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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
2
The Reowee Courier provides free obituary notices up to 100 words and charges one cent per word for longer entries. The notice outlines limitations, formatting rules, and requests accompanying manuscripts for publication in the weekly morning edition.
A letter to the Greenville News from J. Ashley of Honoa Path urges Senator Tillman to resign and criticizes McLaurin’s influence. The writer attacks political maneuvering in South Carolina, notes a recent debate and rally, and accuses Tillman of seeking a role as a dictator. The piece reflects strong local partisan sentiment and questions party alignment.
The article reports a fatal shooting during a failed suicide attempt by James McAlistar. The remains and inquest details reference numerous names, a Sunday funeral, and investigations into the incident at a seaside location. A gun was fired fatally, with a pistol drawn by McAlistar and a struggle involving Mrs. T. before the weapon discharged. Several pallbearers and mourners are listed, and an arrest followed the afternoon events though later cleared.
A garbled OCR passage recounts a disjointed sequence of names, events, and actions. The text references a hotel, possible family members, a shooting, and various unrelated figures, but key details are unclear and many words are misspelled or jumbled across sentences.
The telegraphed exchange involves Governor MoSweeney and Senator Tillman regarding Senator McLaurin’s resignation. Tillman disputes authority and hints at appeals to the Democratic Executive Committee and the Senate to decide if a recall or withdrawal should occur, asserting the governor cannot compel resignation.
Fragmented OCR reports a cabinet meeting in Washington with Senor MaLaurin preparing for upcoming sessions. The text references a push to keep the Senate and government in session, aiming to support party unity and broader Republican aims in Congress and South Carolina.
A federal decree by U S District Judge Goff sets July 16 for public sale of the Blue Ridge Railroad from Anderson to Walhalla, including related lines and rights, with Southern Railway as buyer to operate the route. The sale, at upset price of 100000, follows complex judgments and ownership transfers involving the Columbia and Greenville and other rail interests. The buyer would gain control of a long-standing mountain line and related through routes, affecting regional transportation and development.
A passenger train collision in Atlanta injured many as a yard engine was allegedly left running after a yard conductor opened the switch. Injured passengers were taken to city hospitals. The criminal court convenes Monday with the fate of the yard conductor and engineer uncertain as grand juries consider murder or other charges.
A独atrocity report from Atlanta on June 11 details the discovery of eleven year old Roberta Jackson, adopted as Berta Jackson, dead in a shallow stream near Flowere’s farm. The girl, allegedly beaten and murdered, had been missing since Wednesday. a knife wound and blunt force marks are noted. The community mourns while authorities pursue leads amid local suspicion and shifting beliefs about the child’s origins.
Senator McLaurin denounces Benjamin Tillman in Bonnottaville condemning his shift to radicalism and asserting Tillman harms South Carolina while urging voters to challenge him. The rhetoric labels Tillman as unfit for leadership and calls for accountability before the state. The talk also frames a Democratic struggle amid national attention on the two leaders.
The Pittburg Coal and Coke plant No 2 at Port Royal Pa caught fire after a blast. More than thirty men were in the mine and several were trapped as smoke and water flood the shafts. Rescue attempts with downed men in damp air continued as family crowds gathered at the wharf and officials joined the search.
Sensational reports from Fort Mont near Sensation Center allege two enlisted artillery soldiers died and a third is dying after consuming bitters bought from a local Black man. Investigations consider a possible deliberate poisoning, with an inquest urged to pursue any criminal motives and depredations near the fort.
Fragmentary notice states Tee will appear for examination at Court Mouno on Saturday July 0 1001 at morning hours before the Board of Mint day. Applicants are expected to furnish their own paper and ink. County Superintendent Knyention, Jayne $2 KH, BAR listed.
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