Capers Aims for Congress in Spartanburg District
Statewide news from Greenville and Washington reports John G. Capers Republican national committeeman of South Carolina intends to run for Congress in Spartanburg against Congressman Jos T Johnson. Capers seeks support from Republicans across the state as Greenwood notes April 10. In Greenwood a contempt of court ruling sends Miss Bell Yoe to jail for defying a land condemnation order upheld by the Supreme Court. The governor appointed a board with names not specified by law, prompting Attorney General Lyon to consider court action to test legality in the next Supreme Court session.
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John G. Capers
Greenville
Washington
Republican National
South Carolina
Congress
Spartanburg
Jos. T. Johnson
Capers
Greenwood
Julia
General Assembly
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Talumbia Record
Monument to Confederate Women unveiled in Columbia
The State erects a monument to Confederate Women of South Carolina at the State House grounds in Columbia. General Irvin Walker hands over custody to the Daughters of the Confederacy and delivers remarks, with Major Barnwell and Rev. Richards leading prayers. Cadets from Clemson participate and a reception follows at the Metropolitan Club. The sculpture by Willington Ruckstuhl depicts a Southern woman crowned with laurel, surrounded by figures representing the South. The event honors women of the Civil War era amid ceremonial speeches and a German artillery salute.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Irvin Walker
United Confederate Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Joseph W. Barnwell
Charleston
J Tichards
Viplin
Tenth
South Colina Regiment
Confederate States of America
Penine
General Walker
Major Barnwell
Barnwell
Blots
Curtis
United Daugters of Confederacy
United Daughters of Confederay
Daughters of the Agnethcan Revolution
Daughiers of the
Trem
Ptah
Willington Ruckstuhl
New York
Lick
State House
Nonor
Noel
South
I Wonton
Confederacy
Carolina
Outlaws Sid Allen and Wesley Edwards Escape Hunted Chase
Reports from Greensboro and Bristol suggest Sidney Allen and Wesley Edwards have fled the Hillsville massacre area. Observers cite sightings near Pine Hall and rail stations, with locals doubting they remain in the mountains. Judge N P Oglesby in Bristol believes the fugitives have left Carroll county and may have escaped the state.
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Greensboro
N. C
Sidney Allen
Wesley Edwards
Hillsville Court House
Massie
Commonwealth
Foster
Webb
J. W. Neel
Walnut Cove
Hillsville
Neel
Stokes
Carroll
Allen and Edwards
Edwards
Pine Hall
Norfolk and Western Railway
Stokes County
North Carolina
Allen
Klondike
Bristol, Tenn
N. P. Oglesby
Carroll County
Court House
Oglesby
Floyd Allen
Roanoke
Pickens County Singing Convention to Meet at Easley
The Pickens county singing convention will meet with the First Baptist church of Easley on the first Saturday and Sunday in May. A great convention is planned and attendees are assured an enjoyable time with Prof. J. H. Roe bush from Virginia and Messrs. C. D. Tillman from Atlanta J. C. Lenderman and J. L. Moore from Georgia and McD. Weams of Simpsonville present.
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Pickens County
First Baptist Church of
Easley
J. H. Roebush
Virginia
Messrs. C. D. Tillman
Atlanta
J. C. Lenderman
Georgia
McD. Weams
Simpsonville
J. L. Moore
Greenville News
Farming with Gasoline Plow Led by Elias Earle
Elias Earle, the region's only farmer using a gasoline plow, plows daily when dry and avoids wet ground. With a gasoline traction engine pulling the equipment, he covers many terraces quickly, despite his large acreage.
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Elias Earle
Earle
Presbytery at Easley elects officers and discusses education
The Piedmont presbytery met at Easley on the 19th with Rev. W H Frazer of Anderson delivering a sermon. Rev. G M Willcox was chosen moderator and J W Todd clerk. Reports showed a successful year. education received strong focus with Rev. D R Byrd addressing Chicora College and W P Nesbit elected Chicora trustee. Samuel Willis DuBose preached, a foreign missions meeting followed, and Rev. D Wallace and J R Falls were named commissioners to the Bristol Tennessee general assembly. Next meeting set for September 27 in Watkilla.
