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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1893
Page
1
Col M L Donaldson defends his record against Governor Tillman amid accusations of alliance betrayal and treachery. He details caucus irregularities over delegate tickets, argues for constitutional rights of appeal, and asserts his Cleveland support amid alliance politics and railroad bill disputes. He challenges Tillmans motives and calls for allied backing.
A Paducah Standard report notes a young lady’s pocketbook list of dating rules. She bars smoking on dates, refuses photographs, dislikes being walked home, prefers group outings, dismisses late calls, limits gifts to small items, wants polite suitors who meet her mother, and enforces an 10 o’clock curfew for callers.
The South poet priest recounts a Civil War incident in New Orleans. General Butler accused Father Ryan of refusing burial rites for a Union soldier. Ryan explained the fault lay with the dead soldier’s comrades and offered to bury all Federal soldiers, softening the dispute.
May 3 reports from Portland and Salem recount Secretary Gresham pressing Governor Vennoyer to protect Chinese residents as exclusion law takes effect. Vennoyer replies he will enforce state laws and criticizes federal actions, insisting the President enforce Congress laws instead.
On May 8 the Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train No 3 was held at Briar Creek in the Indian Territory by six armed men with Winchesters. They robbed passengers including President Martin of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf tour party, taking money and valuables. no clue to the bandits was found.
J D Wood of Cleveland Ohio mortally wounds Barney Sliggins former mayor of Somerset Kentucky in the courthouse lobby at Bigerry after a long legal saga. Sliggins had been sentenced to two years in the penitentiary but the verdict was reversed and the trial moved to this county leading to a renewed appeal and a delayed September trial. Wood had previously confronted Sliggins over an assault on his sister and is said to be demented.
Wade Slaines, colored, was hanged in Columbia for the murder of Florence Hornsby after Governor Tillman refused a pardon. Pinkerton investigator reports and witnesses supported guilt. controversy over evidence and Lazarus Field statements noted.
Sixteen year old Katie Page daughter of a wealthy family was abducted after being decoyed from LaGrange Female College. She told Chief Connolly that a young man named Haralson charmed her, led her into elopement and disreputable lodging, and she fears death if she does not eat. Police hold her at headquarters pending her father’s arrival as the man behind the ruse is sought.
In Colama ra S C sheriff Riser traveled toward Charleston after Marshal Cunningham ordered immediate reports. It follows an adverse ruling against sheriffs tied to Judge Simonton's case with fines and costs totaling about 32000, with Governor Willmitt promising support and funding.
Major Crawton Must Washington May 2 Congressman Rawley fell while attempting to board a cable car on his way to the theatre. He was talking with James I. Adams Jr. of Columbia when the car moved off he was thrown to the ground and dragged several yards. He recovered and returned home no serious results expected.
Reverend Kiligan Capers was elected assistant bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina on the first ballot. He received a majority of both orders of delegates and the election was unanimous.
A Denmark South Carolina mass meeting with about 500 attendees condemned editor N G Gonzales over editorials about the John Peterson lynching. The resolution praised the citizens who punished Peterson, blamed Gonzales for inciting violence, and commended Governor Tillman for his handling of the case.
In Columbia on May 3 a gathering at the Governor Tillman mansion included Irby, Tillman, T. J. Strait, Dr. S. Pope, Dr. W. H. Timmerman, Ira B. Jones, John Gary Evans, Eugene B. Gary and others. The meeting aimed to discuss the railroad fight and tax collection as the state presses forward with its opposition.
Governor Tillman commutes the death sentences of three colored men and one woman sentenced to hang at Chesley next month for murder. The ruling cites no willful malice and a sudden quarrel, noting the killings could have been prevented with proper medical attention.
The Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad was sold at private auction under a U S Court decree to Charles Hellier of Boston representing the bond holders for 550000 dollars. A certified check for 25000 dollars bound the purchase.
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