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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1892
Page
2
Fragmented account reports a third party paper subscription pitch and a Confederate era political meeting. It notes Weaver's pouch, letters, and several figures like Mussel and Tillman with endorsements and pledges, plus a long denunciation of party factions and calls for unity among Democrats.
State treasury lists August phosphate royalties from several mining firms including Carolina Mining Co and Beaufort Phosphate Co. amounts range from about 1 160 to over 86 thousand dollars. The note compares July figures and notes overall progress in phosphate industry in South Carolina.
Gen J B Weaver and Mrs Lease visit Georgia as third party candidates. They planned stops at Waycross Albany Columbus Macon Atlanta Madison Augusta Elberton but cite organized rowdyism and rotten egg incidents. Weaver blames lack of free speech in the South and vows an address to the nation. Georgia readers warn against his return and threaten strong opposition.
The Collatin Register reports a resolution pressed by the State convention urging electors to pledge support to Democratic nominees. Some administration allies feared electors might back Cleveland and Mevenson without such pledges. The convention discussed the absence of a Wind party and demanded pledged support from all candidates to aid the Democratic ticket.
A muddled text fragment discusses life, single status, and social expectations. It references Webster and Pope, plus a definition of marriage as one who is married once with children and a wife. The handwriting hints at a letter from a 19th or early 20th century context.
A garbled speech block presents a fiery critic of party politics and whiskey, urging unity against corruption. The speaker claims unwavering honesty, denounces Democrats and journalists, and touts Grover Cleveland as a model while endorsing third-party protest against “dirty” politics.
Fragmentary notes describe the Blate Convention procedures observed on the outside of the SENTINED. Text hints at procedural steps, disputes, and dates, but details are unclear. The readable portions imply formalities and potential rulings affecting the event's timeline.
Fragmented OCR notes show a cotton prices table with entries including price per unit and provider names. Details are unclear but indicate market listing and value points for the period.
The piece extols a natural bridge claimed as the first and largest of its kind in the United States. It describes Parsons as owner and toll gate keeper, notes the bridge’s height and spans, and details visitors’ reactions and related scenic features and travel by train and Pullman car.
The readable fragments list several place names and abbreviations including Spartanburg and Asheville style renditions along with scattered words. The text appears to be a jumbled OCR fragment lacking a clear event, date, or identifiable subject.
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