In a shocking display of indignation, South Carolina State Senator Benjamin Ryan Tillman lashed out at local newspapers over a perceived Latin misquote. But was this just a veiled attempt to sidestep a scathing letter from a constituent?
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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