Try It Again Next Tuesday in South Carolina Governor Race
A lengthy report from Columbia details South Carolina Democrats preparing for the second primary with races for governor lieutenant governor and other state offices. It notes Heyward and Talbert’s contest, Tillman’s shifting support, and Latimer Evans vying for the United States senate, along with comptroller general adjutant general and railroad commissioner headlines.
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Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Jennings
A X Gunter
W F Stevenson
John McMahan
Heyward
Talbert
Ansels
Timmierman
Latimer
Senate
Evans
Talpert
United States Senate
Filiott
Hemphill
Henderson
Johnston
Jones
Abbeville
Totes and
Walker
Greenville
Cunningham
Saluda
Frost
Boyd
Patrick of
Anderson
Ansel
Timmerman
Tillman
JH Tilimin
Ceckers
Short Alabama primary vote puzzles Democrats and predicts tough race
Birmingham reports show only about 10,000 of roughly 183,500 registered Democrats voted in the primary amid heated factional fighting over Governor Jelks and Governor Johnston. Analysts say turnout and allegiance of the 90,000 nonvoters will determine November outcomes as Republicans and independent voters threaten gains in several counties.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jelks
Johnston
Alabama
Democratic Party
Executive Committee
Railroads May Merge in Alabama Without Law Obstacle
In Montgomery Alabama September 4 officials note no constitutional or statutory provision blocks railroad consolidations. The discussion over Southern and Louisville and Nashville merger efforts shows Alabama has nothing in its laws preventing such consolidations and state officials have not acted on cooperation with other states.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Specelal
Southern
Louisville
Nashville Roads
New Battery of Artillery Forms in Alabama
A new artillery battery organized at Birmingham visited the governor and adjutant general in Montgomery on September 4 to seek mustering into the national guard. Alabama already has three batteries in Montgomery Mobile and Selma. this unit would complete a four-battery battalion with eighty men enrolled.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ed Smith
Frank S White, Jr
J. Q Smith
Battery of Artillery
Birmingham
National Guard
Mobile
Selma
Adjutant General
Drought Dries North Carolina Rivers and Wells
North Carolina faces a very dry year with scarce drinking water. Black River in Harnett County has dried to sand and dust. many wells have to be deepened while springs run dry. The coast belt sees rain failures yet yields some of the state's best crops. Overall crop conditions decline since August 1.
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North Carolina
Raleigh NC
Black River
Harnett County
Here
Democratic Headquarters at Raleigh Busy Place
Democrats begin active campaign work in Raleigh with State Chairman Simmons, Secretary A J Field, and A D Watts, their private secretary, at a crowded headquarters. Republicans have yet to establish a visible HQ, with Green Torro expected as in 1900. Democrats plan to concentrate speakers and avoid splitting time to minimize GOP audiences, though some departures may occur.
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Raleigh
Simmons
A J Field
A D Watts
Green Toro
Parton Touched Live Wire In Aiken Accident
J E Parton, lineman for Bell Telephone and Telegraph, was shocked by a crossed live wire of Aiken Electric Light Company last night. He fell about five feet, sustaining serious injuries and severe burns. Special dispatch from Aiken dated September 4 reports possible fatality. A Portsmouth to New York round trip offer via Cape Charles and Old Dominion Steamers appears in the same notice.
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Aiken
J E Partoh
Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Tve
Aiken Electric Light Company
Portsmouth
New York
Cape Charles
Washington
Baltimore
Old Dominion
Columbus to get new post office in city hall site
Postmaster Wood announced that the first assistant postmaster general accepted Columbus Mississippi city authorities’ proposal to locate the new protection office in the city hall. The city will gain a modern post office within months to handle rising postal business.
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Columbus
Specelal
Wood
Columpus
Brownlow's New Scheme for Electric Railroad Plan
Knoxville September 4 special Congressman W P Brownlow aims to build an electric railroad from Johnson City to Jonesboro Tenn He has secured Cincinnati and Ohio capitalists to back the project His Johnson City franchise expires September 26 and action is expected soon
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Brownlow
Knoxville, Tenn
W P Brownlow
Johnson City
Jonesburg
Tenn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Reelection Bid Led By Tuscaloosa Mayor Cochrane
Tuscaloosa Alabama September 4 special announces were issued by Mayor William G Cochrane declaring his candidacy for reelection. Judge Cochrane praised his past administration and projected a strong vote, noting substantial city improvements during his term.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
William G . Cochrane
Judge Cochrane
Odd Fallows at Covington Lodge Inauguration Night
Special Star lodge No 14410 OF O was instituted at Covington on September 4 by state organizer W F Green, aided by Dr Hopkins conductor of Lithonia lodge and others. Officers for the new lodge will be elected and installed tonight.
