Marshall Field & Company buys Spray mills in North Carolina
Scraps and Facts reports Marshall Field & Company of Chicago has secured the controlling interest in Spray North Carolina mills including the American Warehousing Company with its vast finishing plant, the Spray Woolen mills and the Lily mills. It leaves three Spray mills under local control as Field consolidates most manufacturing in Spray.
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Chicago
South
Marshall Field & Company
Spray
N. C
American
Spray Woolen Mills
Lily Mills
Rhode Island Company
Nantucket Mills
Deal Field & Company
Spray Cotton Mills
Morehead Cotton Mills
Leaksville
Washington
Judiciary Committee
House
Randall
Texas
Parker
New Jersey
Committee On Judiciary
Rural parcels post proposal aids farms and stores
A speaker advocates establishing a parcels post on rural routes to ease orders for storekeepers and farmers. It promises faster, cheaper delivery, with 12 cents per pound from city post offices or 5 cents for the first pound plus 2 cents per additional pound up to 11 pounds, 25 cents for 11 pounds.
Question on the cost of high living in 1910 discourse
In Yorkville Washington D C on Friday June 17, 1910 a column ponders whether the issue is the cost of high living or the high cost of living. It notes aero plane travel can be fast yet within speed rules, reflecting early aviation humor and regulatory context.
Governor Gillett Ends Chance of California Race War
Report notes Governor Gillett appears to have halted the prospect of a race conflict in California. No further details on actions or dates are provided in the fragment.
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Gillett
California
Senator Tillman Challenged on Dying and Resigning
Senator Tillman remarks that few die and none resign, while critics accuse him of avoiding tough choices. The exchange underscores tensions over leadership and accountability, with no formal charges yet filed.
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Tillman
Williamson’s corn plan draws near five year mark
The program once stirred strong opposition among critics now quiet as most doubts have faded. Proponents highlight continued adoption and economic gains while skeptics fade from view.
Jack Johnson predicts victory over Jeffries in eighteen rounds
Jack Johnson says he expects to beat Jeffries in eighteen rounds. He hints at missing his July 5 schedule, suggesting a possible reason or delay in his plans.
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Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Gubernatorial timber in South Carolina runs to bark
The Columbia State notes the South Carolina gubernatorial field shows bark heavy traits this year, with the Anderson Daily Mail echoing the query on slippery elm or cork as potential indicators.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Anderson Daily Mail
Corns and Pellagra Skepticism in South Carolina
A historical note argues against linking corn to pellagra in South Carolina, suggesting skepticism about corn as the sole cause of the disease. The remark highlights local debates over diet and health in the region.
Cotton gin plant likely to locate in Columbia soon
Announcement from Columbia indicates a large cotton gin manufacturing plant will be situated there at an early date. The report recalls a former sizable gin bottling plant once operated in Columbia, suggesting a return to industrial activity in the same city.
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Columbia
Columbia town cow Josephine yields record milk
In Columbia Missouri residents claim a cow named Josephine produced 11 436 pounds of milk in four months averaging 96 pounds daily The report connects prosperity to a strong waterworks system and local industry factors.
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Columbia
Josephine
Two United Wire Telegraph Officials Arrested in New York
Two officers of the United Wire less Telegraph Company were arrested in New York on charges of fraudulent use of the mails. They have been released on $10,000 bail bonds each. The bonds are substantial and definite.
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United Wireless Telegraph Company
New York
Parcels Post Bill Passage Advocated By Congress
Mr. Meyer outlines that Congress passing the parcels post bill would greatly aid national business. It would quickly push express firms to cut rates, notably on short hauls, boosting commerce and efficiency across the country.
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Meyer
Comet Mystery Quoted Across Newspapers
Inquiries from the Charleston Post and the Andersen Mail reflect confusion over a recently discussed comet. The Charlottle Observer notes the Mail’s inclination to credit Charlotte as its source while acknowledging the broader North Carolina origins of the discovery and great men associated with the event.
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Charleston Post
Andersen Mail
Charlottes
Charlotte
Charlotte Observer
North
Carlina
Editors Absent as State Press Meeting Attendees Not Found
Emirers Lathan of the News and Courier and Gonzales of the Columba State attended the meeting at Glenn Springs. Editor Waring of the Charleston Post did not attend. Sergeant-at-arms reported Editor Carpenter of the Anderson Daily Mail as not found. it is believed the editor is in hiding.
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Emirers Lathan
News and Courier
Gonzales
Columba State
State Press Association
Glenn Springs
Waring
Charleston Post
Carpenter
Anderson Daily Mail
Anderson
Hidine
Exposure of Sugar Refining Company Theft in New York
Detective Richard Parr uncovered schemes by the American Sugar Refining company to defraud the government of sugar duties. His work helped the government recover over 2 million dollars, leading to multiple convictions of officials and complicit principals. Parr is set to receive a reward exceeding 10,000 from the federal government.
