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Newspaper

Marlboro Democrat

Location

Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

5

Modern Pearl Industry Shows New Methods in Pearl Trade

A fragmented report discusses advances in pearl gathering and processing, noting high prices for rare gems and evolving techniques. It references Pearl divers, market values, and sources from London and Ceylon, with mentions of divers, oysters, and global trade dynamics.

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Diver From the Pearl Way Who Risked Life for Water

A rugged tale from an earlier era describes divers seeking fresh water while treasure and peril shadow their efforts. The narrator names Elvin, Hoppin, and other figures as pearl divers and equipment builders, detailing heavy gear, coral reefs, and the dangers of deep dives.

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Florence police aid in backtrack of alleged trafficking case

Florence Times reports two teenage girls Maggie Smith and Lillie Campbell, ages 16 and 18, were brought to Florence by a woman promising work and shelter in Columbia. After realizing the deception, they sought help from local authorities to return home, recounting coercion and intent to end their stay.

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Fragmented OCR Note on Historic Personal Names

A garbled OCR read mentions multiple personal names and terms such as Mie Previn Hi Dail Danijel Wee Prosdontytl sandinner deuk and Dojoeyate. The text sporadically references places, teams, and events with unclear connections, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable dates.

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Campaign notes reveal varied financial figures and names

Fragmented OCR shows a jumble of campaign terms, monetary amounts, and many proper nouns such as place names and personal names. The readable bits mention dollars like 150, 1.9, and 250000, with several likely references to people or entities, but the text is too garbled to extract a coherent event or outcome.

Fragmentary Weathered Quote From A Marginal Page

A damaged OCR fragment appears to quote an exchange about a jet and a person named Kiekhyy or similar. The legible parts hint at a hurried statement or defense but no clear event, date, or entities are determinable from the readable text. The readable words suggest a tentative discussion of a statement or response.

Desert orchard tale sparks railway aid and property drive

Fragmentary OCR describes a desert oasis scene with an orchard of young trees near a railway line. It mentions Bernard, a manor owner, and a company, possibly the MOY or a water-supply venture, shaping land use and irrigation. References to Jamestown era imagery hint at a community plan tied to transit and property value.

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Fragmentary notes hint at protest activity and arrests

A garbled report from a regional newspaper references protests and police actions near a court or public event. Names and places are unclear, with fragmented phrases suggesting arrests, security measures, and possible legal proceedings tied to a recent incident. Further readable details are limited.

Acticon's Wory Over English Dukes in Ohio Race

The Eighth Congressional district in Ohio is buoyant as two English dukes back a candidate for Contae Pacae tet esses. The piece notes big money and tontines appealing to heats voters while warning Republicans to resist influence. It suggests the Socialist party could gain if Republicans fall to money and fashion, and mocks Activon's fate.

Acticon Soci Ohio Socialist Party Republicane Actvon

Charleston Evening Post on representation bill and Crumpacker amendment

The Charleston Evening Post questions any serious effort to reduce Southern representation in Congress and the Electoral College. It argues liberal Northern sentiment sympathizes with the South and would resist policies seen as oppressing white men. It notes the Crumpacker amendment as campaign fuel and doubts immediate enactment by Republicans.

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Political column argues over party aims and reform

The piece attacks Republican plans to revive tariffs and curb patronage while condemning Democratic and Wall Street influence. It predicts Taft’s nomination on the first ballot, notes South Carolina’s Tillman stance on race disfranchisement, and critiques Congress for failing to deliver real benefits. It ends with a moral about a mother’s baby and attire.

South faces shift in Congress over fourteenth amendment bill

A House debate on a publicity bill proposes cutting Southern representation in Congress and Electoral College as a punitive response to racial suffrage. The measure, unlikely to pass this session, reflects Republican strategy and Southern readiness to concede white supremacy to preserve political power.

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Rivalry and railroads shape Southern fate in political clash

The piece argues Republicans bow to trusts and white supremacy to preserve power. It cites a contested commodity clause aimed at coal railroads, claims Roosevelt and officials shielded lawbreakers, and asserts the party abandons the Negro in the South while warning of alleged collusion and political raids.

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Scared to Death in Congress Over Publicity Bill Vote

Congressional factions show fear for political prospects as Western Republicans threaten to join Democrats to block adjournment unless an anti injunction bill reaches the floor. Party leaders load the campaign publicity bill with amendments to stall passage, betting the Senate lacks time to act.

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Wall Street Backing Taft Seen in NY Organization

The text notes doubts about labor revolt against Secretary Taft but expects strong Wall Street support with money and votes. Jacob Schiff, noted banker, accepts a VP role in the Taft state organization and pledges strict adherence to law, believing all citizen classes will align with Taft’s presidency.

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Wealth influence shapes party tension in Taft era

The passage notes united Wall Street support and rivalry between bankers and railroad managers to shape the Republican Party. It asserts malefactors of wealth are urged to trust their safety in Taft, per Mr Seciff.

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Spurious Congress Critics Call 60th Congress Faulty

A critique condemns the Spurious Congress for extravagance in appropriations leaving 60 000 000 due July and 160 000 000 arrears by July 1 1909. It accuses it of resisting tariff changes, enacting harmful currency laws favoring Wall Street, and supporting presidential military dominance over civil power. Advocates its early adjournment and notes constitutional flaws require another session before dissolution.

Wall Street Congress

A Reformer Quizzed About Tariff Reform Debate

Medill McCormick of the Chicago Tribune dodged a direct tariff stance when questioned by Representative Ryan of the Paper Trust committee. He indicated his views would be expressed in Tribune editorials, noting the paper’s past pattern of advocating tariff reform only in off years and backing muckraking for creation, which he said hampers tariff revision rather than aids it.

Medill McCormick The Chicago Tribune Ryan McCormick Tribune

Blip aMtoy Cup Journey Recalled in Odd Riddle

A fragmented note hints at a place named Blip aMtoy and a cup that has traveled there. The obscure line suggests a playful or puzzling reference, leaving readers to guess the connection between the cup and the location.

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