Reverend Richeson Tries Suicide in Cell
Rev Clarence VY Richeson, accused of Avia Linnell murder, attempted death by bleeding in his Charles Street jail cell. He cut himself with a jagged knife edge, was operated on by Drs Broughton Ames Sargeant Lathrop, and remained in critical but improving condition as officials pursued motive details.
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Thorst
da Im
Meniml
Nichoson
Morse
Techeson
Watt
Rehoson
Aurgeon Saldiat Richeson
Rock Hill Plan Adopted for 26 Percent Cotton Acreage Cut
New Orleans reports the Southern Cotton Congress executive committee adopting a plan to cut South cotton acreage by 26 percent next year. The plan, a modification of the Rock Hill proposal, calls for pledges from farmers via state and county organizations, with supervision by state superintendents and county and township committees. Paid canvassers will secure signatures, and reports from state superintendents are due by March 1, 1912, to be published regionwide. Farmers rallies are set for January 28 at schoolhouses, followed by January 27 county meetings in each county seat.
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New Orleans
Southern Cotton Congress
J. G. Anderson
Rock Hill
5. C
W. J. Watson
Cohgrass
Columbia
S. C
South
Cotton Belt
Buck ton Arnfea Salve Heals Wounds Fast
A historic notice touts Buck ton Arnfea Salve as a swift remedy for dreadful wounds and blood poisoning. It claims effectiveness for cuts, burns, eruptions, eczema, chapped hands, and various skin afflictions, priced at 250. per bottle.
Pension Board Meets for Pension Applications in January 1912
Pension Board will meet every Saturday in January 1912 at the Court House to receive pension applications. Relatives of veterans who died this year should report to the commissioner. The Pension Board will meet the first Monday in February to process law applications. Mer J. W. Metleman, Pension Commissioner.
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Notito
Pension Board
Mer
J. W. Metleman
Pevston Conmissionar
Recovery Efforts Spotlighted in Suffolk County Jail Case
Report notes rapid recovery of Hey Chirenne Ve T. Hicheson after self-modification in Wiseel at Suffolk county jail yesterday. Possible blood poisoning cited as a risk, with authorities stressing the fragile state of Thehenon's condition and the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Hey
Chirenne Ve
T. Hicheson
Wiseel
Suffolk County
Mayor and citizen wounded in Newberry street confrontation
In Silver Street on a Saturday a dispute over mall delivery led Mayor B. M. Havird and citizen Luther Bledsoe to clash. Havird fired, grazing Luther Bledsoe’s leg and sparking a melee that left Will Tiedsoe wounded by a pistol shot to the thigh. Havird is a town official and prominent Silver Street merchant.
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Newberry
Silver Street
B. M. Hayrid
Luther Blodage
Luther Bledsoe
B. M. Uayird
McDule Sheppard
Havird
Bledsoe
Jeg
Luther
Will
Tiedsoe
Havird Company
41 Injured On Seaboard Train Near Atlanta
Atlanta, Dec. 22. Derailment of Seaboard Air Line train No 38 at Gloster eight miles north of Atlanta Sunday morning injures forty one people, none believed fatally. The train left Atlanta Thursday night for Washington, traveling about 40 miles an hour when it struck a broken rail near Gloster. The engine and several cars stayed on track, but a Pullman sleeper and a first class coach went into the ditch.
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Atlanta
Seaboard Alr Line
Gloster
Washington
Alten
Creendiary Fires Suspect Blanche Floyd Arrested in Georgia
In Waycross Georgia December 26 Blanche Floyd a young woman suspected of arson in Camden and Chariton counties is jailed awaiting a lunacy hearing. Police found her hiding in a shack then leapt into a pond to escape. Family history notes mental illness on both her mother and grandmother sides. Local residents report alarm over fires and disease risk while relatives brace for court proceedings. Also a vaccine advert claims strong cold remedy and a Mississippi wedding reports the marriage of Reymel Atco Clark and John Danlap at Oak Grove.
