Sully's Warehouses Stir Cotton Debate in South
In Dillon South Carolina April 15 1909 ex cotton king Dan Sully proposed building warehouses in the south to store one third of the cotton crop. The Farmers Union opposed citing hidden motives while praising storage as a tool to regulate prices like Rhodes diamonds. Sully would fund and operate the facilities, lowering farmer risk and aligning with market needs.
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Dan Sully
Sully
South
Farmer's Union
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
London
Rhodes
Roosevelt in Africa Tillman at Trenton News Dearth
The country experiences a notable news lull as President Roosevelt is abroad in Africa and Senator Tillman remains in Trenton. This quiet period leaves observers noting scarce major events or updates across national outlets.
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Roosevelt
Africa
Tillman
Trenton
Denmark Train Theft Reflects Turnabout Justice
A Seaboard train near Denmark saw a thief steal a lawyer's satchel containing $8,000. The incident suggests the culprits acted on a belief that turnabout was fair play, framing a bold crime with legal overtones.
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Denmark
Alexander the Great Weeps Over Limited World to Conquer
Dillon residents will relate to Alexander after the New County election, as the scene reflects unmet ambitions and local politics intersect with legendary figures. The report frames the emotional note amid civic events and community reactions.
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Alexander the Great
Dillon
Alexander
Power Dam Work Resumes On Pee Dee River
Rockingham Power Co sees all legal issues settled and construction restarts on the Pee Dee river dam. Extra crews have been added and progress will be rapid, promising a 24 hour electric current that boosts Dillon's industrial growth and overall development.
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Dillonites
Rockingham Power Co
Pee Dee River
D‘lion
Dillon
Dillon Increases Limits But Mills Spark Debate
The town faces a choice on extending corporate limits beyond the depot area to include more residents and possibly incorporate the cotton mills. Proponents note population could rise to about 2,500 with a one mile expansion, while opponents recall a prior agreement not to include mills. Also discussed are livestock health certification penalties and critiques of meat inspection in the context of public safety versus economic interests.
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London
Rhodes
Dillon
General Assembly
America
Civic League Reelects Officers at March Meeting
At the annual March meeting, Civic League re elected Mrs L Cottingham as President with officers F B David and C R Taber, plus new VP Wm Ham er. Executive committee members E T Elliott C L Browne E L Moore A J Evans P B Sellers and committees for Finance Membership Entertainment. The group urges a town wide cleaning up day and discusses enclosing the cemetery center elliptical circle.
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L. Cottingham
F. B. David
C. R. Taber
D. M. Michaux
Wm. M. Hamer
E. T. Elliott
C. L. Browne
E. L. Moore
A. J Evans
P. B. Sellers
W. T Bethea
W. Murchison
C.H Burroughs
Isla McKenzie
Alice Braddy
Annie Alford
R. P. Schofield
C. T. O'Ferrall
Nellie McKenzie
Dillon
Civic League
Cemetery improvements urged with flowers and shrubs
A call to beautify the cemetery with stone curbing grass shrubbery and flowers notes neglect in places and urges Chrysanthemums for a fall flower show reminding readers to attend a sister talk and class canvass with timing details.
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Dillon Herald
Thursday
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Sully and Cotton
Sus
McKay
Dillos Hdw. Co
A.C. L. Tick
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Anasia
L. R. Craig
J. H. McLaurin
Agnes Carmichael
Continental Casualty
Campy
Chicago
Illinois
Nathan Evans
Marion
Southern Life Insurance Company of
Fayetteville, N. C
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Southern Life
Department of
North Carolina Insurance Department
Jefferson
Carolina Law
Jeffer
F. H. McMaster
South Carolina
Southern Life Insurance Company
Fayetteville
Raleigh
Jefferson Standard
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co. Home Office
Raleigh, N
Liles
Mgrs
Orangeburg, 5. C
Jes. G. Brown
P. D. Geld, Jr
Mgr
Chas. W. Geld
D. W. Cochrane, Mgr
Laurens, 5. C
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