Navy Hobson lectures halted as three months sick leave looms
Washington dispatch reports Naval Constructor Hobson loses lecturing plans after Navy Department cancellations amid his Merrimac hero on three months sick leave. Officers protest the implied sinecure while work piles up in the construction corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Navy Department
Hobson
Department
Construction Corps
Congress
San Francisco
A. S. Burt
Philippines
United States
Orient
Edward VII
England
Edward
Russia
Olga
Germany
Bryan absolves Arkansaw Jones and canal questions debated
The Orkville Enquirer notes Bryan absolved Arkansaw Jones from guilt over the round bale cotton trust and questions Democratic chairman conduct on the isthmian canal issue. It observes Bryan seeks no harmony with Cleveland and supports majority rule over minority. It discusses Governor McSweeney and the two term tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Arkansaw Jones
Round Bale Cotton Trust
Isthmian Canal
Cleveland
Senator Morgan Supports Panama Canal Path Despite Early Favor
Morgan has pursued public life with a focus on building an isthmian canal and consistently advocated the Nicaragua route. Once the Senate chose Panama, he accepted the decision in good faith and works to ensure Panama succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Nicaragua
Panama
Senate
Debate on Appalachian Park bill and southern politics
The Senate backed the Appalachian Park bill but Speaker Henderson blocks House action this session. The measure would convert thousands of acres in Virginia North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee into a national park. The piece explores regional implications and political maneuvering around Senator McLaurin and local county annexation schemes in Spartanburg and Polk counties. Roosevelt defended Wood Taft and Root in Harvard commencement remarks praising their service and denouncing slanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Henderson
House
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
United States
Spartanburg
Polk County
John B. Cleveland
Fort Mill
Lancaster
Fort Mill Township
Washington
News and Courier
Tillman
Charleston
Buffalo
New York
Political Attack Frames Wood Taft and Root for Philippines Work
The speaker accuses Wood of inadequate salary and alleges he spent millions of public funds without personal gain. He praises the general as able and patriotic, claims Taft sacrifices fortune for justice in the Philippines, and says Root gave up a lucrative law practice to take on heavy responsibility. Roosevelt says he cannot aid them beyond backing their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jane Toppan
Judge Bixby
Brockton
Barnstable
Miss Toppan
Mary D. Gibbs
Bixby
Calument
Taunton Insane Hospital
Edward VII
Great Britain
London
Edward
Wood
Taft
Supreme Court
Philippines
New York
Roosevelt
Columbia Correspondence News and Courier
State Board of Equalization
State Board
State Board For Assessment
Charleston
Oleomargarine Tax Debate Shapes Regional Interests
A senatorial campaign feature discusses the oleomargarine tax with sides split on regional impact. Proponents frame it as protection for butter while opponents see harm to southern cotton seed interests, arguing economic implications trump political lines.