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Piedmont
Easley
W. H. Frazer
Anderson
G. M. Willcox
J. W. Todd
D. R. Byrd
Chicora College
W. P. Nesbit
Samuel Willis DuBose
Toccoa
D. Wallace
Pelzer
J. R. Falls
Central
General Assembly
Bristol
Governor Blease Ignores Law on Beaufort Board Appointments
Governor Blease appoints members to the Beaufort county township board contrary to the recent general assembly act creating the board and ignoring the names recommended by Senator Christensen in 1911. The article notes the governor’s departures from the act and mentions Christensen's repeated recommendations.
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Blease Wednest
Beaufort County
General Assembly
Christensen
Beaufort
Christenson
Forward to Charleston race tracks note misdirected letter
A letter addressed to Hell in Georgia faced delivery trouble while a Georgia addressed letter would reach smasoth sailings. The Charleston Post surmises such a letter would be forwarded to a location near the Charleston Race Tracks, if such a place exists in the South.
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Hell
3. C
Georgia
Smasoth
Charteston Post
Charleston Race Tracks
South
Poor Livestock Tied to Farmer’s Fate Cited by Progress
A quotation notes that poor livestock reflects a poor farmer, attributed to The Progress ve Farmer, illustrating a link between farm conditions and farmer fortunes.
Taft Roosevelt clash marks New York Republican primary chaos
In New York Taft Roosevelt factions claimed victory for delegates to the Republican national convention after chaotic primaries marred by a major ballot mix up. William Barnes Jr. said the opposition could win at most seven of ninety seats, while Roosevelt headquarters offered no update two hours after polls closed.
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Indiana
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Jackson
Miss
Eighth Congressional District
Missippi
P. W. Howard
Wesley Creyton
Vicksburg
Howard
J. W Haire
New York
New State
William Barnes, Jr
Republican State Committee
Yard and garden guide plus Rexall Orderlies advertisement
A regional tip sheet advises planting cotton and corn after thorough land prep with good seed and proper equipment. It covers seed patches, pasture for hogs, rape, cowpeas, soybeans, peanuts, livestock care, plenty of potatoes, garden upkeep, orchard care, hay land, and early cultivation. The second part promotes Rexall Orderlies as a laxative remedy with a money back guarantee, sold at Pickens Drug Co The Rexall Store.
In Memoriam Elmina J Cauly Barron
Obituary for Elmina J Cauley Barron born February 28 1870 oldest daughter of James F Cauley. Joined Ool eney Baptist church 1887 married William F Barron Hendersonville NC November 12 1891, five children with three predeceased. She served neighbor and caregiver and rests in faith with hymn closing.
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Elmina J. Cauly Barron
James F. Cauley
Elmina
Ooleney
Jesus
M.C. B
No good roads plan in South Carolina
The Progressive Farmer praises soil improving farming while earning a living and notes the good roads bureau in Washington tests molasses mixed with lime water as a dust cover but finds it ineffective. South Carolina locals would simply drink the mixture and sop up the roads.
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Good Roads Bureau
Washington
South Carolina
Houston Post
Political gossip and cautions in early 20th century editorials
A Birmingham News remark on Col. Roosevelt’s 1920 prospects hints at Democratic habit. The Boston Transcript mocks rumor control by political managers. The Wilmington Dispatch notes flirtatious misreadings and a Virginia suitor story. An aged readers note warns careful selection of regulatory medicine.
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Col. Roosevelt
Birmingham News
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Full Trial Guarantee
A Pickens Drug Co advertises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee if digestion relief is not achieved. A 25c box covers fifteen days, with larger 50c and $1.00 sizes for chronic cases, emphasizing Rexall Remedies exclusive to Rexall stores.
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J. A. Brown
Chadburn
Southern Cotton Association
Brown
Progressive Farmer
Strogly
Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Allens
Colorado Springs
Colo
United States
Guggenheim
Colorado
Singing Convention
Corn Club
National @ern Eaton management
Southern Star
Federal Fair, Demerstration Bureau
CBSA
EDD
Aia
Liv Wdi
B. Mertin
Taft and
Indianapolis
Rexall
Pickens Drug Co
Boston Transcript
Wilmington Dispatch
Wallace Bros
U.S
Constitution
Fili
Sam Lovenbein
North
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