Federal officials clash with South Carolina over rail entanglement
A confrontation unfolds as Governor Tillman and state officials resist U.S. court orders to release railroad property held by receivers. Deputies levied on engines and cars in Berkeley and Aiken, with threats to pursue habeas corpus in Washington if necessary. Attorneys warn contempt risks, while officials push to keep trains moving and protect state interests.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Reading
Supreme Court
Washington
United States Circuit Court
Death of Mrs Whitney Noted in Charleston
Charleston observers mourn the death of Mrs Whitney who, during the 7. earthquake disaster decade ago, gave generously to relief funds and sent a personal 3500 check to Captain Dawson, editor of the News and Courier, to aid earthquake victims. Mayor Ficken sent a formal message expressing profound empathy on behalf of Charleston's people.
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The People’s Choice The Electoral Vote Count
Crowds filled the Capitol as Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson were formally declared elected President and Vice President for the term starting 1893. The ceremony followed pro forma rules with readouts from state returns, including Alabama and Illinois, amid orderly decorum and mild humor from observers.
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Bank crook Titford arrested after failed check pass
Knoxville reports Frank Titford attempted to pass a seven hundred forty dollar check drawn on Wm Jenkins. Payment refused, Titford pursued, caught, and jailed. A detailed physical description is provided for police recognition.
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Wm Jenkins
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Iie
Tafford
Patford
Opening of Clemson College in July for South Carolina students
Clemson College trustees announce July opening for 350 anticipated students, with 170 vacancies, new instructors named including J. M. Hart and J. S. Newman, military and engineering plans, and continued preparation despite January delays. Shipping of circulars and admission responses flood in as the board seeks a suitable president.
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Harden
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Clinkscales
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Kh. W. Simpson
Fort Will
Leinster
Southern Governors Convene on Prospective 1880s Economic Push
Governor Fishback of Arkansas proposes a Southern Governors Convention to promote immigration and investment in the South, aiming for April in Richmond Va. Governor Tillman of South Carolina approves the idea but notes lack of funds and suggests central Atlanta as a meeting site. Tillman pledges state representation if held, and asks for details.
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A Wooden-Lyce Desperado Escapes Then Openly Fires
Joe Lewis, a black man, escaped from a Neal darm near Honea Path in Anderson county. He seized a Winchester rifle two pistols and ammunition, hid in a pine thicket and fired on passersby. Oliver Boswell Tom Midland and Chant Watson were shot. Watson may die. Henry Lewis aided capture, and an effort to lynch the convict occurred but he remains in Anderson jail. The State,
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Honea Path
Anderson County
Oliver Boswell
Tom Midland
Chant Watson
Watson
Kenry Lewis
Jon
Anderson
Ann
Henry Lawie
Tillman to Attend Inauguration Parade With Staff
Gov Tillman accepted an invitation to the Cleveland inauguration and will attend with his staff mounted. Replies from staff were affirmative, guaranteeing his appearance in the parade. This marks a second public appearance with his staff since the centennial military parade. The report notes cotton trade figures up to February 8 and weekly movements.
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Cleveland
Boies
Columnia
S. C
Tillman
Boiler explosion at Vicksburg cotton compress kills three
The Planners' Compress boiler exploded in Vicksburg Mississippi at 1130 hours. The structure was torn apart and three men were recovered dead. Ten people remain buried in the ruins while seven are accounted for in varying condition. Five engines work to prevent cotton fires.
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Med
Vicksburg
Miss
Yorkville Man Killed After Jumping From Train
SPARTANBUNG S C February 3 J P Crotz of Yorkville jumped from the 4 o clock train this morning and was instantly killed The coroner s in quest has been postponed until the conductor can be here News and Collier
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S. C
J.P. Crotz
Yorkville
Collier
Federal clash over railroad tax seizures in South Carolina
In Charleston on February 6, a U S court order halted sheriffs and treasurers from levying on railroad property for unpaid taxes. Aieiken Abbeville Anderson and Newberry counties face contempt actions as U S Deputy Marshals deliver papers and a temporary injunction bars seizure. The state seeks about 1.6 million in taxes while the railroad lists disputes over assessments.
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United States
Lo.ay
Tillmasa
South Carolina Railway
D. N. Chamberlain
United State Court
Chambelain
Simonton
M. C. Mitchell
M. W. Tyler
Aiken County
South Carolina
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Abbeville
Anderson
Newberry
Greenville
Governor Howe Seeks Texas Safeguards After Paris Mob Killing
Governor Howe prepared a message condemning mob violence following the Paris killing. He urges Legislature to enact laws and empower authorities to prosecute all mob participants and strengthen justice to deter similar acts.
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Texas
Smith
Paris
Howe
A Cry For Round Merits Four Thousand Starving in Louisiana
Four thousand people in Concordia and Catahoula parishes in northern Louisiana face famine after floods ruined crops and prolonged river waters prevented planting. Thousands cannot leave, subsisting on scarce winter game. Exchanges in Memphis Vicksburg and New Orleans plan meetings to raise aid. New Orleans Board of Trade leads with $5,000.
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Vickshoro
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New Orleans Board of Trade
Tragic Clothing Fire Claims Mother and Child in ScueNeerapy
Margarett Chucker aged 32 and her five year old daughter Josephine were fatally burned in ScueNeerapy New York this afternoon. The child died within moments and the mother died before midnight after trying to rescue her child as the girl’s clothes ignited.
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N.Y
Margarett Chucker
Josephine
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