South Carolina General Assembly Passes Bills and Debates Dispensary
South Carolina lawmakers discuss governor’s dispensary report, modify pension and weights laws, and advance or kill several acts. Senate and House debate agriculture, public health funding, school bonds, and railroad issues amid resignations and committee actions.
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Zecommission
Weston
County Board of Commissioners
Carlisle
East
Rer
Edtate
Pha
Agriculture Commis
House
Sullivan
South Carctina
Spivey
Conwey Coast and Western Railroad
Ecll
Umbrella Sheds At Orangeburg Depot Delayed By Talks
A Southern Railway committee met Orangeburg city council to discuss improvements at the passenger depot. Commitments for umbrella sheds and converted walkways have not yet been acted upon despite prior efforts by the city council. Judge Alten B. Parker delivered the South Carolina Bar Association annual address and banquet remarks followed by several addresses.
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Southern Railway Company
Orangeburg
Southern Railway
Parker
South Carolina Bar Associaon
Ferms of Representatives
Alten B. Parker
Court of Appeals of New York
United States
Bar Association
Postal Savings Depositories to Open in South Carolina
Designated Postal Bank in Washington lists Pendleton and Pickens as postal savings depositories to be established on February 21. A cryptic exchange notes a request for tiaras and a humorous remark about a wife, ending with a clipped fragment.
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Washington
Pendleton and Pickens
S. C
Will Join Aiken in Good Roads Plan
A Gaffney petition seeks Cherokee County General Assembly support for a bill copying Aiken County’s plan to place highway construction and maintenance beyond politics under a social road commission. Backers expect at least 600 signatures and say the move reflects broad public demand. A. W. McKeand spoke to the Spartanburg chamber, urging city boosting and warning against misrepresentation for towns.
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Aiken
Gaffney
General Assembly
Ous
Aiken County
Social Road Commission
A. W. McKeand
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Spartanburg
McKeand
Oklahoma City
Charleston
Gyroscope Cars and a Proposal Mixed with Comedy
A short piece discusses a gyroscope car with an alarm warning and notes a humorous courtship scene where Mr Throgson asks Miss Angeline to marry him. The woman rebukes the notion of being asked to get down on one knee.
Report of Supervisor on County Finances 1912
The report shows 1911 receipts of $88,650.81 to be used by the county board, $14,370.95 checked out, and a remaining balance of $24,279.86 to apply to county debts. The owed amount exceeds collections by about $4,440.73. Fines and licenses may credit the debt, with $3,060 owed to the State sinking fund funded by a special levy. The report includes seven mules, a crushing plant, steel stockade for convicts, and about $3,000 overlooked in last year’s report.
Pickens County Expenditures for Fiscal Year 1911-12
Financial figures show detailed county outlays for the year ending January 1, 1912 including salaries for county officials, court and education expenses, road and bridge work, prison costs, dispensary, and maintenance. Total expenditures recorded as 38844.08 with unpaid claims and borrowed funds noted.
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Pickens County
Felder in Augusta on Testimony and Impeachment Talk
Col. Thomas B. Felder spoke in Augusta about testifying before a Columbia investigating committee on Gov. Cole L. and the ongoing Blease controversy. He denied printing a book on Governor Blease but suggested he has material for a possible forthcoming work. He doubted impeachment moves by the legislature, saying he knew nothing definite.
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Augusta
Thomas B. Felder
Columbia
Cole L
Blease
South Carolina
Col. Felder
Rome Practices Un Americanism in The Home Field
Dr. J. L. Love argues in The Home Field that Roman Catholic leadership in the United States, from Cardinal Gibbons to priests, pursues a pro Vatican policy, uses public funds for parochial schools, seeks political influence, and aims for Catholic control of education and policy. He cites Knights of Columbus, federation groups, and court appointments as evidence, warning that delay may cost republican liberties.
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Earth
America
Cardinal Gibbons
Vatican
Knights of Columbus
Federation of Catholic Societies
Catholic World of
New York
United States
Union
Texas
Austin
Worldridge Park
Knights of the Columbus
Massachussetts
Boston Daily Journal
W. H. MccKechnie
Boston
Commonwealth
Taft
White
Western Watchman
Supreme Court
Justice Harlin
Foss
Massachusetts
England
St. Louis
Jewish Christian Association
Congress
Congressional Record
Baltimore
J. L. Love
Death of ex Sheriff Gilreath ends era of service
Ex Sheriff J. D. Gilreath died at his Greenville home in his 76th year. A longtime county public servant elected in 1876, he served four years until 1900 and his son followed as sheriff for eight years. The Greenville News lauded his tight fight against crime and his Christian conduct.
