Scraps and Facts From a Tumultuous Era
A long compilation covers James Parker linked to McKinley assassination efforts, the Aldrich currency bill with emergency notes details, rural delivery effects on post revenues, Lowell cotton mill wage cuts, a Union Square bombing in New York, Heflin shooting in Washington, and Alabama federal court rulings on railroad cases. It ties political, economic, and social tensions of the era with specific figures, places, and names such as Parker, Czolgosz, Hanna, Aldrich, Bailey, Lowell mills, and Judge Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington Dispatch
Lowell
Mass
New England
Appleton, Boot
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Merimac
Hamilton
Suffolk
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
United States
Fall River
New Bedford
Manchester
N. H
Rhode Island
Lewiston
Union Square
New York
Selig Silverstein
Russia
Thomas J. Heflin
Washington
Heftin
Heflin
Thomas Lumby Iz
Montgomery
Ala
Thomas G. Jones
Federal Court of Alabama, Middle District
Alabama
Jones
Federal
Alabama Rail Road Code Struck Down in U S Supreme Court Ruling
The decision voids many provisions of the Alabama railroad code and suspends all rate acts pending review. The ruling mirrors Minnesota case outcomes and aligns closely with Justice Peckham's opinion. The opinion was set for delivery when the U S Supreme Court issued its Minnesota decisions, confirming similarities in the legal reasoning and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
Peckham
Will Ansel Run Prohibition or Local Option Platform
Yorkville South Carolina editorial questions Gov Ansel's 1908 stance on prohibition versus local option criticizing his record. It notes prohibition sentiment rising, featherstone's bid for prohibition votes, and underscores public belief in Ansel’s commitment to enforcing liquor laws as shaped by the general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel
Featherstone
Anderson Daily Mail
South Carolina
Martin F. Ansel
General Assembly
Pritchard Sticks to It in State Versus Federal Dispute
The editorial defends Judge Pritchard while criticizing attempts to use courts to shield whisky interests. It argues federal supremacy, doubts fairness, and warns against delays that aid wrongdoers, urging South Carolinians to support Governor Ansel and Attorney General efforts.
Enquirer circulation hits new high after year-end pruning
The Enquirer reports a bona fide paid circulation of 2,225 for this issue, up nearly 500 since October. January pruning often lowers numbers, but this year the list remains strong, with earlier records dating to 1,900 in the 1870s and steady gains since 1880s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquirer
Chester
Union
Gaston
Cleveland
County papers and circulation standards in South Carolina
The piece examines county newspapers in South Carolina, noting many publish 500 to 1,000 copies and often inflate circulation by retaining former subscribers. It discusses postal rules requiring consent to continued delivery after expiration and the Enquirer’s claim of high paid circulation, arguing pride in its reach reflects reader value and editorial effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Post Office Department
Enquirer
Fire destroys Hickory Grove block along Wylie avenue
Fire swept a brick block from Wylie avenue to Broad street in Hickory Grove last night destroying a vacant McDill store with corn and cotton seed, a Scoggins corner dwelling, Westmoreland store and McDaniel dwelling. Families escaped with little possessions as A R P church caught briefly. Insurance varied. wind pushed flames southeast threatening nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Grove
Wylie Avenue
Broad Street
B. F. Scoggins
J. N. Mec-Dill
John Moss
C. L. Westmoreland
Tom McDaniel
McDaniel
William Smith
J. N. McDill
Scoggin
Forest Hill Notes: Social Visits and Illnesses
Miss Eula Beard improves from pneumonia while Master Howard Currence suffers mumps with twelve in the family exposed. Mrs. W. M. Bigger hosts Lowell guests Miss Janie Brandon and Mr. Frank Harrison. Friends Sarah Jane and Sallie Callender recover from pneumonia, Lida Suggs hosts a river party with Lela Wilson Marjorie Jackson and Parks Smith. Prof. Grier notes Charlotte’s growth and new buildings during his visit to Pineville and Belmont.
