Testimony and reply to Senator Blease over Lanahan inquiry
Lewis A Parker of Greenville S C writes to the News and Courier defending himself against conspiracy charges raised by Senator Cole L Ble ase regarding testimony before a winding up commission. Parker states he did not support the campaign's top figures and clarifies who he claimed Lanahan trusted in representing him in South Carolina. He urges Blease to name the so called High State Official and explains the timing of questions following Lanahan’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Smyth
Myself
Elf
Mr. Blots
Patten
Mr. Blogae
Tananhan
Lanalan
Min
South Carolina
Fragmentary Proceedings Reveal Testimony Gaps and Denials
In a lengthy excerpt from the Investigating Committee record, witnesses discuss refusals to answer certain questions and denials of prior statements. The testimony touches on the credibility of Mr. Bleue, supposed references to Tin Ti, and alleged diplomatic acknowledgments within the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanahan
Glease
Hanahan
Bleue
Lease
Linabon
Woodvis
Shilementa
Mtr
Dhaynewarth
Wrihty
Toate
Bial
Boon
Ne Beblo
Ali
Apraval
Portiai
Ate
AL Featsett
Maine
Bled
Iris
Railroad Commission Orders Express Rates in 1908
The Railroad Commission adopted an order regulating express rates. By March 1 1908 the Southern Express Company must post all rates and disallow present unclear charges. All shipments must show clear rate designations and notice of proposed changes 20 days prior. By March 16 1908 the company must paste conspicuously on each package a summary of the rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Railroad Commission
Willson Line
General Assembly
Colmubit
S.C. Mob
Southern Express Company
Southern
Ami Olmvicen
Eiirges
Artiele
Wnul
Thin Commission
Southern Xpress Company
Fragmentary record of weights and dates in indelible pencil
A garbled note records an amount weight and date, referencing tabets and forewsading actions. The dated received for shiymiesy appears distorted, with unclear references to BI and oHeh of These tabets.
Two More Tudghs This Session In Moy eee Vote
In a heated election, DeVere and Shipp struggle for seats against Moy eee and Marlow allies. The poll results show DeVore defeating Silrd and Shipp beating Montaopery by narrow margins. New judges will start duties in May as appointed by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
DeVere
Ballgefield
BOW
Shipp
Moyeee
Tesi Theron Bier
Eirenii
Cis Jogpanivare
teVere Wits Ehonei
Che Weventh Elven
Hintinis
Hoxtigton
Salida
DeVore
Tise Porte
Ds Supreme Compt Reportar
Ptorons
W. Montaopiery
Marlow
Qheen Hey
Worenee
Terry
Georsetachy
Marian
Eire
Coen
Speedy Festreb Court Case Headlines Murder Trial
A damaged OCR report describes a high profile murder trial in which defendant On Moe Mitey is found guilty after a volatile courtroom scene. The jury returns a life sentence, with the record noting a harrowing incident and a hanging threat referenced as a near outcome.
Senator Latimer Dies After Appendicitis Oper at Washington Hospital
Senator Latimer died at Providence Hospital in Washington on Thursday morning after an appendicitis operation. He was about fifty seven, had served nearly six years in the Senate and ten years as a Representative. His wife and several children survived. a number of prospective successors are named including Marion Thacker, Gary, and LeGrand Walekor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury G. Litimer
Providence Hospital
Washington
Kallmer
Ab Teltoi
Latinver Wile
Wright Gentionan
Te Waid Boon
Methodist Church
Tle
Marlon Thacker
Andersen
House
Gary
Abbeville
LeGrand Walekor
Georgetown
Foolish Young Man Faces Trouble Over Money Order
A foolish young man is in serious trouble after attempting to raise money by a money order scheme. Local authorities question his actions and potential intent as the case unfolds.
Frauds Involving Money Orders Reported In Warren Case
A Warren case details a man sponging funds via forged money orders and deceit, culminating in an arrest after authorities traced the scheme. Aunt repayment, a sequence of altered orders, and a payment of two hundred dollars marked the incident, with Warren appearing before a local judge.
Deank Dispensal By The Beowhler Of Che Sori Amtate
The article reports a troubled official proceeding in Amomti with claims of closures and a contentious exit from Whe people. Details describe a tense scene as local figures confront disruptions and controversy surrounding a shop and diesel trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orie
Amiomti
Unclear fragment hints at a railroad incident in Indiana
The readable text mentions a railroad man from LaBayotto Indiana, a Wednesday event, and a figure named Metyp Was, with a reference to a tree and a failed or fired show. The passage is fragmentary with many garbled words and uncertain names.
