Series of South Carolina Crimes Reported Across Towns
In Laurens Walker Edwards is sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for killing his wife with the jury recommending mercy. Spartanburg reports the death of flagman Lawrence Killian in a railway accident. Marion sees two inmates escape jail by tearing through a brick wall on a rope of blankets. Greenville records a Sunday murder at a restaurant with Campbell shooting Blanche Dial over a quarrel. Chester recounts Ben Henderson killing Officer Bird Wright after a confrontation near the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Court of General Sessions
Walker Edwards
Marion
Alarendon Miller
Nep Horn
A. W. Grantham
Grantham
An. Bush
Horn
Campbell
Blanche Dial
Jim Brown
Air Line
Blanche
McCarrell
Buncombe Street
Pinckney
Chester
Peck
Bird Wright
Opera House
Wright
Centre Street
Ben Henderson
Ben
Mr. Wright
Darby
Henderson
Mr. Darby
The Old Man with the Fish Promotes Scott’s Emulsion
An advertisement portrays the old man with the fish as a healthful tonic. It claims Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil strengthens consumers, helps consumptives, and supports growing children and the elderly. The copy invites readers to purchase at druggists and notes broad, family-friendly benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Luck in Thirteen Leads Walton Furnace Man to Arnica Salve
Wm Spirey of Walton Furnace Vermont sent 13 miles to obtain Bucklen Arnica Salve which healed a severe fever sore on his leg. The product claims to cure bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles. Available for 25 cents with guarantee from J F Mackey Co and Crawford Bros druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirey
Walton Furnace
J. F. Mackey & Co
Crawford Bros
The Molineux Trial Second Hearing In New York
The Molineux murder case returns to court in New York as the second hearing unfolds. The piece critiques prolonged litigation and the risk of justice delayed, noting circumstantial evidence and handwriting analysis as key yet fragile factors.
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New York
Free Trial for Cure All Botanic Blood Balm
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B. B. B. as a day treatment that drains poison from blood and bones to cure rheumatism catarrh and related symptoms. Claims include relief from aches swollen glands throat issues bad breath and spongy skin by a $1 drugstore remedy with free medical guidance and prepaid mail order. Over 3000 cures cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
B. B
Highwaymen Take $200 From North Carolina Trader
John Cantrell, a young white man from North Carolina, was robbed at about midnight by three undisguised white men near a lonely road six miles from Spartanburg. The robbers took $200 in Cantrell’s possession, which belonged to George Brancom of Melville Hill New York, as Cantrell had sold cotton for him and telephoned police.
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Spartanburg
D. C
John Cantrell
Cantrell
Fingerville
George Brancom
Melville Hill
N. Y
Firefighters Rescue Inmates In House Blaze
A blaze at a residence drew quick action from firefighters who dragged sleeping inmates to safety. The incident prompts warnings about neglecting coughs and colds and promotes Dr King s New Discovery as protection for throat chest and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. F. Mackay and Co
Crawford Bros
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Columbia State
Lawrence Killian
Spartanburg and
Asheville
Southern Railway
Greenville
Pery
Are Headquarters
Lancaster Mercantile
Molineux
Baltimore Sun
Katherine J. Adams
Cornish
Adams
Roland B. Molineux
Newark
Gures
Chain Gang
Goulden
Yorkville Enquirer
Roosevelt
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