First Move on The Political Board in 1902
A call issued by Wile Jones of South Carolina's State Democratic executive committee invites a April 3 meeting to draft a formal call for the May 21 State convention and earlier precinct and county gatherings. The committee will not organize the state campaign, leaving that to a later elected body, while counties consider reducing campaign meetings.
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South Carolina
United States
Wile Jones
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Secretary
Roosevelt to Present Sword to Major Jenkins in Charleston
President Roosevelt will travel from Washington to Charleston on April 9 for the exposition. In the afternoon a sword presentation to Major Micah Jenkins will occur, described as a testimonial from South Carolinians. The sword value will depend on further contributions, with funds consolidated statewide.
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Jenkins
Washington
Charleston
Roosevelt
Micah Jenkins
Wilcox Guilty of Murder and Death Penalty Set
Elizabeth City March 22 James Wilcox found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Nellie Cropsey after an 80 hour jury deliberation. Judge Jones set April 25 for hanging. Defense appeals planned. Also reports of a train conductor’s arm amputation, a Belton mill expansion, and naval resolution in Washington.
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Elizabeth City
Young Wilcox
Nellie Cropsey
Anderson
Belton
Ward County
A. E
Smythe
Aydlett
Jones
Hotly contested Greenwood dispensary election fails
Greenwood voters rejected the dispensary proposal with 158 against and 153 for, a five vote margin. The Durham Herald laments jurors losing newspaper access while the Greensboro Record notes jurors may trust newspapers but doubt lawyers.
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Greenwood
Durham Herald
Greensboro Record
Roosevelt Tired of Friction in Army
Washington March 21 cabinet discusses Gen Miles Senate statements. decision postponed until facts known. President plans to read hearing testimony and consult with military affairs committee members before acting. Secretary Root and the attorney general met with the president afterwards. The president, tired of friction, may retire Gen Miles if privilege issue is resolved or not.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Roosevelt
Schley
Gen. Miles
Senate
Root
Mil
Dr Kings New Discovery Preserved Health Of Thousands
The passage promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and related illnesses. It claims the medicine cures consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip and protects children from croup and whooping cough. It mentions availability through Crawford Bros J B Mackey Co and others.
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Iiver Association
Dr. Kings
Crawford Bros
J.B. Mackey & Co
Unclear fragmentary historical notice
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals and entities but few coherent facts. Mentions names like W and Hee Ot, references to duties or obligations, and possible connections to a list of firms and places such as Totedo and Viteda. Content is incoherent and lacks a discernible event.
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Ai Hassanes
Totedo
Timons
Ai Tile Pr
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N. C
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Supreme Court
Rand
Cheraw
William Rand
Seaboard Air Line
Mr. Rand
Raleigh
Belton Factory
Vopeks
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Swinney
Roper
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