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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
4
The transcribed text shows a chaotic report on whiskey distribution and enforcement issues, naming figures such as Galvin Zinman and various local officials. It hints at legal challenges, public health concerns, and community reactions to dispensing practices.
Fragmented text outlines authority of State Board of Pensions and county pension boards, detailing appointment, representation, and procedures for selecting ex Confederate soldiers as pension representatives, along with compensation and pay rules, and transition provisions until new boards are formed.
Washington Post discusses William J Bryan as Democratic nominee hopeful. The piece recalls 1896 and 1900 fears about silver coinage, free trade, and economic ruin under Republicans. It weighs potential outcomes if McKinley is reelected and a Democratic House is chosen, noting party credibility and the Philippines, Cuba, and Hawaii policy impacts.
A Columbia dispatch reports Penitentiary Guard J P Harling and a five convict gang faced a brutal melee during land work near the city. After convicts overpowered him, Abe Haughton seized the guard’s rifle, Harling drew his pistol and killed Haughton, then shot Dick Barton and another attacker before the others fled. Milton Griffin, serving a fifteen year term for horse stealing, escaped. Haughton was killed. Barton and one other were injured.
In Last Week’s report from Andalian Alm Craddock shot and killed Sharp during a gambling dispute in the court house jury room. Craddock drew a pistol after a card game disagreement and fired point blank at Sharps forehead, killing him instantly. Craddock was jailed awaiting further action.
At a council meeting an official invitation was extended to President McKinley to visit Cliveston. The National Maneational Association convention is to be held here during the coming week. The report includes remarks on public relief and political figures.
Abbeville Press notes strong public sentiment in support of Senator MeLaurin for the ratification of the Paris peace treaty. Voters largely back the acquisition of Porto Rico and other islands, with opposition limited to a distant minority. The piece suggests MeLaurin’s stance aligns with local views and foresees continued backing in the next election.
Abbeville Banner reports labor strife at the Cate ton Mills over who controls hiring and firing. Officers clash with operatives regarding rights under the Textile Union and the impact on management and workers.
Fragmented OCR text from The Geoonyille News discusses cotton farming, savings and prices, and mentions disputes between machinists and machinery. It references trials in Denver, costs of fire incidents, and various Place names, with scattered details about sugar planters and legal notices.
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