22 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
1
A fiery call urges South Carolina voters to act on the 27th to redeem the state. The piece attacks political leaders, condemns graft, vetoes, and pardons, and portrays a national decline while rallying patriots to vote and push for reform.
The Laurens rally drew about 3 600 as Gov Blease and Judge Jones traded charges over the Torrens plan em ployers liability and local option. Jones faced a crowded stand and had to end his remarks after the crowd refused him a hearing.
A letter from H. J. Hardy and Senator Weston condemns Governor Blease as unfriendly to labor and loyal to corporations. Hardy, a Columbia union member, refutes bribery claims, declares allegiance to his union, and cites political clashes over labor rights and pardons.
The letter from Mr. Weston August 13 1912 recounts an interview in Governor Blease s office in late February 1911 about enforcing labor laws. It details the governor s opposition to restricting contract rights, criticism of inspectors as ineffective, and a claim that liquor constables could enforce the law. The writer stresses the need for inspectors to protect workers and notes the interview left a strong impression on him.
Henry J. Hardy reports that the governor told Mr Hardy and Senator Weston he would veto any labor legislation aimed at improving conditions for workers over 21. The governor called factory inspectors useless and said outsiders should not bring complaints. affected workers must approach him personally for action. The statement appeared in the Columbia State.
Aug 15. The Columbia Chronicle notes rising voter interest as an August 97 primary nears with predictions of a large turnout. Ira B. Jones leads the anti pleaseism faction amid reports of evangelistic activity and shifts from Blease in Greenville County and Pickens County, with betting on Jones’ success and calls for reform.
Revival efforts in Spartanburg county show promising results as communities respond to religious campaigns. Observers note some positive changes though a few doubt the depth of impact and whether continued revival is truly needed.
The Gaff ney Ledger reports broad backing for Judge Jones with ninety nine percent of preachers behind him and similarly high support among newspapers doctors lawyers merchants and other citizens seeking law and order over anarchy.
The item reports a partisan prompt praising Gov. Blease with a provocative line about law and order versus lawlessness, urging readers to choose a side amid heated political tensions and social crime references. The tone mirrors campaign rhetoric from a political column.
Columbia August 15 the governor issued a pardon for J Wm Holman who was convicted of breach of trust in May 1903 at Oraigeburg and sentenced to three years imprisonment The pardon restores his citizenship The governor has pardoned or clemency in 376 cases and has respited Isaac Butler a negro until August 30
At Buck Creek church in Cherokee township a revival has stirred residents from Cherokee Springs to Chesnee. Many men converted to Christianity join the church, with ardent Blease supporters renouncing their governor allegiance to back Judge Jones. A late night fervent meeting described a shift from party loyalty to faith.
A Pacolet precinct poll shows Jones 101 and Blease 6. Earlier Pacolet mills tallyes give Jones 90, Blease 81, Featherstone 77, and Feels like 121 for Featherstone in 1910.
A local notice urges eligible members to sign the Club Roll to cast votes. The appeal stresses timely registration, the role of the club in organizational elections, and adherence to internal procedures for participation.
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