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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1892
Page
4
A Los Angeles correspondent surveys Civil War battles to test claims of Federal superiority in numbers. It cites Shiloh Chickamauga Antietam and Fredericksburg, detailing troop counts and losses for Grant Rosecrans McClellan Lee and other commanders.
The piece contrasts Union and Confederate forces at Gettysburg with Meade commanding 101,679 effectives on June 30 and Lee likely 70,000. It notes Hooker’s 130,000 and Wellington/Napoleon comparisons, and cites Federal enlistments 2,778,304 versus Confederate 600,000 as children glimpse the arch of triumph.
Letters from Henry Watterson and party leaders weigh the 1884 race. Gorman's long service and cross state appeal are highlighted as a potential winner if nominated. The piece details electoral math, key states, and the role of New York in securing victory.
In Denison Texas between 11 p m and 3 30 a m an unknown assassin killed four women including Mrs Laynes wife of Dr Henry Laynes a leading citizen and Mrs Hawley Miss Stawley Maude Kramer and Jose Stewart in homes and streets. Bloodhounds and arrests followed with no clue. Separate report notes a March explosion on the St Charles near Bea Oregon injuring the captain and crew.
Chairman Dockery’s subcommittee proposes abolishing the Department of Foreign Affairs and transferring duties to the Director General. The plan caps salaries, trims officials, and projects total exposition income near 29.28 million with expenditures around 19.32 million, signaling a large projected deficiency.
London reports a catastrophic cyclone in Mauritius with one third of Port Louis destroyed, 600 killed in the city and over 1,200 overall. Royal College and 24 churches wrecked, sugar mills demolished, 1,000 injured in Port Louis, and extensive damage to ships and harbor craft. The government seeks relief.
In Charleston South Carolina on May 20 R I Burnham was arrested on two warrants by Trial Justice Britton for breach of trust with fraudulent intent. Burnham, longtime secretary treasurer of the Assistance Building and Loan Association, faced accusations of about 46 000 dollars behind and misappropriation of 240 shares at 120 dollars each. He was pronounced insane by medical examiners and probate court. committed to jail in default of a 5000 dollar bond.
A Senate speech criticizes current finances while advocating free silver as a conservative remedy. The piece notes Republican and Democratic factions, a push for silver, and concerns about treasury funding amid market fears. Nearby, Dr. William Stokes is tipped for Congress and Jervey for Solicitor, with Alliance and Reform delegates shaping endorsements. A statewide meeting led by President Gutler reportedly produced tense exchanges and warnings about party unity.
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