Public letter defending testimony before winding up commission
A published missive from a Wrights Hotel June in 1006 era defends testimony given to a state winding up commission. The author denies conspiracy charges by Senator Cole T. Blease and explains personal stance on Governor Ansel, noting prior communications with Avery Patton and the timing of Lanahan’s death affecting answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blease
Capt. Smyth
Wah
Ansel
Reecent
Bin
Eles
Avery Patton
Pariah
Pariah Wilt!h Appeared Before the Commission A Few Days Since. Mr. Bioase
Lanahan
Mr. Lanahan
Bly
South Carolina
Mr. Blease
Ann
Tha Hen
Fragmentary transcript reveals inconsistencies in witness testimony
A damaged transcript shows a witness detailing alleged statements, defense denials, and questions of whose testimony was sought. The account references a committee, individuals including Mr Canali and Mr Tense, and a hotel meeting as the inquiry unfolds with conflicting recollections and assurances.
Statement by Parker on Lanahan and Dease Connection
The letter discusses a plea of confession and avoidance, denying Mr. Blease's connection with Mr. Lanahan. It references Mr. Tease and Mr. Wm. Hirlott of Columbia, an attorney in the Supreme Court proceeding, and asks Dease to clarify possible errors. Dated Greenville D C February 17 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blease
Lanahan
Wm. Hirlott
Columbia
Supreme Court
Tease
Dease
Kay
Lanaham
Lanahin
Moase
Lewis A. Parker
Greenville
D. C
Express Company Rates Ordered By Railroad Commission
The Railroad Commission adopted an order governing express rates. The measure requires the Southern Express Company to publish schedules showing freight rates and classifications, allow public inspection during office hours, post any rate or classification changes with 60 days notice, and on shipments received by rail for collect payment, comply by March 15, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
General Assembly
Colwmbia
Southern Express Company
Thatonor
Pepress Company
de Wild Uris
Rites
Efarsges Dal
Incoherent Note on Tax Amount and Docket
Fragments show a mention of an amount to be undisturbed and a docketed ment to be read by a forwarding office. Names and clear facts are unreadable. context and specifics remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forwardine
Local Court Session Debates Judges and Assembly Powers
A Baye Nel area case discusses lay judges in the new current created by the legislature. DeVore of Edgenon represents Edgenon. opponent is My Ifled, a superior court reporter. The session names several towns including Lexington Salida and Marion, with details of a jury and seating to begin in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eosin Jidne
Elmaitty
Hsing
Lexington
Salida
Hlwie
Edgenon
WG. Stilpp
Plorene
Wood. Meniseimery
Maplon
Cireu
Ernie Hes
Marenov
Jlorey
Georsetawy
Marion
Speedy Festich Trial Recalls Notable Court Ruling
An opaque report describes a trial involving Speedy Festich and others with a verdict in a postwar era setting. The piece notes a line of witnesses, a jury, and a March 25 return of a verdict. It emphasizes a late, notable event in the annals of a regional court.
Senator Latimer Dies After Hospital Appendicitis
Senator Asbury G Latimer died at Providence Hospital Washington on a Thursday morning after a few days illness He underwent an operation for appendicitis and later developed peritonitis He was about fifty six and a half years old and had served six years in the Senate Previously he spent ten years in the House of Representatives He leaves a wife and several children Prospective candidates for the unexpired term include Marion Rucker Anderson Gary Abbeville and LeGrand Walker Georgetown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury G. Latimer
Providence Hospital
Washington
Nes
Latimer
Senate
Senatn
Manse Apa
Washington Burglay
Ebay
Kelton
Lathmer
Gertienan
Machaveon
Monter
Chiyeh
Marion Rucker
Anderson
Ws- Spealer
I. Gary
Abbevilla
LeGrand Wal Ker
Georgetown
Foolish Young Man Faces Trouble Over Money Order
A foolish young man faces serious trouble after attempting a money order scheme. Details on the case are limited, but authorities describe the actions as illicit and warn readers about potential legal consequences.
Kingamore vepiry Gyllen sues Marshall A Pisher in Warren case
A disorderly legal notice describes Kingamore vepiry Gyllen suing Marshall A Pisher of this city over a disputed parcel and a shipment to Warren. It details alleged deceit in a mail order, a court appearance, and a three dollar amount linked to Warren’s young defendant, a white youth about five years old, with references to Oranceburg and the Democrat party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingamore
Gyllen
Marshall A. Pisher
Warren
Mr. Heverly
Rolf Moai
Batore
Gover
Olltee Howie
Raherk Pido
Hig
Stiebe
Tim
United States Court
fWe Abe
Oranceburg
Vines
Deane Dispensary Pity Pie Ends South Carolina Shop Closure
In a terse local item, readers learn that a shop in the South Carolina area faced closure amid weather disruption and community concerns. The piece notes tensions and reactions among residents, with emphasis on the impact of the event on nearby businesses and daily life.
