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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
4
W P Carson argues against foreign meddling and urges focus on home affairs while noting similar riot violence in St. Petersburg and Chicago. He claims more assassinations have occurred abroad than domestically and critiques prejudices shaping government policies. He stresses defending national sovereignty and calls attention to domestic issues.
An editorial piece argues against rushing to condemn Russia over war events and critiques public opinion. It discusses a congressional measure on cotton production statistics and marriage and divorce records, noting government data would inform farmers and markets.
A lengthy discussion argues born criminals exist and nine tenths of crime stem from environment and temptation. It praises Barnardo and Hornady-Landon for child welfare and warns alcohol fuels crime while urging social reform, including education, employment, and prohibition of vice to curb juvenile delinquency. The piece cites London and Geneva, advocates state action, and notes legal cases and public notices from the era.
The report on profits by the meat packing firms draws defense from Barnes trends and Garfield allies who dispute the high byproducts earnings. Analysts cite 87 41 per head on dressed meat, 91 51 per head from byproducts, and a total packer profit of 7,727,412, with capital watered and wide variance across yards. The事件 includes a fatal shooting linked to a publicized trial, with families affected and prominent figures like Mr. Stowarn Crovy noted.
The Times and Democrat cites disputes over the Bogebury case and the Keith Bookhard killing. It questions juror conduct and the Standard’s handling of rumors about motive, insisting the trial's record and evidence should guide verdicts over hearsay and sensational speculation.
The Army Journal reveals 415 Confederate generals with 74 killed or mortally wounded in action, an 18 percent rate, higher than Russian and Japanese general losses in Manchuria. It notes Union losses, including 12 colonels, 6 brigades at Cold Harbor, and overall high general officer casualties in campaigns from Grant’s Vicksburg to Appomattox.
The letter discusses a shooting incident involving Miller and Wheeler’s guards, noting a drawn lot with a tally of thirty five and Miller as the shot target. It references a prisoner named Shar and mentions conditions of release, with scattered names and places from the period, and includes social and legal commentary about payments and orders from Pittsburgh and Atlanta.
A garbled 18th century style notice appears to describe personnel transfers and duties involving a lieutenant guiding a governor and accompanying soldiers. The readable names include mis-spelled references to Huts Patal Work and Nikavhidas, with vague notes on assignments and duties amid an unclear military context.
The Equitable Life Insurance policy holders meeting in Columabla elected D G C Tayward as president and J L Coker as vice president. August Kohn became secretary, with a six-district executive committee named. Resolutions urged dues, representation for the South and harmony in management. Edward W. Mitchell obituary note follows with critique of market manipulators.
Seahton Director Bauer reports warm weather early and cool nights for the week ending May 22 with thunderstorms causing fruit damage. General rains on the ith aided ground drying rapidly, with rapid crop progress and widespread grassy weed complaints. Cotton planting near completion, corn suffering from limited cultivation, tobacco improving, and oats and peaches showing variable progress across counties.
Dr J. Newton Trathaway of Atlanta Ga advertises expert medical advice for Avery sufferer from any disease. He urges readers to write and seek guidance, promising reliable South region expertise and prompt responses to health concerns.
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