Tag: March 1902

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…

HONOLULU, HAWAII, MARCH 25, 1902 – In a stunning revelation, Governor Sanford Dole has confessed to the dire financial situation facing the territory of Hawaii. Despite the government’s lean purse, Dole has surprisingly downplayed the severity of the crisis, citing the devastating storms that ravaged Ilamakua and Kohala as the main culprits behind the financial…

Washington D.C. – March 21, 1902. In a shocking move, General Nelson A. Miles, head of the Army, has announced that he will resign if a contentious bill is passed. The bill, introduced by Senator Hawley, aims to create a general staff for the Army. But Miles has made it clear that he will not…