Georgia firemen dispute drives courtroom mob fear
Major Cummings for the Georgia railroad accuses firemen of pressuring the arbitration process by introducing public opinion testimony. The arbitration commission vows to exclude such testimony, a blow to the firemen who press their case amid racial tensions.
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Atlanta
Major Cummings
Georgia Railroad
Georgia
China
Yuan Shih Kai
Mana
Yuan
Royal House
Chinaman-Sponsored Sunday Schools Lead to Mixed Marriage Trend
In various city areas, many Chinese attendees of Christian Sunday schools have formed relationships with white women. The first wedding occurred eight years ago, drawing much comment, but today such unions draw little attention as numbers rise.
Bailey Praises Self as Democrat and Tax Plan Critique
In Yoreville on Friday June 25 1909 Senator Bailey jokes about voting for himself and is cited as praising his party stance. The piece critiques a proposed corporate income tax and questions its effect on government supervision of business.
Murder Case of Elsie Sigel Reported
The article warns against avoiding the truth about a sensational murder by Leon Ling. It argues for presenting all facts calmly to draw lessons from the chilling event.
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Elsie Sigel
Leon Ling
New Census Law Sets Salaries and Penalties
The law governs the tenth census with a director earning 7000 dollars, and supervisors at 1500. Enumerators get 1 to 2 dollars daily plus per person and per farm or industry bonuses. Violations include fines up to 1000 dollars, jail terms, or both. penalties extend to employers who obstruct census work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Chronicle
Washington
Uncle Sam
Jana
Tillman on Clemson College Origin and State Control
A reprint of Senator Tillman’s account of Clemson College’s founding and its future from private to state control. The piece credits Tillman for educational progress in South Carolina, notes debate over trustee control and warns about potential negro oversight, arguing eventual state dominance while preserving Clemson’s name and heirs’ funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Clemson College
Senator Tillman
South Carolina
Clemson
Winthrop
State's Evidence and the Dispensary Wind-Up Commission
A discussion on turning state's evidence amid the dispensary wind-up investigations. The text argues there is no defense for the informant, but questions linger about loyalty and motive in such cases.
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Aeither
State's evidence and the logic of turning informant
The writer questions if antipurist protestations justify contempt for state’s evidence. He cites Colston and Feaster to argue that turning state’s evidence does not negate truth or courage. He notes distrust of such witnesses yet concedes much truth emerges despite coercion.
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Colston
Feaster
Coliston
tol _peach
Reverend Blackburn Opposes Chinese Mission Abuse
The Rev. D. Asa Blackburn of the Church of the Strangers criticizes mission work that assigns a white girl to every Chinese convert. He argues against such inducements, urges exposure of abuses, and supports action to protect young women from predatory practices linked to missions.
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New York
D. Asa Blackburn
Church of the Strangers
Dr. Blackburn
Geo. A. Blackburn
Second Presbyterian Church
Deems
Cotton stalks fuel new paper mill in Georgia
The Abbeville Press and Banner notes a Georgia cotton stalk paper mill planned to finish by October 1 to use 1909 stalks. The story explains stalks hinder grain sowing and note potential by products, with wrapping paper as a primary target.
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Georgia
Augusta
King Cotton
Abbeville Press and Banner
Manning Faces Clemson Control Question and Gubernatorial Bid
Hon. Richard I. Manning of Sumter, elected life trustee of Clemson college, has not signified acceptance. A fight looms over whether Clemson’s perpetual control stays with the Clemson will or shifts to the state, as Manning is expected to run for governor next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard I. Manning
Sumter
Clemson College
Clemson
Manning
Advertisers and Bank Notice Roundup in Local Commerce
Local ads highlight Ok Rochester coffee percolator at The Jeweler and a June 22 bank statement from First National Bank noting resources of 248 988.26. W R Carroll seeks buyer for W E B Hurt house on Lincoln Street with rent terms. Numerous merchants tout seasonal goods soaps groceries pianos washing aids and more.
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Rochester
First National Bank
W. R. Carroll
W. EB. Hurt
Lincoln Street
National Bank
K. L. Williams & Co
Bank of Hickory Grove
York Drug Store
Loan and Savings Bank
Carroll Furniture Co
Columbia
Herndon & Gordon
Chas. M. Stieff
Charlotte
Lavadura Chemical Co
Lavadura
Aragon Cotton Mills Created as New Precinct
At the recent session the general assembly established Aragon Cotton Mills as a county voting precinct. The article notes cotton and yarn price trends, mill stock influence on profits, and local economic observations including education rallies and farming cooperatives. It discusses gold mining economics and optimistic prospects for the county’s northwest region.
