Convention adopts new primary rules opening voting to all Democrats
The State Democratic convention last week adopted a new constitution and rules ensuring no white man is excluded from voting in the primary. Provisions are modest and easily complied with by any Democrat interested in government. The system emerged after lengthy, conscientious consultation from diverse state sections and was not enacted hastily. The convention expects broad acceptance and no protests from those seeking fair and honest primaries.
Wilson to Speak in Cheraw and National Sparks Fly
The item notes President Wilson's planned address at Cheraw and surveys varied political drama. It mentions Taft praising Wilson's Mexican policy, Roosevelts's rumored stance, and debate over a proposed Alaskan railroad and toll-free freight.
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Cheraw
Bewrare
Taft
Igfre
United States
Baseball Inaugurated In Vera Cruz City
The article states Vera Cruz begins baseball, noting the Greasers will embrace the game and grow enthusiastic after learning the sport. It frames the development as a decisive cultural shift and suggests youth involvement.
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Vera Cruz
Colonel to Tour Vast States for Bull Moose Party
The speaker announces a wide tour starting in September to promote the Bull Moose party. He plans visits to nearly all states, signaling strong backing and high campaigning effort for the third party.
Kansas Seeks Harvest Help as Unemployed Army Falls Short
Kansas faces labor shortages for the harvest. With Coxey's unemployed army unavailable, the state plans to rely on college students as harvest help.
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Kansas
Coxey’s
Colorado Appoints Funds For Militia To Back Coal Strike
Colorado has appropriated one million dollars to maintain the state militia and to defray expenses already incurred due to the recent miners strike. The move is criticized as closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.
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Colorado
Huerta Accused of Shipping Gold Abroad for War Readiness
The article asserts Huerta has been shipping gold to a foreign country for several months, preparing for an imminent downturn. Supporters say it would ease tensions for both the United States and Mexico if the claim proves true.
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Huerta
United States
Mexico
Dollar chasers replaced monarchs in Europe
The czar of Russia earns ten million dollars a year and pursues automobile manufacture. Alfonso of Spain also earns a large salary and makes cigarettes. The German Kaiser runs a restaurant to supplement income while many rulers seek wealth.
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England
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Russia
Alfonso
Spain
Kaiser
Gold Paved Streets Mark Prosperity in Victor City
City leaders note streets in Victor are surfaced with hundreds of loads of ore crushed to size. The ore, valued up to $10 a ton in gold, was used because it was cheaper than distant non mineral rock. The measure signals local wealth but raises questions about durability and mining impact.
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Victor
Candidates Canvass Set to Start June 17
The State Democratic executive committee decided to open canvasses for United States senate at St Matthews on June 17 and for governor and other State officials at Sumter on the same day. General Willie Jones of Columbia chairs the canvass sub committee. Pledges must be filed by June 16 noon. Senate candidates face a $300 assessment, with other state officials priced at $50 to $250. Current entrants include U S Senator E D Smith seeking re election and Gov Cole L Blease.
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St. Matthews
Sumter
Democratic Executive Committee
Willie Jones
Columbia
United States
Congress
Senate
E. D. Smith
Cole L. Blease
Yucatan Reports Ample Chicle Supply Boosting Gum
A Yucatan report notes ample chicle reserves, predicting more and better chewing gum production as the supply remains plentiful and ready for processing.
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Yucatan
O Shaughnessy Remains Quiet Abroad as Example
The noted figure, described as late of Mexico, is praised for knowing when to speak and when to refrain. The remark suggests American representatives abroad could learn from this restraint and discretion.
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O’shaughnessy
Mexico
Congress dodges suffrage and prohibition until after elections
Both woman suffrage and national prohibition will not be acted on this Congress. The delay brings relief to statesmen who have dodged both questions, but they will have to face them sooner or later after the fall elections.
Homecoming Colonel Chides Wilson Administration
The Colonel returned from South America and spoke of being glad to be home while expressing dissatisfaction with the Wilson administration in several particulars. He believed no one could govern the country as Theodore Roosevelt would have done.
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South America
Wilson
T. R
Teachers Across Nation Win Higher Pay
The piece notes teachers nationwide are securing better pay, a change seen as positive. It suggests teachers previously resisted organization, which contributed to low wages, but now recognize the value of collective action.
