Night Riders Crackdown Across Counties and Pardon Controversy
Governor Willson orders swift action against night riders in Bracken and has granted pardons to two Shel by county men who killed a raider in self defense. The dispatch also reports cotton supply declines, a fatal shipyard accident in New York, and a murder trial in Breathitt County where family foes fund the defense.
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Willson
Bracken County
Shelby County
New Orleans
Hester
Egypt
Brazil
India
New York
Savannah
Great Britain
Europe
United States
New York Sun
Charles Wilson
Classon Avenue
Brooklyn
William P. Moffett
Wallabout
Hook and Ladder Company 69
Wilson
Jackson
Mother Love
Beauchamp Hargis
Hargis
James Hargis
Breathitt County
The
Financial Chronicle
Governor Threats Over Atlantic City Saloons
A state official vows to enforce a closing order against Atlantic City hotels if they stay open next Sunday. He warns hotel men of indictments and jail sentences with no mercy, amid reports that saloons were closed Sunday.
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Atlantic City
S. J
Governor Fort
Higbee
New Jersey
Evans Again Seeks Senate Seat in South Carolina
Yorkville notes on September 1 1908 state that people cannot help Mr Bryan but must contribute. mentions Hon John Gary Evans in his fourth bid in the second U S Senate race drawing local attention and urging support.
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Mr. Bryan
Axp
John Gary Evans
United States
Newberry County Vote Narrowly Goes to Blease Over Ansel
Cole L. Blease carries Newberry County by a small margin over Ansel, signaling a tight local contest.
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Cole L. Blease
Newberry
Ansel
SC political reflection on Governor Ansel's second term
The passage notes that South Carolina would have felt humiliated if Governor Ansel had not secured a second term, underscoring the significance of his leadership and public support.
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South Carolina
Ansel
Enquirer Plans to Forward Subscriptions to Campaign Fund
The Enquirer will acknowledge and forward any subscriptions tendered to the Bryan Kern campaign fund.
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The
Enquirer
Bryan-Kern Campaign Fund
Politician Stops Paper Reading in Rock Hill
A highly offended Rock Hill politician said he would no longer read The Record after a Saturday incident. He called the move the blow that killed father, yet he plans to continue to borrow the paper.
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Rock Hill
Rock Hill Record
Appalachian Forest Reserve Bill Aims to Curb Floods
A proposed law would authorize purchase of large mountain tracts to protect forests and rivers sources, reducing sudden floods. The measure has lingered for years as Speaker Cannon has blocked its passage.
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Tur
Cannon
Charleston Whisky Warings and Senator Race Notes
The piece critiques Mr. Rhett for not entering the second United States senate race. It asserts he would have faced defeat, noting Whisky interests in Charleston and Governor Ansel’s duty angered the local bloc. The author argues Charleston erred morally by voting against him and warns the state would feel consequences.
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Rhett
United States
Charleston
Ansel
The Enquirer Stands for Honor Truth and Justice Against Threats
The editor defends press freedom against thug politics and threats of violence. He argues libel laws restrain newspapers but vows to publish within propriety while pursuing honor, truth and justice for the county and state.
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Enquirer
Smith and Evans Endorsement in South Carolina Primary
In weighing candidate choice The Enquirer favors fitness ability and platform. It leans toward R. G. Rhett for senator due to currency ideas but supports EF Smith for cotton policy, arguing Smith's election would serve South Carolina and the South, while cautioning against dismissing Evans Johnstone Lumpkin Martin Grace.
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Enquirer
United States
R. G. Rhett
Charleston
Rhett
Senate
Congress
EF. D. Smith
Evans
Johnstone
Lumpkin
Martin
Grace
Smith
Mr. Smith
South Carolina
South
E D Smith Seen As South Carolina Hope To Topple Exchange
The piece argues E D Smith would serve South Carolina by challenging and possibly destroying the New York Cotton Exchange. It portrays Smith as a powerful advocate for cotton producers against the exchange’s market power, calling it a gambling machine that subdues Southern farmers. The writer cites Smith’s past influence on politicians and urges support for his U S Senate bid to curb the exchange.
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New York
South Carolina
Mr. Smith
United States Senate
New York Cotton Exchange
South
Tillman
Culberson
Smith
Cotton Exchange
E. D. Smith
Senator Christensen Re-elected State Senator from Beaufort County
The Savannah News reports Neils Christensen Jr. won re-election to the South Carolina Senate from Beaufort County, defeating Col. Talbird 445 to 386. His supporters credit his graft and corruption prosecutions in the state dispensary and his steady handling of public questions, with influence in the upper house.
