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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1894

Page

4

Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Vision Speech

A long speech outlines the plan for Winthrop Normal and Industrial College in South Carolina. It champions women’s self sufficiency through teaching and industrial training, aims to empower without unsexing, and stresses homemaker ideals while fostering independence and dignity for future teachers and workers.

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Horrid women and the college plan in South Carolina

A speech blasts “horrid” women who imitate men while urging union among South Carolinians. It calls for women to rally to campaigns, promote harmony, and advance two colleges, Clemson and Rock TMM, toward better peace and governance.

Wordsworth Adam Clemson South Carolina

Coast Line eyeing Charleston Augusta rail link push

The Atlantic Coast Line is reportedly surveying a route from Ashley Junction near Charleston to Augusta, renewing interest in a Charleston Augusta railroad. Sources claim the Coast Line aims to recapture Georgia corridor losses and may move quickly if decisions align with its vast resources.

News and Courier Charleston South Carolina Railway South Carolina and Georgia Railroad Company Charlestons Augusta Louisville and Nashville Port Roya Fairfax Atlantic Coast Line Ashley Junction Ha'Strabecht Coast Line Iauich Tiga Jyst Georgia Charlotte Columbia Cho Wilson Denmark Denmark Road

Oil Fueled Locomotives Proclaimed By Railroad

In Aurora on May 18 the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad will outfit several engines with oil burning apparatus. Superintendent F C Rice touts cleaner operation, better engine condition, longer lasting fuel, lighter weight, and reduced space for water, promising broad adoption across the fleet.

Aurora Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company F. C. Rice

Tillman Letters Stir Alliance Debate Across South

Editoriales in Columbia newspapers react to Governor Tillman's letter to Alliance chairman Mitchell. They frame the letter as a practical, if polarizing, call for concentrated reform effort and align with or against Democratic principles, warning of a potential shift toward a silver platform and new third-party currents.

South Carolina Alliance Tillman Union Columbia Mitchell Democratic Party New Silver Party News and Courier Farmers' Alliance Senate Thomas P. Mitchell Hoe Ltter United States

Tillman’s Letters Show Surrender to Alliance Demands

The Charleston Sun lauds Governor Tillman for his May 15 letters to Mr. Mitchell, claiming they reveal a total bow to the Alliance and a weak pledge to party loyalty. It cites his vow to vote by conscience while supporting Alliance demands, even if unwise, and argues this proves independence as a leader.

Mitchell Mr. Mitchell Tillman Surrail Charleston Sun Iurrah Alliance Lam United States

Court of inquiry to probe Darlington and Charleston failures

A court of inquiry, ordered by Governor Tillman, will investigate failures to respond to orders by Brigadier General E A Huguenin and other officers. The panel will convene in Charleston on May 24 1894 to examine conduct of naval and infantry units and report findings with guilt assessments.

Hogin Columbia D. C J. Tillman Darlington Executive Ofice Ofice of Adjutant S. C R. N. Richbourg I.J. Dennis Wie Jones J. T. Barron Charleston E. A. Huguenin Mount Pleasant Gordon Volunteers Cap. L. T. Szlar B. K, Tinuman

Murder Mystery Haunts Atlanta After Lod Holdup Slaying

Authorities probe the strangling of Mrs. Mary Lilly in her suburban Atlanta home. Robbery motive suspected as home ransacked from garret to cellar. two men, George Hawkins and George Yancy, were arrested amid threats of mob violence. Lilly, a former Army wife and physician with a large practice, left substantial property and two sons in the U.S. Army.

Atlanta Mary Lilly George Yancy Nevroes Alva Lilly Sixteenth United States Infantry Davis Columbia United States Army Charles Lilly

Talmage Tabernacle Fire Tears Through Brooklyn Church

In Tad Luotty New York on May 13 the Rev Dr Talmage's Tabernacle at Clinton and Green Avenues Brooklyn burned at noon. The adjoining Hotel Regent and several nearby houses were destroyed. Loss estimated at 1,000,000. Firemen injured but not fatally. Dr Talmage wept as the church burned and congregants escaped.

Tad

Effects of No Rain Bulletin For South Carolina

The weekly weather and crops bulletin reports generally favorable conditions across South Carolina with rain easing drought in the southeast. Cotton and corn see mixed progress with replanting and worm damage noted. vegetables and fruits vary, and overall agricultural prospects are described as encouraging despite pockets of poor showers and dry periods. rain totals over the week are listed for multiple towns, highlighting scattered rainfall and lingering regional differences.

Columbia S. C Bauer Richland Orangeburg Sumter Clarendon Lees Sea Island Colorado Blackville Charleston McComick Greenwood Watts Hardeevisia Igi Allendale Stephens Hunter Greenville

Fearful Crime Report from South Lake Weir

A black man Neil Young broke into Mrs. Nolmes home near South Lake Weir at 3 am and assaulted her teenage daughter age 15 after waking two sisters. He threatened the mother and fled but was captured near an old church and jailed in Ocala. Rumors speak of possible lynching tonight.

Jacksonville Fla Times-Union Ocala Ila Neil Young

Treasury gold drop prompts bond speculation in 1890s

A New Bond Isaac, WasaInaron reports that treasury gold falling below 65 million sparks talk of a new bond issue. Secretary Carlisle aims to keep gold reserves above 65 million, with congress unlikely to act on financial measures. If gold output ceases, a bond sale to refill the treasury seems almost certain.

WasaInaron Treasury Carlisle Congress

Governor Candidacy Declined by W. O. Evans

In a letter published in the Charleston Register Evans announces he will not seek the South Carolina governorship. He will support the Alliance candidate who best represents farmers and Alliancemen and urges friends statewide to share this view.

Columbia South Carolina W. OD Evana

Lynching of McKinley family in Sharon Springs

A Kansas special reports William McKinley and his son Lewis lynched for the murder of Charles Carley a week earlier. Fred McKinley confessed the crime and said he was induced to commit it by his father and brother.

Torraxca Capitol Sharon Springs Kan William McKinley Lewis Charles Carley Fred McKinley Willam McKinley

Musical Homes Are Bright With Pianos and Organs

An appeal promotes piano and organ ownership by Ludden Bates Southern Music House of Savannah Georgia. The ad argues instruments brighten homes, last for years, and repay the cost by engaging youth, inviting readers to write for free catalogs and to correspond for models and prices.

Ludden & Bates Southern Music House Savannéh Great Music House of the South America

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