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General Assembly
Aragon Cotton Mills
Yorkville
J. H. Saye
Sharon
McMackin
C. J. Hughes
Farmers’ Co-operative
Agricultural Department
Cotton Market Sags After Earlier Rally Amid Weekend Liquidation
The New York dispatch notes a cautious cotton market with a net decline of 9 to 13 points, opening down 3 to 8 points on weak cables, favorable weather, and thin demand. Heavy offerings and heavy selling by Chicago and Southern interests pushed prices near the day’s lows, with a brief mid session rally fading into renewed weakness as weekend liquidation set in.
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New York
Chicago
Liverpool
Weather and Cotton Receipts Signal Market Caution
Southern crop reports remain bullish but thin in circulation as traders expect private and official condition data next week before a three day adjournment. Port receipts total 4,271 bales today versus 7,099 last week and 5,975 prior year with weekly totals at 30,000 against 33,540 and 43,423. New Orleans received 1,039 bales and Houston 884 bales, compared with 689 and 1,303 last year respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Houston
First Cotton Bloom Arrives From Local Planters
The first cotton bloom of the season arrived on Wednesday from Mr. C. B. Gordon of Bethesda, dated two weeks later than last year’s first bloom from Mr. A. F. Plexico of Sharon. Since then several blooms followed from Mr. W. S. Mitchell of Hickory Grove No. 1 and from Mr. F. M. Lynn’s field near Sharon. John W. Mull, residing near Yorkville on J. Q. Wray’s place, brought a white bloom this morning.
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C. 8. Gordon
Bethesda
A. F. Plexico
Sharon
H. Mitchell
Hickory Grove No. 1
F. M. Lynn
John W. Mull
J. Q. Wray
Yorkville
The Chester Re Union of South Carolina Veterans
The Chester reunion drew many York county veterans and visitors with residents hosting guests at homes and hotels. A two mile parade reviewed by Governor Ansel highlighted the event, plus an impressive electrical display, and Spartanburg will host next year’s gathering.
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South Carolina
Chester
York County
Yorkville
Ansel
Spartanburg
Yorkville Visitors and Local Travel News Highlight Week
A roundup of residents and visitors reporting travels and visits in Yorkville. Paul C. Grist of Lenoir, Mrs. Heath, Miss Reed, and others appear visiting relatives or staying with local families. Gaffney’s Cal Parish plans Seattle departure. Dr. Moffatt Kennedy returns home. Sick carrier S. Edw. Lowry’s condition remains cautious but hopeful with nursing.
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Paul C. Grist
Lenoir
N. C
Yorkville
Paul Neely Moore
Columbia
R. E. Heath
Monroe
Wm. H. McCorkle
Helen Reed
Richburg
Mary Joe Drakeford
Mary Scott
R. F
S. L. Steele
Moffatt Kennedy
Newberry
Janie Atkinson
Cal G. Parish
Gaffney
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast
S. Edw. Lowry
Celebration Planned for Fourth by Woodmen of the World
The Woodmen of the World central committee in Yorkville led by J Q Wray aims for a large July 6 celebration with a grand parade of camp units, a tournament, cracker and greasy pig races, and a big dance. Organizers promise water barrels, indoor shelter, and many homes opening to visitors as plans intensify.
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Woodmen of the World
Yorkville
Messrs
J. Q. Wray
J. C. Wilborn
D. T. Woods
R. T. Alligon
Mr. Wray
Yorkville Digs for Smallpox Aid and Tax Controversy
Yorkville officials discuss state aid to cover over $500 of smallpox epidemic costs from an $8 000 appropriation while debate grows over a three mill tax levy for the local school district with critics urging adherence to the two mill limit. A jail break incident details a guard’s quick response and prisoners’ escape plan involving multiple black inmates and improvised tools.
Appointment of Trustees Delayed for School Districts
The York county board of education will not reorganize or appoint three trustees per district this July due to conflicts in amendments. Only vacancies by resignation or death will be filled this year, under a ruling from the attorney general as advised by State Superintendent Swearingen.
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The
Enquirer
York
McMackin
Swearingen
Board of Education
County Board of Education
Tried to Break Jail Prevented by Deputy Quinn’s Action
Deputy Quinn awakened at 12 by a digging noise atop the jail then surprised two negroes attempting to tunnel from the brick wall near hot water pipes. He ordered the prisoners back to their cells and secured the scene, preventing a jail delivery.
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Arates
Quinn
Peter Crawford
Frank Moore
Will Adama
Joe Benton
Sheriff Quinn
Sheriff Brown
Deputy Quinn
Wuvin
Rock Hill School Case Report Due Next Month
J L Glenn of the Chester bar appointed to take testimony and report on questions of fact in the injunction over the Rock Hill High school sale to Winthrop college. A hearing is set for Yorkville next month as tensions between minority and majority trustees intensify amid wider political interest and a stalled $100,000 model school project.
