Man Convicted of Attempted Assault in Spartanburg Trial
John Irby, colored, was convicted at a special term of court in Spartanburg for attempting to ravish Miss Lillie Dempsey on October 10. He received a thirty year sentence at hard labor in the State penitentiary. The courtroom was crowded and military guards patrolled outside. Miss Dempsey identified Irby, detailing the assault until she lost consciousness. The defense requested removal of the case, and Irby was later taken to Columbia to begin serving his sentence.
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Spartanburg
John Irby
O. K. Schumpert Pihudding
Misa Lillie Dempssy
State Penitentiary
Irby
Schumpert
Feeli G
Mika Dempsey
Miss Dempsey
Abe
Trby
Dre
H.R. Black
J. Ty Jefferies
Misa Dempsey
Ieby
Cutt
Saxon Mill
Porter
W. M. McGowan
Fnally
Columbia
Rocknell
If You are Over Fifty Read This
A promotional note urges readers over fifty to try Foley's Kidney Remedy claimed to cure kidney and bladder disorders. It attributes restored vitality and strength to the product and lists J. W. Bell, Valhalla, Stonecypher Pharmacy, and Weatininater as sources.
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Foley
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
Stonecypher Pharmacy
Four Children Die in Ohio House Fire
Alliance Ohio Nov 13 Four children perished when a rural home owned by John Wambler burned early today the father was severely burned trying to rescue the seven youngsters all residents of the family were accounted for with the house destroyed and authorities investigating the cause of the fire
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Alliance
Ohio
John Wambler
The Modesty of Women and Favorite Prescription Claims
An ad extols Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female diseases and menstrual issues. It asserts non alcoholic, safe ingredients with printed bottle labels and endorsements from unnamed professionals. It promotes direct mail requests for pamphlets and states doctors’ opinions outweigh lay testimonials.
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Hetu
Leree
R. V. Viereo
BuiTilo
Pierco
Pierco's Medien. Advlant
Tlalek
Plopee
Night riding sparks fiery Cotton convention chaos
At Memphis on November 12 the Mississippi Cotton Association convened amid heated denunciations and countercharges over night riding. Walter Clark defended riders as oppressed while demanding action. President Harvie Jordan tried to restore order as debate raged and adjournment was resisted. The session resumed with plans to proceed despite turmoil.
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Memphis
T.oy Stason
Missinnippi
Harvie Jordan
Walter Clark
Clarkastate, Mins
Cotcon
Jinn
Jordan
Sisson
Alne Die
MK Mark
Big phosphate deal closes with Pranco American Consolidated
A major phosphate industry deal slowed near Columbia Tennessee as Pranco American Consolidated Phosphate Company formed with 7.4 million dollars capital and plans to buy 16 357 acres in Maury Hickman and Perry counties The company is chartered in Arizona and will file charters in France Baltimore and Nashville
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Columbia, Tenn
Pranco- American Consolidated Phosphate Company
Maury
Hickman
Perry
Arizona
France
Baltimore
Nashville
Croup and Cough Remedy Adverts and Rail Crash Report
An 81x person was killed and three injured when a Union Pacific freight train ran away on a steep grade and crashed into an engine. The wreck occurred near Hosea Wyoming on November 13. The article mixes a medical ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Noah's Ark liniment with the crash report, noting immediate fire and injuries.
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Hosea
Wyoming
Union Pacific Railroad
Modest Request Behind Front Door Echoes Family Ties
A fragmentary scene shows a young man and woman outside a doorway at night where a father speaks to the man about work and responsibility. The exchange hints at filial expectations and concerns about the family’s welfare as the couple faces a tense moment.
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Nau
Heele
Talli
Ale
Winneth
Eornowe
Henry Watterson's Son Dead in New York Tragedy
Harvey Watterson son of Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal dies after a fall from a Wall Street office building. He was thirty, married, a junior lawyer with Wing Russell and Watterson. Coroner rules accidental, body to his Louisville home, grief hits the editor.
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New York
Harvey W. Watterson
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Walltreet
Watterson
Wing, Russell & Watterson
Columbia University Law School
Vather
Louisville
Benjamin Ridgely
Mexico
Iieson
Ridgely
Judge Candler Glass Incident Sparks Courtroom Fracas
Atlanta Journal reports a courtroom disturbance as Judge John B. Candler, former Supreme Court justice, hurled an empty glass toward Col. P. H. Brewster during proceedings. The glass shattered near Brewster’s chair as tension rose over a contested will valued at about $100,000, with observers unsure of a key witness’s actions.
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Atlanta Journal
Nts
Bupo |Vier
John 8. Candler
Supreme Court
Candler, Thomson & Horsch
Col
P. HL
Brewster
Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Heyman
Uleorhey
Judie Candler
Dogan
Dude Pandior
Col Brewster
Nim
Qeqat
Breweter
Judge Candler
Mary J. Stacker
Cartaly
Open Door Vexes Southern Folk In Vernacular Rant
A long vent discusses the habitual failing to close doors in the South, blaming cultural roots and racial stereotypes. It traces the evolution of phrases from polite requests to exasperated outbursts like damyusheado as winter provocation and fuel temperatures rise. The piece mocks attitudes toward cold weather, etiquette, and regional speech.
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Africa
Atrest
Corpse Found Alive at Hendricks Depot
An undertaker arrived at the Hendricks railway depot to prepare a dead man for burial. Instead he found the supposed corpse sitting upright on one arm, alive, after the body had been brought from Laneville and placed on a cot for burial preparation.
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Hendricks
W- Va
Laneville
Masters Sale in Oconee County South Carolina 1908
In front of the Walhalla courthouse door on December 7 1908 at public sale the land held by J G Cary plaintiff against Eugene G Whitten and W P Nim mons defendants in Oconee County South Carolina. The parcel contains seventeen and one fourth acres at the western end of the Cary tract, includes railroad crossing near Nancy Lunter residence, sold cash with purchaser paying deed costs. Court of Common Pleas, master W W White conducts sale.
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Carolina
Oconee
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Walhalla
J. G Cary
Eugene G
Whitten
Nimmons
Saece
Altiate
South Carolina
James B. Cary
J. W. Cary
J. EB. Cary
Eugena G. Whitten
J. J. Cary
J. B. Cary
Eugene G. Whitten
J. K. Cary
Blue Ridge R. R
Nancy Lunter
White
Oconee County
8. C
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