The So Called Spanish Swindle Exposed by State Department
A Washington report from the American Consul General in Barcelona warns of a longstanding international letter scam. Swindlers pose as Cuban political prisoners with hidden valises and large fortunes and seek guardianship of a dying prisoner’s daughter. The scheme relies on fear, secrecy, and staged letters to pry money from distant relatives, with Spain’s legal system delaying prosecution. The Civic League meeting follows this item.
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Department of State
Washington
Barcelona
Spain
United States
Cuba
Carthagena
Iearsay
America
Sarling
Rela
Augustin Lafiente
England
Dillon County State Senate and House Candidate Announcements
Several Dillon County residents declare candidacies for state and local offices. J H Manning and Wade Stackhouse announce Senate bids under Democratic rules. T A Dillon and R P Hamer Jr also enter Senate races, while Preston L Bethea seeks the Dillon County House seat, all subject to party primary rules.
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Wade Stackhouse
State Senate
House of Representatives
Dillon County
Preston. L. Bethea
Dillon County Election Candidacies Announced for Clerk and Sheriff
A flood of announcements from Dillon County figures pledging Democratic Party adherence and seeking support in the sheriff and clerk of court races. Names include Jack R. Watson M Manning John C Bethea J Dudley Haselden S F Stephens F M Page Joe M Bass John B Hamer and Vernie Lane, all asserting candidacy and party compliance.
Dillon County names list of Democratic primary candidates
A fragmented Dillon County notice lists candidates for County offices including Treasurer S. D. Javedin Supervisor J. W. Rowland and others. Several entries pledge to abide by Democratic primary rules while endorsing education and auditor posts.
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Dillon Country
Democratic Party
Joe P. Lane
Breeden and Brunson Seek Dillon Probate Judge Seat
The many friends of W H Breeden announce his candidacy for Probate Judge in Dillon County under Democratic primary rules. R A Brunson Sr also announces for the same office under those rules. Elihu Ildrow supporters urge his bid, pledging to serve faithfully if elected.
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Dillon County
A. K. Parham
W. H. Breeden
R. A. Brunson, Sr
Elihu Luldrow
Dillon County Coroner Candidates Announced in Herald
The Dillon Herald reports candidate declarations for the office of Coroner in Dillon County. Among those listed are T. T. Moody and G. R. Williams with W. M. Taylor noted for a missing arm, pledging Democratic primary adherence and duties to the best of their abilities. B F P Gasque also announces candidacy subject to Democratic primary rules.
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Dillon County
T. T. Moody
W. Clarence McKenzie
W. M. Taylor
Taylor
B. FP. Gasque
Improvements at light plant to install large generator
At a council meeting plans were approved for major upgrades at the town light plant. A 3000 candlepower generator will switch to alternating current, powering 20 arc and 16 candlepower lamps around town. Old machinery to be sold. warnings issued about high voltage and tampering as work begins now, aiming for operation within 60 days.
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Dillon
Nerald
Democratic Club Organized at Gaddys Mill Precinct
Voters met Saturday and elected W. B. Adams as chairman G. L. Carmichael secretary W. B. Arnett treasurer B. F. Edwards an executive committee member A registration committee was named with W. Lupo G. R. Hayes H. J. Smith L. M. Lupo and J. B. Arnett to handle voter registration duties.
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Gaddy's Mill
W. B. Adams
G. L. Carmichael
W. B. Arnett
B. F. Edwards
W. Lupo
G. R. Hayes
H. J. Smith
L. M. Lupo
J. B. Arnett
Endorses Mr Lane for Dillon County Sheriff
The Dillon Herald prints a voter endorsement for Vernier Lane, urging readers to support him in the sheriff race. The piece praises Lane as a faithful county builder, a man of integrity, and a longtime friend of the community, urging the electorate to back him in the coming election.
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Kirby
X Roads
Dillon County
Dillon Herald
Vernier Lane
S. V
Dillon
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Herald
Civic League
T. A. Dillon
Senate
J. H. Manning
R P Hamer, Jr
Jack R. Watson
M. Manning
John C. Bethea
J. Dudley Haselden
S. F. Stephens
F. M. Page
Joe M. Bass
John B. Hamer
Vernie Lane
Treaster
Crete
W. McInness
J. W. Rowland
J. Frank Bethea
Walker
Sidney W. Jackson
R. K. Mayes
David Miller
Friends of
Robt. Rogers
Democratic Partimary
C.G. Brave
H. McRae
F. ‘Ty McLellan
Dilon County
T. L. Bass
J. H. Sedberry
Milner
Junie Bethea
Millins
Jno
DP. Cooper
Mullins Enterprise
Kowiland Sans
TL. McRae
Col E F. McRae
Maxton
South Carolina
Newberry
5. C
Slave
Kahn
BL. Moore & Company
G. R. Williams
Democratic
Aden Surles
Council
Democratic Club
Mr Lane
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