Boy Charged With Arson In Bennettsville Fire
In Bennettsville, Sept 24, Jesse Rogers about 18 is jailed here accused of setting fire to the Hodges residence. Fire was spotted by Hodges’ children and extinguished quickly. Rogers allegedly planned the act while employed at Hodges’ and used oil from nearby tanks, entering the cook room and lighting the blaze before fleeing to his cabin. The arrest follows Rogers’ stated admission and a report of his erratic behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Rogers
Marlboro
PB. Hodges
Bennettsville
C. P. Hodges
Rogers
Hodges
Danish Aviator Plans Atlantic Flight Ambition
A Danish airman, in a letter to The Nord Lybet, outlines a bold plan to fly next spring from Copenhagen to New York in a biplane of American make. He will rest only at London and Queenstown, aided by ships stationed across the North Sea and Atlantic, and his name is withheld for now.
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New York
Thyrans
Atlantic
Nord Lyeet
Brooklyn
Copenhagen
London
Queenstown
North Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Judge C A Woods Endorsed For Chief Justice
Marion Bar urges the candidacy of Judge C A Wood for Chief Justice of South Carolina after the resignation of Ira B Jones creates a vacancy to be filled by the General Assembly. The Marion Bar cites his character legal attainments and bench experience as basis for endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marion Bar
Ira B. Jones
South Carolina
General Assembly
C. A Wood
Beattie Burial Permit If Electrocuted Raised in Richmond
City cemetery committee met in secret to permit Henry C. Beattie Jr. to be buried in Maury Cemetery despite an ordinance forbidding nonresidents. Beattie faces execution on November 24 for the murder of his wife. his family resides in South Richmond, but burial plots are in Richmond.
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Hichmond
Richmond
Richmond City
Henry C. Beatte, Jr
Maury
Beattie
Richmond Cemetery
Balloting in 1890 confirms Blease backing Irby in Senate race
The Columbia recount shows Wade Hampton and other candidates failing to secure a majority. On the first joint ballot the House and Senate split, with Irby leading in later votes as Blease and others continued to back him across multiple ballots.
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Blease
Tiby
Columbia
Wade Hampton
Cow le Blease
Tee
Wede
Mamyten
Sinytor
Ihetton
Willy Mb
John Loom
Lees
Exchely
Senaberg
TSUC
House
Upton
Irby
Don
Hemphillaldson
Keitt
G. D. Nan
Robert Smalls
Senate
Journal
Donaldson
Hampton
Hemphill
Smalls
Messrs Aldeman
Bissell
Blake
Browning
Buchanan
Buist
The
Jon
Roman Barge from Thames Lays Hidden 1700 Years
A Roman shipwreck lying in the Thames mud for about 1700 years is being moved to Kensington Palace for display in the new London Museum. The Gallic oak vessel, once waterlogged and brittle, is undergoing careful restoration and will soon be open to inspection.
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Thames
New York Times
Laking
Phillip Gibb
Irby Wins Seventh Ballot in South Carolina House Race
The seventh ballot elected Irby after tallying Try 105 and Donaldson 9 Hamp ton 43, showing Blease supported Wade Hampton only on the first formal ballot. In joint assembly, Blease voted for Irby six times. I B Jones, then Ways and Means chair, backed Irby throughout and later became Speaker after Irby resigned to take Hampton’s seat.
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Irby
Donaldson
Hampton
Mr. Blease
Wade Hampton
House
I. B. Jones
Blease
Ways and Means
Jones
Roman galley unearthed in London foundation dig
Workmen uncover a 2000 year old oak Roman galley beneath new county hall foundations in central London. The timbered craft, carried through streets and gardens by recovered workers, astonishes observers and stirs reports of ancient echoes amid a modern city.
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London
County Hall
Westminister
Kensington Gardens
Bill
Army Corps
Yussitus
Winsele
Tibet
Inport
Leiden
Ieee
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bennettsville Reader
A 1908 testimonial from J B Covington of Bennettsville South Carolina praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. He recounts waking at night to pass secretions and persistent loins pain, and notes continued improvement after using the medicine. He confirms earlier endorsement during a 1910 interview.
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Troy
J.B Covington
Parsonage St
Bennettsville
S.C
Doan
Covington
Remedial Potions Claimed by Fargo Ad Agency
An old typographic ad warns readers about counterfeit remedies and fake agents. It notes Foster-Milburn Co of Buffalo New York as sole U S agents for a genuine product and cautions against cheaters selling imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster-Milburn Co
Huffalo
New York
Dasan
Reformers and corrupt politicians mix in modern politics
Benton J. Hendrick critiques reform minded leaders with seamy pasts in McClure's Magazine. He notes the paradox of hardened politicians posing as reformers as the public adjusts to a changing political climate. The piece parallels political rebirth with religious conversion and mocks self styled reformers who confess sins to illustrate political virtue.
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Lerhis
Benton J. Hendrick
McClue
Railways Try Breakfast Trains For Late Sleepers In London
Rail services around London experiment with breakfast trains aimed at suburban sleepers. Railways test early morning departures to accommodate late risers and improve commuter options.
Notice to heirs and creditors for Turbeville estate letters
Citation from Dillon County South Carolina directing all heirs and creditors of J D Turbeville deceased to appear in the Probate Court at Ballon on Saturday October th at 11 oclock in the forenoon to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted. Dated September 25.
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South Carolina
Dillon
Robert Webster
J.d.turbeville
J.D. Turbeville
Ballon
Dr Miles Heart Remedy Promises Quick Heart Relief
Dropsy story of a patient cured by Dr Miles Heart Remedy, touting a marvelous cure for heart weakness. The advertisement claims tonic effects on heart nerves and muscles and offers money-back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Sold by all druggists through Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Indiana.
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Miles
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
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Acos Atlantic
C. A. Woods
Jey An
Wallen
Browning's Magazine
Tani
L. Turley Curd
Wilmore
Hackney Buggies
Dillon County
Nelson
Rattan
Mene
Mie
Maes
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