Through Cuba trip details from Walter Vourier voyage
Walter Vourier records a February Cuban journey visiting Preston near Pelton to inspect United Fruit Company sugar operations. He describes the mill, land holdings, cane transport, and processing sequence, then travels to Santiago and Havana, noting landmarks, battle sites, a peace tree, a field hospital, and local scenes including a wooden wall used for executions. The account ends with returns to the United States via Key West and Atlanta.
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Walter Vourier
Preston
Pelton
United Fruit Company of America
Lovell
Fe mii
Santiago
Aula
Casa Granda Motel
San Ain MM
San Juan
Sidunn
HN Lat
Waco
Fovernor Woot
Jim
Mra. Migginson
Kosten
Bonito Simimit
Siern Maestre
Wood Wile
Cuba
Cleon Tuccos
Havana
Methodist Chavet
States
Stevinge
Bert
Allanta
Walhatl
Halla
Areeville
Will Pinkerton Says Miner Will Likely Escape
Atlanta report recounts Willi Pinkerton head of the detective agency calling El Miner alias George Anderson the bandit leader who led a Southern Railway express robbery. Miner, sentenced to twenty years in Georgia, is expected to evade capture as Pinkerton notes his skill. The tale includes past crook Suttles and a Meridian robbery tied to Pinkerton investigations and a dramatic chase through multiple states.
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Atlanta Constitution
Bill Minor
The
Constitution
Willi Pinkerton
Southern Hallway
Gainesville
Miter
George Anderson
Pinkerton
el Miner
Miner
Anderson
Georgia
Suttles
Burlington Railroad
Express
Withlie
Tt Svaan
Southern Express Company
Chicago
Meridian
Mira
Jackson
Pickerton
Wid
Lim
Nin
Taupoa
Aleka
Phikentoi
Thal
Pliny
Jenow
Monkerlonw
Hla
Hold
O'Biok
Biva
Provident
Pater Salles
Sein Phts
Dacesoy
Two Civil War Justices Face Off On Court History
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece recalls 1863 Morgan raids near Martinsville and a parallel clash near Cumberland Gap. It highlights Union Colonel Harlan and Confederate Lurton as later Supreme Court Justices, framing their duel as emblematic of a reunited nation.
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John H. Morgan
Martsville
Enn
Morgan
Moreal
Chilcago Inter-Ocean
Gumberland River
Lurton
Turts
Warlan
Warton
John Marshall Harlan
Jlprave Harmon Lurton
Supreme Court of the United States of America
United States
Harlan-Lurton
Earth
Simneme Court
Honch
Foley's Kidney Pills advertised with cures and tonics
An ad promotes Foley's Kidney Pills claiming they cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities and build up the wearied frame while removing uric acid. product is sold at Batton's Miarmacy in Walhalla and W. L. Lunney in Seneca. A pardon news item reports Hieage Pardons a Negro named farah Lagarié convicted of manslaughter in Colleton County in 1810 and pardoned by Governor Bongo upon recommendations of Sallettor Puaky Foy amid another unnamed black man mentioned.
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Bright
Batton
Walhalla
Lunney
Seneca
Farah Lagarié
Colleton Caninty
Maren
Bongo
Sallettor Puaky Foy
Tana
Dr iting's New Life Pills The best In the world
A fragmentary account mentions Dr iting and a pardon tale connected to a jail escape. It notes a figure named Sulettes and a band aiding an escape from Jackson penitentiary, with Pinkerton and Bill Minor commenting on the story.
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Dr. Iting
Siettles
Bulttes
West
Jackson
Pinkerton
Governor Blease Delivers List for Special Judges
The letter to Chief Justice Ira B. Jones dated February 28 lists twenty two lawyers proposed as qualified to serve as special judges. Jones replies that the governor overstepped executive powers by seeking to name additional names and does not publish the vetoed response.
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Blease
Ira B. Jones
Dugtlee
Lancaster
NoWs Wid
Jidge Jones
Cole Ti
Soul Carolin
Coltuntia
Health Insurance Advice From a 19th Century Proverb
A fragment urges prudent health protection for the family and self, warning that illness often begins in the liver and can show in many forms. It emphasizes guarding health to prevent or mitigate disease onset.
Tut's Pills Saving It for the Fann
An old Yankee farmer near death requests a cake with nuts and currants. His daughter and a neighbor prepare a perfect cake and preserve it for the funeral, since they cannot bear to eat it while the farmer lingers. A court term in South Carolina is also noted.
John Crosby death sentence affirmed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on March 6 affirmed the death sentence for John Crosby of Anderson for the murder of Md. Acker on November 20, 1909. Crosby earlier faced trial in General Sessions Court, with eye witnesses recounting Crosby's threats and the shooting. Crosby’s defense involved Mycriel’s dissent and later appeals, while the case included Crosby’s associates Marty and Warle presenting before the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court
Mared
Court of General Sessions
John Crosby
Anderson
MD. Acker
Mycriel
Crosby
Acker
Jomini Nevill
la Lin
Kate Crosby
Does Your Baby Suffer From Skid Disease
A Mississippi father recounts his baby troubled by an itchy rash unresponsive to standard remedies. After using HUNTS CURE, symptoms vanished within days and the child recovered health. Price 50 cents per box, by A B Richards Medicine Co, Texas, sold by Norman Co Druggists.
Time Table and Probate Notice From 1911 South Carolina
A historic snippet lists streetcar stops and roles for transit staff. It includes a probate notice from Orono County South Carolina dated March 20 1911 at 11am in Wiseflow Walhalla Court. The estate of Mr V Galbreath is addressed with administrator Anna Trusksammy.
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Carey
J. W. Sholer Pickens
Walhalla
Hugha
Walhalle
Carry
Bhnlor & Hvauns
Rh. T
Jaynhs
South Carolina
Bell Phone
Hoveby
Orono
South Caroll
Wisefloe
Court Trowe
Koon
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Sumner
Fletcher
Castoria
Buttles
Missisippi Penitentary
Earefat O
Foley
Otel Justice
Tut's
Fann
Augusta Chronicle
Harry
F. V. Lippman
Savannah
Anderson Nogee
Geo
Bell
Third Street
Fort Wayne
Heanya
Toby
Barton’s Pharmacy
M. Bogan
Watere Wise
A.B. Richards Meduine CO
Texas
Cardus
Charles Bragg
James M. Moss
South Corottra
M. R. McDonald
Ohlco
I. D. Taynes
Marcus 0. Long
Whone
Oconee Nowe
H.L. Verndon
D. P. Thomson
Seneca, South Carolina
Ofvion
W. F. Austin
Centiut
J. W. Byrd & Co
Blue Riwgh Railway
Hetween
WIT Algo
Phitmey’s
James's
Tora~way
Welch
A. B. Andrewa
J. R. Anterion
King
Gough
Easthourn
Jordania Juin
LyrOhorrs
A Reioe Evvonaig Drover
Lysandy Prhi
PMA
Ant TytAnderson
ArAnderon
Pasy Do Sales
A Lyameraon
VeWont Andernon
Donver
Autun
YavBandy BP
Vpondletany
LytJordant
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