. Sigsbee
United States Navy
Robert T. Small
Washington
Sam Small
Washington Star
House
West Point
Roosevelt
New Orleans
Local notices from Yorkville area appear with sales and bids
County Supervisor John F. Gordon posts two day window for bridge contracts on Clark's Fork creek. J M White ads Scott mill and 100 acres on Turkey creek for sale. H C Strauss & Co announce a limited time clothing sale at first cost. Yorkville school district invites proposals for a school building by June 26. Louis Roth reports Kentucky sorghum Porto Rico molasses and notes on O and O tea. Yorkville Buggy Co lists repair services and mail order items. J M Heath & Co promotes large clothing stocks at low prices. J P Lawrance & Co advertises 20 pounds light brown sugar for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Gordon
Clark's Fork
J. M. White
Adm
Scott Mill
Turkey Creek
H. C. Strauss & Co
H. C. Strauss
Yorkville
Louis Roth
Yorkville Buggy Co
J. M. Heath & Co
J. P. Lawrance & Co
State Teachers Association Meeting at Rock Hill Program
Annual meeting agenda set for Rock Hill July 15 16 with talks by E L Hughes Cramer Woods Parker Smith and others. Sessions cover education campaigns cotton mills and schools educational ideologies and a symposium of ideas with short five to ten minute addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
Rock Hill
E. L. Hughes
Greenville
George B. Cramer
Newberry
C. A. Woods
Marion
Lewis W. Parker
Council of Friends of Education
Henry Louis Smith
Davidson College
Southern to assume control of railroad division on July first
Stockholders at Cherokee Inn Blacksburg confirm South Carolina and Georgia Extension will merge into Southern Railway Carolina Division. Agreement sets lease transfer at midnight June 30 with July 1 start of Southern fiscal year. Roads remain integral parts under Southern management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad
Southern
Cherokee Inn
Blacksburg
Samuel Hunt
Geo. W. 8. Hart
South Carolina and Georgia Extension
Mayo
New York
Southern Railway—Carolina Division
South Carolina and Georgia
Spartanburg and
Asheville
Carolina Midland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Yorkville Social News and Local Movements
Lancaster visitor Mr J M Heath is in Yorkville. W W Lewis leaves for Union to attend court. Lancaster resident Sidney Hinson in Yorkville briefly. John Jenkins returns from Erskine College, Due West. Lowry Jenkins, Erskine graduate, back home in Yorkville. Will Hamel resting at his father’s home southeast of Yorkville. A C Jepson of Florence visited Yorkville for the week. John Maliney and Thomas Pretterys Ashe graduated from the South Carolina Military Academy yesterday. Nellie Schorb and Barron Kennedy return from Erskine College. Kate White and Bessie Westbrook of Chester visiting on King's Mountain street. John L Rainey of Sharon in Yorkville on business. rain not helping his grass. Fishing party to Huddleston’s Island on Catawba River. G R Spencer resigns Taylora Cotton Mill superintendent post. C F James to cover duties. Ella Neely, recently elected Reacher of grades 3 and 4 at Yorkville Graded, seeks release from Barnwell. Robert M Plaxco of King’s Creek in Yorkville buying a buggy and renewing THE ENQUIRER subscription. J C Daniel received Easley letter about possible offer for superintendent position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Heath
Lancaster
Yorkville
A. C. Jepson
Florence
John Maliney
Thomas Pretterys Ashe
South Carolina Military Academy
Nellie Schorb
Barron Kennedy
Erskine College
Due West
Kate White
Bessie Westbrook
Chester
M. W. White
King's Mountain Street
John L. Rainey
Sharon
Messrs. . R. Williams
J. C. Johnes
M. L. Carroll
C. P. Lawrance
M. L. Thomas
Barnwell School
Barnwell
Robert M. Plaxco
King’s Creek
THE
Enquirer
J. C. Daniel
Gom Easley
Yorkville Graded School
Board of Trustees
Daniel
W. W. Lewis
W. B. McCaw
M. J. Walker
Geo. T. Schorb
J. R. Logan
Drakeford
Florence Rose
J. E. Lowry
Gladney
Janie Parish
H. H. Beard
J. L. Williams
M. A. Latimer
G. R. Spencer
James E. Carroll
W. G. White
K. H. White
S. L. Latimer
T. M. Dobson
Sam M. Grist
W. W. Jenkins
W. C. Latimer
John R. Logan
J. Q. Wray
J. M. Brian
D. E. Finley
Walter B. Moore
J. M. Starr
H. H. Keith
R. C. Smith
T. R. Cox
W. D. Grist
Alonzo Rose
R. E. Montgomery
S. L. Latime
Sarah C. Ashe
D. M. Castles
R. J. Mackerell
School job inquiry on salary terms at that place
A notice requests the candidate to state the salary he would accept for a position at the graded school in that locality, noting the school’s needs and expected duties.
