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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
2
The State and Abbeville Press discuss campaign finance and subsidies in the primary fight. They argue that intraparty funding will require candidates to fund expenses, potentially shrinking weaker contenders. Expansion and subsidy debates reflect nationwide political shifts and party unity concerns.
After a gaffe and resignations by Tillman and McLaurin, both claim cheered by massed calls. McLaurin accuses Tillman of bluff and demands a free open fight on issues, while Tillman retorts that McLaurin bluffing and vows to run if people want two Democrats or two Republicans in the Senate.
South Carolina public urged to skip extra primary this summer between Tillman and McLaurin. Columbia State says ten primaries in thirteen years weary voters. governor should appoint successors and avoid further campaigns. McSweeney urged to restrain politics and curb special primary.
The Greenville News reports Captain T. A. Mooney, a noted lawyer, being urged to run for the South Carolina Senate for a short term after resignations by Senators McLaurin and Tillman. Mooney expresses tentative intention to enter but cites business plans and declines a long term bid. The piece notes mixed public opinion and cites editorial takes from the Macon Telegraph, Savannah News, New York World, Richmond Dispatch, and Philadelphia Record on the political shakeup and Democratic prospects.
Telegraph reports from Knoxville to Columbia show cancellations of multiple appointments in South Carolina including Newberry. In Marion County at Eulonia last Thursday, Flanders Bostwick and William Bowen were involved in a fatal incident. Bostwick died from a stab wound near the heart. Bowen was arrested last night and remains jailed.
The Edgefield Chronicle notes Bryan approving an honorable course for senators to settle state questions, citing South Carolina’s lack of a unified voice and the risks between Tillman and McLaurin. Edgefield lists candidates for governor Talbert and Sheppard, for Congress Thurmond, for solicitor Simkins, and for governor Tillimin, with other county voices still to come.
Col James G Miner aged 82 died in poverty in Milford. He served as assistant secretary of the Confederate Navy in the Civil War. His wife, aged 80, died three weeks earlier. Miner planned a cemetery lot burial and hoped for a final resting place.
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