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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
5
A long essay argues Americans misread Russian events, urging self‑examination of domestic politics and biases. It claims hypocrisy in judging Russia while overlooking U.S. actions, and calls for clearer, soberer recognition of global affairs without anger or deceit.
A readable crime brief from the New York American overviewing a case, noting authorities, location, and outcomes as reported in the era, with emphasis on the procedure and public safety response.
Washington dispatch notes southern belief that only one law on cotton was enacted by the Fifty-eighth Congress a Burleson measure to collect marriage and divorce statistics and to publish data on cotton production consumption exports and prices The piece also discusses the impact of government statistics on cotton markets and the challenge of enforcing reports from planters and manufacturers while noting related civic reform and social concerns about crime and juvenile welfare.
A historical discussion in The Times and Domparht challenges The Salu da Standard's reporting on the Saltt Bookburde lynching. It argues there was mixed jury influence and unproven rumors, asserting no conclusive motive was proven and urging fair, honest scrutiny of the trial facts.
A contentious report critiques meat packers profits amid claims of high costs and watered stock. It cites figures such as 18 to 20 percent in one firm, discusses per head profits, and questions the economic impact of packers handling large cattle volumes. The piece also notes a unrelated murder incident involving a family in New York.
The Army and Navy Journal reviews Confederate and Union general officer losses in 1861–1865 campaigns. It notes 74 killed or mortally wounded among Confederate generals from 416 names, with higher casualty proportions than Russian and Japanese forces in Manchuria. It compares Union losses, cites Gettysburg and Cold Harbor figures, and estimates Confederate general fatalities and wounds, highlighting the wartime danger to high command.
A reader recounts a disputed drawing for Miller's fate with 150 people present and a guard’s account. The piece details a claimed sham, one man offering to swap places, a shooting near Gisraw in the Cheaterfield district, and the guards’ role. The letter ends referencing broad upheaval and calls for accountability.
The readable fragment describes a violent event with a horse involved and multiple casualties. Names and places are garbled, but references to a thievery incident, a corflage, and a belief of a fatal injury are present. No clear date, location, or full identities can be confirmed from the fragment.
Governor Heyward presided as policyholders of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States met in Columbia to discuss board differences. About 100 attended with proxies totaling around 600, electing D. O. Seynard as president and adopting resolutions to seek lists of policyholders, ensure regional representation, and request harmonious settlement of disputes amid the society’s solvency concerns.
The weekly weather summary notes a warm start and cool spells with storms on the 16th causing fruit damage, followed by generally fair conditions and rains through the 17th. Cotton planting mostly finished with two thirds shipped, labor shortages persist, and many fields show stress from excessive rain and pests. Corn and tobacco planting progress varies by county. strawberries ended, apples ripen, and wheat and oats improve. Apple trees and fruit crops face rusts and drought in places, with overall cotton stands fair but worm damage noted on bottom lands.
An unsigned notice offers remedies for chronic diseases and women's complaints with claimed cures without surgery. It requests readers to contact within two days for consultation, examination, and guidance, asserting free or guaranteed results and warning against deception.
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