Dr Irving J Cook's Death Ends Manslaughter Case
Dr Irving J Cook, a New York physician, faced trial in New Jersey on a first degree manslaughter charge related to a malpractice case. He died by poison and a self-inflicted gunshot at the Waldorf Astoria after being released on a $10,000 bail. His death ends the pending prosecution.
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Fleet Parade Marks Departure of American Ships in Japan
The emperor's message looms large as the Connecticut leads the fleet out at 8 o'clock. The flagship salutes as the Louisiana and the rest of the first squadron pass in review. The second line forms into a single column and both crews cheer the other flagships while the band plays the Japanese national hymn. The maneuver completes within fifty minutes.
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Louisiana
Miller backs Bryan in primary vote promise
Tom Miller, president of the state colored college, says he will vote for Bryan this year. The note adds a wary hope he stays away from the primary two years hence.
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State Colored College
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Anderson Daily Mail
Balkans Quiet Amid Diplomatic Talks With War Risk
The situation in the Balkans is calmer as negotiations proceed but danger remains. Observers warn a war could erupt in weeks or be fully averted, with potential for renewed tension despite the current lull.
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Balkans
Confidence Followed Bryan in Ohio Indiana Forecast
Morning papers yesterday quoted Mr. Bryan as confident about carrying Ohio and Indiana next Tuesday. Political observers on both sides view the race as open with many willing to wager on his election if those states go his way.
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Ohio
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Tillman urged to reveal oil money ties in South Carolina papers
The Columbia Record calls for Senator Tillman to disclose which South Carolina newspapers received Standard Oil funds, noting McLaurin’s role in directing money to favorable placements. The editorial argues many papers backed McLaurin’s movement and questions potential influence by oil money.
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McLaurin
Columbia Record
Tuesday Vote Looms Over Presidential Contest
The piece argues next Tuesday will settle the presidential question between Bryan and Taft. It notes both camps are hopeful, with Republicans certain of victory and Democrats equally confident. It warns money will influence campaigns, especially in the north and west, while noting southern money counts little.
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Taft
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Prohibition Advocates Urged by Union Cleric Dialogue
The Union Progress prints a letter from Rev A A James urging Union voters to back prohibition. He cites Confederate reunion observations in Greenville and Columbia to argue for liquor restraint. A tale of a pastor and a deacon underscores the call for Christian influence to drive out the liquor traffic.
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A. A. James
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Enquirer
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S.C
Columbia
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Move toward swift resolution in South Carolina dispensary case
The text notes satisfaction at a quick end to the ongoing dispensary controversy. It states the state initiated proceedings aimed at rapid passage to the U S Supreme Court via habeas corpus, with the central issue remaining the state’s jurisdiction over the dispensary fund and possible attorney general actions to develop the case further.
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United States Supreme Court
South Carolina
Federal court may compel witnesses in dispensary probe
The article argues for a quick settlement and dissolution of the dispensary affairs. It supports using federal authority to compel attendance of outsiders and production of books and papers, while expressing concern over potential complications. The piece favors vindication over money and suggests outside parties should drop claims.
Reform of Primary System Urged as Scrutiny Rises
A South Carolina editorial argues independence grows from primary discontent in Lexington and Richland counties. It cites Greenville past abuses, questions Lexington and Richland cases, and urges reform to keep the primary process pure and representative of the white majority.
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Greenville
South Carolina
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Douglas
Sherman in shady deal exposed in World article
New York The World published a two and a half page exposé linking James S Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate to a land company seeking public land from New Mexico at a fraction of value. Sherman as general attorney drafted a bill to allow sale in 25000 acre blocks. bill passed the house but stalled in the senate.
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Mayor Rhett Advocates Democracy in Connecticut Speech
The Charleston Post notes Mayor Rhett preached democracy in Thompsonville Connecticut arguing Republican protectionism robs the many to enrich the few. It recalls Connecticut once voted for Cleveland and hints at a possible Democratic shift this year crediting the Charleston mayor’s support for Bryan in enemy’s country.