Rock Hill gains 35000 for government building
Congressman Finley telegraphed the Commercial Club that the president signed the bill appropriating 35000 for a Rock Hill government building, a news that brings rejoicing to Rock Hill. A court house yard discussion on wheat acid fertilizers followed, with Mr. Jackson, Mr. Plaxco, Sheriff Logan, and Mr. Latta sharing lengthy experiences. They agreed Jackson land needs ammoniated fertilizer. A carp tale retracted after confirmation. 184 pound claim probed, with observers noting much heavier fish exist, including a 36 pound catch by Rufus Davis dimensions recounted by G L Riddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Commercial Club
Rock Hill
T. F. Jackson
Court House Yard
John Plaxco
Jackson
Sheriff Logan
J. A. Latta
Plaxco
Mr. Latta
G. C. Martin
G. L. Riddle
Yorkville
Martin
Mr. Riddle
Rufus J. Davis
Mr. Davis
Yorkville News and Local Notes From the Ledger
Mayor warns against intoxication on streets and public places as rail schedule changes take effect June 15. Yorkville dry goods trade thrives with special bargains by Strauss Co. and Heath Co. School board reorganizes with Strauss as chairman and Adickes as secretary amid debates over a superintendent. Obituaries and local notices include Mrs. Eliza Campbell’s death, a crazy man captured near Charlotte, a near-miss poisoning incident, and other town briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Carolina and North-Western Railroad
Yorkville
H. C. Strauss & Co
J. M. Heath & Co
Yorkite Graded School
H. C. Strauss
Withers Adickes
J. D. McDowell
Mary Joe Witherspoon
Miss Witherspoon
Herbert M. Dunlap
Rock Hill
W. Adickes
W. 8. Neil
Daniel
Yorkville Graded School Trustees Face Petition Over Supertindency
Patrons petition the Yorkville Graded School board protesting the non reelection of Mr J C Daniel to the superintendency. They urge reconsideration and praise his able, faithful leadership, presenting the petition at Thursday noon meeting. the board treats it as information.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlotte
Engineering and Mining Journal
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Potash Trust
Germany
Big Southern Fertilizer Combination
America
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Northern Combination
Atlantic
Kali Syndicate
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Companies
General Wood
Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
William Tweed
Newverry Observer
War Department
Philippines
Wood
Miles
United States Senate
F. B. Thurber
Export Association
Committee On
Blacksburg Notes
United States Military Academy
General Miles
Mills
West Point Dispatch
Rocky Mount
Local Affairs
S. R.—Carolina Division
E State
Secretary of State
Tirzah Gunnery and Milling Company
Tirzah
T. M. Oates
W. T. Massey
R. C. Jackson
R. R. Allison
R. B. Oates
J. M. Seagle
G. T. Setzer
H. Massey
T. B. Massey
Mrs. Campbell
Eliza Campbell
T. W. Campbell
Energy
Campbell
Green Stanton
Messrs
Thomas Stanton
Bethel
Bethel Church
H. Q. Alexander
S. H. Campbell
Sallie
Mattie Campbell
Messrs. L. L
W. Q. Campbell
L. L. Campbell
Louisville
Charlotte Observer
Esquire
J. T. McGhee
Chadwick Mills
Squire McGhee
St. C
W. M. Bigger
Clay Hill
Dr. Campbell
Ipecac
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