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American Sugar Refining Company
New York
Richard Parr
Parr
Sug
Court bars Pullman plea to stop rate cuts for upper berths
The United States court at Chicago rejects Pullman Car Company's plea to enjoin the commerce commission from lowering rates for upper berths on sleeping cars. The writer urges action against Southern Express and calls for lower local rates akin to those in Georgia to aid shippers.
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United States
Eirenmit Court
Chicago
Ina
Paullman Company
Jiterstibe Conmerce
Pullman Car Company
Southern Express Company
State Railroad Commission
Teain
Ceorgia
Government ends tax query for Georgia dealers
The Severnment plans to endlect Georgias tax policy for a fiscal year starting July as it stresses the need for Tipitor dealers to provide detached information on their business. The aim is to record internal revenue office data to support oversight and compliance.
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Atlanta Journal
Severnment
Georgia
Federal liquor licenses to reveal all taxpaying dealers
The article explains that federal licensing of liquor dealers aids prohibition enforcement. State officers will be informed of all government licensees, with a long‑standing rule requiring licensees to disclose business details. Internal Revenue Collector Rucker states the law will be enforced strictly for the next fiscal year.
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Plete
Internal Revenue
Rucker
Washington
Press Association trip ends with Cedar Springs visit
Spartanburg June 16 After a highly lauded convention the State Press association began a lively excursion along the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio line. The Cedar Springs Institute for the Deaf and Blind hosted an evening program with deaf and blind students performing, while editors and guests toured Spartanburg and were feted at Converse College. President August Kohn was re-elected as leader, and next meeting set for Columbia.
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Spartanburg
State Press Association
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio
Glenn Springs
Kohn
August Kohn
Association
City of
Columbia
Voic
Glenn's Springs
Cedar Spring
Institute For the Deaf and Blind
Cedar Springs
Press Association
Yarrty
Walker
Lawrence Walker
Pencotus
York County
The
Enquirer
Poth
Iaileen
Cowpens
Patthetieh
Chorakier
Aiken
York
Iomentater
Venta
Yorkville Enquirer
Col. Kohn
Guy Ome
Shenals
Wilker
Converse College
Clarence H. Poe
Progressive Farmer
South
W. D. Grist
Broad range of 1910s headlines reported from New York to Alabama
The clippings recount Richard Sage's manslaughter sentence in Brooklyn, a 50,000 strong strike threat by cloak and skirt makers, balloonists in the Mississippi near St. Louis, a New Haven jail death by suicide, a Pittsburg pastor's resignation, and multiple other era events including aviation feats in Indianapolis, a West Point graduation, Oklahoma state capital move, lynchings, arson, and political shifts across the United States.
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Richard Sage
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
Boston
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Grant Mason
New Haven
Conn
J. Kinsly Smith
Presbyterian
Pittsburg
L. W. DeLoney
Ashdown
Ark
Darrington
Wash
Lee O'Niel Browne
Chicago
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Wright
Indianapolis
Ind
Walter Brookins
A. E. Bassett
Alton
Ill
United States Military Academy
West Point
Will Hunter
Star City
Oliver Pugh
Zion City
Til
Chas
K. Hamilton
Sanford
Atlanta
Continental Congress
Fred Caldwell
Myrthe Lowe
Marshall
8. C
Fulton Court
Superior Court
United States Senate
W. D. Crum
South Carolina
Liberia
Swainsboro
Fred Flanders
McNaughton
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Asheville
N. Cc
Navallegos
Gillett
California
Berlin
Germany
United Wireless Telegraph Company
We Morris
Globe
Ariz
Democrats
Nebraska
Won J. Bryan
8Enadier Lodge
Senate
Justice Moody
Othe
Hobson City
Alan
Addison Snow
Hobsomity
Snow
Meero
Federal District Court
Alalitte
House
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Eeller Alexander
Fifth Avenue Church
Yorkville Teams Open Local Baseball Tomorrow
Local notices list Yorkville versus York Cotton Mill in tomorrow afternoon play. The page also promotes regional businesses and sales including 285 acre Smyrna tract, Bank start incentives, price cuts at Kirkpatrick Belk Co, auto accessories, Farmers Mutual Insurance death claim settlement, second hand bicycle purchases, and a seven day white goods sale beginning tomorrow.
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Yorkville
York
S. C Mitchell
South Carolina University
J. C. Wilborn
Smyrna
Five Horse Farm
Good House
National Union Bank
Rock Hill
America
Kirkpatrick Belk Co
Riddle Auto Co
D. FE. Boney
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
J. Q. Wray
Alexander Specialty Co
York Supply Co
Herndon & Gordon
Thomsen Co
Yorkville Plans Enclosed Park Amid Sunny Days
Yorkville residents look for a new enclosed lage ball park as recovery from rain improves. Old Sol brings better spirits and streets may see more water wagons. Local market offers peaches apples plums and blackberries while a state marathon and college exams occur Friday July 1 at the courthouse.
