South Carolina ends 1919 session with $6.09 million in appropriations
The 7th General Assembly concluded after approving a free conference report raising total appropriations to 6,091,241.39 with a 12.5 mill levy. The final bill, including house and senate additions, totals about 6.73 million, offset by year‑long disbursement and loans. Roads, schools, health, and state colleges receive major boosts while a statewide dog law and a tax committee plan are approved.
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Aiken
Women’s suffrage near victory as three states lag
The 1920 presidential election may see women voting if Connecticut Vermont and Washington ratify. Thirty two states have approved the amendment with West Virginia slated, while Virginia Virginia Senate voting and governor actions cloud the path. Florida and Tennessee await new legislatures. Ohio’s action may force a nationwide vote. Suffragists push for final ratification amid political maneuvering.
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BROADMINDED ANSWERS WHY 14 MILL TAX LEVY BEING CONSIDERED
An article argues the 14 mill levy is necessary to fund state government as costs rise, but contrasts it with tax reporting flaws. It presents reader-provided property data showing discrepancies between purchase prices and returned values, urging honesty in property assessments and endorsing a higher levy to support public services.
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Senate
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Miss Eth ahel Altman Weds Ernest Cribb at Duncan Manse
Miss Ethahel Altman daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Altman of Georgetown married Ernest Cribb Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock in Duncan Methodist Manse by Rev R Herbert Jones. The couple reside at their new Front Street home.
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Ethahel Altman
Martin Altman
Ernest Cribb
Duncan Methodistsonage
R. Herbert
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Front Street
Session closes with wholesome reform and praise to leaders
The remarks praise the many educational acts and increases in county superintendents, road legislation, and measures of other nature. The session closing is described as constructive labor, long remembered for its wholesome progress and success.
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Citadel Friends Advise Better Favors after Fund Approval
Members of the Association of Graduates and Citadel friends celebrate final approval of funds for Greater Citadel buildings after a scare in Columbia. Alumni leaders promise a campus athletic facility fund may reach 159000 dollars funded by local supporters and assure no outside campaign.
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David G. Dwight
Henry E. Raines
P. Lesesne
South Carolina Essay Contest Promises War Memorial Helmet
A steel helmet captured from a German general in the Argonne Forest will be awarded to a South Carolina schoolchild for the best essay urging a state memorial to Soldiers Dead. Open to all primary and high school pupils with submissions due by April 15.
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Delightful Dance Held in Kingstree Guests from Nearby Towns Attend
A very delightful Kingstree dance drew many youths from Georgetown S C Savannah Ga St Augustine Fla and nearby communities. Hosts were Mrs LeRoy Lee and several couples. Dancers included Ellen Smith Leone Bacon Nina Milford Marion and Tyson McFadden and more. Davis Jazz Orchestra of Florence provided music.
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Savannah
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St. Augustine Fla
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Tyson McFadden
Rogers
Richmond
Pearl Marcus
Geneva Kine
Marion Green
Hatch
West
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McLaughlin
Andrews
Leslie Jones
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Zeno
Sam Jobe
Montgomery
Archie Wilkeies
Dr Leatz
Tamra Gilliland Holat
Charleston
Increase of Tax Levy in South Carolina Resolution
A Senate resolution proposes a joint committee to investigate taxation in South Carolina and to recommend laws to correct tax evils and equalize burdens. The plan aims to add a road tax and address unequal property assessments while reporting to the General Assembly 30 days before the next session.
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Farm notes and county agricultural developments in South Carolina
The Boggy Swamp drainage district is organized to drain about 20 000 acres in Andrews region. Colleton County will host an experimental farm with fertilizer liming and boll weevil tests. State Fair Association leaders Efird and Ellison re elected. State Warehouse Commissioner Rivers elected. Cotton markets rise with high upland long staple price. Grain elevators planned in Beaufort Yarnville Colleton Darlington. Darlington Breeders sale set. SC farmers use 1199 trucks per government survey.
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D. F. Efird
D. G. Ellison
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Greenville
South Carolina
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Yarnville
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W. G. Smith
Rivers
Chesterfield
Hartsville
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Darlington
Railroad men plan a high cost fight store in Danville
Richmond Va March 7 An announcement says Southern road shop workers in Danville have formed a stock company with 1,000,000 dollars capital to open a cooperative store to combat the high cost of living.
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Oldest Senator John Bankhead Dies in Washington
John H. Bankhead of Alabama, the oldest US senator and last Confederate veteran serving in the chamber, died in Washington. The senate adjourned in respect and a funeral committee was formed including Senators Underwood and Nelson. Bankhead, born 1841, served ten terms in Congress and two in the Senate, known for public buildings and river improvements, and for the Bankhead highway.
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Los Angeles
Peace Treaty Hope Seen By Senators
Washington March 7 Republicans and Democrats discussed ways to speed action on the peace treaty. Leaders favored not delaying the decisive vote, with a possible agreement to limit debate on six reservations before addressing Article X. Debates likely to end this week and a ratification vote could follow.
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Senate
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Wilson
Red Cross Sends Grave Photographs to Relatives
The American Red Cross prepared 75 000 grave photographs from France for next of kin. Each image names the deceased and includes the relative's address, checked against War Department records in Washington. Envelopes with photos are ready for dispatch to mourning families.
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