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Editorial
September 3, 1914
Western Carolina Democrat And French Broad Hustler
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
South Carolinians vacationing in Hendersonville, NC, celebrated the electoral defeat of Governor Blease by Senator Smith, signaling the end of Bleaseism, with speeches and a torchlit procession on Main Street.
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SOUTH CAROLINIANS CELEBRATE
THE DOWNFALL OF BLEASEISM
With an outburst of enthusiasm South Carolinians summering in Hendersonville celebrated on Thursday night the downfall of Bleaseism.
The celebration was to have been Wednesday night, but the rain prevented. On Thursday night shortly after dusk the visitors gathered on Main street until a crowd estimated at between one and two thousand was in front of the First Bank and Trust company, where W. D. Bryan of Williamsburg county, instigator of the demonstration, and president of the local Palmetto club, explained the purpose of the meeting, which was the overthrow of Bleaseism. He was followed by the Rev. J. F. Anderson of McCormick, Dr. W. C. Black and the Rev. W. L. Boggs of Granville and Mr. Cone of White Springs, Fla., all of whom expressed great jubilation over the victory of Senator Smith.
A procession was formed with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Boggs bearing a large banner with the name of Senator Smith, who defeated Governor Blease, followed by a brass band and about 100 persons bearing torches.
The celebration lasted for about an hour.
THE DOWNFALL OF BLEASEISM
With an outburst of enthusiasm South Carolinians summering in Hendersonville celebrated on Thursday night the downfall of Bleaseism.
The celebration was to have been Wednesday night, but the rain prevented. On Thursday night shortly after dusk the visitors gathered on Main street until a crowd estimated at between one and two thousand was in front of the First Bank and Trust company, where W. D. Bryan of Williamsburg county, instigator of the demonstration, and president of the local Palmetto club, explained the purpose of the meeting, which was the overthrow of Bleaseism. He was followed by the Rev. J. F. Anderson of McCormick, Dr. W. C. Black and the Rev. W. L. Boggs of Granville and Mr. Cone of White Springs, Fla., all of whom expressed great jubilation over the victory of Senator Smith.
A procession was formed with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Boggs bearing a large banner with the name of Senator Smith, who defeated Governor Blease, followed by a brass band and about 100 persons bearing torches.
The celebration lasted for about an hour.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Bleaseism Downfall
Senator Smith Victory
South Carolina Celebration
Political Procession
Torchlight Demonstration
What entities or persons were involved?
South Carolinians
W. D. Bryan
Rev. J. F. Anderson
Dr. W. C. Black
Rev. W. L. Boggs
Mr. Cone
Senator Smith
Governor Blease
Palmetto Club
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Celebration Of The Downfall Of Bleaseism And Victory Of Senator Smith
Stance / Tone
Enthusiastic Jubilation Over Political Victory
Key Figures
South Carolinians
W. D. Bryan
Rev. J. F. Anderson
Dr. W. C. Black
Rev. W. L. Boggs
Mr. Cone
Senator Smith
Governor Blease
Palmetto Club
Key Arguments
Outburst Of Enthusiasm For The Overthrow Of Bleaseism
Jubilation Over Senator Smith's Victory
Demonstration Instigated By W. D. Bryan
Speeches By Local Figures Expressing Great Joy