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Newspaper

Marlboro Democrat

Location

Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

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Fire Rips Chelsea District Wrecking Ten Million In Loss

A massive Sunday blaze devastates Chelsea Massachusetts damaging more than a square mile of the manufacturing and residential district. Ten million dollars in damage, eleven hours to control, and dozens injured leaving many homeless. Thirteen churches, hospitals, city hall, library, schools, factories and tenements destroyed. several blocks spared and shipyards unscathed as flames raged from West Third Street toward Margin and the East Boston shore.

Chelsea Mass Boston West Third Street Kivevott East Boston Shore Frost Hospital Children's Hospital Pity United States Marine Gesumes

Tillman Improves as Slatesyst Reports From Atlanta

A garbled Sanitarum note says Seaton Titan is improving rapidly and stronger, though cautious of danger. A fellow traveler swam briefly, and the plan is for Titan to lead in upcoming walks with caution. The piece hints at a longer journey and further testing on the trip ahead.

Atanta The Sanitarum Seaton Titan Aleany

Watertown Events Stir Local Community Ties

In Watertown the chamber hosts a gathering with photonics and church partners guiding a parade and ceremony. Nearby, the Nerve Waidoof unit and allied regiments are quartered near the town as bands rehearse, signaling an active wartime civic effort.

Kidnapping Case Eclipses City News In Mixed Report

A garbled OCR item references an incident involving a deputy and a person named Alieton Mia in a case labeled as a kidnapping or assault. The text mentions a suspect possibly being rehired and movements between Riverside and other places, with confusing names and locations. No clear dates, outcomes, or consistent entities can be confirmed from the readable fragments.

Fragmentary obituary notice with sparse names

The text presents a damaged obituary fragment mentioning several surnames and possible references to deaths. Readable items include names such as Hey, Haynes, Welé, and others, but many portions are garbled. Core event appears to be an obituary or death notice with limited contextual clarity.

Roosevelt Nomination Fears Split Republican Leaders

A Washington letter to the Charleston Post reports Republican leaders fear a split at the convention over Roosevelt. Some back Roosevelt on the first ballot, others expect a long contest. Intraparty doubts center on the nomination, money questions, and factional tensions amid wary prospects for a GOP majority.

Washington Charleston Post Congress Homie Che Hauke Hue Republican Party Hart Roosevelt Iisa Republicians Bowe Ghimke Gould Ie Reyay Dalicin

Unclear names but two adults found with four children in New York area

Report outlines a case where a couple and four children were found near a library, with no clear explanation of the circumstances. The note mentions a custody or guardianship angle and places like New York and a nearby state. Details are garbled but indicate a family unit needing placement.

Mystery surrounds death at OKL business proprietor home

A puzzling incident at a local businessman's residence in Econogy Brannon area leaves authorities investigating a possible violent death. No clear suspects or motives are named, and the report emphasizes unclear details and ongoing inquiries.

ORDER SERVED On Bond Collateral Contempt Risk In South Carolina Case

The Columbia dispatch reports Judge Critchard’s order superseding on conditions may be ignored by the Dispensary Winding Up Commission and officials, who claim the collateral is not in their possession. They refuse heavy bond and refuse surrender of collateral, risking contempt for noncompliance within two days. The collateral has long been held by the Treasurer’s vault or related custody, complicating enforcement and prompting potential alienation of assets and further legal actions.

Columbia News and Courier Critchard Hewid Mineray AL Torhes Generalyon the Vieve Federal Court Charleston Tvo Dude Pritchard Mie Ennir Pritchard Prichard Percy Mary Heview Vin Lee

Night of Terror in Lisbon Violence After Vote Clash

Rioting in Lisbon follows a dispute over municipal elections with Republicana and Monarchical factions. Seven killed, many wounded as soldiers fire on crowds near Dom Dominiques Chavet and central polling areas. Chaos spreads with civilians fleeing, guards clashing, and a cavalry deployment suppressing the mob.

Lisbon Portugal Buakdamon Goldiers Lvity Carlos Republicana Chetprahi Promand Nile

Bank Safe Found Hidden Wealth in Wall After Death

In a case from Wittonestone, William J. Witkin devised a pie arrangement for safekeeping of money. He created a self made bank in a wall cavity and a slot used to drop funds into the hollow. After his death, authorities found $7,082 in the wall bank.