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Hsito
Aus
Amila Tipp
Horkally
Metyp
Ind
Another Supreme Court Needed
The Dorchester Eagle reports county officials complain of wasteful expense for J. M. Walker held in the county jail for over a year awaiting Supreme Court action. Walker was sentenced to 15 years but remains jailed as the court weighs his case. The county pays $9 monthly for his board, prompting an inquiry ordered by the supervisor. The Legislature added two circuits to ease circuit congestion and may push for another Supreme Court to reduce backlogs.
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Supreme Court
Dorchester Eagle
J. M. Walker
Walker
Object Lesson of Wheat Load From Superior to Buffalo
A lake steamer carried about 21 000 bushels of wheat from Superior to Buffalo. One cent per pound equals 1 000 pounds, enough to bake over 20 000 000 pounds of bread. Three loaves daily for every man in Admiral Evans fleet for a year and a half are implied by the cargo.
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Superior
Buffalo
Admiral Evan
Pais
Waterways value in farming from canal transport lesson
A fragment notes the importance of water transport and canal networks for farmers and the potential benefits of improved waterways. It emphasizes capacity, cargo, and the role of shipping in agricultural logistics.
New Currency Reform Sparks Senate Debate Amid Criticism
An editorial in a leading financial paper denounces a proposed emergency currency measure as a perilous exaggeration of flaws in the current system. It argues the plan relies on manipulated bonds, heavy taxes, and will worsen corruption rather than stabilize finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
New York Jnivtal of Commerce
Lis
Vnis
Political turmoil and railing over convention seats
Fragmented notes accuse Senator Laywollete of corporate influence with seventy allied men and 1600 director ships shaping the nation while railroads are controlled by eight men. The piece claims Republican infighting and conspiracies at the Chicago convention amid accusations over delegates from Ohio and Southern states.
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Laywollete
Senate
Mal loUe
Thiat
Moni
Teoussey Shiny
Envninge
Politi
Death by Own Action in Personal Crisis Reports
Statistics from crisis reports show married men with children and childless women most often die by their own hand. Data indicate men have higher rates than women, with motives shifting from poverty and loss of fortune to domestic troubles and failed ambition. Geography and seasonal patterns are noted, with higher European ties and links to heat or weather stress.
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Gnu Wiudiern Wits
London News
Ios
Gan
Tuve
Westend
Europe
Rivex
Seothind
Byligerhunl
Seth
Fragmentary OCR Note From Inland Letter Scene
Fragmented text mentions destinations and names in a distorted way. It appears to reference travel, obliquely noting places like Santon and Swheecuind with unclear context. The readable items suggest a discussion of methods or routes but lack a coherent event or person.
Flags and origins of New York history in a colonial era
A fragmented historical narrative traces New York’s flag history from Dutch and English emblems to the rise of national symbols. It mentions Henry Hudson’s 1609 voyage, the Dutch East India Company banner, and shifts to West India Company control, with tensions during wartime altering the city’s flag display and allegiance.
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Manhattan
Isai
Henry Hudson
Dutch East Indla Company
Witeu
United Provices
Algemene Oust Indise Compagnie
General Mast India Company
Mathai
Poweersion
West Kitin Company
Hota West Filly Company
Fle
Gowoyeore
West-Indese
West India Company
Thik Taladd
Orien
Kopliod
Scolady
Geo Britain
Hullad
Giasin
New
New York
Yale
Ets
TNT
Wien
Willam
Fragmentary Verse Snippet From Unknown Source
A fragmentary line references a “drawntiye man” and a phrase about a thirsty mag, with surrounding text cut mid-phrase, hindering clear attribution or context. No identifiable event, person, or organization is discernible.
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Wright's Hotel
Cally On Blense
Omeral
AVENE
Express
Comite
Oniah Ceneietad
Kn Tragewill van Cheet
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Gonverard
Dinos
Gomi
Wiiste
Peieahied
Fey Huu Ono
Bate
Jane
Erie
Washington Hos
Pital
Marshall A. Wisher
Warren
Wareren
Walter
Chicago
Robert Tiilis
Canina Pier
United States
Orancebure Vines
Deank
Ony
North Augusta
Suile On
Phan
Missionip
Spartanburg
J. ¥. Wilder
W. , Booth
Dallas
Texas
Pps
Mississippi
Spartanburg County
Wilder
Woodruff
Ridin and
Keehereltou
Dae
Ohio
Coweta
Foraker
South American Railways
North Ane
Alta
Fovelivbe
Haw
Connie
Stepptestnys
Jerigo
Austalan Profesnor
Iveus Tiuinls
Hughie Tampa
Titian Aires Hiei Wits
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