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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1890
Page
4
An exposé on alleged gross inaccuracies in the national census cites political motives and calls for a thorough, nonpartisan investigation. It alleges undercounting to reduce Democratic representation, cites New York City fraud risks, Porter's Bureau leadership, and potential retaliation against reform efforts.
The report hints at corruption in the Government Printing Office where favored contractors paid large sums to insiders. It mentions grave rumors of immorality in the Census Bureau and names Mr. Robert W. Peter and several officials as figures under scrutiny.
The article discusses the twelfth census bulletin showing U S population at June 1 1890 was 62 480 410 with notes that later counts may adjust. It critiques Southern omissions in 1870 and 1880 censuses and argues the real growth rate and total population were misrepresented by flawed earlier data. It mentions General Walker and Superintendent remarks about defects in 1870 and 1880 censuses and estimates possible omissions around 1 500 000 leading to revised growth figures. It also references 1890 state populations and notes a Socialist Congress ruling on honesty and admission standards.
Washington observers press for an early extra session to secure budget enactments before year end. Proponents warn failure to fund government could force another Congress call before fiscal year end, tying in with the force and reapportionment bills. Bets swirl on party control of the next House and the timing of the force bill.
Georgia killer Woolfolk was hanged at 1 18 P M for the August 6 1887 murder of Capt Richard I Woolfolk his wife children and Mrs Temple West. He confessed innocence before a crowd of 7 000 witnesses and died by strangulation after the drop failed to break his neck. In later dispatches a steel works accident in Pittsburgh and a West Virginia political gunfight follow.
The text blends testimonials for Brights disease medicine B B B with reports of a Oklahoma legislative pistol incident and an advertisement for pianos and organs. It also touts Bradfield's Female Regulator for female disorders, noting no installments on instruments and six year guarantees.
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