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Yorkville Enquirer
Eula Beard
Howard Currence
Janie Brandon
Lowell
Frank Harrison
W. M. Bigger
Sarah Jane
Sallie Callender
Charlotte
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Grier
R. E. L. Ferguson
Waltz Youngblood
Belmont Sature
Bristow Arrested Over Mail Fraud Allegations at Columbia
Geo. A. Bristow, a young white man of Columbia said to be prominently connected, was arrested last week on a charge of fraudulent use of the mails. He allegedly enticed girls with promises of careers in show business, leading them toward ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Bristow
Columbia
Local notices list drills, sales, and ads in Yorkville paper
Local affairs run as a jumble of notices. R Dickson orders Co L 1st S C N G drills. Tirzah seeks stray Walker hound. Farmer union meeting next Friday. Broker Poag publishes plot for Norriss-Sherer farm auction next Monday. J Q Wray sells shoes, clothing, groceries. Herndon Gordon offer seed sweet potatoes. Loan Bank asks savings deposits by April 1. Ess-Tee-Dee hair tonic promotion. Cipher expert M W White outlines broker service. J W Dobson jell o recipe book and dessert. Williams Co specials. Yorkville Hardware big line of stoves. York Drug Store stationery. J C Wilborn farms for sale Bethany area. Thomson millinery display tomorrow and Thursday. Dr Earl Sloan liniment for horses. Merriam Dictionary advantages. see fourth page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Wray
Herndon
Gordon
Loan and Savings Bank
Luther Baker
M. W. White
J. W. Dobson
York Drug Store
J. C. Wilborn
Bethany
Thomson Co
Earl Sloan
Boston
Sloan
G. & C. Merriam Co
Springfield
Mass
Corn Yields and Self-Reliance Highlight This Year
A farmer who prepares now to store and manage corn will reap ample harvests next fall. The year favors those who can take care of themselves and safeguard their grain.
Yorkville Busy Day Sets Auction and Meetings
Next Monday brings a land auction in the Robinson versus Jenkins case conducted by the clerk. The I H Norris farm will be divided and sold by J Edgar Poag. Registration board of supervisors sessions and the York County Farmers Union monthly meeting in the courthouse are planned. Horsetraders will attend the spring roundup as local business people prepare to handle any arising affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Robinson
Jenkins
I. H. Norris
J. Edgar Poag
Board of Supervisors of Registration
York County Farmers’ Union
Court House
Local residents move and new positions in Yorkville area
Mrs Edward Guy of Lowryville visits Mrs 8 W Inman for a few days. Mr John R Shurley of Rock Hill starts as salesman at York Drug Store. J T Cole relocates his family to Albemarle NC for future home. Miss Mamie Devinney closes school near Blacksburg and returns home near Yorkville. Miss Mae Hadley of Baltimore arrives in Yorkville to join Thomson company as assistant trimmer. Rufus E Knox, longtime Blacksburg resident now at Spencer, NC, visits Yorkville and stays with relatives at Clover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Shurley
Rock Hill
York
J. T. Cole
Albemarle
N. C
Mamie Devinney
Blacksburg
Yorkville
Mae Hadley
Baltimore
Thomson Company’s
Rufus E. Knox
Spencer
Clover
Speculative Cotton Market Advances Then Steady In New York
The speculative cotton market rose early but eased and closed steady, with 100,000 bales traded. Prices touched 9.55 May and 9.44 October amid steady cables, firmer interior hints, and expectations of larger tomorrow's receipts. Southern markets largely unchanged. exports were high for month end. interior holdings cited as bullish. Port receipts: New Orleans 3,593 and Houston 2,234, versus last year.
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Associated Press
New York
New Orleans
Houston
Our Clubmakers Obligation From The Enquirer
The Enquirer expresses enduring gratitude to its clubmakers and explains the unique club system used with this newspaper. The issue includes a published list of clubmakers, highlighting the continued partnership and the newspaper's commitment to those supporters.
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Enquirer
The Enquirer Club System and Generational Commitment
Longstanding clubmakers pass the craft through generations as fathers and grandfathers earlier did. Fellow editors marvel at the system that offers liberal premiums yet runs smoothly. The Enquirer’s publishers inherit a stable club network with ongoing dedication and growing personal bonds.
