Week of severe storms hits Spartanburg and region
A week of heavy rain sweeps Spartanburg and nearby counties causing swollen streams, flooded bottom lands and crop damage. Dams fail at Nesbitt mill on Tyger River, bridges are wrecked, roads damaged, and reports mention a violent cyclone near Sylvan and extensive flood effects across Laurens and Greenville counties with injuries but no fatalities.
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Spartanburg
Nesbitt Mill
Laurens
Greenville
Geenville
Union
Dene
Denmark
Sylvan
Ware
Serven County
Dover
Vere
Stephen Thompson
Log
Thompson
Mystery Car Crash Leaves Passengers Panic Aboard
A crowded streetcar along Highland Avenue was involved in a collision near Steurruth. A man identified as White suffered injuries to both feet and other passengers faced a near panic as the vehicle came to a halt.
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Cap
Steurruth
Highland Avenue
Not Guilty for Wade Sellers in Richland County Case
Wade Hampton Sellers, known as the "Kind Ager king," walked free after a Richland county jury found him not guilty following about three hours of deliberation. The trial included testimony about a warrant and search conduct, with defense arguing the warrant was invalid and the constable acted beyond authority. The case drew sharply on legal technicalities and the defendant maintained calm throughout.
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Columbia State
Wade Hampton Sellers
Jas
Farmer
Richland County
Chapman
Leilestor Cobb
Deceas
Palmer Wa
Ub Commonwealth of South Carolina
Marnier
Erskine Honors Two Alumni With LL BD Degrees
The Erskine College board of trustees granted LL BD honorary degrees to Chief Justice Ira J. Jones of the South Carolina Supreme Court and J. C. Hemphill editor of the Charleston News and Courier. Both are noted as former Erskine students in the same class. The item highlights their college ties and recognition by the alma mater.
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Sine Anaso
Sy. Tagter
Asa Max
Alabama River
Tusentoosa
Aladune
John Snyder
South Pittsburg
Tenn
Warrior River
Raspberry Jones
Jt Mme Nesve
Hhnsrit
Vrain
Inia Creek
Aladhine
Jookisht
Jon She
Due West
Erskine College
Ira J. Jones
Supreme Court of South Carolina
J.C. Hemphill
Charleston News and Courier
Judge Jones
Hemphill
Erskine
Thomas
Pups and Dadstee Seek New Homes and Paths
The report describes a group of refugees arriving with hopes for safety and work. They face uncertain futures as they consider relocation to urban centers and rural agricultural openings, while authorities assess their needs and potential placements.
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Lew Bosiandt
Pianist Mrs. Brohm Placed in Bellevue Hospital
In Charleston South Carolina residents sought help after New York pianist Mrs. Anna Brohm played piano at odd hours in a hotel. County officials acted to confine her after she played 24 hours straight. A South Carolina officer and nurse transported her to Bellevue Hospital psychiatric ward.
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New York
Charleston
S.C
Anna Brohm
Win
Cantwell
Toy
Broadwi
Brohm
Pressman Sent to Atlanta Under Murder Charge
On June 4 Oscar Wike was assaulted by H. M. Parham a Pressman's Union member. Parham was sentenced in city court to thirty days in the stockade and held on $1,000 bail to answer to a charge of intent to murder.
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Avlanta
Oscar Wike
H. M. Parham
Pressman's Union
Glycerine in Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Benefits
The glycerine in Dr. Pierce’s medicines is claimed to enhance medicinal properties and act as a nutritive demulcent. It purportedly strengthens the system, aids digestion, and controls coughs for bronchial and lung issues, with assertions by Prof. Finley Ellingwood. The advertisement invites readers to send for a free booklet detailing the roots and remedies involved.
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Pierce
Elliotic
Merdling Feita Lupo
Fintey Eliingwoal M.D
Tenenett Mod. College
Chicago
Shane
Eason
Golden Medical
RV Pinter
Buffalo
No wives for mids in Navy six-year rule now in force
A June order issued by Secretary Meyer and approved by the President prohibits United States Navy midshipmen from marrying during their six year apprenticeship. The memo cites career focus and sea duty as reasons, noting the change aims to protect the service and the young officers.
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Washington
United States Navy
Meyer
Tlw
Naval Academy
Naval Re
Cliss
Academy
Navy
H Sm
J. Franklin Bell
Stat
Army
Cie
Dr Kings New Discovery Will Stop That Cough Story
Miss Sadie Maynard of West Hickory has suffered a dangerous stomach ailment since Thanksgiving. She reportedly vomited two live substances, the larger about five inches, the smaller one inch, with tadpole like bodies and red headed lizard like heads. Neighbors provided the tip and caution about credibility.
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Chester Lantern
Sadie Maynard
J. Mi. Maynard
West Hickory
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