Fatal shooting reported near Lafayette connection
A man was mortally wounded at the scene on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as Priyp, had recently arrived from Lafayette, Indiana. Police noted a confrontation preceded the shooting, with bystanders reporting a short struggle before the fatal injury at the feet of the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Spartanburg Man Linked to Dallas Murder Suspect
J. F. Wilder, accused of shooting W. L. Booth in Mississippi last Saturday, hails from Spartanburg county. He once ran a paw mill engine in Woodruff, left 16 years ago for Mississippi, and built wealth, with a fortune now around one million. A dying brother remains in Spartanburg amid many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wilder
W. L. Booth
Dallas
Texas
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg
Wider
Woodruff
Ife
Mississippi
Another Supreme Court Needed in Dorchester
The Dorchester Eagle notes county costs for J. M. Walker held in the county jail over a year after a 1p year penitentiary sentence. Walker’s case awaits Supreme Court ruling, with $9 monthly board expiring the county’s patience and an inquiry ordered by the supervisor. The Legislature adds two circuits to ease backlogs, hoping to form another supreme court to unclog the old one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Dorchester Eagle
J. M. Walker
Walker
Grain carried from Superior to Buffalo on lake steamer
A lake steamer recently carried 1 21,000 bushels of wheat from Superior to Buffalo. The load weighed about 30,000 pounds and could yield 18,915,000 pounds of flour, enough to bake over 20,000,000 pounds of bread, three loaves daily for each man in Admiral Evan’s fleet for a year and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Buffalo
Evan
Political machine tensions and finance debate cloud a Republican convention
Fragmented remarks from business leaders and newspapers criticize the Aldereh Currency bill and rail interests. They urge a Republican Congress to address finance and transport failures while noting infighting over convention delegates and party unity. The era’s tension is marked by calls for reform and wary caution about central control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
New York
Willi
Busine Ard
Republican Congress
Tinan
Mike
Suicide statistics from 19th century crisis reports
Distilled from a large compendium, the report breaks down personal crisis reports by gender and parental status. It notes higher male self harm in childless marriages and greater female suicide rates among childless widows, with tabled causes such as misery jealousy and love affairs. Geographic and seasonal patterns suggest higher rates in Europe, especially Germany, with restrictions on alcohol and regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuu
Ios
London News
Tanatielam
Europe
Gerimayle
Mondal
Ireland
Tower Line
Switzerland
New York history in flags and early exploration emblems
A compressed account traces Henry Hudson’s voyage and the Dutch East India Company flag over Manhattan, detailing Dutch and British colonial shifts, the Dutch West India Company, and the eventual English takeover. mentions New Amsterdam becoming New York and the evolving flags and symbols tied to each era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Isd
Henry Hudson
Dutch East Ingle Company
United Provinces
Netherhands
Algemene Gost -Indise Compagnie General Butch Company
Manhattan
Ue Boy
West Iadin Company
Uing
West Huta Company
G. W.G
New York
Ike
Ganega
Sir Paterel
Arden
Jody
Vieter
Letetons
Letetons, Ependily Woon Hy Hte Dstth, Aneurred, He Woks How. Sapiortar
Ilius
Newark
Fragmented note hints at intercepted plan or boast
A garbled OCR fragment mentions committing entelde fai and a plan tied to a tile made of selenium. It references individuals and places in a scattered way, with hints of testing or timing, creating a murky cautionary record without clear actions or dates.
Unable to Determine Gageliye Woman's True Neighborhood Influence
Fragmentary text suggests confusion around a woman's role in shaping final neighborhood disposition. No clear names, dates, or actions are readable to establish specific facts or outcomes for a concise news-style card.
Fragmented New Jersey State Headline and War Era Writings
The text appears as a garbled historical newspaper fragment with scattered references to Washington, New York, and British and American figures. It hints at political figures, wartime governance, and communications, but the exact events and dates are unreadable due to OCR corruption. The piece evokes a late 18th or early 19th century archival voice with unclear names and places.
Fragmented preteen dig reveals long wall ruins scene
An OCR damaged article describes a young digger Soltis and other youths uncovering walls at a site in Doviena Whe Vishal Wesporadly Viel. The piece notes a fifty foot wall, timber forms, and a drowning incident amid the excavation, with cryptic stray words and broken names throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soltis
Thanteteat
Doviena
Vishal Wesporadly
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Parker
Elease
Wright's Hotel
Juntico
Partica
Calla
Hlenaso
Tanahan Jem
the State Board
Lense
Howl
Canali
Teumany
Tense
Oeil
Oalimans
Hoynsworth
APTHR
Tate
Abel Aw Merein
Amt
Nata
Speedy Festich
Jung
Washington Hospital
Kollowed
Foomish
Deane
Ansuesta
Berets
Hierause
Missinaip
Pi Isrom Spartanbur
Morin Aid Horkofeller
Fommtor la Oilette
Bia Mot
Hepublicans
Shvnse Re
Tie
Tle
Tis
von Mail
Suigide Sialistics
Roney Syenkini
Rei Tran
Oleveson
Siteh
South American Railways
Aden
Coniana
Jerico
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