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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1892
Page
4
A detailed report from Memo Pu His describes a heated split within the Farmers Alliance as factions back Loucks or Macune for president. The piece covers internal caucuses, expulsions threats, constitutional changes, and plans for a possible new order amid debates over third party influence and political alignment.
In Memphs on November 18 a split within the Farmers Alliance led opponents of the People’s party to seize control, hold a caucus, and form a new body aligned with Alliance doctrines while remaining apolitical. Taubeneck forces disrupted the conference as many delegates refused to attend the executive session.
The South Carolina Legislature convenes with Governor Tillman’s expansive message due, a major fight over prohibition led by Mr Childs and a bill to bar chartering social clubs unless no liquor is sold. Other priorities include abolition of the South Carolina College and a broad salary cut plan for state officials. The penitentiary superintendent post and railroad commissioner race also loom large.
The State reports the upcoming race will include Ernest Gary of Edgefield H A Meetze of Lexington B J Abney of Richland and T J Kirkland of Kershaw as potential contenders not confident he will run.
The South Carolina General Assembly convened with the House reelecting Spearer Jones and naming officers led by Clerk J Waller Gray. Governor Tillman’s message was read. a County Government bill was debated in the Senate, while Chicago news recounts a fatal domestic shooting by Herman Siegler and a police shooting incident.
The State Board of Canvassers reports official votes for state officers and solicitors across districts. It lists governor lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general state treasurer comptroller of general and superintendent of education with totals, and congressional district results. Judge Kensaw announces he will not seek another term as Fifth Circuit judge, effective June 1893.
News from Arizona headquarters reports the killing of Capt. John G. Rourke of the Third Cavalry in a courtroom in San Antonio Texas. He was testifying on neutrality law violations related to Garza on the Rio Grande when Deputy Marshal Paul Friche shot him before bystanders could intervene.
A devastating blast at the Blanch coal mine in West Virginia costs the lives of three miners and seriously wounds eight others. Twenty five kegs of powder exploded in the incident reported from Steubenville, Ohio. The piece also notes a Democratic House majority forecast and Senator Carlisle commenting on Treasury deficiencies.
Advance dealer ad promises Steinway Sona and various Mason Hamlin instruments at lowest prices with one price policy. Freight paid both ways if unsatisfactory, fifteen days trial, five year guarantee, complete outfit free, illustrated catalogue available.
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