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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
4
A severe cyclone level storm swept through Sainaville Mills and nearby towns, causing widespread damage. Reports describe intense winds destroying homes and mills, injuring dozens and killing several, with debris and fires reported across Gainesville and White Sulphur area. Local authorities say hundreds of workers were displaced, with power and communications largely disrupted.
A broad bribery ring involving Thomas W. McGregor O. H. Worth Upton and others is exposed as they conspired to fix prices on leather pouches for rural carriers. Authorities report over 20 000 pouches purchased for about 18 000 while illicit profits exceeded tens of thousands. The case includes indictments and ongoing court actions in Washington and Baltimore with several arrests already made.
A damaged OCR town report describes a Gainesville tornado causing widespread destruction. Buildings demolished, many injured or killed, hospitals overwhelmed, and emergency crews responding as residents seek refuge and aid in the aftermath.
Fragmented report describes crop delays and weather woes hitting the Midwest. Farmers fear reduced yields as wet conditions persist, delaying planting and labor, with forecasts showing potential declines in corn and wheat output across multiple regions.
A western storm swept Clifton and nearby towns causing extensive damage to mills, hotels, churches, and homes. The disaster destroyed Mill No 1 and partly damaged others, with property losses estimated around 2 million dollars. Crowds fled as floodwaters overwhelmed the valley and dam breaks forced evacuations.
A Texas dispute between the Dewar cattle outfit and the Berry family escalated into a two sided shootout as the Berry party sought a short road through a fence. Five Berrys and others were killed or wounded as they fled toward home while defending their house. Cowboys fired a volley as the Berry group tried to escape, with at least one rider wounded and the family sheltering at their house. A later comparison notes rising rail accident fatalities versus war casualties.
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