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February 15, 1923
The Pickens Sentinel
Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
North Carolina wins lawsuit by Pickens and Oconee counties against Jennings and company over damages from the breaking of Toxaway Dam several years ago, which destroyed bridges and caused losses along the Keowee River. The case was tried in Brevard, NC last week, with an appeal filed to the state supreme court.
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NORTH CAROLINA WINS SUIT
The case of Pickens and Oconee counties against Jennings and company, concerning the breaking of Toxaway Dam, was won by the North Carolina people.
It will be remembered that when this dam broke several years ago, much damage was done along the banks of the Keowee river. Several large bridges were destroyed and many people suffered losses.
This case was tried in Brevard, N. C. last week. Our attorneys, Carey, Craig and Keith have made an appeal to the North Carolina supreme court.
It is thought in North Carolina that this will end the suit one way or other.
The case of Pickens and Oconee counties against Jennings and company, concerning the breaking of Toxaway Dam, was won by the North Carolina people.
It will be remembered that when this dam broke several years ago, much damage was done along the banks of the Keowee river. Several large bridges were destroyed and many people suffered losses.
This case was tried in Brevard, N. C. last week. Our attorneys, Carey, Craig and Keith have made an appeal to the North Carolina supreme court.
It is thought in North Carolina that this will end the suit one way or other.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Toxaway Dam
Keowee River
Dam Break
Legal Suit
North Carolina
Bridge Destruction
What entities or persons were involved?
Pickens And Oconee Counties
Jennings And Company
Carey
Craig
Keith
Where did it happen?
Brevard, N. C.; Banks Of The Keowee River
Story Details
Key Persons
Pickens And Oconee Counties
Jennings And Company
Carey
Craig
Keith
Location
Brevard, N. C.; Banks Of The Keowee River
Event Date
Dam Break Several Years Ago; Trial Last Week
Story Details
Pickens and Oconee counties win suit against Jennings over Toxaway Dam break causing river damage, bridge destruction, and losses; tried in Brevard with appeal to supreme court.