23 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1894
Page
1
A fragmentary lyrical passage pleads for a loved one, praising a cherished heart and expressing hope for a reunion. It speaks of devotion across distance and the danger of darkness in the beloved's path, ending with a note on joy and longing.
A sermon by Rev. Dr. Talmage denounces death by own action as the worst crime, citing biblical examples and historical suicides. He argues infidelity fuels self destruction, praises Christian faith, and urges resilience amid distress, noting Cork Scotland figure Slugh Miller and others.
In Cincinnati Kentucky the Lebanon baseball team played a nearby club when a storm moved in. John Tanner, pitcher for the Bronaran, attempted to catch a fly ball as a bolt of lightning struck the area and Tanner collapsed, dying from the strike.
In Columbia South Carolina August 16 a clash in the Jerome hotel lobby between George K. Koester editor of the Register and W. Q. Whaley of Charleston a state convention delegate drew a crowd. Both men offered conflicting accounts with Koester claiming Whaley called him a coward and Whaley denying the charge while supporters intervened as blows were exchanged.
Reports from Bluefields recount a mass exodus of Jamaicans and natives as 800 Nicaraguans moved in and martial law was proclaimed by General Cabezas. The Mohawk and Mohican ferried refugees while American captains faced pressure to protect nationals.
The News and Courier interview cites Senator Suter calling South Carolina party politics chaotic with two Democratic factions Conservative and Reform. He predicts Conservatives will rise, condemns the ring controlling Reform, and notes the dispensary as a corrupt machine aiding the ring. He dismisses sensational canvass excitement and recalls orderly meetings.
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