Scratched Ticket Sparks Debate Over Candidate Ballots
Columbia records reports state Democratic chairman Colonel Jones urged use of official ballots with all candidate names. Some candidates protested, seeking to limit distribution and scratch names, arguing risk of confusion. Officials note any number of official or scratched ballots may be used at polls.
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Jones
State Democratic Executive Committee
Colonel Jones
Advic
Palhs
Wuld
Tillman Urges Irish to Arm Fight for Ireland
Senator Tillman urged Irish-Americans at a Chicago suburb address to prepare for armed action and to equip Ireland for revolution if opportunity allows. He framed England as oppressor, urged continued agitation, and warned of Tory influence in U.S. policy while criticizing diplomacy with England and saying Americans are near oppression of Irish under English rule. The speech referenced opium trade and imperial tensions.
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Ian
Chicago
Tillman
America
England
Ireland
Clio-na-Gael Ax
Chicago Record-Herald
Tilluiin
Reland
Pacific Ocean
John Ball
Weyler
John
United States
One Day Cold Cure Prompts Quirky Pet Rescue
Fragmentary note describes a quirky incident where a person seeks a cure for a cold and mentions a cat named Ne Kets alive, with a casual, imperfect transcription suggesting a whimsical or mistaken entry from a local page. The readable text hints at a lighthearted, imperfect historical snippet.
Whaley's Huge Enterprise Takes Shape at Holliday
Kansas City Aug 16 A site for an 810 million cotton mill planned by eastern Missouri and Kansas capitalists is chosen at Holliday Kansas fourteen miles west of Kansas City An option on 1700 acres covers mill buildings and a company village for about 6000 workers W B Smith Whaley of Columbia to be president says one million dollars of the first five million needed to build the plant has been raised
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Kansas City
Eastern
Missouri
Kansas Capitalists
Holliday
Kansas
W. B. Smith Whaley
Columbia, S. C
Negro killed in railroad yard accident
Special to The State reports in Anderson on August 16 that Will Gage, a Black man, was run over and killed when he crawled under freight cars in the Blue Ridge yard and a backing freight train crushed him.
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Anderson
Will Gage
Blue Ridge
Severe Georgia storm destroys buildings and claims life
A thunderous windstorm in southern Georgia caused major destruction. In Waynesboro a dwelling was blown down and one man was killed. Stillmore’s Air Line railroad round house collapsed. Carton’s Baptist church and academy were struck by lightning, Swainsboro pottery burned, and all local cotton openings were ruined.
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Savannah
Georgia
Stillmore
Air Line
Waynesboro
Carton
Baptist
Swainsboro
Photographer’s comeback after stomach illness with Bitters
C Harlan of Faton Ohio suffered severe indigestion for years. Doctors failed. Electric Bitters relieved his dyspepsia and stomach troubles, restoring strength. They aid stomach liver and kidneys. 50 cents. Crawford Brown J F Mackey & Co. druggists guarantee.
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UC. C. Harlan
Faton, O
Crawford Brown
J. F. Mackey & Co
Druggista
Keep Your Bowels Strong Cas Carets Candy Cathartic
Constipation or diarrhoea when bowels are out of order. Cas carets Candy Cathartic will make them act naturally. Genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists 106.
Williams-Hughes Co Announces Local Political Nominations
Fragmented public notices announce candidacy for the House of Representatives and County Treasurer in Lancaster County. Voters are urged to support J N Katridge for re election and W Cauthen for treasurer, citing loyalty, experience, and patriotism. wartime service mentioned.
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J.N. Katridge
House of Representatives
Katridge
Announcement of County Auditor and Supervisor candidates
Several residents announce candidacies for County Auditor and County Supervisor. John A. Cook and Halilah Horton are named to run for auditor, pledging to abide the Democratic primary results. M. C. Gardner and TOM R. FAILE announce for supervisor, asserting adherence to primary outcomes. Voters encouraged to support in the Democratic primary.
Appointment of Magistrate in Gilla Creek and Gane Creek
A notice announces the appointment of a magistrate for the towns of Gilla Creek and Gane Creek. The communication is signed by H. KE, Corrsy, and identifies W. PCARKEY as the candidate declaring candidacy.
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Gilla Creek
Gane Creek
H. KE
Perry Announces Candidacy for Probate Judge Seat
John M. Perry announces candidacy for the probate judge position in the Democratic primary. The filing statement indicates intent to run under party rules and solicit support from voters and supporters.
CASK EY Relection Bid For Lancaster County Supervisor
The record shows W Q Caskey announces reelection bid for County Supervisor under Democratic primary rules. J J Perry supporters present his name to Lancaster County voters as a candidate for County Supervisor, noting past service and suitability for the office.
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J. J. Perry
Lancaster County
Momanus Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Thereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education pledging to abide by the rules of the Democratic primary and to solicit past favors while seeking future support in Lancaster County. The notice reflects a candidacy declaration with emphasis on election rules and community backing.
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Heeptone
Allvess
Lancasster County
Vanland Wigham
Patriut
Vantandingham
Iife
Lancaster County
Denootitile
Bastor
I. 4. Bappa
Senate
Hough
oMvauf
JK. Stawman
Ofice
Ducation
Mysel S
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Halilah Horton
M.C. Gardner
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Tom R. Faile
Myncifa
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W.pcarkey
Myelf
John M. Perry
James 4Uryatt
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EDU Ocation
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M. J. Long
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Lancaster Marble
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Lancaster
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