28 May 1902
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
1
A jumble of reports describes gas explosions in Canada and Tennessee killing many, fires and mob violence in New York and West Virginia, revolts in Santo Domingo, and unrest in Cuba. Other items note locusts, earthquakes in Guatemala, a near-miraculous escape in Moon Georgia, and philanthropic plans in New Orleans.
The Columbia gathering re elected Col. Wille Jones as chairman with 300 members present. A two committee plan was adopted to handle platform and constitution resolutions as the convention debated labor, trusts, tariffs, Cuba, and a condemnation of McLaurin's party defection. Senator Tillman spoke on national issues before adjournment.
In Washington on May 20 1902 the House Republican conference signaled a near death for the Fowler Currency bill which would allow branch national banks. Representative Power of Maine attacked the clause warning small banks face liquidation if branch banking spreads. The piece links patronage tactics to Sugar Trust protection, notes Cuban diplomacy friction, and cites Senator Pettus as a diligent veteran.
A Saturday evening lemonade party at Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smiths attracted forty guests. The lawn reception featured a long table laden with cake and lemonade and was organized by Mrs. Mallie Elgin and several Misses.
Rain refreshed the area and residents note better weather and health. Idell Brooke returns from Lavonia Georgia. Ossie Carter of Anderson visits relatives. Doasie Chamblee visits Joane Shirles. D Stonecypher returns from Charleston Expo. Paul Norris and J O Chamblee travel to Portman. Two local couples show interest in the New Hope area. Jin McGee visits from Essie South Carolina. County correspondents continue sending news to the paper.
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