Controversy Over Newspapers In South Carolina
The piece argues about perceived biases of The Herald The Journal and related papers in Spartanburg and Columbia. It questions editorial independence and ownership, cites past accusations, and notes political talk around McLaurin Evans and local figures. It also previews weather damage, state finances, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg Herald
McLaurin
John Gary Evans
Journal
Herald
Evans
The
M. C. Butler
Neely in Jail After Yorkville Money-Pretense Charge
John G. Neely, 80, jailed in York County on alleged false pretenses tied to United Mutual Life Insurance work. Arrested in Polkton, N C after a tip from Peachland magistrate. he claims innocence and plans to secure counsel before a preliminary exam. fiancé, living near Peachland, reportedly distressed by the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Neely
York County
United Mutual Life Insurance Company
Polkton
N. C
Yorkville
Logan
Barron
E. S. Redfearn
Peachland
Neely
Redfearn
Wadesboro
Unlucky turf tale linked to 1886 Counteshame
A London dispatch reports eerie bets and prophecies about ill luck at racing. It notes Counteshame’s 1886 fate and a Homburg palmist predicting illness at the king’s corona trip, calling the coincidences remarkable for this year and yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counteshame
Homburg
London Dispatch
Campaign chatter and candidate prospects stir Southern voters
The piece reviews political maneuvering as Latimer Elliott and Hemphill vie for support. It notes Latimer’s farm focus, Henderson exposing his son entering law, Tillman opposing Heyward, Evans urging more meeting attendance, and Wilborn’s rising lead amid voter skepticism and campaign thunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill
Messrs. Latimer
Elliott
Latimer
Darlington
Henderson
Beaufort
Jim Tillman
Heyward
Timmerman
John Gary Evans
John J. Hemphill
J. C. Wilborn
Mr. Wilborn
Two Happy Companions at Opera House Tonight
Local notes report the operatic bill Two Happy Companions to be presented at the opera house this Saturday night. Other items include political candidacy of J Ernest Lowry for the house of representatives, estate notices for Martha C McCleave and Martha N Jeemster, and local merchants advertising sales and products such as Zenith flour cream of wheat and Lowney chocolates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
J. Ernest Lowry
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
W. B. Love
Adm'r
Martha C. McCleave
J. T. Love
Martha N. J’eemster
P. Lawrance & Co
York Drug Store
Lowney
Riddle & Carroll
Zenith
H. C. Strauss & Co
Prisoners Awaiting Trial on Various Offenses
The following prisoners are in jail awaiting trial at the approaching term of the court. John Rogers assault and battery with intent to kill. David Hutchison rape. Etta Gaither assault and battery. Hugh Wallace assault and battery. Ben Spratt criminal assault. Will Erwin assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Richard Dulin selling whisky in violation of the dispensary law. Martin Stephenson assault and battery with intent to kill. Julius Sams assault and battery with intent to kill. Felix Meek putting obstructions on railroad track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rogers
David Hutchison
Etta Gaither
Hugh Wallace
Ben Spratt
Will Erwin
Richard Dulin
Martin Stephenson
Julius Sams
Felix Meek
District Conference In Session At Blacksburg
The Rock Hill District conference of the Methodist Episcopal church South sits at Blacksburg with Bishop W W Duncan presiding. Opening services featured a sermon by Rev W H Ariair. Delegates listed include Rev H W Bays and many others from Blacksburg to Yorkville Stations.
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Rock Hill
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Blacksburg
Columbia
W. W. Duncan
Methodist Church
W. H. Ariair
H. W. Bays
D. D
N. B. Clarkson
J. T. Darwin
W. E. Anderson
Blackstock
R. W. Barber
J. E. Lewis
E. M. Shannon
