Surrender and public notices span Boer and U S topics
Up to last Saturday a Pretoria dispatch reports just under 12 000 Boers surrendered with many youths and a few elders among them. Reports from districts grow friendlier and bitterness is directed at Germany and France. A bankruptcy bill passes amid debate. Mining claims surge after a gold ledge is found near Shasta divide in California. Secretary Root defends Gomez payments as necessary during Cuba occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Germany
France
Great Britain
Portugese
Judiciary Committee
House
Toto
Supreme Court
Pirie
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Messrs. Clayton
Alabama
DeArmond
Missouri
Reading
Cal
Baltimore Sun
Shasta Divide
French Gulch
Martin Foster
William Ellis
Foster
Root
Gomez
Wood
Cuba
Congress
Department
United States
Yorkville Campaign Meeting Affects Canal Route Vote
In Columbia the senatorial campaign meeting drew about five hundred attendees, roughly half women, signaling potential action against Senator Morgan on the canal issue. The Senate later voted 42 to 34 for the Panama route, while European royalty King Eric Edward and Queen Alexandra were hosted by Ambassador Joseph Choate at a major state dinner unsettling Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Morgan
Canal
Panama
Senate
Eric Edward
Queen Alexandra
Joseph Choate
Europe
Sailor Waller Returns to San Francisco After Manila Marttal
Mason Waller, just court martialed in Manila for alleged murders of Filipinos, arrived in San Francisco. A red hot interview printed in papers shows him defending administration policy. The secretary of the navy asked if the interview was authorized and he replied he had not spoken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Waller
Manila
San Francisco
Secretary of the Navy
Campaign meetings likely draw small audiences
The piece argues turnout at campaign events will be minimal as voters know the candidates and will not be swayed. It questions newspapers for mudslinging early in the race and notes tempers may flare among candidates, yet criticizes press excitement over the quarrel.
Adams Sees South Cause Gaining Respect In U S History
Charles Francis Adams of Boston argued in Chicago that the south’s war aims will be recognized as right. He predicted a bronze Lee monument in the capital facing Arlington, symbolizing acceptance of defeat and constitutional nation-building as a lasting educational lesson for America and the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Chicago
Robert E. Lee
Potomac
Arlington
Lee
America
Taxation Return Penalty in County Doleful Debate
The statute fines noncompliant returns for taxed capital or property within 30 days of establishment, but enforcement rests with the county board of commissioners. The outcome depends on the commissioners, York county likely having the right approach. It notes potential hardship yet sees no clear alternative and hints at broader support from business interests. The piece also nods to the Winthrop uniform as an emblem of the institution and a noted trait of dress affinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Commissioners
York County
Dress and social standing at Winthrop College debated
The article argues that expense and dress influence social popularity among students. It urges restoring equal dress standards to prevent wealthier girls from gaining unfair advantage, contending real worth should define standing and that richer students should limit dress expenditures for the sake of poorer peers.
State Campaign Opens in Columbia and Sumter
The bi annual South Carolina campaign opened last Tuesday in Sumter and Columbia with candidates in place and small voter attendance. Speakers included A. C. Latimer, D. S. Henderson, Geo. Johnstone, Wm. Eliott, John J. Hemphill, John Gary Evans, and others. Governor hopefuls spoke in Sumter led by M. F. Ansel and rivals Heyward Talbert Tillman Timmerman, with Tillman addressing record-endorsement accusations and senate conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Sumter
Columbia
State Executive Committee
A. C. Latimer
Congress
D. S. Henderson
McLaurin
John Gary Evans
Cuba
Elliott
Johnstone
Hemphill
Henderson
M. F. Ansel
Heyward
Talbert
Tillman
Timmerman
J. H. Tillman
Senate
Messrs. Frye and Henderson
Fifth district candidates recap at Camden meeting
The Columbia State reports a Camden campaign gathering for Fifth district hopefuls D. E. Finley incumbent W. B. Wilson J. W. Floyd and T. J. Strait All were allotted 20 minutes Finley opened with a Democratic critique of current policy in the Philippines and expansion contrasted with Republican imperialism Floyd recalled local roots and spoke against waste and taxes the discussion highlighted past conflicts over slavery and public spending with Floyd supporting building and control debates noted ongoing in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Fifth
D. E. Finley
W. B. Wilson
J. W. Floyd
T. J. Strait
Philippines
Campaign notes on Philippine policy and candidates
A local report recounts political argument over U S policy in Cuba and the Philippines with critique of McLaurin and praise for W B Wilson. It cites Strait’s stance against foreign entanglements, his call to hold to republican ideals, and Wilson’s pledge to push practical results and secure strategic positions in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmian Canal
United States
T. J. Strait
Johnnie McLaurin
Cuba
Congress
McLaurin
Republican Party
W. B. Wilson
Kershaw
Philippines
Nominating list of candidates for state and federal offices
The Executive Committee announced a slate of candidates after time was called. Named run for Adjutant and Inspector General through United States Senate, including Frost, Ayer, Aiken, Latimer, Henderson, Timmerman, Blease, and Talbert among others across all districts and offices.
