Riot grips Augusta as power plant clashes with strike
Riot and shootings erupted in Augusta Georgia after a tool company and streetcar workers clashed during a strike. Troops dispersed a mob at the power plant on Twenty Street, injuring a strikebreaker and causing multiple gunfire incidents. Police and mayor pledged protection of workers and property as unions threaten a sympathy strike and arbitration efforts continue.
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Augustt
Tre Department
Wighe
AL & Dweellig
Amsusia
Baveett
Barrett
Carnelins
Carmen
Noyally
Pet
Arpad Dae
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ and Manufreurers’ Association
Cotton Exchange
Mobile
Tha
Riots and Strikes at Street Railway Plant Turmoil
A chaotic scene on the street railway plant involved guards and strikers as threats and shootouts erupted. Company officials and armed guards enforced order while arbitration attempts failed to resolve labor tensions. Police and militiaman presence increased as violence prompted protective measures along the avenue.
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Street
Jared
Robert Chirbitie
Mary Shol Aaronsi
Ben Maker
Fiat
Wear
Gove Hyror
Hhidra
eWinerons
Lovato
Pias
Thyrao Ave
Waltses Sentenced in Confederate Murder Case
The Waltses were sentenced after conviction in the state circuit for killing Adon Watta amid a domestic dispute. Key defendants Curl, Watt, and Govan Watts faced charges tied to the Watta death, with jurors considering youth and mercy in the punishment.
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Aieoh Watt
Govan Watts
Fa Mer
Adan Walls
Veel Watta
Cie Ape Wetern
Ieph Watts
Hon San Ie Andy
Murderers Found Dead in Tent After Insurance Claim
In a remote Wellhaston area a tent sheltering Gretta Meknelly and her daughter was found yesterday with the bodies of Gretta and her sister. Otto Meknelly and others face arrest as investigators link the deaths to a $31,000 life insurance payout connected to the victims’ deaths. The mother and sister were named in the claim, with authorities pursuing leads as the case unfolds.
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Wellington
Kami
Otto
Steward of Home Out? Veterans Petition for Infirmary Steward
A damaged report from Columbia describes inmates of the South Carolina Soldiers Home petitioning the board of commissioners to keep Beiter as steward, citing his long service with the Columbia police and Confederate veteran status. The document, signed by seven inmates, appeals to retain his leadership amid described conditions and political rumors.
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Columbia Record
Sapi
Viri
J. J. Jones
Slaward Atie Ue
Drow
Butler
Jonez
Carolina
Beiter
Good Outlook for Cotton in South Carolina Union Speech
J E Dobbs president of the South Carolina Farmers' Union asserts rising cotton demand, price pressure, and growing organization through county unions and chambers of commerce. He cautions against manipulated prices while urging broader unity for a stronger state economy. Also advertises Dr Thomas Rejections household remedy.
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Pabbs
Fariners' Union
South Carollinas
Liverpool
Seex
Manchester
Sumter
South Carolina
Ute Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ Union
Chamber of Commerce
S. C. Parmers’ Union
America
Open Your Heart Governor Brown Plea in Stripping Case
A dubious feature from a Virginia newspaper recounts the Danville police chief Thomas Stripling's parole bid in Georgia. It notes a letter by Youmsbrood from Malta urging clemency for Stripling, who remains entangled with his daughter and an advised life sentence in a controversial case. It details a visit to Columbia and a melodramatic plea invoking family ties and justice.
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Famonda
Thomas the Stripling
Danville
Georgia
Uighe
Capitol
Youmsbrood
Athitit Malla
Stripling
Mina Danpeiter
Iid
Columbia
Hard Pla Laurens Sept. 26 injury at Danvers hospital
Report from Laurens on September 26 describes George Year mill of Gray Court suffering a serious arm injury while working at Gray Cove plant. He received initial treatment and later had the elbow surgery, with plans to return to Clemson next year.
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Laurens
George
Gray Court
Danvers
Seohn
Restay Allernood Ag
Geay
Mid Mortimer Company
Yourghis
Pall
Henson
Chomsan
Nana
Yeargin
Rowan
Clomaan
Wolk
Clemson
Vaughn to Penitentiary in Greenville Case Transfer
Shertie J. Perry Peale of Greenyfile South Carolina left Baltimore with Thurs ton U Vaughn who faced charges in South Carolina. Vaughn was handcuffed to the sheriff and sent toward the State Penitentiary at Columbia after a magistrate noted his willingness to return without extradition payment. He expressed repentance and asked Greenville people for a fair trial.
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Charles Wilson
Wilson
Broad Street
Baltimore
Shertie J. Perry Peale
Greenyfile
Thurston U. Vaughn
South Carolina
Columbia
Vaughn
Union Station
Heaheritt
Greenville
Vaughn Vaughn Poole faces court in Columbia prison tale
Green ville sheriff Perry Poole and World War II veteran W Vaugin arrive in Columbia from Tallimore amid a sensational case. Vaughn Poole escape rumors, his wife and children worry as authorities plan a special term of court in late October to handle charges, with Odd Fellows Orphanage officials seeking a rectal form of court to dispose of the matter.
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Columbia Revord
Sherift Jr
Perry Poole
Greenville
Phioner
Vaugin
Columbia
Tallimore
Lali
Vawuelin
Vaughn
A. Ronhaim
Fan Ja Warshoe
Vaughi
Bheviit Panhs
Tauilame Medieal College
Fiveonville Nova
Wraxina
Sotelo
Houta
McSwain
Ehalenmin
Kiatens
Odd Medlows
Govermoy Cole
Dease
Long Alite
Moentig
Tinatees
Odd Nellows
Agaist
Tes
Wns
Hak Heder
Phe Vyore
Quarry Mar P Pluton Near Pendleton Stirring Local Effort
Sept 28 Pendleton reports a new enterprise two miles southwest of town near the old Chris Mhatcte quarry. Work continues on supplying ballast for the Spartanburg Greenville and Anderson electric railway by contractor M N Patterson, who hauls rock two miles then sands it via Seneca due to the collapse of the Six and Twenty trestle.
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Pendleton
Chris
Anerson
Spartanburg, Greenville & Anderson Electric Railway
Seneca
Real estate deals raise town property prices in surrounding county
At an early date several land deals occurred in town and the surrounding country. Prices rose as property in town stayed high while tracts near the Wishton-Mile creek and the Ponderon Belck Company changed hands. Notable transfers included land sold by Gomton J. Sur from Deah Wood son and two miles southeast transfers by Thos M Welborn to Gordon L. Smith and De Ro Day. The Welborn tract reportedly originated with Captain Mile Dickson. The item also notes a battle at Basport with Goeth and Goethe casualties.
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Towen
OriCu Oe Hinds
Abank FM
West
Ile
Ponderon Belck Company
Gomton J. Sur
Deah Woodson
Thos
M. Welborn
Gordon L. Smith
de Ro Day
T. M. Welborn
Dickson
Governor voices plan for special term amid court delay
Texts indicate Governor intends to order a special term of court within days, with Judge Devore to preside if Jailee De Vora cannot. If needed, another judge or special referee will be appointed. the governor will designate the presiding official and reassign disengaged judges as required.
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Qelohew
Devore
Goveyior
Nevo
Sone
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