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Christensen
Neils Christensen Jr
Beaufort County
Georgia
Savannah News
Col
Talbird
Col. Talbird
Beaufort Road
South Carolina
Senate
Flood Devastates Williamsburg and Florence Counties
Lake City special reports the Pee Dee and Lynch rivers flooding vast areas from Effingham to Bass wagon bridge. Homes washed from under channels and a four mile wide waterway. Possible drownings of William McAllister and family. Mules horses and poultry lost. Residents assist others as current quickens.
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Lake City
Columbia State
Williamsburg County
Florence County
Pee Dee
Coast Line
Effingham
Bass
William McAllister
Buss
Yorkville Firms Advertise Services and Listings
Local affairs note Ford Motor Co seeks a representative in Yorkville area. McMackin requests York county contestants report by October 11. Pin lost in Yorkville yesterday morning. J Edgar Poag discusses real estate interest. Palace Theatre schedules pictures. Wm Ross place near Sharon for sale at 2500. Post cards one cent. Banks praise saving and local business accounts. Hardware store invites stove buyers. York Drug Store promotes chill remedies. Real estate offerings and school supplies listed by multiple firms.
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Ford Motor Co
Detroit
Mich
Yorkville
T. EL. McMackin
York County
School Improvement Association
Ss. E. Atkins
J. H. Witherspoon
Sharon
Thomson Co
Loan and Savings Pank
National Union Pank
Rock Hill
Yorkville Hardware Co
York Drug Store
M. W. White
Patrick Henry
York Supply Co
Carroll Fros
W. M. Kennedy
Mail disruption hits Enquirer deliveries and vote turnout
Subscribers complain of missing Enquirer issues amid mail demoralization from railroad disruption. The Yorkville registration board finished main appointments and moved to Clover with only 1,600 voters registered, less than half of county qualified voters. Officials hope 1,600 more names are added before registration completes.
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Enquirer
Board of Supervisors of Registration
Yorkville
Clover
Second races fill county and state tickets
The county second races list candidates for congress auditor supervisor and county commissioner. State second races name United States senator superintendent of education and railroad commissioner with multiple contenders.
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D. E. Finley
T. B. Butler
Congress
J. J. Hunter
B. M. Love
Thos. W. Boyd
Clem F. Gordon
L. J. Lumpkin
J. C. Kirkpatrick
W. A. Aycock
M. S. Carroll
FE. D. Smith
John Gary Evans
United States
J. FE. Swearingen
Styles R. Melchamp
KF. C. Caughman
James Cansler
Vote in the Fifth District Congress Totals Recounted
The Lancaster News reports official vote tallies for the Fifth District Congress with corrections. It notes Finley should have 6,788 votes to Pollock’s 3,337 after a county misallocation and later shows Finley’s totals exceeding 7,000. It also lists a $60,000 Bryan campaign subscription in Yorkville and a donor roster.
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Congress
Mr. Butler
Savriiveseaens
Finley
Ianapminieessistartiase Wale
Seentein
Pollock
Craseiecers
Chesterfield
Ccceeneccccuae
Priphoig
Ccccn
Incacasae S
Pesreie
Ase Ind Sae
Tibet
Lancaster News
Lancaster County
Mr. Finley
Brief notes on visitors and departures around Yorkville area
Masters Tom and Joe Woods visit relatives in Gastonia. Rev and Mrs R E Sharp of Heath Springs guests of Dr and Mrs M J Walker. Howard Smith of Yorkville No 1 leaves for Boiling Springs High School. Dr and Mrs RE A Law of Bartow Fla guests of grandmother Mrs W A Latta. Mrs Wilson Tate of Fairfield Fla visits her parents Mr and Mrs T P Moore. Grier Lesslie returns from visit to relatives. Meta Falconer from Washington DC visits mother Mrs W A Falconer. Mrs J K Reinhardt of Forest City visits daughter Mrs J W McFarland in Yorkville No 3. Wade Euart of Huntersville spent weekend in Yorkville with sister Mrs Lb T Woods. Miss Mary Simril of Old Point visits Misses Daisy and Lottie Belle Simril on R F P D Yorkville No 7. Mrs Frank Hart and three children leave for Columbia after week with Mrs G W S Hart. Mrs Rt DeVinney and daughter Mamie go to White Diamond Lithia Springs for September. Miss Belle Bailey stenographer at Wideshown spends two weeks near McConnellsville. Miss Lillie Parish leaves for Johnston for music class after summer with her mother Mrs Laura Parish. Till Record notes Claude Th Faris of Goll Hi named a successful scholarship exam at Yorkville.