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Jones
J. D. Frost
G. D. Rouse
Paul E. Ayer
J. M. Patrick
J. C. Boyd
Jas. Canslet
C. Jepson
B. L. Caughman
H. J Kinard
J. G. Welling
W. B. Evans
J. G. Mobley
H. H. Prince
Thos. N. Berry
J. C. Wilborn
Congress
T. W. Bacot
Geo. S. Legare
G. D. Bellinger
J. Wm. Thurmond
Geo. W. Croft
I. H. McCalla
Wm. N. Graydon
Wyatt Aiken
Geo. E. Prince
Wm. J. Stribling
George Johnstone
William Elliott
John J. Hemphill
J. G. Evans
W. H. Timmerman
M. F. Ansel
D. C. Heyward
W. J. Talbert
J. H. Tillman
C. L. Blease
J. T. Sloan
F. B. Gary
W. F. Stevenson
A. X. Gunter, Jr
R. H. Jennings
J. T. Gantt
J. H. Wilson
J. Thos. Austin
O. B. Martin
J. J. McMahan
W. H. Sharpe
A. W. Jones
G. L. Walker
N. W. Brooker
Plot to assassinate King Edward reported by London police
London reports indicate Scotland Yard uncovered a plot to kill King Edward a few days ago. The senate naval affairs committee backs a favorable report on a measure to grant Admiral Schley full rank of rear admiral in active service.
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London
Scotland Yard
Edward
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Schley
Julia Ancrum Davidson
William Washington
George Washington
Chicago
Charleston
Lafayette
Spain
United States
Venezuela
Foreman Refuses Request, Mill Girl Jumps to Injury
Fannie Wag staff, a night worker at Highland Park Manufacturing, leaped from a high window after her plea to be relieved due to ill parents was denied. She fell to the ground, breaking three ribs and sustaining bruises, and a physician noted she will likely recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Highland Park Manufacturing Company
Fannie Wagstaff
Railroad roadbed destruction delays Carolina and North Western line
Heavy rains damaged the Carolina and North-Western railroad new roadbed between Lincolnton and towns along the river. Trestles and fills were washed out, jeopardizing completion by the July 1 contract limit and delaying connections to cotton mills paying to spur the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnton
Charlotte Observer
Carolina and North-Western Railroad
Carolina and North-Western
Beamaard and McCain Seek Democratic Primary Nomination
Local affairs note James E. Beamguard and Frank P. McCain as candidates for election to the house of representatives, contingent on the Democratic primary. L. Stacy has two fresh milch cows for sale with a buyer’s choice. Brice, attorney, publishes a summons in Gordon v Cable Co. Strauss Co promotes remaining days of special day sales. Lawrence Co advertises cakes and crackers. Heath Co highlights a large stock of shoes and bargains.
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James E. Beamguard
Frank P. McCain
House of Representatives
L. Stacy
Clover
J. S. Brice
John F. Gordon
York County
H. C. Strauss & Co
Co. P. Lawrance & Co
J. M. Heath & Co
Corrected Dispensary Sales Figures by Mr Snider
Dispenser Snider explains a mix up in the last issue of THE ENQUIRER where daily sales were replaced by invoice prices. A corrected gross sales statement for nineteen days is provided, totaling 258.06 in previously published profits.
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Snider
Enqguirer
Winthrop Commencement Highlighted by Tillman Talk
Winthrop College awarded diplomas to 54 graduates at an evening commencement. Senator Ben Tillman delivered a remarks style talk praising success, marriage, and homemaking, cautioning about dress trends, and referencing past promises about the college. The audience reacted with applause as Tillman defended his remarks.
