Haywood trial drags in Idaho murder case and other early 20th century items
Reports from Boise detail Harry Orchard’s cross examination in the Haywood murder trial while the second Hague peace conference opens with forty six nations. Financial missteps at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange lead to Appleyard’s forfeited seat and a San Francisco graft verdict against Mayor Schmitz. A Selma funeral and a Atlanta crime spree conclude with Johnson’s confession. The Russian duma is dissolved and U.S. political chatter closes with Brice commentary and Charleston baseball notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Haywood
Boise
Idaho
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Haywood
Roosevelt
Hague
M. Nelidoff
France
Arthur E. Appleyard
Philadelphia
Bob Brownley
Lawson
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Appleyard
United Gas Improvement
Exchange
John T. Morgan
Selma
Ala
Washington
Church Street Methodist Church
Morgan
Alabama
South
United Confederate Veterans’ Camps
Daughters of the Confederacy
Senator Pettus
Fairbanks
National Senate
House of Representatives
Live Oak Cemetery
Dickinson
Will Johnson
Fulton County
Atlanta
Johnson
Amos Moody
Miss Lawrence
J. W. Bryant
Schmitz
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Ruef
Schmidt
Predictions Denied And Tense Sessions Mark Early Rule
Predictions were repeatedly officially denied the denials were not taken seriously. The last alcume passed much more legislation than did the first, there was comparatively little of it that was of any importance, from the beginning the sessions were characterized by bitterness, recrimination and discontent. Military authorities expect an outbreak of unprecedented lawlessness and are prepared for it.
Whale sighting claimed off Charleston jetties
Yorkville reports ongoing belief of a whale near the jetties with J C Hemphill of the News and Courier claiming to have seen the spouting last Friday. He says two other gentlemen witnessed it, while a large porpoise school was seen near the Isle of Palms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
J. C. Hemphill
The
News and Courier
Isle of Palms
Hemphill
Rock Hill Record Replies To Yorkville Enquirer Amende Honorable
The Rock Hill Record clarifies past remarks about the Yorkville Enquirer and says its criticisms were based on incorrect information. It notes it is pleased the Enquirer has taken the amende honorable step and expresses some relief at the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieeling
Yorkville Enquirer
Rock Hill
South Carolina Day Planned at Jamestown Exposition
The South Carolina commission led by chairman W. E. Gonzales plans a June 28 celebration with statewide invitations and events in the auditorium, followed by a reception for Governor Ansel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
South Carolina Commission
W. E. Gonzales
E. Marion Rucker
T. R. Waring
J. B. Black
Frank Evans
J. G. Richards, Jr
J. E. Norment
Ansel
South Carolina Editors to Meet in Gaffney This Year
Editor E H DeCamp accepts invitation from the Gaffney Chamber of Commerce for the next South Carolina State Press association session to be held in Gaffney. Beaufort may host next year as Editor Christensen pursues 1909 meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. DeCamp
Gaffney
Waves Wear Down Sands at Local Beach
Fragments describe waves eroding beach sands along a shoreline, noting ongoing weakening effects and shoreline changes observed at the coast.
Clemson college praised while others cite limits on out of state students
An Abbeville Press and Banner editorial questions Clemson’s high regard by noting many South Carolina youths are turned away yearly due to limited openings. The piece argues Clemson’s low cost benefits many local students and suggests higher standards at peer colleges would also attract out of state applicants if capacity allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville News
Clemson College
Yorkville Enquirer
Yorkville
South Carolina
Clemson
Abbeville Press and Banner
Wofford
Erskine
Furman
Immigration plan urged to settle lands with white farmer families
Philip H. Gadsden of Consolidated argues at a South Carolina press meeting for recruiting agricultural immigrant families and selling lands at $8 to $12 an acre. He warns current labor policies favoring negro workers and calls revising laws to attract white settlers who will buy land, work, and become citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina State Press Association
Isle of Palms
Philip H. Gadsden
Consolidated Company
Gadsden
Bremen
United States
Great West
South Carolina
Northwest
Charleston Fights Money Lenders. City Closes Nine Establishments
Charleston authorities have targeted money lending shops charging high rates to white and black borrowers. An ordinance sets a $1,000 annual license. lenders refused to pay and challenged the measure in court. Last Friday the sheriff shut nine shops, to collect $1,000 license fees and $200 penalties each. Some outlets charged up to 50 percent interest on small loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
