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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1891

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A Poor Investment Sermon by Dr. Talmage in Viopeka

Brooklyn divine Dr. Talmage spoke in Viopeka on August 9 delivering a fiery sermon, The Poor Investment, warning that worldly wealth does not redeem souls. He argued people sell themselves for the world’s promises, but only Christ blood can buy back the soul and grant eternal life, urging repentance before judgment.

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Alliance letters spark sub treasury debate in Kansas

From Topeka and Louisville reports a heated discussion within the People’s Party over the sub treasury scheme. W A Tarris and W J Shum oppose it, Slivris is seen as a safe alliance leader, and Frank McGrath shifts against the proposal amid growing calls for defeat. Kentucky farmers gain legislative influence as Parners capture seats.

Cueaco Topeka Kan W. A. Tarris W. Shum People's Party Slivris United States Petter Slum Woveroor Kansas Frank McGrath Alliance Larris

Tragic Death Of Lily Wooten In Lye Accident

A two year old girl, Lily Wooten, climbed onto a rear porch and fell into a water and lye mixture. She died within minutes as doctors could not save her. The child, adopted by Mr and Mrs Holt, lost her mother at one week old.

Colummmma Ss. C Columbia Bauskett Taylor and Henderson Streets Augustus Holt Lily Wooten Olt Lily

Insurrection in Chile Reported by Naval Officer Memo

A Bradford linked naval officer describes the Chilean conflict as a total war with no quarter. Balmaceda rules as dictator with censorship, while insurgents press their advantage. The Tallapoosa is bound at Buenos Aires and fears sinking as other ships patrol the South Atlantic.

Braprono United States Navy Bradford Chili Beauregard Balmaceda Congress Buenos Ayres Tallapoosa Newport South Atlantic Squadron

Eleven Die in West Shore Express Collision Near Port Byron

The St. Louis express crashed into a freight train about three miles west of Port Byron at Duchess Cut. Eleven people were killed, including several from injuries, with twelve cars wrecked and traffic blocked. Italian passengers suffered heavy injuries. one fireman died. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. and firefighters battled the blaze as rescuers tended survivors.

Syracuse St. Louis West Shore Port Byron Duchess Cut Trafic J.J. Sullivan Buffalo T v Mr. Sullivan

Widespread Destruction After Ashland Wis Tornadoes

A powerful tornado struck Ashland Wisconsin at 4 pm causing extensive property damage and multiple injuries. In Washburn the storm caused severe business district damage, injuries, and a collapsed post office. George Dedbell and Louis Wilson were killed in Williams circus tents, animals ran loose, and tens of thousands of bushels of grain and timber were ruined.

Ashland Wis Washburn Bay L’ter Williams George Dedbell Louis Wilson Chicago St. Paul Minnesota Omaha Chequamegon Bay Fifield Sweedish Baptist Church Main Street Bigelow Chequamengo Bay

Bank fraud case Halls Office swindled thousands

Alred Downing N H Tollman and three young women clerks in the National Capital Savings Building and Land Association office in the Rookery building were arrested by U S Marshals. They faced usury and mail fraud charges with 200000 to 350000 dollars reportedly taken from victims. Two men are at large and the clerks will testify at the hearing set for August twentieth.

Chicago Alred Downing N. H.tollman National Capital Savings, Building and Lan Association of North America Rookery United States Hitchcock Allen Charles Milchrist Downing Tollman Union Laken Bivel Dol Cue Liberty

Noted chi n age two athletes confront resident

Mrs. Patrick McGinness chased by Robert Cook and Albert Slye after she confronted them at her Birmingham window. She knocked Slye down and they fled pursued by Slye and Cook. Friends later rescued the pair from a hallway door.

Birmingham Coun Patrick McGinness Robert Cook Albert Slye McGinness Slye Cook

Rape suspect killed after pursuit near Pickens County

Information from Pickens County indicates the African American accused of raping Mrs Rowland, a disabled white woman, has been captured and quietly killed. The pursuing party members returned home refusing to talk, claiming the suspect will not trouble anyone again. The body is believed to be in the Keowee River.

Charleston S.C A. B. Norton Cincinnati and Cape Pear Railroad Berkley County Norfolk Cooper River Ashley River Savannah Southport N.C Conway Georgetown Mt. Pleasant Little Raver Augusta Chronicle Greenville Pickens County S. C Rowland Keowee River

South Carolina College Elects Dr James Woodrow President

The trustees unanimously elected Dr James Woodrow as president and as professor of biology geology and mineralogy. The decision followed a nomination committee report with no other candidates presented for the office.

Columeria Uscg The South Carolina College Today James Woodrow Woodrow

Weather and crop bulletin reports favorable conditions in SC

The weekly weather and crop bulletin from the South Carolina Weather Service notes general favorability for cotton, corn, and rice across sections. Rainfall near normal, temperatures and sunshine average. clay soils show better cotton health than sandy soils, with some shedding and rust on sands. Rice and river-bottom crops look strong, with potential for higher yields if good weather persists.

South Carolina Weather Service United States Signal Service Orly

Alliance and anti lottery Democrats name joint ticket

A Louisiana conference of the Farmers Alliances and anti lottery Democrats agreed on a joint ticket with the Alliance to name Governor Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Education while the anti lottery league would name Lieutenant Governor Auditor Attorney General and Secretary of State. The Alliance nominated Thomas I Adams for Governor and the campaign centers on the lottery issue.

New Orleans Farmers’ Alliances la Fayette Farmers’ Alliance Antilottery League Audiwr Alance Thomas I. Adams

Arp Fatally Shoots Two Men in Georgia

Heze kiah Arp nephew of Bill Arp killed two men near the State line in Sannin SMa yesterday. He shot Bram let in the head during a quarrel over a claim against Bram let who was about to leave the State with a yoke of steers. Bram let's brother was also shot in the chest and died from the wound. Arp is from a leading local family.

Atlanta Hezekiah Arp Bill Arp Sannin Sma W. J H. Bramlet Arp Bramlet Bratmlet

Fatal self destruction of railroad agent in Carlisle

Union reporting Louis, agent and operator of the Georgia Car ol in and Northern Railroad at Carlisle Ish Dam, killed himself today by shooting. The motive is unknown. An inquest will be held by state authorities.

Union D. C Louis Georgia, Carolin and Northern Railroad Carlisle Carsept

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