Chester
G. M. Boyd
D. G. Anderson
W. N. Hardin
Walter Simpson
Chester Station
G. P. Watson
J. C. Stoll
J. L. Glenn
J. A. Owens
Chester and
Lancaster Mills
B. G. Murphy
F. A. Bolling
East Chester
J. W. Neely
L. T. Ligon
R. B. Anderson
N. T. Ford
Hall
Lancaster
W. C. Winn
Abel 'Underburk
R. J. Flinn
R. H. Sapp
Fort Mill
W. A. Wright
J. F. Ormond
L. Garrison
J. L. Thomas
J. M. Harris
Heath Springs
J. C. Chandler
H. H. Horton
Hickory Grove
R. P. Ingram
T. M. Whisenant
J. F
D. M. McLeod
J. M. McGarity
S. E. Killian
J. L. Key
van Wyck
E. Strickland
J. M. Yoder
J. H. Hyatt
S. J. Richardson
York
C. M. Peeler
J. A. Smith
D. M. Benfield
Bulo Walker
Yorkville
J. M. Heath
J. C. Daniel
Easley
Messrs
Wylie and
Baxter Moore
Paester
R. N. Plaxco
W. G. Neville
Trinity Church
Pnes Wade
Quay Williford
Wm. M. Allison
Henrietta
N. C
Hattie Crenshaw
Lilla Herndon
Carlisle
John M. Patrick
D. W. Hicks
Newberry
A. Weber
Jacksburg
Esther
Mary Picton Lewis
Berryville
Edna McLure
B. N. Moore
W. Lewis
Charleston
South Carolina Military Academy
A. N. Brunson
Robin
Opera House
Mabel
Mary Ardrey
Bertha Stalin
Mamie Lyle
Georgia Charlton
Savannah
Lillian Massey
Tirhaw
J. M. White
Lancaster County
Thomas McGill
King's Creek
Unity
S. M. Scott
J. C. Elliott
Clyburn-Heath Mule Company
Kuykendal
King's Mountain Street
Lancaster Review
Yorkville notes and local updates from April town events
A busy Yorkville week features visiting Brethren from Wofford and Williamston Female College, weather storms causing damage, school board changes, and bids on $12,500 bonds. Community scenes include a dance at the opera house, theater goers for Two Happy Companions, and remarks on Neely the insurance case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Opera House
W. B. Moore & Co
West Point
Rawls
Board of Trust
Yorkville Graded School
H. C. Strauss
W. D. Glenn
Neely
Mr. Herndon
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Ting
the Orkville Enquirer
Yorkville, D. C
McSweeney
Senator McLaurin
Harvard College
Root
Buncombe
Cuba
Iself
Mrs. Williford
Addie J. Williford
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Spartanpurs
Spartan Inn
Spartan Mills
Floyd's Undertaking Establishment
Southern Cafe
Southern Depot
St. John's A. M. E
Local Affairs
Laurel Street
E. T. Adams
Geo. P. Holler
C. W. Black
Jno. McFadden
W. T. Lander
Williamston Female College
W. A. Rogers
King's Mountain Guards
King’s Mountain Guards
Andrew Jackson
Yorktown
Seven Pines
Gaines's Mill
Jonathan Fitcher
Hmeutenant
Jackson
Frazier's Farm
Richmond
A. P. Black
G. W. Thompson
Centreville
J.J. L. Gill
Texas
H. G. McCarter
Bull Run
J. A. Bell
J. M. Harvey
W. G. Cobb
Petersburg
D. A. Hardin
J. J. Howe
J. B. Moore
J. H. Quinn
Raccoon Mountain
Tenn
Robert Wilson
Robert Armstrong
Thomas Adkins
J. R. Adams
J. R. Barber
Edward Bird
Charlottesville
William Brown
J. A. Clinton
Joseph Clark
Bull
Daniel Clark
Winder Hospital
Joshua Dillingham
Francis Deal
John Elliott
J. C. Faris
W. N. Gordon
John Gassaway
R. C. Griffin
Kinea
E. R. Johnson
W. L. Johnson
John Knox
Thomas Lynn
S. L. McCarter
C. H. Mintz
Georgia
J. T. McBrayer
C. V. Rose
Jo Abe Ramsay
Peter Ramsay
Charles Simmons
John Turney
Battle of Seven Pines
Robert Venable
Lynchburg
W. B. Whittaker
James Wood
Gaines’s Mill
LaFayette Walker
Wm. Watson
Race Mountain
J. H. Yearwood
H. J. Allison
J. M. Barnett
W. E. Campbell
N. B. Campbell
A. J. Fewell
D. W. Harrison
Dan Hance
J. R. Harper
J. D. Lynn
James Miller
James Nesbitt
Gaines'’s Mill
M. L. Rawls
J. B. Rawls
S. A. Smith
M. L. Thomasson
J. R. Wallace
J. D. Wallace
M. M. Whitesides
Robert Glenn
T. K. Bates
John Barber
A Amazli Biggers
William Davidson
EN Falls
D. J. Harvey
Robert Harvey
D. J. Homey
T. P. Kilgore
W. A. Jefferys
R. L. McCants
Thomas Mann
Maryland
A. W. Moore
David McSwain
J. H. Neely
D. A. Parish
Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph Pursley
George Knox
W. L. Sutton
E. C. Sutton
J. L. Stewart
Robert Shaw
William Wilson
John Gordon
Jesse Coward
T. M. Foster
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