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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
5
A historical notice details a legal action linking postponement to regulatory scrutiny of medicinal compounds. It references Commissioner John W. Yorkes and an investigation into alcohol based preparations sold as medicines, noting Circular No. 878 from September 12 and the resulting tax implications for manufacturers and retailers.
Dr J B Mathews a well known physician was arrested at Greensboro on a warrant charging him with the murder of his wife who died after hours of agony. Coroner Turner and Mayor Murphy cite poisoning with strychnine and morphine. Turner claims the husband refused to summon another physician and prescribes a lethal dose. Mathews denies intent, saying he sought relief for her pain.
The report details delays in examining compounds on the market and outlines rulings effective January 1, 1906 for patent medicines. It notes manufacturers and retailers oppose the original December 1 deadline, seeks to protect bona fide dealers, and specifies enforcement dates for wholesale and retail handling of the listed preparations. The piece also includes general reminiscences and stockholder meeting notes from the Atlantic Coastline Railroad.
Mobile dispatch reports nine men aboard a river pull boat between the Tonsas and Albamia rivers burned to death on Friday. Sidney Wheat, the negro steward, survived after awakening to the fire and escaping into the river as the vessel collapsed. Owners Stewart and Butt of Mobile faced the loss, with no crew able to reach safety. The vessel, carrying loggers, had a second story shelter and machinery space, and the fire burned for some time before awakening Wheat.
A retrospective table lists cotton production by county through November 14 1906 with figures for Abbeville Anderson Bamberg Beaufort Charleston Dorchester Darlington and others. The document includes commentary urging caution in trade and highlighting crop results and industry context.
Fragmentary report shows a Cleveland Philadelphia trial involving accused murder plotting by a mother and her daughter in law as witnesses recount a web of alleged poison attempts and a violent villa confrontation. The article links a missing explorer family, a $814000 payout, and a court case with multiple suspects and dramatic testimony.
The piece discusses the boll weevil and widespread crop damage across U S farms, with estimates reaching billions in losses to cotton and wheat. It cites reports and surveys, notes education and social impacts, and mentions the Southern Cotton Association organizing action to support farmers and stabilize prices.
The article discusses vast values in farm animal production, citing 17,000,000 horses and cattle worth about 61.2 billion, 17,510,000 milch cows valued at 442 million, and other livestock figures. It notes rising animal prices, mentions eggs and other products contributing to a half billion-dollar industry, and references related obituaries and Navy secretary statements. Various anecdotes touch on workers’ injuries and philanthropy figures linked to Miss Gould and other donors.
A dispute at a county home between two colored women, Awly Oshorne and Margaret Attles, led to one woman fatally injuring the other with a heavy stick. Coroner Leckle opened an inquest and held Margaret Attles for the murder. The case involves age disputes and unusual circumstances, with authorities retrieving the body and noting a prior related death in the family.
Odd, garbled OCR fragment describes a public confrontation over college funding and health concerns. It mentions New York, a governor, and a heated meeting with references to legislators and community actions amid confusion and unclear speakers.
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