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Yorkville
Sol
Local builders advance on homes and church lot
Within the town J J Keller Co finalize Mr R J Mackerell residence on East Liberty. Heller pushes McNeel building after weather delays. The Church Home Orphanage will receive a 2000 bequest from the late A M Lee of Charleston. J R Killian plans a cottage on the old Baptist church lot South Main street.
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Messrs
J. J. Keller & Co
R. J. Mackerell
East Liberty Street
Heller
McNeel Building
Church Home
A. M. Lee
Charleston
J. R. Killian
Old Baptist Church
South Main Street
Baseball Notes and Yorkville Victory Over Hickory Grove
A meeting at the courthouse tonight invites baseball lovers to help Yorkville form a good team. Yorkville beat Hickory Grove 13 to 7 on the local grounds with Slaughter and Robinson for Hickory Grove and Glenn and Logan for Yorkville. Earlier Yorkville lost 6 to 4 to Carhartt Mill at Rock Hill. Spratt and Ferguson stood out for Yorkville while Ott, Harper, and Hyatt pitched for Rock Hill.
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Court House
Yorkville
Hickory Grove
Slaughter and Robinson
Glenn
Logan
Carhartt Mill
Rock Hill
Spratt and Ferguson
Ott, Harper and Hyatt
Messrs, Spratt and Ferguson
Yorkville merchant laments dull business across region
A Yorkville merchant says business is flat and the weather, plus farm and outdoor work slowdowns, cripples spending. Travellers report the same nationwide, but he expects conditions to brighten with better weather and a rebound in spending.
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Yorkville
Winthrop College marks 15th commencement address by Snyder
The fifteenth Winthrop College commencement closed Tuesday night with Henry Nelson Snyder of Wofford College delivering the address. He praised Winthrop as yielding unusually high state value for money and urged graduates to consider the extended view beyond provincial limits. He spoke on the theme Back Over the Old Paths, noting the work, knowledge, and social gains of college life and the broadening of the student’s mental horizon.
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Winthrop College
Henry Nelson Snyder
LL. D
Wofford College
Spartanburg
Snyder
College ideals and farewell to the class at Winthrop
The address frames college ideals as ethical standards guiding work, knowledge, truth, social responsibility, and character. It emphasizes excellence, practical wisdom, pursuit of truth, and service to others, followed by a musical interlude and remarks on the college’s history. Gaffney reports note typhoid recovery of Watson Bell in Spartanburg, with his aunt assisting in Yorkville.
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Winthrop
O. Metra
Johnson
Gaffney
Greenville
Watson Bell
The
Spartanburg Herald
J. M. Brian
Yorkville
Yorkville social notes mix visits and travels
Mrs. Fred Nims hosts in Fort Mill while Miss Hattie Hunter visits Lincolnton relatives. Cadet Lindsay returns from the Citadel to Yorkville for summer. many Yorkville residents visit family in Clover, Sumter, Rock Hill and Gastonia. The piece lists numerous separations, visits, and a few moves, including Mrs. J. B. Allison serious illness prompting relatives from Atlanta to come.
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Fred Nims
Fort Mill
J. M. Starr
Yorkville
Hattie Hunter
Lincolnton
N. C
William Darby Glenn
Sumter
S. B. Pratt
Sharon
Jno
S. Jones
College Street
Louise Guy
Lowryville
Bessie Pegram
Ben C. Baker
Cades
J. M. Plexico
Robert Lindsay
Citadel
Jas. R. Barnwell
Clover
Ethel Patterson
Winston- Salem
H. B. Laws
Ardrey Inman
Lancaster
Minnie Plexico
Rock Hill
Kate McLaughn
Kine's Mountain
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Madelyn Thomson
Gastonia
Frances Adickes
Marie Inman
Perry Ashe
Clinton
James H. Glenn
Chester
J. D. McDowell
James McDowell
Mary McCullough
Atlanta
J. P. White
B. C. Riddle
Boling Green
Greenwood
A. Robinson
Boydton
Jay McMurray
M. C. Willis, Jr
Annie Ashe
Katie Becker
Columbia
Western Union Telegraph Office
Riser
R. R. McCorkle
William P. Harrison
Gantt
J. R. Lindsay
D. I. Boney
Rose Lindsay
Miurie Moore
Mary Williams
Josie Fewell
Winnie Crawford
Kate Hunter
Martha Marshall
Lucile McCreary
Winthrop
Messrs
W. L. Williams
Quinn Wallace
LW. Johnson
R. S. McConnell
W. Thos, Sims
Charleston
Omar Temple
Sullivan's Island
W. H. McCaw
Rock Hill Buggy Company
Landslide delays C N W rail line near Collettaville
Landslide four miles from Collettaville between Adige and Wilson's Gorge blocked the C N W tracks for yards. New trains were formed to move passengers and freight to avoid timetable disruption. Debris cleared Monday night and service resumed Tuesday morning.
