War game report and naval note on Arctic claims
The piece details a land force victory over an attacking fleet near Washington with the Texas flagship sunk thrice. It also covers weather and cotton conditions, a Canadian parliamentarian’s claim over the North Pole, a Tokyo-Japan related navy personnel incident, gun removals from Alabama and Indiana tops, mint layoffs due to silver shortages, and a fatal blacksmith shop fight near Tate Springs Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Army
Navy
Weather Bureau
Cotton Belt
Carolinas
Tennessee
North Pole
United States
Arctic
Canada
Great Britain
Frogen
Alaska
Siberia
Greenland
Norway
Russia
Denmark
Sweden- Norway
Baltimore
New York Sun
Hornet
Naval Reserves
Navy Department
Evans
Asiatic
New York
New York Navy Yard
Alabama
Indiana
Togo
Philadelphia
Mint
the Mint
Norris
Treasury
Knoxville
Tenn
Thorn Hill
Tate Springs
John
Will Holland
Will Bundren
Clint Winkle
Enmity Ends In Blacksmith Shop Massacre
Four years of feud between the Holland and Bundren families erupts when Bruce Bundren and a negro enter the Holland blacksmith shop and open fire. Twenty shots kill Will Holland 35, John Holland 25, and another Holland. a fourth man dies later from wounds. Bundren and Winkle use pistols. the Hollands use Winchesters. The outcome wipes out the Holland family except the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundren
Holland
Col
John Crozier
Bruce Bundren
Hollands
Bundren and
Winkle
Will Holland
John Holland
Peace talks set in Washington for Russia Japan negotiations
Yorkville D C reports that Russia and Japan agreed to Washington as the site for peace talks. Both sides cautioning that any accord must meet their demands. The Pickens group urged action against whisky sellers under dispensary law to quicken matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Washington
Pickens
Senator Tillman Seeks Repeal of Dispensary Law
The speaker dismisses Tillman’s repeal push as a joke and notes the failure stemmed from poor administration, a line seen as already obvious to observers. The passage reflects skepticism about political remedies for governance issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Just Cause Behind U S Boycott Threats
The piece notes that Chinese threats to boycott American goods are aimed at spurring national resolve while arguing the quarrel may be just. Surrendering to a just cause is not dishonorable for any individual or nation, regardless of strength.
Fairness in Entry Rules for Immigrants
The speaker notes a paradox in foreign policy arguing that while China restricts foreigners in parts of its empire, the United States should avoid denying Chinese entry to any part of the country. the remark highlights reciprocal immigration tensions and national policy debates.
Yorkville Enquirer Publishes Yorkville Bid View
The Yorkville Enquirer notes that the State’s account of Clinton trip for Yorkville’s Presbyterian College bid may reflect bias toward Columbia. The Enquirer invites C. E. Spencer, Yorkville committee chairman, to provide an opinion and will publish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville Enquirer
Yorkville Committee
Clinton
Yorkville
Presbyterian College of South Carolina
Columbia
Enqirer
C. E. Spencer
Enquirer
Clemson Plans to Advertise Free in Enquirer
Clemson College president Dr. P H Mell asks state papers to publish free advertising for the institution. The Enquirer declines, saying Clemson has no right to free space and taxpayers fund the college, so gratuitous ads are inappropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Mell
Clemson College
Clemsons College
Clemson
Mell
the Enquirer
Dr. Mell
Rural Free Delivery Expands Across States Under New Year
The rural free delivery program accelerates with about 600 new routes monthly and 4 708 petitions pending. By July 1 a large number of routes will begin, with service starting August 1. Maine Illinois Alabama Georgia North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Mississippi Arkansas Texas show significant activity and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Cumberland County
Illinois
Sangamon
Lincoln
Cullom
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
Congress
Mt Pelee Activity Sparks New Attention
Mount Pelee on Martinique shows renewed signs of activity while global readers mark anniversaries of the Battle of Wafangong celebrated by Japanese communities. In Louisville, the United Confederate Veterans reunion opens Wednesday with Miss Carrie Wheeler, daughter of General Joe Wheeler, as sponsor for the southern group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pelee
Martinique
Wafangon
United Confederate Veterans’ Reunion
Louisville
South
Carrie Wheeler
Joe Wheeler
Farmers Union Plans County Cotton Warehouses
