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Riot fears at Rhems end with militia guard orders
An altercation at Rhems South Carolina led to a fatal heart failure after a heated clash involving Tony Scott. Authorities dispatched militia and officials to contain a potential race riot and maintain order as telegraphs reported the scene to Governor Ansel with the situation eventually calming down.
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Rhems
S. C
Tony Scott
Scott
Rhem
Ansel
Georgetown
M. F. Ansel
Columbia
S.C
H B. Springs
F. 3d Regiment
Springs
H. B. Springs
Williamsburg
Khems
Sheriffs Scurry
Graham
Harper’s
Harper's
Geo
William
Chas.w. Scurry
Georgetown County
Scurry
Capt Springs
Capt Srings