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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1904

Page

4

Judge Parker Endorsed by Neighbors as Ideal President Hope

The New York World reports a near unanimous local verdict from Esopus residents on Judge Parker. Neighbors across party lines deem him an ideal citizen with fairness, courtesy, and strong legal qualifications, noting his justice loving nature and independence from partisan graft. They stress his measured public stance and deep judicial experience from Ulster to the Court of Appeals, portraying him as a unifying, capable candidate for presidency.

Dudge Parker Judge Parker Uppeal Court of Appeals Parker Denis O'Brien John Clinton ¢Ay Vann Ulster Supreme Court Jude Parker Wall

Great Nation Sighted In Leesville With New Discovery

In Leesville Indiana W H Brown, once expected to die, credits King’s New Discovery for Consumption with immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure. The ad claims numerous cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with price one dollar and a guarantee by Crawford Bros J Mackey & Co and Funderburk.

Leesville Ind W. H. Brown de. King Crawford Bros. J Mackey &Co Funderburk

Bryan Comments on Action of New York Democrats

Lincoln Nebraska April 18 William J. Bryan issues a statement on the New York State Democratic convention. He doubts that its platform strengthens Parker and notes the convention may not block a Parker nomination unless the St Louis meeting acts to challenge support. The notice also quotes divergent editorials from South Carolina papers on constitutional office holdings and trustee duties. The item closes with an ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar and a pharmacy sale notice.

Lincoln Neb Wm. J. Beyuntomghe Preas New York State Parker St. Louis South Carolina Ben Tillman Winthrop College Hart—ford Courant

Fire Devastates Toronto Wholesale District Destroying Millions

April 19 fire in Toronto’s Wellington Street factory sparked hours of destruction across Bay Street. Flames spread block to block, collapsing buildings and tangled wires. Chief Thompson suffered a broken leg after leaping from a roof. George Dowkes of Montreal disappeared, presumed dead as crews fought to contain the blaze. By April 20 the fire burned out with losses reaching about 12 million dollars.

Toronto Unt Wellington Street Chief Thompson Fire Department George Dowkes Montreal Thompson Dowken Bay Street

Clean sweep salve ad and Kentucky case stirred women

An ad promotes Buck len's Arnica Salve as a cure for burns sores and eruptions priced at 25 cents by Crawford Bros. J F Mackey Co Fund erbark Pharmacy. Separately Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state convicted over Governor Gobel’s assassination faces renewed, heated calls to intervene from Western women who oppose his execution and urge mercy.

Bucklen Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co. Funderbark Pharmacy Druggist Caleb Powers Kentucky Gobel Powers Greenville News

Robbed the Grave by John Oliver of Philadelphia

A Monroe Journal note reports a man describing severe illness with sunken eyes and back pain, claiming three doctors gave up. After three weeks on Electric Bitters he improved, praising the remedy and noting a price of 50 cents at local druggists. An odd aside mentions Mr. M F Boyte's five-toed pig’s foot curiosity.

John Oliver Philadelphia Crawford Bros Jr Mackey & Co Ondersbark Pharmacy

Crop Conditions Report Highlights Across Regions

Washington April 19 Crop conditions report says week ending April 18 was unusually cold east of the Rockies. Missouri Valley and Middle Atlantic saw favorable farm work and corn planting activity. Southern states faced slow growth due to low temperatures, cotton planting advanced in central and southern belts, with late plantings in northern districts and some replanting required in central and western areas.

Washington Weather Bureau Rocky Mountains Missouri Valley Middle Atlantic Dow Georgia Texas Florida

Thoughtful Man Helps Wife Find Cure with King's New Life Pills

A Winchester Indiana husband advised by need used De King's New Life Pills for his wife who suffered stomach and liver trouble. She found rapid relief and was eventually cured for 25 cents, as sold by Crawford Bros J F Mack Co and Funderburk Charingy Drug Store.

M. M Winchester Ind de King Crawford Bros. J. FL Mack Co Funderburk Charingy Drog Stere

Snow Hits Mountain Regions and City With Freezing Temperatures

Snow of 18 inches reported in Knoxville mountain sections while the city sees 3 to 4 inches and subfreezing temperatures. Cattlemen fear losses as cattle move to ranges amid this unusual spring snow. In Raleigh snow covers ground two inches, and in Charlotte a snow storm disrupts streetcars and rail traffic. An advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and will not constipate, sold by Fundeburk Pharmacy.

Knoxville Tenn Raleigh, N Asherville Foley Fundeburk Pharmacy

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Judge Orker New York World Tely Jed Bryan New York Democrats Panderburk Pharma Aritaville Charlotte N. C Cabo Jr State of County OF Lancaster Y. E.stewman Equire Irebate House Oklahoma Indian Territory Remo Arizona New Mexico Cae W. H. Gibbes & Co Columbia 5S, Co Hollers San Milla Corto Glynning Machinery Sibbes Bowers’ Bros Lumbe-, al Kinus Bowers Bros Faby Ph Ase Lancaster Harble A. J. Mexinch Lancaster, S Williama Olienderburk Pharmony J. Harry Foster Lancaster Tad the Wesson Company Orca Avery
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