Scraps and Facts from a Turbulent Political Season
A retrospective of political figures and events as a newspaper correspondent cites Admiral Schley denying any candidacy and refusing a vice presidency, John Wannamaker’s khaki bid advocacy and bid disputes, General Wheeler’s army comeback and planned retirement, General Otis on the Philippines, armor plate contracts and Navy circulars, Maximo Gomez on Cuban party names, and Indiana Governor Morenz refusing Beckham Taylor requisition amid Goebel’s assassination context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Mr. Bryan
Richmond Times
John Wannamaker
Wannamaker
Messrs. Meyer & Goetze
W. E. Curtis
Chicago
Wheeler
United States Army
West Point
Second Cavalry
Congress
Otis
Philippines
Spain
United States
Navy Department
Maximo Gomez
Cuba
Free
National Party
Republic
Republican Party
Morenz
Indiana
Beckham
Taylor
Wm. Goebel
Cantrill
Frankfort
Mr. Taylor
Refusal to honor requisition amid Goebel murder case tensions
The speaker denounces a partisan grand jury and indictments as grounds for rejecting a requisition to control violence against Republicans. He condemns a $100,000 Goebel murder reward as inviting perjury and moral compromise, insisting on duty and constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Goebel
Sampson Victory Funds Amid Red Tape In 1900 Currents
In Yorkville on June 16 1900 reports claim the court of claims ruled Sampson directed the battle at Santiago and Schley was uninvolved, leaving Sampson to gains while Schley maintains the public verdict. North Carolina politics see a recess styled adjournment to dodge possible Supreme Court action on constitutional amendments with per diem gains for lawmakers.
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Court of Claims
Washington
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Cervera
Santiago
Sampson
North Carolina
Supreme Court
North Carolina Supreme Court
Aid for India Famine Relief Calls for Subscriptions
A New York committee led by Wm. L. Dodge organizes a nationwide drive to fund famine relief in India. Newspapers banks and telegraph firms offer services free so every donated penny goes directly to relief work without deductions. The appeal urges broad public generosity to aid suffering populations.
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India
Wm. L. Dodge
New York
Express
Birth of a Prince Prompts Mixed American Reply
Washington dispatch notes Queen Victoria’s birth of a prince son and a suggested official congratulations. The piece argues Americans care more for equalized birth and merit than royal birth, calling the correspondence unnecessary and foolish in tone. It reflects a republican critique of entanglement with royal etiquette.
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Washington
State Department
P Nince
York
Jefferson
United States
Queen Victoria
Arrival of Great-Grandson Sparks Debate Over Claim
The text notes the arrival of a great-grandson but states the family will not recognize him as a prince until he proves his claim to the title. The piece centers on disputed royal succession and the formalities of legitimacy.
The Troubles in China and Its Foreign Foes
The piece argues the China crisis risks war and blames multiple factors. It cites Protestant and Catholic tensions, Russian diplomacy, and Boxer uprisings, noting mobs attacking missionaries and legations as Chinese soldiers join the Boxers.
Foreign Powers Consider Joint Action in China Crisis
The United States and other powers discuss united measures to protect life and property as Russia and Japan position troops near China. British warships guard the coast and American ships and marines are ready. Despite a potential alliance, foreign powers may still clash among themselves over the Boxer issue and other problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
France
China
Conflicting News and Distant Wars Highlight Late Reports
Reports include Croker paying 5000 dollars for a bulldog, Cambridge confirmingLLD for Joseph Choate, spy Elle Boyd’s death, Boxer clashes with British marines near Pekin, Edna Terry murdered by Boxers, Captain McCalla leading marines to Pekin, Republican VP uncertainty with McKinley, and Li Hung Chang maintaining a 9000-strong guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Croker
Cambridge University
Joseph Choate
United States
England
Elle Boyd
Kilbourne
Wis
Pekin
R. Edna G. Terry
Methodist Episcopal Foreign Missionary Society
Tsung Hua
China
McCalla
Guantanamo Bay
Spain
St. Louis
McKinley
Li Hung Chang
Will Serve Another Year at Wofford College
Dr James H Carlisle agrees to serve as president of Wofford College for another year after the board of trustees earnestly solicits his continuation. Convict Re-Captured: John Coleman, a Negro desperado who escaped Laurens jail, was recaptured at Coronaca after a prior wounding. White Caps in Lancaster: a shocking midnight assault near the South Carolina and Georgia railway depot left Eliza Mobley severely injured with a pistol wound to the face amid alleged slanderous talk.
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Wofford College
James H. Carlisle
John Coleman
Laurens
Coronaca
State Board of Equalization of
South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad
Columbia
Camden
Prohibition
Thos. N. Berry
Darlington
Berry
Joseph A. McCullough
Greenville
C. C. Featherston
W. P. Houseal
Newberry
J. W. Hamel
Lancaster
D. J. Bradham
Manning
Columbia State
South Carolina and Georgia
Eliza Mobley
Eliza Lowry
Offer for The Twice-A-Week Enquirer Until 1901 Price
The issue announces subscription terms for The Twice-A-Week Enquirer offering delivery through January 1, 1901 for a total of $1.10. The notice highlights the date range and the price in a concise marketing style.