North Carolina College and local bankers promote institutions
Local notices feature Francis P. Venable detailing the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chicora College for Young Women claims by J. Byrd, and bank statements and savings offers from Loan and Savings Bank, National Union Bank Rock Hill, and other regional merchants. Includes sales, promotions, and service highlights for Yorkville hardware, J. L. Williams & Co., and York Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loan and Savings Bank
Francis P. Venable
Pres
University of North Carolina At
Chapel Hill
Enquirer
S. C. Byrd
Chicora College
Presbyterian Presbyteries
Synod of South Carolina
State Bank
Thomson Co
First National Bank
M. W. White
J. L. Williams & Co
W. M. Kennedy
Lamm & Co
National Union Bank
Rock Hill
Yorkville Hardware Co
York Drug Store
Corrections to York County Confederate Burials
Confederate soldiers omitted from Hopewell cemetery list published May 10 are James A. Smith S Pressley P Darwin. Corrections and additions received clarify burial records in York County cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Hopewell
James A. Smith
S. Pressley
P. Darwin
Woodmen Rally Plans Shape Yorkville Fourth
Yorkville organizers prepare for a large Woodmen rally on Independence Day inviting other groups and residents. The event features a monster parade with floats from businesses fraternal civic groups and schools. Attendees will bring baskets for a big picnic and local committees will ensure comfort and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Local Notables and Travels Highlight Yorkville Social Round
Miss Cora Kuykendall visits Rock Hill guest of W B Moore. James B Kennedy arrives in Yorkville from Baltimore. W D Glenns travel to Blacksburg due to Dr Tom Whitesides’ death. Other relatives visit Gastonia and Columbia. campus news from Wof ford College and College of Charleston. A Laurens marriage announcement and Kennedy to Taylorsville work noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Kuykendall
Rock Hill
W. B. Moore
James B. Kennedy
Yorkville
Baltimore
W. D. Glenn
Blacksburg
Tom Whitesides
J. N. O'Farrell
Mary O'Farrell
Gastonia
J. T. Allison
King's Mountain
John F. Gordon
Marion B. Jennings
Columbia
G. T. Radcliffe
J. F. Carson
Andalusia
Ala
J. W. Clinton
J. Ed Carson
Delphos
College of Charleston
W. B. Moore, Jr
W. E. Dendy
Ethel
Elise Latimer
Anna McCaw
Dendy
New York
Charlotte Observer
Walter A. Kennedy
Sharon
D. C
Charlotte
Taylorsville
Southside
Statesville
Kennedy
Due West Theological Seminary
Laurens
James Wiliam Powell
King’s Mountain Military Academy
Tallulah Caine
First Presbyterian Church
County Board Awards Teaching Certificates in County
The county board of education has graded teachers’ papers and issued certificates to most white and several Black applicants after the recent exam. Delays remain for a few white candidates due to missing blanks. Names of certificated white candidates are listed. Black recipients named separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Superintendent of Education
South Carolina State Press Association Convention Highlights
The South Carolina State Press association met at the Hotel Seashore Isle of Palms Charleston with officers including President E H Ball and Mayor Rhett among speakers. Attendees enjoyed beach races fishing outings aboard the E H Jackson and the Ethel, a baseball game in Charleston Savannah, and a late night reception with dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina State Press Association
W. W. Ball
News and Courier
Aull
Louis Appelt
Manning Times
Rhett
E. H. Jackson
Ethel
Osteen
Sumter
Charleston
A. B. Williams
Richmond News- Leader
South Carolina
Williams
The
Enquirer
Savannah
Winthrop Circular Details Competitive Exams for Scholarships
President D B Johnson announces Winthrop college scholarship exams on July 5 at 9 am in county courthouses. Open to girls age 15 or older who intend to teach, with free tuition plus $100 for one session. Scholarships awarded by county representation, with financial-need proof and trustee approval. Opening date September 18, and emphasis on earnest, capable students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMackin
D. B. Johnson
Winthrop
Winthrop College
County Board of Education
County Court House
U. S
Board of Trustees
Winthrop Board of Trustees
General Assembly
Local Names List Public Notices Mentioned in OCR
A long line of personal names appears in the OCR, likely part of a notice or roster. The readable text lists numerous individuals including Simpson, McCree, Baskins, Lowry, Henderson, Haynes, Nunnery, Bowen, Robertson, McClure, Roddey, McNeil, Hall, Boulware, Lowry, McCaw, Edwards, Heath, Wilson, Murray, Nelson, Cornwell, Jeter, Epps, Boseman, White, Hoke, Clark, Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. Simpson
George L. McCree
W. B. Baskins
Lela Lowry
Theodosia Henderson
Mary M. Haynes
Elva Lowry
M. M. Nunnery
P. W Bowen
Atmore Hill
Cammie A. Robertson
Lillie V. McClure
Sadie E. Roddey
Emma E. McNeil
Susan A. Hall