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Winthrop
Columbia State
Tillman
South Carolina
Senator Tillman
Mr. McMahan
Yorkville Social Notes Highlight Local Relatives Travel
Miss Bessie Gilbert visits Charlotte relatives and Mrs S W Inman travels to Lowrys ville. Winthrop College attendees and students return home. Mr Joseph F Wallace visits Yorkville after Anderson trip. George M Lawrance visits Albemarle to see his daughter. Carl Hart visits Yorkville from Columbia to see his parents. T B McClain family moves to Camden. S A Weber attends Rock Hill District Conference. W F Marshall family plans Yorkville home. Rev A N Brunson absent due to his wife’s illness in Baltimore. Dr S A Weber fills Trinity church pulpit. Aison Black, old Yorkville acquaintance, returns west of Bethany.
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Bessie Gilbert
Charlotte
S. W. Inman
Lowrysville
Magele E. Camp
Winthrop College
Bessie Williams
Josie Camp
Nannie Grist
Joseph F. Wallace
Yorkville
W. F. Marshall
Anderson
George M. Lawrance
R. A. Crowell
Albemarle
N. C
Carl Hart
Columbia
Geo. W.S. Hart
T. B. McClain
Camden
S. A. Weber
Lancaster
Rock Hill
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Marshall
A. N. Brunson
Prospecting miner Black returns to kin in old age
During his absence he lived in Montgomery Cabarrus and Randolph counties North Carolina pursuing gold. He reportedly found a 108 pennyweights 4 grains nugget at Reid mine in Cabarrus. Most yields were small particles. Black had not lived with his wife for years and is now about 78. He will likely stay with his son's family.
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Montgomery
Cabarrus
Randolph
North Carolina
Reid Mine
Cabarrus County
Black
Yorkville Dispensary Sets Prices Against Blind Tigers
Editor Hull reports after visiting Yorkville the dispensary is selling whisky at 10 cents a half pint and has reduced tiger trade. Dispensary 22 days in operation has whisky receipts of 1517.90 with 360.92 gross profit as critics and proponents argue over impact on drunkenness and crowds.
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Hull
Rock Hill
Columbia
Yorkville
Jas
Operaton
Yorkville Notes Include Escapee Update and Local Events
Local items report John Barber 5 ft 10 in, escaped chain gang Friday. crop conditions show grain yields improving while straw is down. River at Wrights Ferry rose to near 20 ft then fell to normal. corn damage from submersion noted. West Point cadet selection held. several Lancaster Yorkville Chester residents competed. A Yorkville wedding of Herbert Dunlap and Mary Witherspoon drew many guests and blessings. decorations and attire described in detail.
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John Barber
Catawba
Wright's Ferry
the Enquirer
Mystery of Dry Pond Fish Escape
The passage ponders how many large fish could have survived a dry summer pond. The idea that fish buried in mud near the channel when the pond released water is noted, but practical proof is demanded for general acceptance.
Taxation proceedings against Yorkville cable firm and pool hall
At a special county board session proceedings were begun against the Cable company of Yorkville for failing to list capital and property for tax under Section 336. W. H. Adams pool hall is also named as a resident facing action. writs of attachment were issued and organs and a piano were seized. County attorney J. S. Brice anticipates more similar cases and 20 days to answer.
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County Board of Commissioners
Cable Company
Yorkville
W. H. Adams
Court of Common Pleas
Gordon
Supreme Court
J. S. Brice
W. W. Lewis
F. P. McCain
Brice
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The
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Moss
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Mill Pond
West Point
Congressman Finley
Esq
J. D. McDowell
R. K. Foster
John C. Hilliard
Calhoun Ancrum
A.S. Zemp
Marshall Neil
John R.ashe
R. C. Moore
Chaplin
Chester
Dennis Colvin
Herbert M. Dunlap
Mary Joe Witherspoon
Presbyterian Church
W. G. Neville
Mary E. Schorb
Lohengrin
Tompkins
Walter Dunlap
St. Matthews
8. C
Mendelsohn
Mrs. Dunlap
Fannie Witherspoon Mason
Samuel Latimer
Katherine Roddey
Ira Dunlap
W. J. Roddey
Clarence Glenn
George Williams
Ben Dunlap
R. G. Strait
Scotia Reid
Helen Tompkins
M. M. Dunlap
J. B. Beckham
R. J. Lindsay
Joe Gaston
Green Sandifer
Ben Fewell
W. W. Gill
Hock Hill
Julia Earle Thornwell
Fort Mill
Ella Love
McConnellsville
Robert Witherspoon
Brattonsville
John Crawford
Harry Foster
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