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Enquirer
The
Yorkville Enquirer Club Premium Contest Ends
The annual contest for subscribers’ premiums closed last Saturday at 6 pm with 1,801 names returned. The main prize is nine Rock Hill buggies, eight at 70 dollars and one at 95 dollars, awarded to top clubs in each township and the rubber tire buggy to the clubmaker with the largest club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville Enquirer
J. Webb Moore
Broad River Township
Jeff D. Whitesides
Bullock’s Creek
John H. Sherrer
Catawba Township
Lesslie
Ebenezer Township
W. M. Carothers
Fort Mill Township
Yorkville News Summary: Local business, politics and church events
Mr J D Jimison buys York Lunch Room from D A Mauney Co. Citizens urged to secure municipal and state registrations. Alonzo Rose reports selling over 100000 cabbage plants to Yorkville area. crop prospects look strong. Yorkville Opera House converted to Jasper Light Infantry armory. quarters updated for efficiency. Municipal politics heated with three mayoral candidates. council defends finances but sewerage plan faces criticism. Bible Society York county branch held annual meeting at Presbyterian church with Rev W C Ewart presiding. program included singing, prayers, and sermon by Rev E E Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Rose
Yorkville
Yorkville Opera House
Jasper Light Infantry
York County
The
American Bible Society
Presbyterian Church
W. C. Ewart
H. J. Cauthen
Lilla Herndon
I. G. Murray
East View School House
E. E. Gillespie
Reorganization of Local Society Elects Leaders
The meeting featured an instructive talk and reports from W. M. Kennedy and J. B. Pegram. A large number of new members joined as Rev. GE Gillespie was named president, H. J. Cauthen first vice president, Kennedy depositary, and ministers as vice presidents. The executive committee was re-elected and Gillespie made a life member. Benediction by Cauthen closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ble
W. M. Kennedy
J. B. Pegram
Ge. EF. Gillespie
H. J. Cauthen
Kk. FE. Gillespie
Auction sale of small farms by J Edgar Poag
The sale before the courthouse door next Monday is advertised by Mr J Edgar Poag. Farms of 35 to 40 acres each will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price. The properties lie near good school and market access and are expected to increase in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Poag
Court House
Pritchard Stands Firm in Dispensary Jurisdiction Fight
Judge Pritchard refused to vacate his orders in the Fleischmann and Wilson equity suits against the South Carolina dispensary commission. A South Carolina Supreme Court decision and a proposed supersedeas bond could pause the case for months, awaiting federal appeals and a final ruling on circuit court jurisdiction. The plan was debated by counsel, with no decision until the judge returns Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Pritchard
South Carolina Supreme Court
South Carlina
United States
United States Supreme Court
Pritchard
United States Court
Ansel
Lyon
South Carolina
Fleischmann and Wilson Companies
South Carolina Dispensary Commission
Commission
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Circuit Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
B. L. Abney
State Sunday School convention to meet at Union in April
The State Sunday School convention will meet at Union on April 3 4 and 5. A large number of delegates are expected to attend. The time of the next annual meeting of the State Press association in Gaffney is fixed for June 15 16 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
State Press Association
Gaffney
Kershaw
Charles Roach
Rock Hill
James Bowers
Spartanburg
Stanyarne Wilson
Democratic Party
The
Chester Lantern
Pickens
Olive Newton
Abbeville
Lancaster
Columbia State
Samuel E. White
Edwin Holt White
Graham
N. C
White
Jas. White
Fort Mill
Holts
North
South Carolina
Trenton
Benjamin R. Tillman
Babcock
Hunter
Senator Tillman
Tillman
Columbia
News and Courier
Ansel
Judge Pritchard
Asheville
Pritchard
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
CO. “L
MO R. Dickson
Attempted assault on Miss Gladys Purnell near Belmont
In Belmont North Carolina a would be assailant, described as an unknown negro, attempted to abduct and assault Miss Gladys Purnell about 7 PM while she stood near her family on the front piazza. The assailant bound a rag over her mouth and escaped as screams alerted nearby bystanders. Bloodhounds from a convict camp failed to follow the trail amid a growing crowd and scattered tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
N. C
Charlotte Observer
Gladys Purnell
T. H. Purnell
Gladys
Various Early 20th Century US and World News Briefs
A wide range of notes from 1906 covering political appointments, conventions, and international events. Florida Governor Broward names William Hall Milton to the US Senate to fill Mallory’s unexpired term. Bryan endorsed by Iowa and Indiana Democrats. Johnson of Minnesota signals non-candidacy for the Democratic nomination but would accept. Destructive Mexican earthquake with multiple cities damaged and many deaths. Tokyo and Berlin reports on diplomacy, finance, and conjecture about railroads and aviation. A roundup of crimes, trials, and corporate actions across the US including indictments against San Francisco officials and a Pullman Car company probe. The Erie railroad collision in New York state, bank reopenings after the panic, and a surge of legislative actions on gambling and health laws. English and French figures feature in society and technology stories including a flying machine accident and Arctic veteran Major General Greely’s retirement.