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Thompsonville
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Cleveland
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Local notices beckon for community events and sales
Mrs Morgan Leech invites the public to a hot dinner and supper at Hickory Grove next Tuesday serving oysters. J Edgar Poag predicts election talk will end soon and business will start. Bethesda Union No. 388 to meet Friday at 2 30 PM. McGill Bros Yorkville No 1 to gin cotton on Thu Fri Sat after Oct 31. York Drug Store offers service and stock. J C Wilborn advertises land tract near D M Hall. Strauss Smith Co promotes closing out sale. York Supply Co requests fertilizer payments by November 2. Banks urge savings. Jewelry store showcases glassware and decor. Wray cuts prices on fall and winter goods.
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McGill Bros
Yorkville
York Drug Store
J. L. Williams & Co
First National Bank
Thomson Co
J. Cc. Wilborn
D. M. Hall
J. L. Templeton
Strauss-Smith Co
York Supply Co
Loan and Savings Bank
T. W. Speck
J. Q. Wray
Seed selection timing for next year's corn crop
Farmers should choose seed during the roasting ear stage or, better, when corn is gathered from the field. The window narrows after hauling and cribs, but beginners still have a chance to select seed now. The practice will pay off.
Possum Supper and Chrysanthemum Show Planned
Tomorrow night at 6 the town hosts a possum supper and Friday all day the chrysanthemum show, promised to attract interest. The Shandon hotel offers first class bath and water closet facilities ready to connect with the sewerage as outlets are prepared.
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Shandon Hotel
Irregular Cotton Market Mixed on Census Totals and Hedges
The cotton market opened steady and finished barely steady with gains around 1 point on January. Trade cited Census Bureau figures showing 6 283 789 bales ginned to October 18th, sparking divided views on full yield between 12 000 000 and 13 000 000 bales.
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Yorkville Social Notes Cover Week of Visits
Several residents travel for visits and events. W C Rawls stays in Columbia on business. Miss Louise Guy visits Yorkville. Mrs Wilkins and daughter head to Charlotte. Frances Wideman visits her sister in Yorkville. Willis attend funeral in Fort Mill. Rock Hill visitors meet Olive Walker. James Wideman spends Sunday in Yorkville. Hood Barron wedding party heads to Chester. Alonzo Rose and son In Columbia for relatives and state fair. W Jenkins and Nell Schorb visit Yorkville. Dickson family from Yorkville visiting in Columbia. Winthrop students with Yorkville kin. John Plaxco to presbytery in Mecklenburg. Mamie Rose and friends visit Yorkville. Bowen sends out further notices.
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O. E. Wilkins
Sara
Charlotte
Frances Wideman
Due West
J. F. Thomson
Yorkville
M. C. Willis
T. B. Meacham
Fort Mill
Madge Johnson
Lilla Craig
Rock Hill
Olive Walker
James Wideman
Hickory Grove
Lottie Bell
Daisy Simms
Virginia Glenn
Chester
Hood Barron
Alonzo Rose
Master Andral
Columbia
Lowry W. Jenkins
Nell Schorb
Spartanburg
John C. Dickson
Agnes
Masters Shields
Henry
M. A. Raines
Helen Witherspoon
Helen Lowry
Mary and
Carrie Cartwright
Fredrica Lindsay
Winthrop College
John B. Plaxco
Yorkville Associate Reformed Church
Pre
Marriage Invitations for Floride Yorkville Bride
The wedding of Miss Floride to Walter Wheeler Love is set for Wednesday November 11 at 11 am at the bride’s Yorkville home. John R. Schorb of Yorkville, aged ninety, celebrates a long life as York county’s likely oldest citizen and photographer, born in Baden in 1818 and resident since 1853.
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Walter Wheeler Love
Yorkville
John R. Schorb
The
Enquirer
Schorb
York County
Grand Duchy of Baden
Germany
America
Deaths and Local News From Yorkville Enquirer Notes
Obituary notices for Thomas Caskey of Wellridge near Pleasant Grove church and his funeral at Pleasant Grove churchyard. Also obituary of Dr. Thomas Boyd Meacham of Fort Mill with career details and family. Plus police achievement on a trunk seizure at the Salisbury depot and Ogden township correspoding notes on farming, a barn fire, Sunday school plans, and Walnut Camp monument unveiling.
