Court of General Sessions hears assault cases at Westmoreland
At Valhalla the Court of General Sessions convened with Judge James Aldrich presiding. Several assault and battery with intent to kill charges were heard, including cases against Head Conte, Staley, and others, with verdicts ranging from guilty on simple assault to discharged on restitution. Grand Jury presentment urged road and jail improvements, advised against using county sand privately, and urged compliance with magistrates and dockets. Local officials noted bridges and drainage issues, and public works were ordered to address road conditions and water supply for prisoners.
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Athenipe
Torre Staley
Geo Giukalon
Ani
Buity
Stareys
Hiney Mettler
Honsehenak- Hiavid Breeny
Enar of
Bie
Reiddy Walker
Rainey
Rathi
Boie
Rainay
Geo
Galladen
Asaault
Bayd
Westmine
Tatendant
Magesteitirdl
San Fonkonanils
Igjee
Thie
Atsorne
Peditinbal
Howe
Heaton
Henan
Pritonora
Sail County
Cent
W. HH
Dean
Florence Baldwin
Center Township
Co. Osborne
Richard Osborne
Elias Osborne
Wed. Whitield
J. W. Gibson
J. LH. Gibson
Cyclone and tidal wave misread reports on Society and Tahiti
Official word from Washington states early notices overstated the South Sea cyclone and tidal wave damage. Feb 7 and 8 storms hit Society and Tahiti, Tahiti suffered, 327 houses destroyed in Papeete with one death. Two ships were sent to the Tuamotu Islands with aid and provisions and have not yet returned.
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Washington
Society
Tasmann
Tahiti
Pupeet
Disjointed Short News From Early Times
A collage of figures and events reports rail mileage, insect damage, church funding, a priceless book, Confederate veterans reunion, a monument at Orr Cotton Mills, and organizational shifts. Other items note ex-Queen Margherita’s spring visit, a one dollar dog tax, 1908 education race, vegetarian fashion, a German prince’s marriage, a Kenyon military fire, Jamestown Exposition funding issue, a warned town ethic, a murder conviction appeal, and a bank trustee appointment amid mass claims.
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Kenyon Military Academy
Gambler
Ohio
Abbeville
Johnson
H. D. Grainger
Horry County
Supreme Court
Gage
William Elliott, Jr
Columbia
Duncan
Union
Ashleys
Allen Pendleton
Honea
Meridian Tornado Devastates City Splits Neighborhoods
A violent tornado ripped through Meridian Mississippi Friday evening triggering deaths injuries and extensive property damage. Officials report one to two fatalities and dozens of structures destroyed or damaged across Lindsey Hill East End and Georgetown with losses reaching over 1.25 million. Relief crews militia and convicts labor to clear wreckage as authorities impose curfew and mobilize funds and aid for hundreds of homeless residents.
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Meridian
Miss
Khortly
Bateoota
Wreckaga
Gov
Gotamen
Thin City
Lindsey Hill
East End
Georgetown
Batik
Mavidian
Quintly
Stroate Foa
Eltioa
Mississippi
Tt In
Cottondale
Vardaman Wnor
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Mith & Steck
Roma
Mitecon, Fees
Tome Peaeee
Cecueat
Walhalla, 8. C
Mamchet
Court of General Sessions
Wathatla
James Aldvich
The
Peethi
Berea
Lung
Haedischinge
Wep
Jana Holgerey
Pieroia
Asel Dogiatl
Nidarain
Carey
Seneen
Grand Jung
Howley Soteered
Dynes
Afoe
Vineba
Alin Solivitor
Chamberlain
Chamblain
Tia
Carndy
Independent
Howry
City
Wien
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
South Sea Island
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United States
First Baptist Churo
Greenville
Bruin Museum
New Orleans
J. L. Orrin
Orr Cotton Mills
Anderman
Charleston
Lewin Wardlaw Faskell
Patrick
Auid
Margherita
Italy
Kentucky
South Carolina
Abbevitle
John G. Gilbert
London
Eitol Frederick
Germany
Sophie Charlotte
Grand Duke of
Oldenburg
Carter & Co
Bargaina Wa
Conta
Moo
Fin
Araa S
Pooda
Craig, Verner Mercantile CO
Spot Cash Merchants
John F. Craig
CH Farm
Woodorn
Middle Busters
Ch Jolo
Cole’s
Circle Kyot
Matheson Hardware Co
Westminster, S. C
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