Pledge Tension Around Hoyt Candidacy For South Carolina Governor
The Ledger discusses Col Hoyt pledging to support Democratic nominees while potentially running as a Prohibition Democrat. The piece questions how the pledge covers general election candidacy and notes Laurens News’ view that the winner of the Democratic primary becomes next governor.
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Col. Hoyt
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Laurens News
Hoyt
South Carolina
Sixtieth anniversary of the Yorkville Compiler and early printing ties
Yesterday marked the six decades since the first issue of the Yorkville Compiler dated June 1, 1840, with Capt L M Grist recalling his nine year old role in setting the type. The item notes Rev R D Perry’s $3,000 railroad verdict and his links to the Confederate reunion delegation from Chester, per the Chester Reporter.
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L M Grist
The
Enquirer
Yorkville
Yorkville Enquirer
R D Perry
Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad
Louisville
Two Boys Killed and Injured by Train Near Winona
Special to The State Florence June 1. A southbound freight train struck two young boys, sons of Henry Grant, a respected black farmer, killing the younger and fatally injuring the other as they slept between the crossties. Engineer Temple did not see them until too late.
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Florence
Winona @ south
Henry Grant
Temple
Col Hoyt Sees Prohibitionists Winning in Primary
Col James A Hoyt, returning from the Louisville reunion, signals strong Prohibitionist support in South Carolina. He backs the pledge for candidates, criticizes Appelt for constraining consciences, and predicts a favorable outcome with endorsements from hundreds. He plans to file the pledge at Orangeburg on the 14th.
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Greenville
James A Hoyt
Louisville
Kentucky
Jenkins’ Brigade
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
South Carolina
Col Hoyt
Executive Committee
Appelt
Manning Times
A Tribute to Colonel Hoyt: The Circuit Rider
A political tribute praises Col James A Hoyt as governor candidate in South Carolina. It extols his virtues and democratic ideals while recounting his service, piety, and steadfast character. The speaker urges citizens to support his battle in the political arena.
Constable shoots Negro in Spartanburg incident
A Spartanburg drayman named Fred Norman was wounded after a scuffle with Constable Bishop, acting under Magistrate McGowan, during an attempted arrest. Some bystanders condemn the shooting as unclear in injury and motive.
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Spartanburg
Bishop
McGowan
Fred Norman
Strike at Camden Brickyard Demands Reduced Hours
In Camden on June 9 about 60 black workers at the brickyard walked out demanding two hours less daily work while keeping current wages. White workers continued, and the company expects to fill rush orders soon. Some strikers have returned.
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Camden
Stabbed His Brother to Death in High Falls Killing
Ben Dooly a United States prisoner died Saturday after leaving jail. In High Falls ten miles away Will Cannon was killed by his brother Tom Cannon with a large pocket knife. No witnesses. Both families large, two children each, both prominent in county.
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Valhalla
Ben Dooly
United States
High Falls
Will Cannon
Tom Cannon
Tom
Georgia
Boers Set for Colorado Colony Under Land Gift
Governor Thomas endorses a bold plan to relocate defeated Boers to the Platte Valley Colorado. The Union Pacific Land Co offers one million acres via the Carey act on the Julesburg and Wyoming division with no gift charge. Boers will be transported to Colorado and paid after communities prosper, agent C Wantland heads East to discuss terms.
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Denver
Thomas
Valley of Platte
Colorado
Union Pacific Land Company
Julesburg and
Wyoming
C Wantland
Union Pacific
East
Prisoner at St Helena announces sheriff candidacy
The Winnsboro News and Herald notes James S Wilson among Boer prisoners on St Helena and reports he is well treated. It also lists Capt John P Hunter as a candidate for Sheriff, seeking Democratic primary support based on his past service and free record.
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South Carolina
Indea
Helens
Winnsboro
Democratic Party
Herald
James S Wilson
Sam Boylston
St. Helena
Boylston
S A. Boylston
John P Hunter
Hunter
Atlanta Roll of Maimed Veterans at Louisville
A correspondent tabulated 121 wounded from the battalion listing missing eyes 18 hands 7 feet 6 legs 35 arms 14. The figures detail the extent of injuries among veterans reported from Atlanta with a Louisville reference.
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Atlanta
Louisville
Lancaster School District to elect staff June meeting
The Lancaster School District board of trustees will meet Thursday June 7 at 6 30 pm to elect a principal and four assistant teachers for the north side graded school and a teacher for the factory school. Applications directed to Chas T Connors trustee 45 D. Ledger ads follow.
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Lancaster
Ncaster
Announcement of candidacy for Sixth Circuit Solicitor
The text proclaims Thos F. McDow as a candidate for Solicitor of the Sixth Judicial Circuit under Democratic primary rules. It pledges to abide by the primary result and to discharge duties faithfully if elected.
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Candle
Sixth Circuit
W. C. Hough
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Thos F
Tam A Candidate Faces Democratic Primary Result
Tam a candidate for re election to the Legislature says he will abide the result of the democratic primary election. The statement underscores acceptance of whatever outcome emerges from the contest and reflects a readiness to respect party voting.
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Tam
Senator McLaurin Supports National Expansion voiced by Southern outlook
Senator McLaurin argues against opposing national expansion claiming it harms southern producers and markets. He asserts the South can expand its fertile soil resources and manufacturing while the nation gains access to global demand. The piece cites Leuslie's Weekly endorsing federal expansion.
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South
Leuslie
Local Lancaster County Clerk of Court candidate announces re election
The friends of Joseph F Gregory announce his candidacy for Clerk of the Court in Lancaster County. He seeks re election in the approaching Democratic primary, expressing gratitude for past considerations and tokens of kindness.
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J N Estridge
House of Representatives
Lancaster County
Candidate for County Auditor Declares Candidacy
EC Croxton announces his bid for the office of County Auditor and pledges to abide the outcome of the Democratic primary.
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EC Croxton
Candidate Announcements for County Supervisor in Democratic Primary
Mr R H Bapp and Mr W Q Caskey announce as candidates for County Supervisor subject to Democratic Primary rules. A third notice from MO Gardner declares retirement from the office and seeks re election, contingent on primary results.
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Cos
Joek Cook
Ernest Backmon
R H Bapp
Friends
W Q Caskey
Caskey
Primo Gardner
Coroner Candidates Announce Pledges to Primary Rules
A series of notices from candidates CC Horton Sr DN Mackey and R Young announce their runs for Coroner under Democratic Primary rules. Each pledge to abide by the primary result.
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CC Horton
DN Mackey
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