Voter Appeal in 19th Century State Election
A rambling political appeal urges readers to back J C Sheppard and attacks Governor Tillman. It warns that voting against Tillman could threaten property and educational rights and questions poll taxes and literacy laws. The misspelled letter references pastors, parties, and local figures to sway white voters to support the Democrat slate.
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Tillman
Erebol Sour Pond
Erie
Slsbor
Local Citizen Endorses Orr and Lampton Alliance
Maticks Fusions and Mr F W Drymin praise Col Jaaves L Orr and Gen Lampton in a broad democrat stance. Drymin, a respected county citizen, says Orr will be a steady lieutenant governor and vows to vote as he prays for peace and equal rights to all.
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F. W. Drymin
Jaaves L. Orr
Pution
Dryman
Eyete Velorin
Gen. Lampton
Col. Ore
Leigh Sheppard
Orrman
Editorial Praise for Charles E. Robinson at Senese
The message thanks Charles E. Robinson for taking full editorial control over the Senese for the past three weeks. His work is praised as satisfactory and met with strong endorsement and approval. He is described as a ready forcible writer with a knack for capturing local news in Satanont.
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Charles E. Robinson
Senese
Flis
Sammz
Harty
Tillman Platform Pledge Questioned After 1880 Bid
A letter questions Governor Tillman’s 1880 pledge to reduce public expenditures and salaries, abolish useless fees, and cut state and county costs. It cites a lack of reductions in base pay and inspector salaries and asks voters if Tillman has carried out the platform.
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Tillman Hiself
Titman
Coosaw
Uae
Tretead Cary Wevet
Ghal
Tillman
Easley
Central
Political clash over educational and property voting qualifications
The piece critiques Governor Tillman and supporters for pushing a constitutional change to add an educational and property requirement for voters. It argues the plan would disenfranchise black voters while boosting Tillman’s allies, describing campaign meetings at Central and Easley where crowds echo support for Tillman.
Lands Sold Under Sheriff Auction In Denison? Tax Lands Rift
James McIntosh of Newberry reports Janiel G. Gibbon, agent for the sinking fund, sought lands in arrears. Clarendon sheriff advertised 10 200 acres. James Gibbes and others bid 174 cents per acre and sold at 1.00. Louis Al of Clarendon bought and resold at 1.00. About 80 000 acres sold similarly. potential profit nears 300 000. framed as sharp business under Tillman era allegations.
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Denmark
James McIntosh
Newberry
Janiel G. Gibbon
Sinking Fund Commission
Clarendon County
James G. Gibbes
Louis al- Mof
Tillman
Spartanburg Spartan
Candidate debate on State officers and Congressional contests
A Greenville Advertiser item reports a Pickens meeting with candidates for State offices and Congress. Voters favored Johnstone over Latimer, praising Johnstone’s legislative experience and debating skill. Latimer is described as clever but lacking in ability to serve effectively in Congress. The piece lauds Johnstone as a strong opponent of tariff defenders and reform opponents.
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Newberry
Ch Latimer
Anderson
Johnestone
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Calhain
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Brown
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Eight Box Law Debate and Wording Question
A confused editorial fragment debates the eight box law and its aims. It questions how the law was intended to function and whether it allows true democratic voting, noting observers and Col Orr’s stance and recounting concerns about finger and pocket voting during general elections.
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Avis
Luk
Ita “Stend
Col. Orr
Denne
Nome Whedit Pot
Breo Wintians
Dear Sir Letter Questions Clergy Conduct and Local Figures
A letter from J.N. Boowin and Col. J. A. Thoye of Greenville BC questions a pastor’s fitness and local parish affairs. The writer criticizes clergy behavior and character, mentions citizens and church leaders, and expresses distrust of a town board and bank figures amid placing blame on drunkenness and moral standards.
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Greenville
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Cy Daly Sa
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Prohibition Tickets Sent From Township Executives
A jumble of letters and remarks describes efforts by the State Prohibition Executive Committee to distribute Prohibition Tickets and coordinate township committees with local voters aiding the campaign. The document cites national figures and public sentiment, including a forecast about Grover Cleveland and broader economic themes, interwoven with a homely anecdote about fish diets and marriage.
Letters on State Lands Sale and Convention Politics
Fragments discuss J A Tindal and state land sales in South Carolina, urging proper advertisement of land parcels and criticizing tax books and survey methods. The writer references Morrison, the sinking fund commission, and a push toward a constitutional convention with poll taxes and disenfranchisement fears, ending with warnings to readers.
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Columbia
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Ian
Morrison
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Wetel
Loreal Yan Foubay
Willae
Snow
Janus Messrosi
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