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Covington
Star Lodge
W F
Dr Hopkins
Lithonia Lodge
Exquisite four poster mahogany bed and chiffonier
Picture an old four poster bed with acanthus leaf posts and a grand grain. The bed and matching chiffonier are described as reproduction pieces fit for a king’s chamber. Prices and Blue Grading Stamps are promised to buyers.
President’s Knoxville visit altered for sightseeing
Secretary Cortelyou instructed changes to the program of the president's visit to Knoxville on Monday. There will be no formal reception or luncheon. the party will spend the day sightseeing except for a brief address at the courthouse square. The Indiana committee will not meet the party in Chattanooga due to limited tram accommodations. Congressmen Cabson and Brownlow are likely to meet the party there and accompany them to Knoxville.
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Knoxville Tonn
Cortelyou
Court House Square
Chattanooga
Cortelson
Cabson
Brownlow
Knoxgile
Woman Attacked in Blue Grass Store Near Knox County
Mrs Emma Watts, daughter of Captain Frank M Smith, was attacked in a store near Captain Smith’s Blue Grass home, beaten until overcome. Mrs D Hudgings is named as the assailant. Watts driven to city for medical care. The incident is linked to recent county election tensions involving Captain Smith’s family.
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Hudgings
Watts
Knoxime Tenn
Specelal
Emma Watts
Frank M Smith
Captain Smith
Blue Grass Tenn
D Hutgings
State
South State
Mrs Watts
Din
Nashville
Columbus Insurance and Banking names new vice president
At a board meeting in Columbus Mississippi on September 4 B Weaver was elected vice president to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Colonel J O Banks. Weaver, a prominent local figure, serves as president of city loan associations and is noted as a leading figure in commercial affairs and a capable officer of the bank.
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Columbus
Miss
Bnecal
Columbus Insurance and Banking Company
Weaver
J. O Banks
Afi
Lo Jasses
Spat Over County Beat Committeeman Race Before Committee
A lively hearing in Florence featured a contest for beat committeeman between George W Porter and Paul Hodges. Emmett O Neal argued for Porter while Hodges challenged votes, accusing Neal of a circular misrepresenting voter qualifications. Neal alleged negroes voted in primaries and claimed denied inspection, resulting in a charged exchange where both men accused each other of dishonesty before the committee.
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Montgomery
Ala
Speela
State Committee
Florence
George W Porter
Paul Hodges
Hodges
Per- Emmett O Neal
Porter
G Neal
County Committee
O'Neal
Neal
Hedges
Failure at Bartow ends L N Milam grocery
Bartow Florida September 4 special first business failure in years as L N Milam a local grocer is closed out by Sheriff Tillis under an execution in favor of T L Hughes for 972080 including principal and interest. Mayor St John Will Resign
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Bartow
Fla
L .N. Milam
Tillis
T L Hughes
St. John
Knoxville
Tenn
Charles J St John
Bristol Tenn
Bristol Council
St John
Bristol
A Farmer's Physician in DeKalb County
A letter from J. T Porter of DeKalb county describes remote medical care with a physician nearby to treat sudden bowel attacks using Biggers Wackleberry Cordial. The note mentions doses and preparation for at home use.
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J. T Porter
DeKalb County
Dr. Biggers
Hiss Nominated by Republicans in Ninth District
George B Hiss, president of the Southern Cotton Spinners' Association, was nominated by acclamation as the Republican standard bearer for North Carolina Ninth District at a Hickory convention. Hiss, a businessman allied with the commercial Democrats, previously supported Democratic nominees and favored the constitutional amendment prohibiting negro ballot suppression. Democratic nominee in the district is Hon. E Y Webb of Shelby.
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Republicans
North Carolina
Charlotte NC
George B Hiss
Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association
Hickory
Hiss
Bir Hiss
Democrats
Old Hats Cleaned Naped Fall Styles Bursey
Bursey offers fall styles with cleanable hats on display at Whitehall shop showcasing new colors and textures as the season turns.
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Whitehall
Body Found Floating in Pascagoula River at Mobile
A white man about thirty, identified as W L Murphy of West Point Georgia, was found floating in the Pascagoula River near Mobile around noon. No foul play evident. Officials hold the body awaiting instructions from West Point.
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Mobile
Ala
Pascagoula River
W L. Murphy
West Point
Murphy
Tuscaloosa Executive Committee Names and Places
The list shows members elected at the primary for the county executive committee in Tuscaloosa Alabama with numerous names including J D Thomas New Lexington N D Windham Moores Bridge J M Griffin Binion T L Burchfield R FE Hobson Snider WC Price Bin ion and others across various towns such as Northport Brookwood Cottendale and Tuscaloosa. The document records locations and names of committee members across multiple communities.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
EB Christian
Oregonia
Thomas New
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Albert
Parton
Los
Satthtully
South
Tennessee
Peialj
Borches
State Republican Committee
Thompson
W. L. Murphy
West Point, Ga
REEAS
Seaboard
Old Point
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