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Broward
Florida
William Hall Milton
United States
Mallory
William James Bryan
Congress
Pritchard
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Liverpool
Hisor Johnson
Minnesota
Iowa
Indiana
Wm. J. Bryan
Mexico
Rhode Island
San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railway
Thew L. Ford
Abraham Ruef
Steurtevant
Berlin
Emperor Jory
Rubio
Erie
Belvidere
N. Y
John Young
Henry Rieber
Pittsburg
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Prince Helle de Sagan
Mack Young
Hartwell
Myer R. Bimberg
Bim the
Button Man
New York
Bimberg
Castle
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hughes
Virginia
J. W. G. Blackstone
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Elizabeth Cook
Pacific Ocean
Chicago
Custom House
Illinois
W. W. Rippey
C. M. Oakley
Southern Railway
Raleigh
N. C
Senator Penrose
Henry Farman
Paris
Farman
32Nd Street
A. W. Greely
William
David Jayne Hill
Death of Mrs. Feemster at Bullock's Creek
Mrs. 8. P. Feemster, 70, died suddenly at home March 24 after heart trouble. Wife of the late S. M. Feemster, she leaves eight children in Yorkville Concord Sharon Rock Hill and more. Funeral at Bullock's Creek church was led by Rev. J. B. Swann, burial at the cemetery amid many relatives and friends. Mr. W. B. Good returned from Louisville where his son John D. Good, a medical student, was ill but is now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ferguson
Yorkville
J. J. Wallace
John Lee
Concord
N. C
Ida Cain
Sharon
W. O. Blair
Rock Hill
S. G
W. T
E. A. Feemster
J. B. Swann
Bullock's Creek Church
W. B. Good
Louisville
John D. Good
Mr. Good
Church Prayer Meetings Across Local Congregations
The Churches hold prayer meetings and services midweek across multiple denominations. Baptist and Associate Reformed Presbyterian churches announce Wednesday sessions, while Church of the Good Shepherd and First Presbyterian plan afternoon services. Trinity Methodist Episcopal lists an evening meeting, sustaining community worship routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Cotton Market Report from Yorkville and New York
The Yorkville note dated March 231 reports spot cotton closing quiet in New York with middling uplands at 10.40 and middling gulf at 10.65, 4500 bales sold. Futures closed steady with March at 9.47, April 9.48, May 9.60, June 9.57, July 9.60, August 9.46, October 9.45, December 9.46.
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Yorkville
New York
York Drug Store Offers Fine Correspondence Stationery
When you want quality and style in correspondence stationery the York Drug Store can please the buyer with a complete line. Let us show you your next supply. Free use of chloro Naptholeum around premises helps keep disease germs down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
April First Interest Notice to Depositors
The Savings Department invites all depositors to bring in home banks so last quarter’s interest can be credited to pass books. Deposits made before April 5 draw interest from the entire next quarter, with regular deposits earning interest compounded quarterly at 4 percent.
Shoes values at J. Q. Wray's promise strong deals
The advertisement promotes Shoes at J. Q. Wrays with values for men ladies and children. Men’s tan patent and gun metal oxfords price 3.50 per pair. Men’s patent leather 2.48 and gun metal 2.40. Ladies Misses children oxfords priced 1.75 and up 1.00 1.25 85c to 1.00. Every pair guaranteed as represented with another pair free if not exact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegler Oxfords
J. Q. Wray’s
WRAY
Spring Clothing Offers New Spring Suit Deals
Ready for spring attire. visit today for stylish clothes, top styles, and low prices.
Local grocer J Q Wray offers heavy and fancy groceries
The Leader advertises J Q Wray selling a complete line of heavy and fancy groceries with promises of savings on prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Parker
Atlanta
McKinley
Jefferson Medical College
Parker
Buffalo
Czolgoz
Mark Hanna
Yorkville, S. C
A. R. Church
Forest Hill Notes
Local Affairs
Edward Guy
Lowryville
8. Winman
C. H. Branson
R. T. Crook
Moorhead Broad River
E. P. Neely
A. J. Ballard
M. Campbell
Saxby Chaplin
W. Draffin
H. Stephenson
Bullock's Creek
E. M. Bankhead
E. Castles
Broad River
G. W. Sweat
Sturgis
R W. Gandy
E. M. Faris
J. M. Brice
C. J. Youngblood
O. L. Sanders
Bethesda
W. F. Downs
Port
Mit
S. W. Thomas
Wisranesieats York
Wm. T. Parks
J. B. McFadden J
M. D. Anderson
W. L. Williams
Robert deLoach
Pope Bethesda
J. A. Garrison Oor
Tow Allen
B. Black
Erenees
Roy Bankhead
Stewenerase Sineayice
Linden Brown
Eneenenee
Ida Boyd
Feiare
OUR Bares
la Bhgwerss
Cceveeeeeeneneers
Bennie Barron
Bailey
W. H. Chambers
A. Carroll
D. Good
Clyde
Ky Garrison
Nesse Dave
CL Mughes
T. J. Hopper
J. B.mickle
Sallie McConnell
McCain Nichols
Cal Ae
E. L. Pressley
J. S. Plexlen
Quinn
Rock Hill Buggy Company
Anderson
J. D. Jimison
D. A. Mauney & Co
County Board of Supervisors
South Carolina News
Baptist
Church OF the Good Shepherd
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Clover Leaf Council No. 23
S.C
Clover High School
Order
Z.P. Smith
H. C. McClain
Santiago Union
Mportant
Ss. C. Pursley
Walker Hound
Bus
Tan
Tirzah
T. B. Glenn
NY House
Cleveland Avenue
Frank Tiddy
T.t Us
J. L. Williams
Mason McConnell
J.L. Williams& CO
J. L. Williams & CO
J. B. Bowen
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