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Masters Tom and
Joe Woods
Gastonia
R. E. Sharp
Heath Springs
M. J. Walker
Howard Smith
Yorkville No. 1
Boiling Springs High School
RE. A. Law
Bartow
Fla
Law
W. A. Latta
Wilson Tate
Fairfield
T. P. Moore
Grier Lesslie
Bowling Green
Lesslie
Meta Falconer
Washington, D. C
W. A. Falconer
J. K. Reinhardt
Forest City
N. C
J. W. McFarland
Yorkville
Wade Euart
Huntersville
N.C
Lb. T. Woods
Mary Simril
Old Point
Daisy
Lottie Belle Simril
Frank Hart
Columbia
G. W. S. Hart
Rt. DeVinney
Mamie
Clemson College and regional notes in September
The item lists Clemson opening the second week in September and notes numerous regional travels. It records Mrs. R. A. Chandler and Miss Fannie leaving Mayesville after visiting her parents, Dr. William Barron’s Asheville return, and several men taking extended trips through New England and the north Atlantic states. Also mentions Mr. George Hall and Miss Ella Hall from Sao Paulo visiting, with Hall planning to enter Davidson College and Ella Hall heading to San Antonio for a course.
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Clemson College
Clemson
R. A. Chandler
Fannie
W. L. Williams
Charles Perry
Frank Riddle
New England
North Atlantic
George Hall
Miss Ella
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Eugenia Drakeford
Hall
Davidson College
Miss Hall
San Antonio
Texas
John W. Gladden
McConnellsville
A. W. Gladden
Idabel
Oklahoma
Gladden
New Cotton Sale Highlights Yorkville Trade
The first bale of new cotton was sold on the Yorkville market yesterday. Thomas Gordon of Guthrieville sold a 590 pound bale to W R Carroll for 10 cents. The event was noted alongside church activities and a benefit performance for local fundraisers.
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Main Street
Yorkville
Thomas Gordon
Guthriesville
W. R. Carroll
Yorkville dispute over Cansler candidacy and town telephone franchise
At a Yorkville executive meeting Capt. Fishburne urged the committee to disqualify Cansler of Tirzah from the second race alleging lack of registration and electoral status. A citizen committee then weighed a proposed Piedmont Bell telephone franchise with solvency, service scope, rates, and voter approval requirements, plus an independent Chester system note.
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Yorkville
Piedmont Telephone Company
Piedmont Company
Bell Telephone Company
York County
South Carolina
Rock Hill
Fort Mill
Gastonia
North Carolina
Ltd
Bell and Piedmont Telephone Companies
S. C
Bell and Piedmont Telephone
S. CG
York
Chester
J. G. L. White
Election protest over railroad commissioner race discussed
At the Charleston county committee meeting the protest over the second race for railroad commissioner was debated. Arguments cited eligibility rules and registration versus primary enrollment as several officials weighed whether Cansler should remain a candidate or be disqualified. The vote on the record protest was tabled with one dissent and the presidential electors to be decided at a September meeting then the second primary result.
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Columbia
F. C. Fishburne
Cansler
Tirzah
Caughman
Capt. Fishburne
Yorkville
Democratic Club
Democratic Party
Secretary of State
York County
Caneler
W. F. Stevenson
Mishburne
Charleston County
Stevenson
Fishburne
Mr. Fishburne
Jerry Dunn
Charleston
Death of Mrs. Amanda Byers at 77
Mrs Amanda Byers widow of Theodore Byers died at her son Johns home near Sharon last Thursday at age 77 years 4 months and 21 days The funeral was held at Beersheba on Friday She is survived by three children John A Byers Mrs R M Allison and Miss Libby Byers Part of Route Discontinued Yorkville route No 4 carrier C H Smith reports Rural Route Inspector Wilkerson has temporarily discontinued part of his route due to dangerous road conditions. service likely to resume once roads improve.
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Amanda Byers
Theodore Byers
John A. Byers
Sharon
Beersheba
Messrs
R. M. Allison
Libby Byers
C. H. Smith
Yorkville
The
Enquirer
Rurel
Wilkerson
Protracted Bethesda Meeting Led by Rev J M Holladay
Services at Bethesda Church ongoing with Rev J M Holladay of Winnsboro delivering sermons. Two daily services at 10 am and 7 45 pm, continuing through the week and possibly longer.
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Bethesda
J. M. Holladay
Winnsboro
Assault on Editor Grist Draws Public Condemnation
Chronicle readers condemn the attack on Editor Grist of The Yorkville Enquirer noting it mirrors the earlier assault on Editor Deal. The incident is described as brutal and unnecessary, with calls for justice and strong public reaction.
Outrage in York County over assault in clerk of court office
The Yorkville Enquirer reports a violent incident in York County where William H. Windle and a companion attacked editor Grist in the clerk of court’s office after a publicized feud over politics and The Yorkville Enquirer’s support of Senator J. Steele Brice. Grist was struck with a stick and left kneeling while authorities are urged to act. The piece condemns the lax law enforcement and notes ongoing tensions tied to the Brice law and local option debates.
