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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
2
A chaotic account of the Lawson River flood devastations at Mills No 1 2 4 and surrounding areas. Eyewitnesses describe wrecked buildings collapsing into raging waters rescue attempts and the loss of life with reports of survivors clinging to debris and hopeful but perilous salvage efforts.
Amid soaring floodwaters Louis, Missouri, faced severe damage as the river rose to a historic height. Residents fled rising water as streets flooded, embankments weakened, and dozens of miles of roadway were submerged. Emergency crews, militia, and police worked to protect property while evacuations continued through the night.
A New York Journal article on mad dogs is cited to explain rabies symptoms and spread. Witnesses recount personal encounters, note that dogs rarely show classic signs, and emphasize vaccination and public safety to prevent bites and outbreaks.
A garbled 19th century dispatch reports a poisoning death in Galnosylite area with a Warrand against a man named Tanner. The narrative mentions Wiley Wannorowho, Brant Duncan, and a sequence of arrests, examinations, and a planned legal pursuit near Chestnut and Natunaville, with a bride and family involved and an expected court proceeding.
Authorities report a wreck near Spartanburg County with a rail of geck and nitrates, the road blocked, and rescue efforts uncertain. Officials warn it may take days to clear as winds shift and soil beds show instability.
A fragmented 19th century report laments the Great UMal wave wrecking the South Caroling coast. It describes with archaic spellings the destruction, drowning, and vast misery among families in the Pardlet valley, urging Governor Heyward to mobilize relief and promising swift response from onlookers and officials.
Spartanbling dispatch to the Ohivieston Post describes a major industrial mishap causing widespread damage and loss. Reports cite collapsed mills near Clifton, with workers displaced, bridges damaged, and property losses mounting, while authorities urge remaining families to seek shelter and aid.
The Augusta Chronicle reports Dr. W Sterling Wilkinson of Augusta, a University of Georgia medical graduate, undertaking a 43 day water fast to treat indigestion. He exercises daily, remains hospitalized at home, and believes prolonged fasting may restore digestive health, aiming for a lasting cure and noting appetite returning in brief spurts as the experiment continues.
In Gallatin Tennessee on a Wednesday afternoon two boys were suffocated while playing near a wheat bin. A search followed an attempt to summon Joan for supper, leading to discovery of the victims at the bin’s bottom. Names Henry Smith and MWuph Ganley appear in the report.
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