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Newspaper

Marlboro Democrat

Location

Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

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Priest Attack At St Mirabeths Catholic Church

Italian anarchist priest Giuseppe shot Priest Leo Hains at St Mirabeths Catholic Church in Denver while administering mass. He shouted anti priest remarks, then attempted to escape as panicked parishioners fled. Coroner Hayes took Leo Hains body. Giuseppe is held in solitary confinement after an attempted lynching by angry worshippers.

Dotver Cole Leo Hains Rehs Alio Guiseppe Hater Privat St. Mirabeth Guiseppe Prelst Lea Terlual Dae Tvoltian Daniel Cronin Purkitt Potleomyr Cronin Haku Guikenpo Delaney Mantel Hayes Pather Leo Tuiseppe Guigeone Po- Heeman Anerica Deasor Wba Sovator South Caroline United States Yale Pembera Hiab Denver Goy Heyward Cane Tito Unc Heyward Colleton Ciatha Poulhly Matsnot Meynard

Heroic rescue attempt ends in tragedy at Gurteraville

A rescue effort by Luwere hero May Kline failed near Gurteraville Ga as a train struck a six year old companion Dave Rogers and both died. The father watched in horror. Also noted is the candidacy declaration of state senator from Newberry by dispensary director Huh Hwine, a former mayor.

Gurteraville Dave Rogers Bor Huh Hwine

Officers killed in Columbia and nearby towns raise alarm

Last week three constables and a chief of police were killed during attempted arrests. In Columbia W J Sellers shot Constable Jan Farmer and Detective Oxy, then killed himself. another constable, Oy, died at the scene. In Marlon County a deputy was shot while serving a warrant. In Belleville N C Chief James Renton was killed by a Black assailant. Murchison captured after a manhunt, amid town unrest.

Orst Columbia W. J. Sellers Jan. Farmer Sellers Blinder Farmer Oxy Jal Ragland Ry Beonson Pit Son Upper Marlon Yelock Akernoon Blackhouse Dien Tyrus Mr. Jonson Iito Astatanes Dyini Dillon Bronson Farke Jax Renton Belleville N. Ch Ng Gro Pho Sam Murchison Wis Murchison Ten- Ton Marventan Charles Bepton Kh Vietlin Mie Myeht Ciizens Sidiy Gayedya Mat Rayortoville Lede Tina Yore Pulue Chowan Hepperado

Packing House Explosion Kills Dozens in Chinese Labor Yard

A devastating blast rocked a packing house killing M. Stibwell and leaving many injured. Several workers including Manniel Enos Joseph Grace and W. A. Tedvigies were listed among the dead while others fled the flames to reach the street. The blast leveled sections of the facility and sparked a fire, with reports of severed doors and shattered glass as crews fought to reach those inside.

Innes Pope M. Stibwell Tie Fackins Lwo

Lawsuit Over Fatal Collision Near Augusta

Molisea McClady sues Pittaling Pay resident Mr Tarry Stuhl for 3000 dollars claiming his car killed her husband Wille autolg on a country road near Augusta Georgia. The suit alleges negligence in the vehicle being driven by the husband as he rode with his wife.

Tarry Stuhl Pittaling Avanti Molisea McClady Wille Autolg Coultry Road Augusta

Latimer Funeral Draws Wide Gloom In Kelton

The last rites for late South Carolina Senator Latimer drew throngs from Kelton and beyond. City stores and offices closed. the post office and schools shut in tribute. Funeral at Methodist church featured state and local officials, with escort and clergy leading the procession to Spartanburg, then on to Kelton for interment.

Telefon Asbury Co Letner South Carolina Melton Latimer Cod Southern Dota Methodist Church Zena Nhe Hille Helion Tito Mr. 1 Loate Teton Tailnier A. Dy. Giuthol Cuba Artersonmaieteter Sonee Palys Carlenooh Fanny Panfrat Ehuret Hier A. Me Carpenter W. Bo Ison de M. Payne Co Jones Fd Fretwell Andenon W. J. Striser John A. Horton Maree D. A. Geer W. St. Haynte Bolton J. H. Miller Herbert Gyles

Political turmoil as South Carolina legislature eyes election

After the death of Senator Latimer, a power struggle erupts over the unexpired term in the General Assembly. Governors and committees discuss whether to elect or hold a special session, with many prominent figures named as possible candidates and a tense political landscape across Charleston, Georgetown, Greenville, Pickens, Sumter and Newberry.

Sotmtor Latimer Senator Latimer Latimer Notige Seon Mitch General Assembly Thi Sabirday Htwie Olestiou Ington Woni Angel Gowal Senston Offelsl Die Giurney Patoy Batley Mtaneh Beast J. G. Meload Tes Bia i Ie Abneyille Tom Guero von Balmite Chinlustans Hanes Ooprove Charlotton Ian Wol Mauldin Greesvilla Loerie Walker

Fragmentary note on senate immigration committee meeting

Fragmentary OCR text references a senate committee on immigration and a hotel hall event. Mentions a senator, a turnout or attendance, and gifts or offerings from members and friends. Details are unclear due to damaged phrasing and misspellings.

Senate Comirona Hall

Prohibitionists nominate Featherstone for Governor race

The Columbia correspondent reports Anse Featherstone announces his candidacy on the Prohibition platform as Governor in the upcoming primary. G G Weatherstone of Laurens also enters the race, while Governor Angel seeks reelection on local option. The piece notes Feathestone’s past 1898 bid, his stature as a leading lawyer, and mixed support amid dispensary sentiment across the state.

Columbia News Aid Courtor G. G. Weatherstong Laturens Featherstone Orangebury Ile Knights of Pythne Fran Seve Methodist Church Angel Peatherstone Gov Mr. Peatherstone Ansel Anselly Don G. Richade Michards

Port Arthur Surrender Trial Sentences 1906

A military court condemned Gen Stoessel to death for surrendering Port Arthur to Japan and recommended commuting Lieut. Stoessel to ten years in fortress imprisonment. Gen. Smirnoff and Gen. Vodar faced lesser dispositions, while Gen. Stoessel’s leadership drew dramatic public attention and emotional appeals from officers and civilians alike.

Tacut-Ge Stoessel Port Arthur Storssel Frock Port Arthuy Smirnoff Reiss Steiss Eller Stoessenl Vodar Stoewel Smipenoff Webs Storssul Mattley Gen Stooand Fort Arthur Stowsel Stovssel Jeycek Bore Arthur Misor Melas Stobeeel

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