At a monthly meeting in Anderson last Tuesday the county farmers union agreed to establish warehouses for storing cotton and controlling prices. The plan, drawn by leading farmers, envisions county owned facilities with borrowing power until market prices rise enough to allow sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farmers Union
Anderson
Local notices from Sumter businesses and civic notes
Francis P. Venable discusses UNC study plans. Dobson Bros. cash store sells white duck hats at 50 cents. Yorkville Buggy Co. promotes tong leaf yellow pine lumber and Deering cultivators. Star Drug Store stocks Mason jars. Foushee Cash Store offers quilt sale. Heath & Co. clean up sale on shoes clothing and more. York Drug Store sells Scott’s powders and Mason jars. Wray’s closing out sale with bargains in quilts lawns silks and more. Sumter seeks Presbyterian College site with a liberal offer. Haas notes granolithic sidewalks last 15 to 20 years with proper materials. Wheat and oat harvests poor with rust and variable yields. oats fair where not flooded. Rural free delivery reshapes trade with center-origin routes guiding social and commercial ties. noteworthy for future impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis P. Venable
University of North Carolina
Dobson Bros
Yorkville Buggy Co
Star Drug Store
Mason's
Foushee Cash Store
J. M. ‘Heath & Co
York Drug Store
Scott
Mason
J. Q. Wray
Sumter
Presbyterian College of South Carolina
Haas
Main Street
Poorly Conditioned Cotton Crop Ahead of Harvest
Farmers report a generally poorer cotton crop this season with many fields cloddy and rough from wet plowing. Some yards managed to keep clean after wet weather, but losses are likely higher than any previous period. Hope rests on potential improvement over the next thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Local mill expansion and building projects noted
Victor Oil mill adds machinery for Neely Manufacturing as the mill building nears readiness. J J Keller Co to erect brick structures for G H O Leary and R T Allison. Granolithic paving planned for court house area and front of J M Heath Co building. First National Bank directors meet. 3 percent dividend declared. Two insurance agents arrested for unlicensed solicitation. case postponed. Miss Belle Creps of Yorkville dies after protracted illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Oil Mill
Neely Manufacturing Company
J. J. Keller & Co
G. H. O'Leary
York Drug Store
R. T. Allison
King’s Mountain Street
Wright Avenue
First National Bank
Messrs. Nichols Bros
J. M. Heath & Co
Belle Creps
Yorkville
Wesley C. Creps
Richmond
Yorkville Woman Dies of War Wounds at 46
The obituary notes Miss Crepa, wounded at Sharpsburg, died recently. Raised by her aunt Miss Elala James and Rev A A James, she was 46 and a member of First Presbyterian Yorkville, active in missions and charity. Funeral was at her residence conducted by Rev E E Gillespie. Remains interred in Yorkville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Elala James
J. A. Carroll
Yorkville
A. A. James
Pacolet
Crepa
First Presbyterian Church of
E. E. Gillespie
Catawba Summer School Staff and Attendance List
The Catawba Summer school is in steady operation in the Graded school building under principal Prof. J. W. Thomson with assistants Prof. W. H. Hand and Prof. D. J. Bramlett and several teachers. The list names numerous instructors and their pupils including Misses Hattie Goldsmith, Annie Scott, Mamie DeVinney, Fannie McKiin, and many others across multiple classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba
J. W. Thomson
W. H. Hand
D. J. Bramlett
Hattie Goldsmith
Withers Adickesa
J. W. Thompson
W. R. Carroll
Annie Scott
Mamie DeVinney
D. E. Finley
Fannie McKiiwain
S. C. Ashe
Della Flynn
R. E. Dunlap
Daisy Horton
Benny McCluney
J. B. Pegram
Louise Uy
B. Frank White
Mary Castles
Estelle Cornwell
Jessie Wilkes
Mellabel Crawford
A. M. Grist
Kitty Blair
J. S. Drakeford
Maggie R. Walker
Ella McGill
Anna Alderson
Eva Culp
Cordelia Blackmon
Maggie Porter
N. J. N. Bowen
Dolly Triplette
Corinne Faris
Yorkville Social Notes Round Up Visiting Friends
Miss Kate Hunter visits Sumter while R L Jenkins returns from Erskine college. Numerous residents travel to Shelby Clinton Rutherfordton and Union for family visits jobs or relocations with notes on Dr George Walker Johns Hopkins appointment and local legal news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hunter
Sumter
R. L. Jenkins
Erskine College
J. S. Jones
McConnellaville
Annie Caldwell
Sharon
W. C. Ewart
A. N. Wood
R. N. Wilkins
Gaffney
Yorkville
James Darby
Lowryville
J. H. Witherspoon
J. C. Boyd
Statesville
N. C
T. C. Dunlap
Sadie
Shelby
C. C. Randleman
Lyda Cotton Mills
Clinton
Sarah Simpson
Little Child
Waxhaw
J. W. Alexander
Alexander
George Walker
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Union
Rock Hill
McCain to Locate Here in Former Barron Rooms
