1802 Letter Critiques Democratic March Convention
A reader letter criticizes the administration and Comptroller General�s stance on a legal ta, notes hires to aid the Avera foven in cane conduct. Questions explain why the Columbia Registrar omits talk of the approaching Democratic March convention and denounces Gov. Tilman as a divisive figure hindering party harmony.
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Admaniietration
Mesere
Bamart Lord
Ovarieston
Ira B. Jones
Lancaster
Avera -Foven
Poll tax duties under new act identify liable residents
Under act 191 No 680 page 1049 school trustees report to the county auditor the names of all persons in their districts liable for poll taxes. The auditor then reports to the school commissioner those who have not returned the official tax, with publication in a local newspaper deemed to promote maximum poll tax collection for school interests.
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Scrool
Skall
Tax claims challenged by Greenville News in Abbeville speech
The Greenville News disputes Lieut Governor Gary's tax reduction claim made in Abbeville County, arguing true taxes are higher than last year. It cites year over year increases, contrasts with past “reforms,” and notes state taxes rising from $756,000 this year to higher figures in earlier years. It also comments on Fifteen political figures and a Georgia congressman endorsement fallout.
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Abbeville
Gary
Tillman
Greenville News
Hampton-Simpson- Jeter
Aiken County
Fire Destroys Citadel Academy Building in Charleston
At noon last Monday a blaze engulfed the Citadel Academy main building in Charleston. The fire began in the roof and spread before firefighters arrived, gutting the roof and top dormitory towers. Most cadets’ personal belongings were saved, while two wings including an officers quarters and a chapel were damaged but not ruined. Cadets are housed in the hospital and are expected to return to their quarters in a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citadel Academy
Charleston
Leominster Shirt Company Drummer Dies in Augusta
Mr AG N Roos a drummer for the Leominster Shirt Company of 263 Church Street Boston reportedly died by self inflicted means in Augusta on Tuesday afternoon while under arrest for alleged fraud involving money and goods. He had been gambling and attempted to avoid shame and disgrace, ending his life with a pistol.
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AG. N. Roos
Leominster Shirt Company
Church Street
Boston
Augusta
Mass Meeting Urges Conservative Action in Aiken County
About one hundred citizens gathered at the courthouse for a mass meeting of Democratic supporters. They approved a call for a Columbia convention, urged conservative but firm action within party lines, and elected delegates for the upcoming primary effort. The meeting backed forming a county committee to organize Democratic forces against the state administration and to field a ticket of delegates for the August primary, emphasizing unity and disciplined action.
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Aiken
Belt
Meears
A. P. Ford
L. .A. Ligen
Belton
Democratic Party
Ford
Henderson
Aiken County
Edward Mc“eady Sud
Rata
Columbia
M. B. Woodward
Tillman
Col. C. E Sawyer
J. Davies
Inter
Tiare
Pilla
Adeoriey
South Carolina
Traverior
South Carolina Public Record Commission Members Appointed
Governor Tillman names R Means and others to the Public Record Commission of South Carolina. Secretary Tindall named ex officio a member. Legislature approved 4000 for procuring for the State Cratecripts of valuable historical documents from London for the public record offices. The Commission will direct the fund expenditure.
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Tillman
R. Means
Davis
W. A. Courtenay
Henry Melver
W. ©. Benet
Public Record Commission of
South Carolina
Tindalla
London
Summerside Compact Tragedy Ends Charleston Man’s Life
Toomer a well known Charlestonian committed death by own action at Summerville Wednesday night by shooting himself in the head. He was forty years old, from a prominent family, formerly in the Witceesie dry goods business and later employed by McGahèn Brown & Evans. Excessive death is supposed to save unbalance puiind, and fed to his death.
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Lawrens ‘Toomer
List of Visitors at Multiple Cities and Names
A long roster of visitors and accompanying persons listed by city includes Hiettiasiy Park Hieres J A Billings and wife Brooklyn N Y Miss May Billings Miss Gordon Montreal Ca EC Smith Brooklyn N Y Thos Prentia and many others. The document reads like a guest and visitor list noting names and residences across Philadelphia Glens Falls Bristol Boston Cambridge New Bedford Chicago Detroit New York Washington City etc. It names numerous households, couples, widows and maids, with far flung origins including Montreal Spain and Norfolk.
