Gonzales Letter Defends South Carolina Lineage
William E Gonzales of Columbia responds to accusations of Cuban loyalty by detailing his family history and long ties to South Carolina. He cites 250 years of residence, involvement in colonial and state history, and aid to the state during the Civil War era. He contrasts his family’s service with the Cleopatra attacks and urges readers to judge by actions, not rumors.
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W. E Gonzales
Winnsboro News and Herald
Gonzales
Johnson
South Carolina
Fairfield County
Cuba
William Elliott
O’donnell
Colonial Assembly
United States
Beauregard
Fort Sumter
Georgia
Florida
A. J. Gonzales
Interior
Greensboro
Appomattox
Confederate States Army
Hardee
Joseph E. Johnson
Sherman
Not Guilty in Hawkins Case Hendersonville
The seven defendants including Dan McCall and relatives were acquitted in the Hawkins murder trial. The crowd in the court room celebrated, kissing jurors as the verdict declared them not guilty. Myrtle Hawkins body was found in Lake Osceola on September 10, leaving the killer unresolved.
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Hendersonville
Hawkins
Lake Osceola
Dan McCall
Beatrice McCall
Abner McCall
George and
Boney Bradley
Earthquake Shakes Columbia Area Across States
Residents in Columbia and nearby towns awakened by morning tremors around 5 o clock. The quake, felt across Georgia and South Carolina, produced rattling windows and trembling homes as centers of disturbance seemed offshore in the Atlantic. Multiple waves were reported, with area residents confirming a seismic event of regional reach.
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Columbia
Atlantic
Eastover
Spartanburg
Newberry
Charleston
Brunswick
Augusta
Georgia
Grace Will Recover After Atlanta Shooting Operation
Eugene H. Grace who was shot in his Atlanta home last March has undergone surgery to remove a bullet pressing on the spinal cord. The bullet was not in the spinal column and the spinal cord remains intact. Grace, partially paralyzed, showed no negative effects from the operation and is expected to recover.
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Newnan
Eugene H. Grace
Atlanta
Grace
Reunion of Titanic orphans found by devoted outsider
A month after the Titanic wreck two young boys sheltered by the Children's Society were identified by Marcelle Navarrie who traveled on the Oceanic to New York. She embraced the boys, crying mes infants, mes petit as she learned they were her children and awaited proper guardianship. The search for their parents continues.
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Children’s Society
Marcelle Navarrie
New York
Two Ring Campaign Maps Statewide Political Efforts
South Carolina Democratic executive committee sets campaign assessments for US Senate and other offices and outlines a joint itinerary with a separate senatorial campaign to run from June 25 in Columbia to August 23 in Aiken. Candidates must file pledges by Monday noon.
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Democratic
Columbia
United States Senate
Congress
F. H. Dominick
Newberry County
Railroad Commission
Sumter
John Gary Evans
Christe Benet
Aiken
Jasper W. Talbert
Parksville
Edgefield County
N. B. Dial
Laurens
Tillman
Senate
United Staties
St. Matthews
Orangeburg
Choice of Vice-President Debate Starts Amid Baltimore Move
National Committeeman Josephus Daniel launches a drive to nominate the presidential runner up as vice president. He cites 1884 Cleveland Hendricks as a model and urges a big name with a party platform linkage. Campaign stops list Greenville to Lexington during August.
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Baltimore
Josephus Daniel
Daniel
Cleveland
Hendricks
Democratic Party
Palmer Family Crime and Federal Convictions in South Carolina
The Palmers and Belchers moved from Greenville county jail to the Atlanta federal prison and Columbus State penitentiary after being convicted of murdering U S Marshal Corbin in Oconee county. Lou Belcher’s son Robert Belcher is in the penitentiary from prior conviction. Alethea Palmer, lone North Carolina family member, was tried for murder but acquitted. The case spans state and federal courts, pardons, re-arrests, and dramatic events in the upper South Carolina criminal history.
