Hampton urged for U S Senate by Col. Jones
Col Willie Jones reported strong support across South Carolina on his suggestion that Wade Hampton be elected to the United States Senate. He cited letters and favorable views from leaders statewide, noting public eagerness to honor General Hampton regardless of party. He had not heard directly from Hampton, but indirect indications suggested he might return to public service if the people wished.
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Hampton
Hoe
Gen. Hampton
South Carolina
Wade Hampton
Dex
Confederacy
Senate
United States Senate
Col Jones
C . Featherstone
P. S
Hampton Willling
Laurens
S.C
Johnstone backs Hampton in South Carolina senate race
A Newberry letter from George Johnstone endorses Gen Hampton for the United States Senate, urging unanimous support to avoid factionalism in the Democratic party. The note, dated October 7, 1901, argues that Hampton’s election would end discord and align with good governance. Latimer pursues a different view amid Tillman era maneuvering and the Willie Jones proposition.
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United States Senate
Gen
Hampton
Senate
George Johnstone
Newberry, D. C
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Wade Hampton Sought for Senate by Featherstone Letter
Laurens South Carolina Oct 8 1901 local citizen C Featherstone endorses Col Jones plan urging voters to elect Wade Hampton to the United States Senate He praises Hampton's service and Confederate legacy while calling for non factional support to restore democratic leadership in the state
Hemphill declines to discuss Hampton incident
Special to Grenville News reports John J. Hemphill in Columbia on October 9 saying he has no statement to make about the Hampton suggestion and will not discuss the matter for publication. He notes Latimer and the News and Courier will settle it, and mentions Hampton plans to run regardless. Carolina end Raher breaks his leg in practice.
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Columbia
John J. Hemphill
Hampton
Latimer
News and Courier
Stampton
Raher
Carolina
Wreck on Seaboard near Monroe Leaves Two Dead
Special to Charlotte Observer Monroe Oct 7 An extra freight train with about 50 cars behind two engines wrecked three miles east of Monroe on Seaboard Air Line at noon. Engineer Dickert of Raleigh is believed dead trapped beneath cars. Walter Mitchell a colored brakeman will die and Jake Smith a fireman is injured gravely. Remaining crew escape with minor injuries. Wreckage blocks track, embankment 15 feet high, wrecking train arrives by 5 pm. Thirty two cars left standing. line to reopen tomorrow. Claude Dickert found dead last night, died from escaping steam. Mitchell dies this morning. others recovering. Also notes Col Willie Jones withdrawing from U S Senator race, urging Wade Hampton to accept.
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Monroe
Maxwell
Richardson Creek
Oct
Claude Dickert
Columbia
Walter Mitchell
Farmers of Marion adopt resolutions on cotton seed prices
In Marion October 7 farmers meeting adopt resolutions criticizing cotton seed oil trust prices. They value cotton seed at 25 cents per bushel for manure or exchange at 100 bushels seed for a ton of meal. Committee named to inform state farmers and seek cooperation. Edgefield road plan proposes 1.50 tax and 1 mill for roads. Mexico colonization claim: Dr von Blowitz to settle 65,000 Jews on million acres in Sonora.
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Marion
Marion County
Cotton Seed Oil Trust
Edgefield
The
Good Road Association
Court House
W. J. Talbert
Mexico City
Local Wagon and Livery Advertises Bargains
A farm and livery advertisement touts low prices on buggies at 50 to 60 dollars and lists Nissen round wagons Owensboro wagons and fine horses. It promotes a first-class livery and farming supplies from Clyburn Reath Mule Co and pushes Scott’s Emulsion fertilizer and child growth claims. Subscriptions to the Ledger are urged.
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Nissen
Owensboro
Twentieth Century Medicine Candy Cathartics Claim
A brief note touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a purging remedy once hailed like the glow of a tallow candle. It stresses genuine stamped CCC, never sold in bulk, and available only to draggists or retailers.
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C.C.C
Draggists
Roc
Local notes from Heath Springs and Lancaster area
Logal matters mention Misa Alma Duncan of Heath Springs visiting Mrs Mugly Croxton and L. E. Cauthen of Kershaw visiting his sister. For rent two farm houses on McKwain place five miles south of town with barns and stables. lease for two years or rent next year. Gov. F. Ferguson of Elgin advertised for inquiries. Mr. G. F. Ferguson had a covey of partridges near his home on Inez Tuesday. Massey drawn for U S pebt jury for August term. Mrs. E. Ford of Riverton visiting sister Mrs. H. B. ParDue. Winthrop College opening with 460 pupils. Various local ads and letters, a fire destroyed tenant house at Cedar Creek township, residents saved belongings except stove. Items from Rock Hill Herald note visits and travels of local residents and a buggy accident near Spence place.
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W. McD
Brown
Cedar Creek Township
Tom Nelson
Tom
Rock Hill
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Harry E. Reid
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