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Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

20 Apr 1976

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Aiken Standard

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Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1976

Page

5

Vanished steamboat life mirrored in waters near Savannah

Beech Island owner Leroy S Simkins bought a river steamboat renamed the Robert E Lee and brought it to Savannah after World War II. Now half submerged near Silver Bluff the once famous vessel stands as a decayed landmark reflecting the end of an inland American river era.

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Savannah Debby Wendel Beech Island Floating Palace Leroy S. Simkins Silver Bluff Simkins Natchez Miss Gulf of Mexico Robert E. Lee Rob't E. Lee New Orleans St. Louis Lee Simkins’ Lee Warren America Murry Sill Lynne Katonak
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South Carolina's William Bull Leads Native Rule Pre Revolution

An editor's note recounts South Carolina's move toward autonomy from England during the decade before the Revolution. William Bull, the native lieutenant governor, governed the colony as English governors were sent from abroad.

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Terry Lipscomb S.C Columbia South Carolina William Bull England
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Attic Chaos and a Tea Party Echo South Carolina History

A lighthearted note on spring cleaning warns against full upheavals as families clash over keepsakes and baby gear. The article shifts to 18th century Charlestown, detailing Montagu’s failed move to curb colonial assembly sessions and the Dec 3 1773 tea meeting that sparked South Carolina’s anti tea stance and later independence era actions.

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Atlantic Charles Greville Montagu South Carolina Charlestown Beaufort Montagu England New Exchange East India Company Alexander Curling London George Gabriel Powell Consignees David Duncan Wallace Colonial Assembly State General Assembly
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