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Waycross
Camden
Chariton
Blanche Floyd
Fid
Alges
Lb Te
Gome
Local Seneca social life shines with holiday gatherings
Seneca notes a lively holiday week as schoolchildren return and many entertainments unfold. A Young Men’s impromptu dance, small gatherings hosted by Mrs. Pardons, Mrs. Be, and Mrs. Livingston mark open meetings. Residents host friends, visit relatives, and attend dances in Walhalla while discussing family arrivals and a funeral service for Mrs. A. J. Sanders.
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Carol Pardon Wit
Poyle
Walhalla
W. K. Livingston
Mra
J. & Striblige
Wesneeday
Thomaa Wyly
J. W. Shelor
J. W. Striling
T. BE. Strivling
John Thompson
Oscar Thompson
J. L. Marett
W. J. Lunney
Charlotte
B. Smith Fa
J. H. Thompson
Aon al
Wales Lowery
Americus
Verna Stribling
Ivor
Hannah Brown
Norma Gigniliat
Mary Julia Reld
Pat Adame
David Vernor
Charles Lawrence
al Thompson
Misa Gladya Ramsay
Atlanta
W. F. Austin
Albert Mayhew
A. J. Sanders
Howe
Mina Cleveland
Blackburn
Blaeburn
Baptist Church
Sual
Drunken Negro shoots white farmer near Sanderville Ga
Will Grea, a young white farmer, was shot to death at noon by a black man named Walker on a dirt road west of Tennille near Deep Cut bridge, on the Central of Georgia Railroad. Green tried to shield others in a wagon, jumped out, and was killed as Walker fired. A lynching is expected. investigation and start of action anticipated.
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Sandemville
Will Grea
Walker
Run Road
Tennille
Deep Cut Bridge
Central of Georgia
Green
Bailey
Waller
Indy
Sanderaville
M C Long Portrait Solicitations and Political Entry
A garbled report outlines M C Long announcing entry into a race for a political or judicial office. It references his role in governance and criminal case work, with notes on public duties and scrutiny from colleagues. The piece hints at controversy and public interest in Long’s statements and intentions.
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Long
Cupid's Christmas Work and Local Notices
In Ebenezer and surrounding areas, Clerk J. B. Cratchie Dean clears licenses for twenty marriages, with three issued to Black individuals and others pending requests to withhold names. The report lists numerous local residents and families, updates on homes, farms, and community movements, plus wedding notices and a general church and school area update for December, including a farewell and best wishes section.
In Convict Garb, Ask Pardon by Seminole Leader
John Garlington former president of the Seminole Securities Company and James Young ex secretary treasurer appeared in prison garb before the South Carolina Governor seeking clemency for breaches of trust. The hearing lasted over an hour with petitions and jury clemency requests presented.
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John ¥. Garlington
Seminole Securities Company
State Penitentiary
South Carolin
Jamoa Stoho Young
Christie Bent
Columbia
Albert Todd
Laurens
Garlington
Young
Ward
Lynching Follows Murder in Lynching Tale at Lynching Row
Donaldsyille Ga December 26 Chief town marshal C A L Roberts was killed by a negro after a murder attempt in town. The assailant was shot by a mob while escaping. Roberts and deputies pursued, a struggle ensued, and both sides exchanged fire. The mob then killed the negro, who had threatened Newberry earlier. Mob violence erupted during a Christmas shopping day as the town was crowded.
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Donaldsyille
AL Roberts
O'etock
John . Warren
Chrisinis Vanor
Newberry
Marshal Roberts
Mar
J. D. Moxely
J. W. McMullen
Mateshal Roberta
Negro
Roberts
Mosely
McMullen
McMwilen
Pardon News Report From Governor Questioned
Fragmentary notes indicate Charles Anko received a pardon or parole from the Governor. Report says Ansel is believed to be in Beneca today, with telephonic updates supporting the claim. The text is unclear and appears to confuse pardon details and location.
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Walil
Rloase
Hla
Ansel
Beneca
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