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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
2
The Ledger argues for a prohibition governor to enforce temperance measures and curb dispensary abuses. It claims McSweeney party politics corrupts law enforcement, notes Charleston violations, and predicts Col Hoyt as the likely next governor with strong enforcement and impartial administration.
In Spartanburg on June 27 the general view is that Col Hoyt will win a majority in the first race while Mr McMahan is expected to secure a large vote for his record as superintendent of education. Voter interest in other races appears minimal.
Special to The State from Monck's Corner June 28. A crowded court house heard McSweeney open speaking before train, then Kestenay governor candidates Sloan Blease Tillman Livingston Winkler with details of prohibition, rail commissioner contest, and a basket dinner. Tillman praised, Whitman referenced, Gary received with strong support. Stokes ill, campaign to Georgetown July 10, widow Graddick murder trial in Columbia began.
London notes the International Forces casualties at Tien Tan including Aimer Hioms and Belts ish with several killed or wounded. American and British units described as performing a substantial relief of Admiral Seymour, with Chinese resistance and renewed attacks at Tien Tsin and surrounding lines.
A bold claim highlights a new product from Ceuwvford Bros' Drug Stores promising swift relief. The ad touts a trial battle free offer and describes the scent line as strong and effective for general use. The copy emphasizes reliability and satisfaction guaranteed with regular and trial sizes available.
Several residents announce candidacies for the House of Representatives and Sixth Judicial Circuit solicitor positions subject to Democratic Primary rules. Names include HENRY, THOS Forenow, ROL. HICKLIN, J. BARRY FOSTER, Mastridge, and others pledging to abide by primary results.
The candidate Porter announces his re election bid for Lancaster County Clerk ahead of the Democratic primary. He expresses gratitude and respect for voters and the office, signaling continuity and dedication to public service.
A crowded show of support from numerous friends proclaims Joseph F Gregory as a candidate in the Diemeratte Primary, signaling active backing and local political engagement.
Croxton declares candidacy for County Auditor and pledges to abide the Democratic primary results. No further details on date or ballot provided.
The Wauy friends of CN Horton AR announce candidacy for re election to the office of Coroner under Democratic Primary rules. R Young pledges to abide the primary result.
Gen E W Moise of Sumter writes to The Mountaineer his reasons for voting Hoyt for governor. He notes Hoyt’s long acquaintance, service, character, opposition to the dispensary, and belief prohibition will curb liquor access for blacks, while upholding law until failure is shown. Moise cites prior prohibition support and aims to defend the state’s dignity.
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