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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
A prewar tale follows Arthur Fletcher and Charles Paget, rival medical students whose feud ends in a murder. Fletcher is imprisoned, befriends Dr. Girney, treks a path from violence to reform, and becomes Dr. Anthon in a life of selfless medical service.
The Texas battleship, noted for its role at Santiago bay, will be permanently stationed at the Charleston naval yard. Separately, Columbia reports detail a ticket for electors at large and district electors from several towns as part of a state political slate.
Rock Island Illinois September 29 1908 William J Bryan replies to President Roosevelt defending his record and denying ties to trusts He accuses Roosevelt of shifting issues and calls for a tribunal to probe charges while pledging to enforce laws against trust wrongdoing and defend his reputation before voters
A senator argues for disclosure of 1896 and 1904 campaign contributions and assails concealment as favoring predatory interests. He notes large sums from trusts and urges publication before elections to reveal motives behind party financing. He cites Hughes Harriman Taft funds and warns secrecy harms the people.
John R. Early, a leper, signs pension papers entitling him to 72 dollars a month in a ceremony attended by health officers, guards, and reporters. He voices relief for his wife and child, notes overall good health, and describes open air living and regular routines as beneficial. The voucher and certificate are handled with stringent precautions to avoid contact with the papers.
The New Orleans Picayune says Louisiana’s Lepers Home provides humane care and medical treatment, with some cures and improvement. State board governs it, Sisters of Charity manage internal affairs, and patients who can work are employed. It urges national responsibility to care for infected soldiers, civilians, and colonial possessions in tropical regions.
Notices signed Night Riders were found posted on two Fort Lawn ginneries warning owners to cease ginning until cotton prices rise. Local residents doubt the threat, believing it to be mischief by boys.
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