Twelve Mill Levy for Coming Year Passed
The 12 mill levy for state purposes was adopted after a free conference committee reconciled differences. The final act includes 11.5 mills for general purposes plus a half mill for the Citadel, totaling 12 mills, with $6,534,925.82 in state appropriations. The measure allows borrowing by the state financial board and funds the Citadel amid tax and highway adjustments.
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General Assembly
Free Conference
Sapp
Leopard
Hughes
Christensen
Watkins
Johnstone
Citadel
Free Conference Committee
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
State Financial Board
Ways and Means S
Legislative Department
Secretary of States Office
South Carolina Partners End Ballot Fight for Supreme Justice
The General Assembly adjourned voting on the associate justice vacancy after 87 ballots, postponing any further balloting until next year. Jesse F. Carter led early and late rounds, with M. L. Bonham, J. Hardin Marion, and S. W. G. Shipp trailing as withdrawals thinned the field. Governor Cooper cannot appoint, leaving the court with four justices and a heavy docket.
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General Assembly
State Supreme Court
George i. Gage
House
Senate
W. D. Barnett
Columbia
Joint Assembly
Jesse F. Carter
Bamberg
M. L. Bonham
Anderson
Carter
Hayne F. Rice
Aikens
W. F. Townsend
Edward Melver
Cheraw
Ernest Moore
Lancaster
E. Marion Rucker
Thomas &. Sease
Spartanburg
J. Hardin Marion
Chester
W. G. Shipp
Florence
Gage
Cooper
Barrett
Juliuss. McInnes
Barnett
Rsa
Cotton futures edge lower as market stalls
The futures market showed a practical standstill with final figures 10 to 15 points lower. Eleven cents was the best price offered for cotton locally today.
Atlanta Railroad Strike Amid Wage Cut Controversy
About 1,500 of 2,000 Atlanta Birmingham & Atlantic railroad workers walk out in protest of a wage reduction effective March 1. Judge Sibley orders protection of shippers and sets March 26 hearings. Some offices remain staffed while shop workers quit. mass union meeting planned for Monday to decide next steps.
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Atlanta
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Hi Sibley
United States District Court
Alabama
Georgia
Birmingham
Brunswick
Sibley
Brotherhood
United States Railway Labor Board
Col. B. L. Bugg
Bugg
Railway Labor Board
Morris Brandon
Alabama, Birmingham & Atlantic
Aligh and Clinton Teams Split Beating and Dinner Tale
A local account says Aligh school teams visited Clinton and were defeated by Clinton squads. The tale describes players being treated to drinks and a large dinner, after which Aligh reportedly struggled to perform.
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Clinton
Bill
Abbeville
Prohibition Tightens Liquor Distribution Rules
Washington reports draft regulations to restrict liquor sales to manufacturers and wholesale druggists. Churches protest eliminating wholesale dealers, seeking exception for sacramental wine. Hearings planned. medical use of beer and transshipment policy also under review by the new administration.
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Washington
Prohibition
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
Department of Justice
Kramer
Boch
Three Mile
Benson
The
Shipping Board
House
White House gates reopen under Harding first act
Washington March 5 gates to the White House grounds, closed since the severance of relations with Germany in 1917, were opened as President Warren G Harding issued his first order. The non residential areas opened to visitors with passes signed by a congressman or official. Crowds entered after the gates opened at six, strolling the grounds and front portico amid historic public access.
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Washington
Gates
White House
United States
Germany
Warren G. Harding
Congress
Executive
Harding
Marion
Hamilton Club
Chicago
Executive Mansion
Jackson
Executive Grounds
Missionary Meeting Delegates Visit Greenville
Mrs. W. F. Perrin Miss Bessie Lee Cheatham and Miss Orewe Mellwaine attend the Layman's Missionary meeting in Greenville representing the Abbeville Presbyterian church this week.
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W. F. Perrin
Bessie Lee Cheatham
Orewe Mellwaine
Greenville
Abbeville
Legislature Concludes After Lengthy Session
The legislature adjourned sine die after a two week overrun of the usual 40 day session. Senate and House leadership reported little progressive legislation, with many fights to defend existing institutions. Major actions included tax and public welfare measures facing rejection, and the age of consent raised to 16.
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Sesson
Senate
General Assembly
House
Free Conference Committee
Barnett
O. K
Assembly
Tax Commission
Board of Public Welfare
Highway Commission
Department of Agriculture
Public Service Commission
Joint
Legislative Committee
Marion
Souchia
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