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Hiettiasiy Park
Laura Pell
Chicago
Ill
Fred
C Brwin
Pittsburg
Spain
F McGatan
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sullivan
Boston
Mass
Clark
Englewood
SS Munroe
New York
Wolf
Cha
B Soutter
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Robin Soutter
FE A Hyde
W Gi Alten
J A Armstrong
Detroit
H Armstrong
Kanak
Waterbury
J Maynard
Dwyer
Cambridge Mae
K Davis
R Curtin
Washington City
H F Dickey
Douglass
Washington
Oscar Coles Aiken
FN Warsons
MS White
Patrick Maguire
Syracuse
Cray -Omaha
Iler
Kansas City
Apeatur
Us Navy
JH Upshur Washinton
Alice’ Beardsley
Colgate
McNamee
Lockport
Albany
Plorence Psion
Geo McKibbin
Rogers
Arn B Bentley
Brooklyn
Lightbourn
C J Jenkins
Baltimore
ES Webber
Rock Island
Troy
F Taylor
May G Taylor
James
JJ Lyons
Geo 8
Schermerhorn
Misa Schermerhorn
P G Schermerhorn
H Wear
Louis
Mildred Wear
St Louis
Redmond
Rawford
James Paul
Phila
Paul
Wm Smith ‘Brown
Farrytown
N Y
Wm Simes
Boaten
Olive Simes
Mise
Brances Simes
Mias
Cook
Harbison Pittsburg
M Belding Jr
Misa Re Ball
Vo Giurdy
DH Chamberlain
BK Sampson
Misa M Flagx
Herbert Flagg
Mra
Walsh
Newark
Walter M Hazelton
CE Cohen Conn
Moore
McKeesport
F Brooks
Cockborn
McKessport
Thompson
Brandon
Gardner
Barker
Maussiew
Dan B
Santer
Bristol
Rockwell
Washington DC
Tod Brokeack
George Hubbell
Cincinnati
Drummond Wisconsin
Moore Bridgeport
Farrell Rosses
S&c
Charles Schwartz Sumter
Chamberlain
P Waring
Charleston John Brommer
Paul Hoffman
Lizzie Gardner
H Tardner
Olive T
Tillman Era Debate Shapes South Carolina Politics
A reader letter from Aiken dated March 14 1992 reflects on Governor Ben Tillman’s enduring influence in South Carolina politics. The writer discusses factional divides within the Democratic Party, past and present support for Tillman and his rivals, and urges unity to counter political opponents while noting Wade Hampton’s advice and the likelihood of Capt. Tillman running again. The piece also includes a brief advertisement for men’s fashion from C. K. Henden in Aiken.
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Pruny
5. C
Aiken Recorder
Muc
B. RK. Tillman
Col. Earle
Beesys
Tillman
Capt
Wade Hampton
Tillmanites
South Carolina
Capt. Iman
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Summerside
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Peare
Pater
Ines
Seeater
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Senos
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Attleboro
Manchester
Pride and Wife
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New Haven
Indy Hebbard
BE Weten
HL Hotehuss
Os R Burdette
Stanford Ct
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Niems
Eveneton Fics
Randolph
Lee Birckhead
Newport
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Boston J A
Tilton
Lasington
Lewis C
Naugatuck
Anne Wordeer
H Schenken
Geo
Heywood
Dean and
Caffron
Parece
Lavingston Gifford
T J Driggs
Driggs
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Bartlett
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Paris Avenue
Geo W Collier
Brintnall
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Flint
Danville
C-Fuller
Ceresereses
Cyber Tela
Mitchell
Phila Sloan
Greensburg
Smith
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Philadelphia
Srrvenees Hoves
Buffalo
Bridgeport
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West View
Misa
Jessie’van
Howard
Magnus and Son
Bkadine and Son
Mary Janes Johns
Pitteburg Penn
Mel
Wanton
Montreal
Stanger
Swan
BK Swan Phila
Sarah Wilson
Mary Wilson
Busco House
Philip E Mount Great Falla
Swartoute
Troy N
Jos Humpshireva
New, York
Humphreys
Frederick Wehr
Mies
Agnes Wehr
Augusta Pfeiloe
Klipstein
Marshall, Va
Mollenhagen
Walter Leopard
Loula Drautman
Louisville
Bloomberg Phila
Walter
Hammond Baltimor
Webster
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Sam
Andrews
Ame
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Wallace
Albro Akin
Marsa
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Little Falls
Mipvie
Arthur Maystler
Mus
Lantos's
Steele
Sarah
Vernon Steele
JA Harrie
Hens Falls
C Harrie
James Pows
Moline, M
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K Bennett
Miss Magnet
Chas E Parkins
Maine
Phelps
Edgar
Auchincloss
Pares Osburn
Ellis Lyman
Lyman
Zabriskie
M Ballard
Thomas Butters
John E
Miss DeWitt
Jon Cray
McCrendy
Miss J McCrendy
Wasnixatos
N.Y
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Orient
Hartford
Ina
Commission
FA Ferris & Co
Ties. Roberts & Co
Rodd Bros. & Co
New Orleans
Sheppard & Porcher
John Laird
Aheem Sc
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Savings Department
W. W. Woosey
Ij. W. Ashhurst Cashier
W. W. Woolsey
H. H. Hall
A. F. Warneke
H. B. Burckhalter
H. Say
J. W. Ashhurst
W. Williams, Jr
Wessels Bros
Free Eye Tea
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Hamlegliy West
Howere
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Mess. A
Tilmad
C.K. Henden
Graniteville
John R. Cloy
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America
R.L. Raglandseed CO
Hhywe
Halifax Co
C. Keatte
Moerleins’ Nat
Ocean Steamship Company
Savannah
Birminae
City OF
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Tallahassee
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Chattahooc
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Thoresday
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United Kingdom
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Savannah, Ga
I. M. Fleming
Fis
Central Railroad
Sta, Ga
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New York, Charleston
Florida Steamship Lines
WM. P. Clyde & CO
Bowling Green
South Wharves
T. G. Eger
Kimble
Bearse
Seminole
Platt
Yemassee
McKee
Delaware
Chichester
Florida Porta
Florida
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Avanmah Brewing CO
Schroder & Thorpe
J.Q. Jeffcoat
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