Chu Hun Saviings William J. Witkin Wiittestone

May Go In Army Mis Present Onice I Wanted for a May

Washington correspondent reports Maj. Micah Jenkins, collector of internal revenue at Columbia, plans to leave the post as party leaders discuss a reshuffle. The note suggests R. R. Tolbert and Maj. W. C. Malock may be named in place, with Capers’ supporters opposing the admin. efforts.

Zach McGee Washington Maj Jmicah Jenkins Com Ors Moh J Jenkins Internal Revenue Columbia 8. C Colemthia Tentins Maj. LW GC. Malock R. R. Tolbert Capt Capers Major Jenking Jip Wis Tolbert i South Carolina Capt Capers National Chicago Tolbert

Lost Kayee Chronicle Marks Somber Anniversary

A 93 year mark recalls Lt Roberts and Lt Ged In a somber note on the anniversary of a fatal action at Appomattots. The piece honors memory of the patriots and the fallen, noting the scale of the battle and the heavy losses suffered by the Confederacy.

Apporattos Col Hrooks Jan Morriday Geneva Ile Brooks

Priest Shot Dead in Village Church Rector Dies After Fatal Wounding

Parish leader Joseph A. Gea wn of the Roman Catholic Church of the Blosad Sacrament in Vivnnty New York was shot twice in the heart Friday afternoon and died almost instantly. De Hurke and Albany officials discuss the tragedy as Graham, a long known local figure, was described as a brilliant but ailing man. The article notes his years of service and the impact of the death on the community.

Joseph A. Geawn Vivnnty N.Y de Hurke Sean Sielde Graham Albany National Iimle Iyaniner Parhey Graham

Unclear OCR snippet signals political tragedy and reception plan

Fragmentary dispatch from a distant locale mentions a former president and a plot. Other lines reference a death today and a reception hosted by someone named Mona. The piece is garbled with many misspellings and names.

Dart Dodge Como Fender Livpe Hall Bt ‘-Baloon Leng Iawa Ava Wiscaentey Mona

Wen Huens Killed at Somerset Coal Mine Incident

A coal mine incident near Norton Gallery in Somerset on Monday led to fatalities among workers from the Bat Enis group. Police and emergency crews responded, with investigations into the cause underway and a preliminary report expected later in the week.

Wen Huens Enis Siya Huea Norton Fh Calliery Somersetvhire Monda

Pirates Seize Callao Schooner In South Seas Calamity

News from Victoria details a piracy and murder aboard the Callao schooner galled under the dian flag. The crew of five included a Belgian cook and two London men. Captain and mate were attacked with tomahawks, forced overboard, and the vessel later wrecked near the Gilbert Islands. The pirates, led by Jackson and allies from Manchester and London, fled toward Australia but were later captured.

Victoria Maroma South Seas Callao Joseph Btor J. Taylor Manchester Jackson London Nouvre Marshall Laurel Snva Joseph Mortimer J. ‘Taylor Hue Ami Angelia

Withdrawn note writer fined after school excuse fabrications

In Savannah Georgia Gov OFF Limit Rh Rheth Wever, a worker in a store, was fined $50 by the recorder last week for writing two notes to excuse young girls from school. He forged signatures to the notes and used the girls’ names, leading to a serious official inquiry. He spent several hours in jail while the matter was processed.

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On Last Leg of Journey Veet Left Magdalena May for Cavs

The Atlantic fleet of 16 hollow ships planned to voyage from Hampton to the Golden Gate. The four divisions weighed in at 4 PM as the meet progressed and three quarters of an hour later set course from Magdalena Bay in the Mage chin wake. Connet led the way.

Atlantic Sanday Hampton Golden Gate Hnd Masdalena Bay

Disrupted 19th Century Dispute Echoes in Court

A garbled OCR fragment discusses a dispute in a Pennsylvanian setting tied to preserved wills and wartime figures. The text mentions a court house, a widow, and references to long past events, with unclear dates or names due to damaged source material.

Penn Andrey Ayeleeon Court House Nile Elise Moemnay

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