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Rock Hill
J. L. Glenn
Chester Bar
Circuit Court
the Hill
Winthrop College
Yorkville
Glenn
Winthrop
Tillman
Winthrop Board
Johnson
Epee Hs
Friends of
Local Laconics and Society Notes from York County
Fort Mill report notes jail safety concerns in York County with planned steel cells and a concrete floor. Fort Mill wedding details advance the union of Drury Lacy Whiting and Lillian Wren Harris, with attendees Ona Spillman Jessie Buchanan Helen Heath Allan Harris and more. The obituary for Alexander A. Barron lists survivors and notes a Rock Hill funeral at the Associate Reformed church.
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Whiting- Harris
Fort Mill
Charlotte Observer
Drury Lacy Whiting
McColl
Lillian Wren Harris
W. Frank Harris
Ona Spillman
Jessie Buchanan
Helen Heath
Allien Harris
Helen Harris
Ramsay
A. A. Barron
Alexander A. Barron
Rock Hill
Ebenezer
Barron
Clay Hill
York County
James Leroy Barron
Amanda (Barnett) Barron
Associate Reformed Church
W. l L
Need of Merchant Marine
Mr. Lew Nixon urges the nation to build an ocean going merchant marine to support commerce and the navy. He cites past bipartisan support for naval upbuilding and warns against reliance on foreign ships while calling for patriotic effort and strong statesmanship.
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Lewis Nixon
Nixon
Samuel J. Tilden
Samuel J. Randall
Navy
Europe
Multistate Crime and Legal Briefs Highlight 1890s Era
A broad g sewer of reports notes the U S grand jury probe into the sugar trust in New York. Various cases include Thomas Jordan acquitted for bank robbery in Oklahoma. Leung and Wealthy China man convicted in Chicago of smuggling Celestiala. and a New York lawyer disbarment for large sums. Other items cover a Seattle gold shipment from Nome. Georgia suing the Western and Atlantic Railroad. a murder in Georgia and a poisoning confession in Pennsylvania. Also noted are a dirigible balloon proposal, a coffee tax rush, and a wave of trials in Atlanta and New York. A mixed bag of crimes, trials, and government spending data from the era.
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United States Grand Jury
New York
Sugar Trust
Department of Justice
Sugar
Thos
Jordan
Bartlesville
Okla
Bob, Leung
el Paso
Tex
Chicago
Richard F. A
York
Ambrose P. Dussigne
State of Georgia
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Melor Osman
Mike Demick
Demick
Benville
Monier
Peau Acutter Wellman
Cone
Ae Pole
Eraian Corrs
America
Congress
George
Atlanta
Burge
Minnie Tracy
Tracy
A. ¥. Drake
Drake
KH. Smith
Orgin
Bill Nas
Cartersville
Locke
N. Y
United States Express Co
Green Bay
Wis
George Howell
Robert Jenkins
Emanuel County
Howell
Pittsburg
Sanford
Cameron Crrie
Tullaire Bee
Atelanta
Atlantic
Turkey
Raven Mountains
Cual
W. J. Pilkington
Iowa Trade Journal
Dexter
Assange
Smallstowns
R. C. Beaman
Oe Methodist
Durham
N. C
Beaman
Killarney Lake
Ireland
Wu Ting Fang
China
Washington
Leon Ling
Sigel
Gentle appearing highwayman robs Fort Worth bank of 8100
In Fort Worth Texas on June 22 a calm seeming robber forced cashier Walter E King to hand over 8100 in currency at the Waggoner Banking Trust. He fled on foot then mingled with crowds while police searched the city. An insurance loss with a $1000 reward offered.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Waggoner Banking Trust Company
Walter E. King
King
Gas Mine Explosion Kills Seventeen in Wehrum Pennsylvania
In Wehrum on June 23 a gas explosion in Lackawanna Coal and Coke Mine No 4 killed seventeen miners and injured sixteen. Most victims were foreign-born, with Italians prominently present near the entry slope. Rescue teams used oxygen as they recovered bodies and aided survivors. only one exception in the fatalities was noted among the dead.
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Wehrum
Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company
Johnson
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Elale Sizel
Sin
Leon
West Galway
Franz Sigel
Eighth Avenue
Chinatown
Chu Gain
Port Arthur
Chu
Elsie
Miss Sigel
Yorkville Enquirer
Yoreville, 8
Senator Bailey
Columbia Record
J. W. Moore
Hart
Brown
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