22 Mar 1887
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Newspaper
Aiken Recorder
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1887
Page
1
A local notice highlights a special sale event featuring OP Lated P ware. The ad invites shoppers to visit and take advantage of discounts while quantities last, promising limited stock and doorbuster pricing.
In a morning session Judge Nor denied the motion to quash, affirming that the venire was sufficient and the jurors not defective. The defense and state debated the seating of the panel as further testimony and delays arose, with counsel noting the absence of witnesses and readiness for trial.
An obscure report describes a murder investigation with disjointed details about a mother and sister, vague mentions of towns and events, and references a newspaper’s role in delivering essential news and fear of authorities. The text also notes a funeral procession in Chicago and ties to political figures and a coal company.
A massive blaze swept Blackville destroying much of the town south of Railroad Avenue. The inferno, driven by west winds, gutted stores and residences, with estimates of losses around 30,000 dollars. Mayor and citizens prepare relief as buildings burn and looting is reported. Oliver Mowat, long-serving premier, noted in dispatch.
A fragment from a 19th century column critiques gender roles and moral standards, referencing Mary Walker and Southern women, with notes on anti prostitution sentiments and proposed reforms. The text discusses public opinion, political figures like Randall, and hints at prohibition debates and social control measures.
The readable text outlines harmful alcohol effects on the brain and body, including insanity risks and poisoning symptoms. It also references a Russian plot involving bombs, arrests, and police activity, plus scattered notes on public meetings and local incidents with numerous disrupted phrases and fragmented details.
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