Call Issued for South Carolina State Democratic Meeting
The State Democratic executive committee, led by Chairman Wile Jones, called a meeting in Columbia on April 3 to issue the formal call for the State convention on May 21 and for precinct and county gatherings. The committee will not handle statewide campaign planning. that duty will fall to the new committee elected at the State Convention. Counties have published articles urging fewer campaign meetings to align with public wishes.
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South Carolina
United States
Wile Jones
State Democratic Executive Committee
Roosevelt to present sword to Major Jenkins in Charleston
President Roosevelt plans to travel from Washington to Charleston on April 9 for the exposition events and will award the sword to Major Jenkins in a formal presentation. The program is set by the exposition management and funds from across South Carolina will be consolidated to support the ceremony.
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Will
Major Jenkins
Father’s Inhuman Act Near Topeka Ga
March 21 Topeka Georgia report details Jim Swinney a large man who boiled water with a tin tub and drowned his youngest child after peppering the water He also tied three children and fled with his wife but neighbors alerted others leading to his capture and jail custody A second child died in agony despite removal from the boiling water while others were scared and escaped to the woods
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Topeka, Ga
Jim Swinney
Swinney
Hin
Roper
Geecowood votes down dispensary plan in narrow margin
In Geecowood last Thursday a dispensary election failed by five votes with 153 for and 158 against. The Durham Herald criticizes the ruling limiting jurors access to newspapers while the Greensboro Record notes jurors may trust a newspaper but doubt a lawyer.
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Geecowood
Durham Herald
Greensboro Record
Millinery Opening Brings New Styles to Town
On Wednesday and Thursday a millinery opening promises fresh fashions. Miss Evans has arrived from the North to learn the latest styles and will showcase hats and accessories, drawing local ladies to preview the new selections.
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Miss Evans
Wilcox Guilty of Murder Sealed Death Sentence in Elizabeth City
James Wilcox was found guilty of first degree murder in the Nelle Cropsey case. The jury spared little emotion as verdicts were read and Judge Jones set execution for April 25. Defense plans an appeal. public reaction ran high amid a tense courthouse atmosphere in Elizabeth City.
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Nelle Cropsey
Aydlett
Supreme Court
Jardine
Elizabeth City
Nellie Cropsey
Ward
Jones
Roosevelt Tired of Friction in Army
Washington March 21 The cabinet postponed action on Gen Miles statements before the senate committee as the president plans to read testimony and consult with military affairs leaders before deciding on future measures He is tired of friction in the army and may move toward retirement tied to the Miles affair.
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Miles
Senare Commiitee
Committee On
Root
Conductor Rand Falls From Train Arm Amputated
Special to the State. Cheraw March 21 William Rand a Seaboard Air Line freight conductor fell from a moving flat car and his left arm was crushed to the shoulder requiring amputation. Rand is recovering and is from Raleigh.
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Cheraw
William Rand
Seaboard Air Line
Mr. Rand
Ilo
Raleigh
Belton Factory Plans Double Size and Capital Increase
The Belton cotton mill in Belton, with Capt. A. K. Smythe as president, will double its size and capacity and raise capital stock from 600000 to 1000000. In Washington, the Naval War Ends phase notes the House Naval Affairs Committee adopted Roosevelt's conclusions to end the Schley controversy and postpone related bills and resolutions.
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Anderson
Belton
Capt. A. KE. Smythe
Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Roosevelt
Schley
Scotter Cuy Hundred Dollar Reward Notice
A damaged notice offers a reward of one hundred dollars for information leading to a remedy for catarrh. It references FJ Sheney and a wholesale druggist, with mentions of Marvin V and a venture involving certain pills claimed to cure blood-based issues. The text is garbled and partial.
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Iali
Toleva
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Ting
County of
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Tbeth City
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Stsy Fever Association
Dr. Kings
Ur Bros
J. Mackey
Gen. Miles
Senate
Rand
Belton Factory
Ows Vitis
Marvin
Pestimontas
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