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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1891
Page
2
The text details factions around the Democratic convention, naming figures like Grover Cleveland supporters and opponents, education and state governance issues, and references to university and political leaders. It mentions actions by committees, expulsions at a picnic related to a politial group, and concerns over party direction.
Local residents debate a county bond proposal tied to debt and development. Citizens worry the plan favors urban growth, while supporters claim it funds essential services and profits for the county.
The article recounts Governor Cle Rooke's arrival and reception in Columbia amid a noisy scene in Waylie's offices. It describes his appearance, the talk of a potential resignation, and mentions political tensions as observers discuss successors and the state’s future leadership.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a court hearing in Anniston Alabama with multiple witnesses and mentions of contracts, costs, and a local commission. It references individuals such as Messrs Well Ploward Mein hardi and Gov. Flores. The passage includes scattered dialogue about approval, expenses, and forthcoming actions, though many names and details are garbled.
Perret da Andernhis Jfon Ben Terrell and Gel Stoker led a State Alliance gathering in Anderson last week with county lecturers. Terrell gave two lectures. The group denied plans to form a third party or align with any party, asserting the motto equal rights to all and special privileges to none and addressing potential prejudice against the order.
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