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Greenville
J. B. Palmer
Chas. B. Palmer
Atlanta
Louvelcher
Columbus
United States
Marshall Corbin
Oconee County
Robert Belcher
Lou Belcher
O Fcer
Palmers
North Carolina
Alethea Palmer
Belchers
State Court
Blease
Department of Justice
Upper South Carolina
In Memory of Little O. K.
The death of O. K. at ten months old is announced as a heartfelt tribute to the child of Mrs. Attaway Gilstrap. The notice expresses family sorrow, faith, and the belief that God loved the child best, offering blessings to the grieving parents.
Catholics of Valhalla Purchase Lot for New Church
The Catholics of Valhalla and vicinity have bought a lot for a church building to be erected at a cost not less than $5,000.
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Valhalla
Career of Robert A. Bowen in the Civil War told by daughter
A short biographical sketch by Florence Bowen recounts Robert A. Bowen leaving home in 1861 at 17, serving with Company E, South Carolina Regiment. He near Sullivan's Island and Richmond, fought at Frayser’s Farm, was wounded by a bomb shell and a hip ball, left for a cellar, and heard Col. R. E. Bowen call his company.
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the Sentinel
South
Florence Bowen
Robert A. Bowen
Glassy Mountain
Southland
Old Pickensville
Sullivan’s Island
Richmond
Frazier’s Farm
Iball
My Father
R. E. Bowen
S.C
Field Hospital
John Field
Yankees
Charleston
Felder Defies Blease Threats on Chicago Return
Tom Felder tells the Journal he will attend the Baltimore convention with the Georgia delegation despite South Carolina Governor Blease threatening to arrest him on the train. Felder dismisses the threats as claptrap and asserts he will go where he pleases.
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Chicago
Tom Felder
Journal
Igov
Blease
South Carolina
Palmetto State
Georgia
Baltimore
Mr. Felder
The Year of Jubilee and Political Minds
In this Florence county note, Jerry Moore wins prize via Bible study and voters are urged to learn about the year of Jubilee. The piece extols amiable campaigning, criticizes harsh tactics, and urges candidates and voters to seek enlightenment through study and self-reflection.
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Jerry Moore
Florence County
Graft claims reach governor's office in Charleston mayor remarks
Grace says he can trace graft to the governor's office in Columbia. He has not received a subpoena for the dispensary investigation but will testify when called. Boggs quotes criticize corruption and urges a county education campaign to reach state and national leadership.
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Grace
Charleston
Charleston County
Columbia
Jacksons Will and the Silver Vase artifact history
The article traces Gen Andrew Jacksons will and the silver vase and a painting given by South Carolina ladies and the Mexican War flag scene. It follows governor Allstons 1858 proclamation, the Palmetto association trust, the last surviving veteran, and the vases current custody in South Carolinas historical commission.
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Andrew Jackson
United States
Charleston
Mexico
Carleston
South Carolina
United States Senate
A. Jackson, Jr
Robt
F. W. Allston
Andrew Jackson, Jr
Jackson
Allston
Gov. Allston
Memphis
Gen. Jackson
Palmetto Association
Sherman
Columbia
William B. Stanley
Staney
Palmetign Association
Matthew B. Stanley
Marion County
James A. McKee
Pickens County
George H. Abney
Clay, Miss
J. J. Martin
East Point
John Williams
Downs
Kansas
Texas
Lone Star State
the Historical Commission of
State House
Palmetto
General Assembly
W. B. Stanley
W. B. Stanley, Pres
Gardiner & Fletcher
Philadelphia
Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Exam Notice
The examination for Winthrop College scholarships and new student admission will be at the County Court House on Friday July 5 at 9 a m. Applicants must be at least fifteen. Scholarships worth 100 dollars and free tuition. Next session begins September 18 1912. Address President D B Johnson Rock Hill S C for blanks and catalogue.
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Winthrop College
County Court House
Johnson
D. B. Johnson
Rock Hill
Georgia Farm For Sale With 135 Acres And Orchard
For sale a Georgia farm of 135 acres featuring a 10 room dwelling a fine cotton land and a good peach orchard with a railroad running through the place and one mile to a station. Easy terms.
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Georgia Farm
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