On March 25, 1902, the usually quiet streets of Columbia, S.C., witnessed a pivotal moment in the state’s politics. Chairman Willie Lone, the mastermind behind the South Carolina State Democratic executive committee, issued a call to action that would set the stage for the highly anticipated 1902 election campaign. The meeting, scheduled to take place on April 0 in the office of the secretary of state, was a crucial step in the Democratic Party’s efforts to solidify their stance in the upcoming elections.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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