C. H. Boulware
Francis C. Lowry
Mary McCaw
Phoebe Edwards
Ida Heath
Maggie E. Wilson
Maggie
Exemption Referendum Set For Tomorrow In Yorkville
The town votes tomorrow on exempting new manufacturing enterprises from taxation amid low tax assessments. In Yorkville Mrs. Mary C. Gordon, wife of John F. Gordon, dies at 37 after illness starting June 10. Funeral at Presbyterian church at 4 PM, burial in Yorkville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Mary C. Gordon
John F. Gordon
Gordon
Frank H. Youngblood
W. T. Youngblood
John F. Youngblood
R. L. Youngblood
Ches J
Presbyterian Church
E. E. Gillespie
W. C. Ewart
Yorkville Cemetery
Charleston Editors Visit Island Guests Leave for Mount Pleasant
The party of about 200 guests left the hotel at 11 o'clock and proceeded to Mount Pleasant by ferry, arriving in the city around midnight. Editors and accompanying ladies praised Charleston residents for their hospitality and thanked J. C. Hemphill, Thos R. Waring, P. H. Gadsden, Col. James Cosgrove, Col. R. W. Hunt, W. W. Ball, Daniel L. Sinkler, Wilson G. Harvey, B. F. McLeod, Mayor R. G. Rhett, Riddock, Byrnes, and others for making the island and hotel feel like home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Charleston
J. C. Hemphill
Mr. Thos
R. Waring
Dr Tom Whitesides Dies At Blacksburg Home
Dr Tom Whitesides died suddenly last night at his Blacksburg home from heart disease after a lengthy illness. The well known physician and local figure had been under treatment for some time before his death. He passed away quietly, leaving a grieving family and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Whitesides
Blacksburg
Clemson College car to tour South in July
The Clemson College car will begin its annual state tour on July 2, visiting Rock Hill on July 26 Yorkville on July 29 and Sharon on July 30. The Ninety Nine Islands project by Southern Power is advancing with rail track near completion and tail race grading expected within six weeks. Grover tragedy reports an eight year old killed his seven month old sister this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
Rock Hill
Yorkville
Sharon
Southern Power Company
Islands
Southern
Grover
N. C
Charlotte Observer
H. A. Turney
Athens Dispensary Critique Sparks Race and Reform Debate
Laurens Advertiser reprints commentary by Col. T. Gantt on Athens dispensary history and a Hardwick bill. The piece denounces liquor sales to African Americans, urges penalties for suppliers, and links Prohibition to social reform in a controversial, race-laden tone.
Links From Lockhart Dr Hart Indisposed Lectures Personal
LocKHART June 15 Dr Lee Hart left for Yorkville due to illness and will recover at home. He has many friends in the village. Rev J L Harley gave a well received talk at the Presbyterian church to a small audience hindered by other events. Mrs W D Hope is recovering from illness. T O Barber returned from Union where he served as juror. Health remains good in the community. Mrs W C Crawford is visiting her daughter Mrs A C Kitchens of Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Lapsey
W. L. Linder
Union
South Carolina Fire Insurance Agents’ Association of South Carolina
Columbia
James R Young
North Caroolina
William McKinley
Dayton Scotty
Aiken
South Carolina
Duggan
McKinley
J. F. Shuler
Montmorenci
Aiken County
Yeggmen
Sallie A. Gibson
San Antonio
Texas
Rufus Williams
Williams
Gibson
Atlanta
Presbyterian Church
T. O. Barber
W. D. Hope
W. C. Crawford
A. C. Kitchens
Sharon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dhoutia
Nicholas
Douma
Stolypin
J. S. Brice
United States Senate
Brice
Sumter Herald
Herald
Grass Gang
Diamond
Yorkville, D. C
Local Affairs
Woodmen Rally
Alberta Barnett
Lena Howell
Maggie Faulkner
Martha Faulkner
Rose Sandifer
Lelia Oates
Mattie Lineberger
T. C. Castles
Hula Whisonant
Mamie Peacock
Arabella Creighton
Rob May Miller
Johnnie Miller
Ina J. Ashe
Annie E. Scott
Minnie White
Mamie Devinney
Julia B. Kendrick
Wilma Plexico
Mary McGill
Carrie Love
Ava Allen
Fannie Allen
Annie Smith
Janie McFadden
Ora Love
Clara Mitchell
Eva Castles
Myrtle Sherrer
Hugh B. Pursley
Artie Grayson
Annie W. Whitesides
W. H. Johnston
Mrs. S. A. Mitchell
Mary Williamson
Ethel Carroll
R. J. Smith
Emma D. Goldsmith
Margaret J. Bailey
Faris Quinn
Estelle Caldwell
Sarah A. Featherston
Louise Cramer
Carrie Kilgore
Maggie C. Kemps
Nellie Simpson
Agnes L
State Press Association
Winthrop Examinations
York Mills
State Board of Equalization
Aragon Cotton Mills
Arcade Cotton Mills
Belleview Mills Company
Bowling Green Knitting Mills
Clover Cotton Mills
Fort Mill Manufacturing Company
Highland Park Manufacturing Company
Millfort Mill Company
Judd D. Albright
King’s Mountain
Eliot
Julius Felmer
Mr. Albright
Collins
Felmet
Railroad Commission
Smyrna
King’s Creek
Marion and
Kingville
No. 135
Graham
South Carolina News
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad Company
Wall Street
Hill
Mr. Hill
Athens Dispensary
B. R. Tillman
Col. Gantt
Athens
Hardwick
Laurens Advertiser
Lockhart
Lee Hart
J. L. Harley
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