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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1904

Page

4

Man Leaps To Death From Ten Story Building

New York April 1 Hayden Johnson of Holley city today jumped from the top of a twelve story building on New street and died from the impact. He crawled out an unoccupied office window and sprang into space landing in a strange posture before falling. Witnesses describe a fatal plunge with the body striking the pavement with fearful force.

New York Johnson Hayden The Holley Way New Street Fed Force

Trespass Notice Issued for Flat Creek Lands

Warning to all persons not to trespass on lands in Flat Creek township known as Willis property. Prohibits hunting fishing or any activity. Landowner enforces access restrictions with possible legal action.

Flat Creek Willis Gregory

Final return to the Py bate Judge of Lancaster

Executrix of the late Win Mo Vaniand asks for act of estate Harriet March 8 1904 notice is herety given to creditors and heirs in a probate proceeding at Lancaster.

Py Bate Lancaster Mo Vaniand Harriet

Fragmented OCR Note Recovered From Local Page

A noisy OCR fragment mentions unclear items and possible notes about local events. The text appears garbled with partial words and symbols, lacking coherent names, dates, or concrete actions for a fuller summary.

Unclear OCR Fragment Describes an Express Car Event

A garbled passage references an express car and a freight scene with mentions of Nu. 15 and various garbled names. It appears to describe a train, passengers, and interactions around an ex-press car, but the text is too corrupted to extract clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.

Coasin Solrhar Pebhik

Jury Duty and Legal Controversy Across the State

A fragmented archival fragment depicts a legal dispute involving juries and trials. References to court processes, judges, and alleged misconduct surface amid mentions of lawyers and public figures. The text hints at accountability debates and the role of juries in delivering fair verdicts.

Yorkenguiner Mois South Cheta

Untitled fragment about land, people, and towns

Fragmentary report describes land parcels, buyers, routes, and unnamed individuals across a rural area. It references a long highway, a farm, and a town, with scattered numerical details and dates that are unclear.

Md Yardict Against Southers Trial Delayed By Jury Verdict

A jury trial in Gatmane proceeded after delays as the case of Md Yardict vs Southers faced lengthy deliberations. The jury returned a verdict with questions about the rail company and the defendant’s actions, while attorneys argued over potential motions and conduct. The judge reserved further rulings as counsel prepared for possible appeals.

Ge Henderson Chady Bradling Col Johnstone Sud

Armenians Murdered and Financial Fraud Report

Fragmented report notes Armenian victims and an attack linked to Mash region under an officer named Pajane. Mentions losses of property and a large sum, with 27,000 already collected and recorded. Contains garbled names and unclear dates but hints at a broader international refugee or expat concern and a call for a money-related inquiry.

Ashes Cast On River Aboard Ferry After Soldier’s Death

A Kentucky soldier who died in Philadelphia was cremated and his ashes cast into the river at midnight from a ferry boat near the Thies Mover bridge. Friends, led by Hubert M. Strabder, gathered to watch as the ashes drifted toward the Lenversonite area amid a crowd on the bridge.

Mystery Cleaved Canal Incident in Greenville Area

Fragmentary report from Greenville and nearby areas mentions a canal mystery and inquiries into an examined body. References to political figures Parker and Corman surface amid garbled text about campaigns and warning against meddling in party affairs. A separate item notes a Pennsylvanie railroad incident near Vottelly with two injured and many worried passengers.

Fires and wreckage stain Lyons depot in early April disaster

A fragmentary report notes a fire at the Lyons depot on April 2. It mentions damaged structures and casualties but the text is garbled. it also alludes to other unrelated items and figures, including mentions of New York and a separate March event.

Lyons

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