Yorkville adopts street tax ordinance for 1900
Yorkville officials publish an ordinance detailing commutation street tax payment timing, labor requirements in lieu of tax, labor performance deadlines, and penalties for nonpayment or nonperformance in the town of Yorkville Washington D C for the year 1900. The Enquirer plans a new serial story soon and urges readers to enjoy a good tale. York Implement Co offers farmers guidance on Buckeye frameless binders. Riddle Carroll notes Sauer's extracts case arrival and sells hog feed flour at $1 per 100 pounds.
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M. C. Willis
Yorkville
D. C
The
Enquirer
York Implement Co
Riddle & Carroll
Summer school teacher list grows with new entries
The roster of attending teachers expands beyond the published list. Prof. Thomson initially barred new entries after last Wednesday but extended the deadline to next Monday due to unpublished information. He notes the extension to ensure all entries are fairly included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Atkins
Mary E. Hart
Belle Bailey
M. Hoke
Annie Barber
Buena Horton
Helen Barber
W. 8. Hutchison
Bettie Beasley
Emma Lathan
Mattie Bell
Ardelle Mills
W. A. Bolin
Mae M. Moore
Alice Boyd
Ella Neely
Susie Brian
A.J. McFarland
Ada C. Bradford
Sue L. McFarland
Florence Cody
May Crosby
Minnie Palmer
Laura Crockett
Janie Rawls
Ophelia Davidson
Anna Steele
Ary E. Erwin
Annie Wallace
Edna Faris
Virginia B. Watson
Lillie Faris
Annie D. Watson
Nannie Ferguson
Alice W. Woods
Rossie Ferguson
Susie White
Sue Gallant
Mattie White
Mayme Gourley
E. Whitesides
Mary Jo Witherspoon
Thomson
Yorkville Notes Mention Local Visitors and Civic News
Wm Spencer Currell of Washington and Lee University visits Yorkville. J Robert Albertus Dobson of Orkville graduates from Furman as Sr C E. Spencer attends South Carolina college commencement in Columbia. J B Thomasson Jr of King’s Mountain NC visits Yorkville. George Hart returns from S C college to summer with parents. W C Hough of Lancaster candidate for solicitor visits Yorkville. M C Willis elected first mayor of Yorkville. P D Barron of King's Mountain Oracle visits for Yorkville Camden game. C S McDow— Gan son Dry Goods bankruptcy matters discussed in New York. Prof Jennings Owens passes through Yorkville en route home from Wofford. heads to Orangeburg in August for summer school. J M Steadman notes June 14 wedding of George Kuntz and Sadie Smith. bride’s family ties to H W Smith. groom from Huntingdon Pa. Yorkville resident, superintendent of a planing mill.
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C. E. Spencer
Columbia
South Carolina College
J. B. Thomasson, Jr
King’s Mountain
N. C
Yorkville
George Hart
G. W
Hart
W.C. Hough, Esq
Lancaster
Barron
Camden
Csery F. McDow
New York
Ganson Dry Goods Company
Jennings K. Owens
Wofford
Owens
Orangeburg
Trinity Parsonage
Ey. J. M. Steadman
George Kuntz
Sadie Smith
H. W. Smith
Huntingdon
Yorkville enhances town leadership and baseball talent
Four rioters were fined a total of 20 dollars by Mayor Willis. The council considers increased committees and new leadership with W B Moore sworn in as alderman P W Love elected police chief and treasurer with limits on outside business A Rose also named as policeman Water issues remain under study The Yorkville baseball team is assembled with Dr McDowell highlighted as key catcher and batting threat.
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Willis
W. B. Moore
P. W. Love
A. Rose
Yorkville
McDowell
Yorkville Nine Strengthens line with versatile players
Bankston the Georgia pitcher earns team confidence with calm method. Neil at first base and behind the bat showcases catching and throwing power. Busby from Salisbury, Chappelle from Yorkville and Walton Neil captain the listed lineup with Meek Williams and others providing depth. Neil suffers from whooping cough, impacting the rotation.
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Bankston
Georgia
H. E. Neil
Busby
Salisbury
N.C
Brothers
Charleston
Meek Williams
Yorkville
Chappelle
Walton Neil
McClain
Weldon Neil
Neil
Yorkville Baseball Week Ends In Mixed Results
Yorkville hosted a sequence of games with disputes over a Charlotte visit. The Charlotte team failed to reach Yorkville due to a late freight, then proceeded to Cheraw after a Gastonia delay. Yorkville defeated Camden in a one sided match as hundreds watched.
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Yorkville
Enquirer
Charlotte
Charlotte Observer
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Yorkville Enquirer
the Enquirer
Old China
New China
Boxer Organization
South Carolina News
Local Affairs
Spencer Currell
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Va
J. Robert Albertus Dobson
Orkville
Furman University
Baseball
Gastonia
Cheraw
Rock Hill
White
Observer
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