South Carolina Democrats Conclude Harmonious Capital Meeting
The South Carolina Democratic convention in Columbia ended amid a mix of contests from Charleston and Georgetown counties. After a six hour credentials hearing, Barnwell and Hazard delegations were seated, while Tillman the senior senator endorsement influenced the proceedings. The convention elected McLeod as permanent president and chose delegates at large to the national convention, with Henderson’s resolution keeping SC uninstructed.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Charleston
Georgetown
State House
Wilie Jones
J. W. Thurmond
Edgefield
Judge Jones
M. L. Smith
Camden
Jos. W. Barnwell
J. W. Hazard
Olin Sawyer
John P. Grace
J. E. McDonald
Winnsboro
Grace
Barnwell
Sen. Tillman
Rutledge Rivers
J. E. Martin
Charleston County
Sawyer
C. E. Sawyer
Aiken
Sawyers
Hazard
Court House
O. M. Mitchell
Jos. B. Johnson
Johnson
J. H. Clifton
Sumter
Thomas G. McLeod
Lee County
M. L. Bonham
Anderson
McLeod
D. Calhoun
Henderson
Wilson
J. W. Ragsdale
B. R. Tillman
E. D. Smith
R. I. Manning
John Gary Evans
Spartanburg
Cole L. Blease
F. H. Dominick
M. F. Ansel
F. H. Weston
W. F. Stevenson
H. C. Folk
R. S. Whaley
Charlton Durant
P. Gross
Mills Mooney
Ben Hill Brown
W. M. Dunlap
J. L. Glenn
W. P. Pollock
J. Jobear
A. Wood
W. T. Bethea
R. B. Scarborough
T. P. Gibson
W. A. Stuckey
J. B. Wingard
J. P. Thomas
D. Law
Baltimore
Col
D. J. Griffith
Willie Jones
Arrest Made In Campobello Fire Tragedy
In the Campobello area state inspector B A Wharton reports arrest of Allendar Gosnell about 25, charged with arson in the January 28 fire that killed four Gibson children. The blaze at W J Gibson’s home three miles from Campobello left neighbors and relatives shocked as Belton Reid helped rescue one child. Walter J Gibson, a former state representative, was away attending a funeral when tragedy struck.
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Campobello
B. A. Wharton
State Insurance Department
W. J. Gibson
Allendar Gosnell
Inman
Gosnell
Mr. Gibson
House of Representatives
Walter J. Gibson
Greenville
Belton Reid
James Gibson
Mr. Reid
Reunion invitation eyed for Confederate veterans in Gaffney
The Gaffney Ledger reports proposals to invite Confederate veterans to hold their annual state reunion in Gaffney this year. Officials say a cooperative spirit among citizens and veterans may ensure success if the veterans attend.
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Gaffney
Not So Bad as That Columbus Enquirer Sun
In Columbus Enquirer Sun commentary the writer argues that while South Carolina fares poorly, they cannot believe Mrs Blease will keep him as governor, signaling skepticism about the political future.
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Columbus Enquirer-Sun
South Carolina
Ourself
Blease
Bandits Raid Train Near Hattiesburg For Heavy Cash Haul
Two masked robbers held up the Queen & Crescent New York limited near Dakota Mississippi eight miles south of Hattiesburg early this morning. They blew open the express car safe with a haul estimated from thirty five thousand to two hundred thousand dollars. Express officials deny the large figure but will not estimate the loss.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Queen & Crescent New York Limited
Dakota
Southern Express
Blease Commission Report Sealed In Governor’s Safe
The governor announced the Blease or Stackhouse commission report to wind up the late State dispensary is filed in the governor’s office and has not been opened. He plans to let it stay sealed until the 1913 general assembly convenes, then hand it to the president of the senate.
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Blease
Stackhouse Commission
General Assembly
Please Commission
Senate
Thrift A farmer boy and his best girl in town buggy
A farmer boy and his sweetheart sit in a buggy in town as a popcorn vendor’s stand smells inviting. The girl comments on the aroma and the boy offers to pull closer so she can enjoy the scent more.
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Everybody's Magazine
Sentinel Offers Updates on Political Situation
Read the Sentinel for ongoing coverage of the political situation and fresh developments.
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the Sentinel
Socialists' Designs for Public Control and Equality
A historical Appeal to Reason outlines socialist goals to socialize major production and distribution means such as railways mills and land while keeping private property for personal needs. It argues socialized property serves public service not profit and supports democratic control including initiative referendum and recall. It envisions universal suffrage and an end to landlordism poverty and war.
Creighton's Detective Work Tangles with State Pay
Rev C W Creighton of Greenwood who draws 100 dollars a month from the State as a private detective for Governor Blease spent several days in Bennettsville. He talked in the governor's interest, appraised local conditions and perhaps had other business in mind.
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C. W. Creighton
Greenwood
Gov. Blease
Bennettsville
Pee Dee
Political winds shape GOP and Democratic nominating battles
Washington analysts debate Taft Roosevelt clash versus possible substitutes. Taft may secure the Republican nomination via the National Committee, while Roosevelt plans a later challenge. On the Democratic side Champ Clark rises, with his delegates, record, and coalition as proof he can win, while other contenders face skepticism and party divisions. Congress contemplates adjournment timing as June 15 approaches.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Roosevelt
Taft
Republican National Committee
National Republican Committee
National Committee
Col. Roosevelt
Chicago
Burton
Ohio
Cummins
Iowa
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court
Hughes
Champ Clark
Clark
Washington
Rexall Orderlies Offer At Pickens Store
A local offer markets Rexall Orderlies as a safe, scientific remedy for constipation. The ad promises payment for medicines used during the trial if relief is not achieved and highlights the product as odorless, tasteless, gentle, and suitable for children and the elderly. Pack sizes 12 tablets for 10 cents and 36 tablets for 25 cents.
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Rexall Orderlies
Pickens
Richeson Death Sentence Final. Governor Denies Commutation
Clarence V. T. Richeson loses last hope for clemency as Governor Foss declines to refer his petition to the executive council. The special insanity commission ruled Richeson sane at the time of the Hyannis murder and presently, despite occasional hysterical episodes. In Charlestown death chamber he remained calm after transfer from Charles Street jail, still clinging to the hope of mercy.
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Boston
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Hyannis
Foss
Richeson
Executive Council
Charlestown
Charles Street
Rexall Store Ad Sparks Local Drugstore Sale
An advertisement references a Rexall Store price offer with a quote for 80 tablets at 50 cents each and notes the sale is exclusive to our store Pickens Drug Co.
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Rexall
Pickens Drug Co
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Offer in Pickens Drug Co Ad
An advertisement urges women to try Rexall 93 Hair Tonic at Pickens Drug Co warning that damaged hair from heat, washing, and harsh products can cause dandruff and baldness. It guarantees cure or money back and claims 93 successes in trials.
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Pickens
Rexall
Pickens Drug Co
Such Is Politics Byline Notes Georgia Split Over Delegates
The Greenville News comments on Georgia favoring Oscar Underwood over Tom Watson in the race and reports that Underwood supporters oppose sending Watson as a Baltimore delegate, calling it gratitude.
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Tom Watson
Georgia
Oscar Underwood
Underwood
Tom
Baltimore
Greenville
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Richland
Futt
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Blease Board Reports
Thrift
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Taft and Clark
Ing
Congress
Harmon
William J. Bryan
McKinley
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