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Perry D. Gilreath
Greenville
J. D. Gilreath
Greenville News
Gilreath
Mr. Gilreath
County Expenditures Reported for January 1 1912
The record shows a total of 28720.59 dollars for the period ending January 1 1912 with James B. Craig listed as Supervisor.
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James B. Craig
Purse Lost Near Pickens Rewards Return Offer
A purse containing $10.20 was lost near Pickens or en route to a private residence. A reward is offered to the finder if returned to M. W. Simmons or left at this office for The Sentinel subscribers.
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Pickens
M. W. Simmons
A Splendid System The People Have A Voice
A. McP. Hamby secretary of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce extols the commission form of government as the most democratic and effective in Columbia. He cites past year achievements and claims citizens have a stronger voice and fewer bonds. Also notes a pardon obtained for Clarence Davis of Charleston after governor intervention.
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Columbia
A. McP. Hamby
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Hamby
Chamber of Commerce
Hemby
Davis
Charleston
John F. O’rourke
Blease
Clarence Davis
O’rourke
South Carolina New Enterprises Reported
South Carolina new enterprises include the Commissioned Ferguson Elliott, Inc. of Lancaster with capital stock 5000 and petitioners George Ferguson and Elliott. The Owen Grocery Company of Dillon is chartered with 5000 stock. W W Owen president J W Smith secretary treasurer. Domesticated: South Carolina Power Company with HQ in Jersey City. Corn Growers Soon To Meet Lexington holds first meeting January 31 with prizes offered for corn clubs. Arson and Murder Charged Edward Drayton, colored, committed for arson and murder in connection with the Tompowsky store fire. Train Ditched by Broken Rail A mixed train on Blue Ridge Railway derailed near Seneca. no injuries. Jones Makes First Formal Statement Ira B Jones, former Chief Justice, responds to Governor Blease over appointment of special judges and Supreme Court conduct, calling Blease's conduct lawless.
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Columbia
Blease
General Assembly
Howard B. Carlisle
Spartaniems
J. J. Evans
Meadboro
Atlantic Coast Line Railrced Company
Montgomery
Marion County
Weston
Columbia Railway, Gas and Electric Company
Congaree River
Columbia Canal
Clfton
Toumey
Sumter
Wharton
East Spartanburg
Cedar Springs Institute
House of Representatives
House
Committee On Education
Senate
McQueen
McKeown
James Henry Rice, Jr
Rice
Audubon Society
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Citadel
W. L. Daniel
Clemson College
Kingstree
Jasper County
South Carolina
New House
Turnbull
Chesterfield
Davis
Barnwll
Barnwell
Lexington
Lexington County Corn Growers’ Association
Lexington County
Court House
Edward Drayton
Tompowsky
Calhoun Street
Gadsden
Seneca
Blue Ridge
Clinchfield
Contingent Fee Question Surfaces In Miner Tale
A miner who suffered an accident asks a friend about a contingent fee. The friend replies with a legal quip noting the lawyer earns nothing if the case is lost and the client gets nothing if it is won, reflecting skepticism about contingency arrangements.
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Jimmie
Chicago Record-Herald
Charleston plans 20 foot channel up Ashley River to Standard Plant
United States engineer Maj. G. P. Howell orders immediate estimates for a 20 foot channel up the Ashley River to the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company Standard plant wharf. Additional notes cover local police, court, and civic matters across Charleston Beaufort Rock Hill and Florence with diverse incidents and official actions.
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Charleston
United States Engineer’s Department
GP. Howell
Ashley River
Standard
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
First Brick Laid for State Park Asylum Building
The first brick for the new State Park State Asylum building for negro men was laid this afternoon by Col. Aull. The structure will measure 202 by 77 feet, be two stories high, and cost about $60,000. The foundation is concrete. W.F.
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Columbia
State Park
State Asylum
Col. Aull
W.F
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