F P McCain of Yorkville, a gentleman of fine qualities, is expected to arrive soon to occupy the rooms above McElwee's store formerly used by Mr Barron. Rock Hill real estate dealer Thomas Whisonant, in Anderson today with A P Cater, praised Anderson county as a promising field and noted prices should rise 10 to 25 percent. Whisonant, a trained appraiser, lists lands for sale on commission while local holders prefer profits at home with Anderson brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Yorkville Enquirer
Rock
Fishing Creek
Ogden
E. E. Pong
Washington
Rock Hill
Moise DeLeon
Atlanta
Carnegie
Winthrop College
Lewla Brown
R. A. Brown
Concord
N. C
W. N. Ashe
Charley C. Patterson
J. E. Patterson
Fort Mill
Jackson Patterson
A. O. Jones
Joe Doster
Charley Pearson
Loney Wingate
Beckham
Williams Cowan
Chester
Chain Gang
G. D. Pearson
Pearson
Harmony
Tom Hardin
Catawba
J. A. Tate
Rod
Louisville
W. J. Cherry
J. Maxey Roach
Janie Rawls
W. L. Lingle
First Presbyterian Church
Oates Grove
F. P. McCain
Yorkville
McCain
Barron
McElwee
Anderson Daily Mall
Thos, Whisonant
Anderson
A. P. Cater
Whisenant
Anderson Real Estate
Injured In Columbia Electric Car Collision
Mr Charles D Nelson of Rock Hill was seriously hurt in Columbia when an electric car collided with a Southern railway train. He leaped toward an electric light pole to cushion the impact. his recovery prospects were unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Charles D. Nelson
Rock Hill
Southern Railway
Nelson
Confederate veterans reelect officers in Louisville session
In Louisville Kentucky the United Confederate Veterans re elected their officers led by Commander in chief Lieut Gen Stephen D Lee Mississippi and department chiefs including Gen L W Cabell Texas and Lieut Gen Clement A Evans Georgia The meeting chose New Orleans as the next gathering site after an enthusiastic shout and a unanimous vote with Nashville and other voices supporting the Crescent City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Confederate Veterans
The
Louisville
Stephen D. Lee
Mississippi
trans-Mississippi
L. W. Cabell
Texas
Army
New Orleans
A. B. Booth
Louisiana
George W. Gordon
Memphis
Tennessee
Nashville
G. W. Baskett
Nashville Banner
Crescent City
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Elson Murder Trial
The State versus Julius R. Elson, charged with killing Jim Long, colored, ends in mistrial after jurors fail to agree. Judge Gary releases Elson on 2000 dollar bond. Jury list includes Zimmerman, Terry, Duren, Zobel, Dreher, David, Price, Roberts, Moore, Livingston, Spearman, Wynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia State
Julius R. Elson
Jim Long
Gary
Elson
Daniel Zimmerman
Foreman
Wm. Terry
G. W. Duren
E. J. Zobel
C. B. Dreher
Aaron David
Adam Price
P. P. Roberts
John A. Moore
P. R. Livingston
J. L. Spearman
R. J. Wynn
Court House
Six Reasons Against the Dispensary Speech in Greenville
A Greenville meeting debated voting on the dispensary with speeches led by Joseph A. McCullough. He outlined six reasons opposing dispensary and argued against liquor sales, urging anti-dispensary action and a committee to organize an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville County
Greenville
ZT. Cody
Iat
Ing
Aba
Joseph A. McCullough
Approaching Dispensary War Shapes South Carolina Politics
A Columbia special notes dispersion efforts to end the dispensary across many counties including Pickens, Cherokee, Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, Oconee, Williamsburg, Charleston, and Newberry. Prohibitionists gain high-profile supporters like Tillman, McLaurin, and Talbert, with party lines forming around governor and legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Columbia
Pickens
Anderson
Greenville
Spartanburg
Union
Oconee
Williamsburg
Charleston
Newberry
Campnty
Tillman
Prohibition
James. Talbert
United States
John L. McLaurin
J. A. McCullough
C. C. Featherstone
Laurens Bar
Col
John T. Sloan
M. F. Ansel
M. L. Smith
Camden
Richard L Manning
Sumter
Hub Evans
Cole L. Blease
Evans
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Osceola
Corinne Faris Sete
Emma Glascocky
Carrie Garrison
Fannye Good
Nannie Gristo
Eunice Grist
Bessie Gryder
Loulae Guy
Everett Humphrie Ee
K. O. Huskey
Hattie Mayfield
Magele R. Mayfield
Sue L. McFarland
Bonnie MecCluney
Fanny McIlwain - Waxhaw
Lee Mobley
Eetee
Ed Pleasant Bill
Martha W. Mobley Chester
Ella Neely
Gaa Aeialetale
Magele M. Porter
Lancaster Rose Sandifer
Anna Spann
Annie E. Scott
Margaret Triplette
Eens
Minnie Wier
Avon Maggie Walker
Grace G. Whisonant
Whikinsville
Jessie Wilks Cette
J Harvey Witherspoon
Memorial Park
York
Magnolia
Eustis
King’s Creek
Ferguson
Blacksburg
Clarence Stuart
Gage
Dock Cash
John R. Hart
Village Improvement Society
McCullough
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