Congressman Stevens Refuses Unearned Pay
In an era of graft, Democratic Congressman Stevens of New Hampshire refused a month's pay for service he did not render, showing integrity by declining ill earned funds.
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Stevens
New Hampshire
Huerta's land grants echo historic forty acres promise
The plan by General Huerta to grant fine farming lands to natives who enlist recalls the old forty acres and a mule motif used on freedmen during Reconstruction. Huerta is accused of being generous with others' plantations.
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Huerta
South
Ford to lay off about six thousand workers
The Ford Motor Company will lay off roughly 6,000 employees in the coming weeks due to the slack season. The move follows earlier promises of a five dollar daily wage for all workers from messengers to executives. If workers have saved money, they can endure the layoff without serious inconvenience.
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Ford Automobile Company
Messenger Boys
Go Fishing Away From the Hustle of Money
The speaker longs for escape from loans mortgages and constant asks about worth funding and cost. They crave quiet woods and hills filled with flowers and birds where no one pesters with questions. The call to fishing offers simple pleasure and relief from urban strain.
New Constitution and Rules for South Carolina Democrats
The 1914 Democratic party constitution sets membership and voting rules. Age and residency requirements apply to white Democrats. blacks must have voted for Hampton in 1876. Members enroll in person, provide age occupation and address, or post office details. County committees supply enrollment books. voters must enroll near residence and cannot vote out of county. Club rolls close in July, with biennial roll revisions and annual updates in large cities.
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Democratic Party of
South Carolina
United States
Hampton
Congress
Charleston
Democratic Convention Updates Primary System in South Carolina
The State Democratic Convention convened in Columbia with temporary and permanent officers named. Delegates debated Barnwell-Grace credentials, seated a Georgetown delegation with split votes, and endorsed Woodrow Wilson. The platform backed rural credits, foreign policy, and anti fraud measures, with rules centered on the Greenville plan. Pickens county sent its reps to constitution, platform, and credentials committees.
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James A. Hoyt
Columbia
M. M. Mann
St. Matthews
R. B. Sloan
George C. Taylor
Joseph W. Barnwel
Charleston
R. B. Watson
Saluda
M. L. Bonham
Anderson
H. H. Arnold
Spartanburg
C. E. Spencer
York
D. R. Coker
Darlington
J. H. Clifton
Sumter
J. S. Wilson
Lancaster
Barnwell
Charleston County
Georgetown
Woodrow Wilson
Hoyt
Wilson
Committee On Constitution and Rules
Platform Committee
South Carolina
Panama
General Assembly
Constitution and Rules Committee
Greenville
Pickens County
R. F. Smith
D. W. Hiatt
OU. R. Doyle
Democratic Convention Advances Primary Reform Proposals
The State Democratic Convention approved sweeping changes to primary election rules and the party constitution. After a two day session they rejected minority amendments and adopted the majority report on enrollment and residence requirements to participate in primaries. The adjournment occurred at 5 30 p m with the convention backing the majority plan.
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State Democratic Convention
Committee On Constitution and Rules
Clifton
South Carolina Convention Adopts New Rules and Officer Elections
Delegates approve a substitute to close club enrollment on the last Tuesday in July and require posting and review of rolls. Voting changes include purging protests and contests, ensuring only listed names vote, and returning rolls after counting. John Gary Evans elected chairman by acclamation as convention praised as one of the finest in the state.
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John Gary Evans
County Commission
W. N. Graydon
W. G. Sirrine
Greenville
B. E. Nicholson
Edgefield
Neils Christensen
Beaufort
Democratic Executive Committee
Executive Committee
South Carolina
Pickens County Delegates Named To Convention
Delegates from Pickens County include T. M. Norris J. N. Morgan O. R. Doyle C. L. Cureton Dr. R. P. Smith and Rev. D. W. Hiott as listed for the convention delegation.
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T. M. Norris
J.n.morgan
O. R Doyle
C. L. Cureton
R.p.smith
D.W. Hiott
Meat and Lard Wholesale Prices Advertised
An advertisement promotes wholesale prices for meat and lard from L. B. O'Dell at Liberty.
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L. B. A O'Dell
Liberty
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