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Chester
Collettaville
Adige
Wilson's Gorge
South Carolina News Highlights From State Meetings and Trials
The annual State Epworth League conference met in Newberry. Colonel W W Moore of Barnwell announced candidacy for adjutant general. Mrs J E Pilgrim, 55, deranged by pellagra, died by ingesting laudanum and drowning in a Pendleton mill pond. B Harris, former State Farmers Union president, named inspector under the commercial foodstuffs act. Representatives Legare Patterson and Lever from several districts confirmed by the house election committee. Southern Railway plans gasoline electric cars for Anderson to Green routes. John Miller convicted in Lexington of assault with intent to kill, sentenced to three years on the chain gang. Private Frank Quigley of the 127th Coast Artillery died in Beaufort from wounds. Chester solicitor reports dispensary cases likely postponed. court starts July 4 with limited docket if not ready. Rural Letter Carriers convention to be held in Newberry July 3–5 with notable attendees from D C. South Carolina Press Association elects officers: August Kohn president, W Banks first VP, J L Mims second VP, R L Freeman secretary, J L Sims treasurer.
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Bristol, Tenn
Watauga Fort
Richard Henderson
King’s Mountain
Ferguson
Sycamore Shoals
Carter County
Tennessee
Campbell
Shelby
Sevier
Alleghany Mountains
East Tennessee
Cologne
Germany
Ahr
Eifel
Schult
Milan
Italy
United States
Mary Scott Castle Charlton
Lake Como
M. Constantine Spolatoff
Charlton
Spolatoff
Europe
Great Britain
France
Russia
Chernmiany
Congress
Washington
Post Office Department
Meyer
Nave
Newberry
Columbia State
Lyon
Cooper
H. H. Evans
Evans
E. 5. Blease
Blease
Aldrich
M. A. Goodman
Columbia
Old State Dispensary
Anderson, Felder & Roundtree
Atlanta
W. J. Murray
Commission
Carolina Glass Company
Supreme Court
The
Glass Company
General Assembly
State Epworth League
W. W. Moore
Barnwell
J. E. Pilgrim
Pendleton Cotton Mills
Anderson
B. Harris
State Farmers’ Union
Legare
Patterson
Lever
House Election Committee
Southern Railway
Greenville
John Miller
Lexington
Miller
Gary
Frank Quigley
127Th Coast Artillery
Fort Fremont
St. Helena Island
Beaufort
Quigley
Potter
Chester
J. Ikk
Henry
Chester County
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
D. C
W. R. Spillman
Rural Mail Service
W. D. Brown
William Banks
J. L. Mims
Edgefield
R. L. Freeman
Bennettsville
J. L. Sims
Orangeburg
Bullock's Creek Notes From Yorkville Enquirer June 15
Rain and swollen streams affect bottom patches while corn and fruit crops show mixed results. Cotton is weak though peaches and apples appear abundant. Local updates include illness of John Nelson, Willie Ratchford’s sermon debut, a child bitten by a spider, and a school tax vote passing 16 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock's Creek
Judson Gwin
John Nelson
Willie Ratchford
T. B. Ratchford
Patterson Renominated by Tennessee Democrats
Tennessee Democrats meet in Nashville and renominate Governor Patterson for a third term and former Governor McMillan for the United States senate over Senator Frazier. Other state officers and judges are named. anti-administation Democrats pledge a local self-government amendment affecting Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis and Lafollette communities.
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Patterson
Tennessee
Nashville
McMillan
United States Senate
Jas. DB. Frazier
Supreme
Appellate Court
Chattanooga
Memphis
Lafollette
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Yorkville, D. C
Local Affairs
Baseball Notes
Yorkvile Enquirer
Southern
Marion
Grace
Jas. B. Allison
Susan Baldwin Allison
J. B. Allison
West Liberty St
Presbyterian Church
Allison
William Baldwin
Mary McCorkle Meek
J. Frank McElwee
Sadie Allison
Abell Davidson
J. L. Abell
Frances
James L. Davidson
Mary Withers
Mendelssohn
Z. V. Davidson
F. A. Drennan
Annie Lou Abell
W. E. Gonzales
E. H. Aull
E. H. DeCamp
Dante
Union Correspondence News and Courier
Court of General Sessions
W. T. Jones
Gruber
Sidney Hursey
Dillion
Richard S. Davis
Central Hotel
Davis
Hursey
Dillon
Evans’ Pharmacy
South Carolina News
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