Announcements of Democratic Congressional Candidacies
A series of 1910 style notices announce candidates for Congress and the House of Representatives. Amy, T. Y. Williams, J. W. Hamel, and Geo W Jones declare intent to run under Democratic party rules and primary election procedures. Jones notes limited county canvassing yet aims to attend campaign meetings.
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Congress
Amy
T. Y. Williams
Hose of Representatives
Democratic Party
J. W. Hamel
House of Representatives
Gregors—Ferguson Company
Geo W Jone
Sheriff John P Hunter Again Seeks Reelection
Lancaster County voters are urged to support Sheriff candidate John P Hunter in the Democratic primary. The notice highlights his past service and readiness to fulfill duties with fairness and discretion. Also announces several other county offices seeking re election or election under Democratic primary rules including County Superintendent of Education auditor treasurer and others.
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John P. Hunter
Hunter
Vetera
Lancaster County
Educat Ton
A. C. Rowell
Ihereby
H. H.horton
Wylie Porter
Cautren
Mo Gardner Declares Candidacy for County Supervisor
A candidate announces intent to seek reselection as County Supervisor with thanks for past favors, noting submission to party primary rules. The notice mentions a socratic primary and references many voters.
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Mo Gardner
Sudvisor
Lancaster Magistrate Candidate Seeks Primary Election Support
A candidate in Lancaster announces their bid for the magistrate position, stating the petition is contingent on the outcome of the upcoming primary election. The message highlights intent to pursue official duties if elected.
Parker Wins Democratic Nomination at Long Convention
Judge Alton B. Parker was unanimously nominated for president by the Democratic national convention in St. Louis after a marathon session. Bryan opposed Parker, and a late party split over gold standards dominated the night as Parker secured unity with Dockery moving to unanimous support. Davis nominated for vice president as the platform urged tariff revision, anti trust measures, and state rights on suffrage and self government for Filipinos.
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St. Louis
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Idaho
New York
Nevada
West Virginia
Washington
Gov. Dockery
Missouri
Cockerell
Bryans
Bryan
Hearst
Gray
Olney
Wall
Miles
Alton Brooks Parker
William Jennings Bryan
South Carolina
United State
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Alton B Parker Surrogate of Ulster County and NY political figure
Alton B Parker born Cortland New York May 14 1852. Educated Cortland public schools Cortland Academy and Albany Law School. Practiced law Kingston elected Surrogate Ulster County 1877 served eight years. Delegate to 1884 Democratic National Convention Grover Cleveland nomination. Offered and declined First Assistant Postmaster General in Cleveland administration. Chaired New York Democratic State Executive Committee.
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Kingston
Ulster County
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
New York Judge’s Career Span Described in 19th Century Roles
The record outlines a judge elected to the Supreme Court in 1885, appointed to the court of appeals in 1889, and elected chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals in 1898. He resides at Esopus New York, leading a farmer’s life when not presiding in Albany.
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Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
New York State
Esopus
N. Y
Albany
Tillman and Bailey in Auto Wreck in St Louis
Senators Tillman of South Carolina and Bailey of Texas were riding in a car that collided with a Jefferson Avenue street car. Both were thrown into the street but neither was seriously injured. Tillman had a sprained ankle and Bailey was bruised about the body. They then rode a street car to their hotel.
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St. Louis
Tillman
South Carolina
J. W. Bailey
Texas
Jeferson
Bailey
Texas murder fugitive arrested in Chester
Sheriff Cornwell of Chester telegraphed the governor's secretary at midnight that a Texas officer had arrested a man named Jack Dynim there for murder and requested a requisition.
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Cornwell
Chester
Texas
Jack Dynim
New Life Pills Boost Energy and Health
The advert touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy to weakness and listlessness, claiming to convert fatigue into energy and mental fog into focus. Priced at 25 cents per box, the pills are sold at Crawford Bros., J. F. Mackey & Co., and Funderburk Pharmacy.
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Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Funderburk Pharmacy
Parker Notified as Nominee Emerges from Hudson Plunge
Esopus New York July 9 Judge Parker was told of his nomination while emerging from his routine Hudson River swim at 6 50 this morning He declined to comment until officially notified and maintained his usual calm dignified campaign demeanor after receiving the news He was asked if he had anything to say and replied no indicating he would speak later if required
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Esopus
N. Y
Parker
Hudson River
Dillon
Dothan Neighorhood
No pity shown claims Foley's remedy for ailments
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for piles burns fevers and lung complaints. It cites Buckton's Arica Salvo as a cure for piles and claims early stage consumption relief with no substitutes. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy Crawford Bros Mackay Co. and Foley radio ads.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Buckton
Crawford Bros
J. F. “Mackay &Co
Funderbark Pharmacy
Foley’s
Foley
Funderburk Pharmacy
Happenings in The State lightning strikes and crimes
Lightning struck two trees in J. M. Kirkley yard at Kershaw injuring none seriously a store room worker felt a shock. A barn near Grove burned destroying wheat and farm goods valued about 1500 with 200 insurance after a heavy storm. A labor contract arrest in Greenville led to a shooting fugitive escape. Henry Jones captured in Spartanburg after killing Constable C. W. Jones, with high tension in Greenville and Pickens counties. A 19 year old black boy killed by a falling tree near Elloree.
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Kershaw
J. M. Kirkley
Piedmont
Greenville
Columbus Jones
Ensley
Henry Jones
Pickets County
Hae
Spartanburg
Henry Jonce
C. W. Jones
Easley
F. A. Metcalf
Inman
Smith
J. M. Jameson
Pickens
White
Jones
Elloree
Crawford shoots father-in-law near Pleasant Grove church
Corns quotes report that Crawford fatally shot his father-in-law Mr. Farmer near Pleasant Grove Presbyterian church six miles east of Chester. Ball entered just left breast near heart. death expected soon. Also notes a severe hail storm July 2 causing vast crop losses across Marion region with a large planter estimating eight five thousand dollars in Dothan area. In Bamberg, two white men allegedly fired into a house after a window confrontation, killing a negro girl instantly.
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Cornswell
Crawford
Mr. Farmer
Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church
Chester
Bamberg
Daniel Proveaux
Elisha Morris
Olar
Itis
Proveax
Two Bottles Cure Kidney Trouble Claim
A. N. Davis of Mt Sterling La says two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured a two year kidney complaint permanently. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
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A. N. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Foley
Funderburk Pharmacy
Florence arson arrest after tobacco warehouse fire
Florence police officer Samuel J. Ensty is arrested for arson in the Pee Dee tobacco warehouse fire of April 28. Comptroller General A. W. Jones and Assistant Attorney General W. H. Townsend led the investigation under the incendiary fires act. Sheriff Burch served the warrant. East is jailed in the county prison. Florence posted a $500 reward, the governor $150, totaling $650.
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Florence
A. W. Jones
W. H. Townsend
Samuel J. Ensty
Pee Dee
Burch
Hay
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Troasi
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Caskey
Judge Parker
Davis
Vention
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Cortland, N. Y
Cortland Academy
Albany Law School
Democratic State Executive Committee
Tillman and Bailey
Columbia State
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