Greenwood County Gains Ground in South Carolina House
Greenwood County drives support for a new county carved from Edgefield and Abbeville. debate pits Greenwood advocates against Abbeville opponents over area, population, and railroad mileage while Governor Tilman’s influence looms. House votes split 65 to 31 in favor, sending the bill to third reading.
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Methodist Conference Elects South Carolina Delegates
At the South Carolina Methodist Conference in Sumter on December 9 the elected delegates to the General Conference include Clerical S B Jones W D Kirkland R N Wells J A Clifton J C Kilgo John O Wilson Samuel Lander and lay D R Duncan James H Carlisle I B Haynes 23 Craighead H J Newton J C Purdy editor of the Christian Advocate Rev W D Kirkland. The Laurens meeting next year opposes division and appoint ments will be announced Sunday night. Dr Morton spoke on church extension.
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County Government Bill Passes Senate After Day-Long Fight
In Columbia South Carolina on December 13 the Senate finally approved the County Government Bill after an all-day session. The measure abolishes county commissioners, creates a county supervisor elected by voters, and forms township road boards to manage roads with contracts and potential chain gangs. The debate touched on salaries, exemptions for Beaufort and Charleston, and concerns about tax burden and executive power, with supporters arguing it modernizes county administration and opponents warning of increased government reach.
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Redistricting Debate Shapes Charleston Black District Fight
In Columbia South Carolina on December 14 the House debated a redistricting bill aimed at Charleston and Richland. Proponents argued the bill would yield a Democrat congressman from each district, while opponents warned of gerrymandering and racial impacts on Charleston’s representation and Negro votes. The floor clash highlighted party lines, race, and the future map for the state.
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State Bank Tax Reform Outline for 10 Percent Levy Repeal
A Senate banking and currency committee advances a provisional plan to repeal the 10 percent tax on state bank issues. The outline proposes penalties on out of state circulation, restricted use of state bank notes, and a system of registration, inspection, and liens, with no final report yet and a call for discussion.
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Destructive Temple Fire Destroys Grocer Stores
Early yesterday morning a blaze began in the grocery store of Winkleman I Ireeman in Temple Texas and quickly destroyed that store and two neighboring shops Cheeves Bros. & Co and W Wilkers. Losses total about 40000 with partial insurance. Samuel Cheeves was killed while trying to save valuables.
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