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Thomas Boyd Meacham
Fort Mill
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Jackson
Tenn
Samuel Banks Meacham
Allen Robertson
Rock Hill
White Guard
A. E. Hutchinson
R. H. Hope
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Pineville
Gaffney
The
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Mary Ann Waters
York County
Happy Union
Walter Banks
Thomas Boyd
Bartlett
Bessie Sellers
Mamie Reaves
Samuel Lewis
Charlotte Observer
Langley
Salisbury
N. C
Partlow
Marshall
Booze
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New York Herald predicts electoral college standings
The Herald prints a forecast with Reasonably Sure Republican states totaling 280 EVs and Democratic leanings with 34 EVs. It lists states by bloc and notes several doubtful categories, projecting the overall balance across 48 states and territories.
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Two South Carolina Deaths And Legal Moves Across State Lines
In Charleston Mr. W. S. Cooper was struck by a Dr. W. L. Spiessegger driven car after stepping from a trolley on Wentworth street and died of his injuries. coroner's jury exonerates the physician. Also, Bob Springs, charged with a church frolic murder in Steele Creek township, was arrested in Lancaster and brought to Columbia, with past acquittal for a prior killing noted. A special Supreme Court term is to hear a mandamus against the dispensary to pay Louisville Distilling Co. claim, potentially tied to federal rulings, and Anderson reports on Audubon society actions against feather dealers.
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General Assembly
Supreme Court
Anderson Daily Mail
Audubon Society
Anderson
Birds and feather laws and local election heats in two towns
Birds feathers crackdown warns milliners against buzzard egret and heron plumes. In Lexington and Richland two independent candidates contest, with disputes over primary nominee Martin and rival Rev. Lybrand. Richland supervisor race features Starling and Owens amid alleged improper votes. Also reports a starving black man found in a cotton car in Buffalo and two officers fatally shooting each other in Pittsburg as snow blocks Minnesota Manitoba rail lines.
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Lexington
Richland
Lexington County
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Jones
Martin
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Brookland
Belter
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Kershaw
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Pine Bluff
Ark
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Minnesota
Manitoba
Meck len county fair victim dies on Texas Pacific train
A man died Thursday near Plaquemine Louisiana after a shooting aboard a Texas and Pacific train. Names T S Beauvre and Van Ingen appear in the report with details about a disputed marriage and a possible duel style motive. Casualties stem from a fatal confrontation tied to a marriage dispute.
October Cotton Ginnery Report Shows Higher 1908 Ginning
The census lists 6,283,780 bales ginned through October 18 1908 with 25,440 active ginneries and round bales counted as half. State totals show Alabama to Texas with ginned bales and active ginneries and a corrected season total of 2,590,639 bales as of September 25.
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Church Prayer Meetings Listed by Denomination
AT THE CHURCHES PRAYER MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED BY BAPTIST METHODIST AND PRESBYTERIAN GROUPS. BAPTIST PRAYER MEETING WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 7 30, METHODIST AT 7 30, PRESBYTERIAN MEETING ALSO NOTED.
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W O W Unveiling Planned for Leech Monument at Salem Cemetery
Special notices announce Hickory Grove Camp No. 58 W O W will unveil the J B Leech monument at Salem cemetery on October 31 at 10 a m. J K Allison, Clerk, invites Woodmen and the public. Also the Ladies Aid Society of the Associate Reformed Church will serve a supper at Parish Hotel restaurant room next Wednesday from 6 to 9 p m priced at 60 cents.
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Chrysanthemum Show By Presbyterian Ladies
Annual exhibition at the courthouse on Friday October 30 invites flower exhibitors. Judges are Mrs. W. W. Lewis Mrs. G. W. Hart and Rev. Henry Cauthen. Prizes include a $2.50 silver for best ten-variety collection and various keepsakes for other categories. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children.
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Hart
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Cotton market closes steady in New York trading
Yorkville reports cotton prices with spot quotes steady at 9.35 for middling uplands and 9.60 for middling gulf. Sales reach 400. Futures open steady and close barely steady with Oct at 9.10 and subsequent months dipping to 8.58 in June.
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