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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1892
Page
2
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The Walhalla item discusses the public expression on political issues, noting preparations across county and state conventions and the emergence of platforms reflecting various doctrines. It cites the national party platforms and the era’s shifting views, indicating debates over Democracy and related principles shaping local and statewide politics.
A lengthy letter debates the Oconee county Democratic convention, attacking the Third Party rise and praising prohibition and church influence. The writer defends his actions at the Seneca club withdrawal, criticizes Mr Burns, and argues for Democratic consistency and religiously guided moral reform in politics.
We the Democrats of Geongia present a platform advocating strict constitutional limits on federal power and expansive state and local self government. The document calls for restrained taxation, prudent public money use, retrenchment, and opposition to broad federal expansion while urging reform of pensions and revenue to favor the people. It references Biblical and religious framing, railroads, a national banking system, and currency debates.
Cass county Missouri judge Lane, jailed by order of US Judge Phillips for refusing a tax levy to fund bonds for a railway project never built, has been nominated by Democrats for the State Legislature. The endorsement praises his stand against issuing a levy despite county support for his imprisonment.
A letter from Frope Cexsixciam, Democratic Lady Manager for South Carolina, outlines safeguards for an exhibit loaned to the World’s Columbian Commission. She notes supervision by the National Board of Lady Managers, plans for young ladies from each state to preside for ceremony, and a June report to demonstrate action protecting the articles.
A jumbled mix of quips and vignettes touches on murder causes, rail safety comparisons between the United States and France, a moral maxim about forgiveness and conduct, a farmer’s ad request for a wife, wage chatter, a college exchange about courses, and a tongue in cheek remark about railroads paying salaries for mail transport.
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