Slander and political fights over Florence postmaster
The Wilson newspaper comments on Florence South Carolina protests against a negro postmaster appointment. It cites a Springfield Republican article predicting violence and condemns Republican and Fusion era corruption, including fertilizer inspector costs and Board of Agriculture charges, arguing for Democratic restoration.
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Florence
S. C
McLaurin
McKinley
Washington
Springfield Republican
South
5. C
Young Men’s Business League
Board of Trade
North
Republican Party
Agricultural Department
Raleigh
Eese elemRen
Liat -Ciection
Atic
C. L. Harris
Board of Agriculture
Supreme Court of the United States
Dai
Prosperity and Strike in the Nation's Debate
The piece contrasts prosperity talk from administration supporters and gold standard partisans with a view that true prosperity should reach workers. It notes widespread strikes across the United States and argues that employment and rising wages do not guarantee contentment. The text weighs the amendment's constitutionality and its potential ratification in North Carolina as part of broader progress.
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United States
North Carolina
Florence Protests Follow Mc Kinley Appointee Stand
The statement asserts that Mc Kinley will support his black appointee in Florence despite public protest, claiming steadfast backing regardless of respectful and earnest local opposition.
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Ing
McKinley
Florence
Constitutional Amendment Favored by Broad State Support
Discussion with several well traveled men predicts the amendment will carry by more than 40000 votes. Eminent lawyers cite reasons for constitutional viability while Democratic papers tout its statewide benefits. The Biblical Recorder summarizes that the essential point is clear even for non lawyers.
Boston Woman Raises Funds Over South Carolina Lynchings
Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett of Boston campaigns for a fund to bring the widow and children of a murdered Lake City postmaster to Boston to be shown as living illustrations of southern violence. Lavinia Baker resists, preferring Charleston. the widow seeks dignity and support from locals amid trials of lynchers.
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Lillian Clayton Jewett
Boston
Lake City
S. C
Lillian
South
Fair Bostonian
Lavinia Baker
Charleston
Carleston
Shekels
Tobacco Market Opens Strong at Wilson Warehouses
The five Wilson tobacco warehouses opened the season with promising sales as local and foreign buyers fill the floor. Planters seek the best prices across towns while Wilson urges all farmers to sell here, promising top market figures and open competition.
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Wilson
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Pahtorns
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