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South Carolina
Yorkville Enquirer
York County
Grist
Wm. H. Windle
Fort Mill Township
Windle
Yorkville
Brice
J. Steele Brice
Windleship affair prompts editor assault report
Yorkville Enquirer editor Mr. W. D. Grist accuses W. H. Windle and C. P. Blankenship of brutal assault as part of the Windleship group. Grist calls the attack the third in two years and says laws offer no protection while he continues to discharge his duty to the public despite fears of assassination.
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Windleship
W. D. Grist
Yorkville
S. C
Enquirer
W. H. Windle
C. P. Blankenship
Correction of Implication About C P Blankenship
The Yorkville Enquirer editor W D Grist was not involved with a brutal assault as previously implied. The Charlotte Observer notes the Sunday editorial misstatement and issues a prompt correction.
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Charlotte Observer
C. P. Blankenship
W. D. Grist
Yorkville
Ss. C., Enquirer
Editor Grist Attacked Amid York County Dispensary Debate
The Yorkville Enquirer editor Grist was assaulted last Thursday after criticizing dispensary advocates. The columnist condemns the cowardly act and calls for officials, including Clerk of the Court Tate, to prevent future violence while defending independent political speech.
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York County
Grist
Yorkville Enquirer
Tate
Ansel Thanks SC for Second Term Victory
Governor Ansel expresses gratitude to the people of South Carolina for the handsome vote on the 25th Instant, pledging to serve the state’s best interests. He also thanks the state press for their commendation of his administration and support.
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Ansel
South Carolina
M. F. Ansel
South Carolina News Highlights Across Counties
The Blease ticket including Aull for senate and Hub livans for the house was defeated in Newberry County. Clergyman Rev LG Stone of Limestone Street Methodist Church Gaffney died after long illness. Supreme Court bans selling ice and meat on Sundays except in emergencies. State Democrats report Gov Ansel reelected and Senate race results. Flood news notes river levels falling, bridges reopening, and train service resuming along certain lines. Deaths include Rev Henry Dover of Cherokee County aged 87 plus extensive family details.
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Aull
Senate
Hublivans
House
Newberry County
LG. Stone
Limestone Street Methodist Church
Gaffney
Summer Flood Ravages Spartanburg Mills and Statewide Railways
August reports show over twenty mills along the river disrupted by washed dams and races with several forcing closures. A Pelzer family perished in the Saluda river and two Laurens county railroad workers were swept away. Flooding likely caused thirty plus deaths statewide. bridges, stock losses, and railroad tracks suffered extensive damage. Delayed travelers crowd the city as Piedmont remains cut off from Augusta Columbia and Charleston.
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Spartanburg
Pelzer
S. C
Saluda
Laurens County
Piedmont
Augusta
Columbia
Charleston
Southern Railroad
Broad River
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Bryan Campaign
F. P. McCain
J T. Ramseur
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Roth
L. M. Grist's Sons
T. BE. McMackin
W. B. McCaw
John R. Hart
Thomas F. McCow
W. W. Lewis
H. A. D. Neely
H. G. Brown
J. R. Logan
J. Frank Ashe
J. T. Crawford
T. W. Boyd
M. C. Wuns
J. Fi Thomson
Starr C. Wood
R. B. Davidson
W. S. Wilkerson
W. B. Wilson, Jr
Esse Ees
T. C. Dunlap
Love
W. T. Beamguard
R. RB. McCorkle
Uci Ces Eensales
C. FL. Gordon We Ca
Geo. W. Wrams
T. R
Claude Th. Faris
Goll Hi
I. G. Murray
Baptist Church
W. E. Hurt
Court House
J. M. Ferguson
Methodist Church
Organ Fund
Presbyterian Church
Yorkville Cornet Band
Olive Walker
Frances Allein
Beth
R. R. Hafner
W. E. Ferguson
T. N. Thomasson
D. C. Clark
J. L. Sanders
W. R. Latimer
Cal Gordon
E. G. Pursley
Harvey Ferguson
Frank Sherrer
Congaree Bridge
MR. Grist
Charlotte Chronicle
D. C
Deal
Ogden Notes
Ogden
Friends of the Enquirer
McElwee
Fishing Creek
John Polk
Antioch Church
J. W. Speake
Mr. Speake
Santac
Lewis Davis
J. B. Davis
Little Percival
Clara Pranch
Blaneys
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South Carolina News
Mack
National Democratic Executive Committee
P. H. Gadsden
National Committee
Henry Dover
Cherokee County
Manning
Supreme Court of
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Democratic Executive Committee
Florence
Wateree River
Pee Dee River
Blackville
Southern Railway
Congaree River
Greenville
Little Hinson Boy
Henry Savage
Camden
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