25 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
1
A farm near Anderson lost an urn and two males plus a horse to a blaze last night. Estimated damage about 1000 dollars with 500 dollars insured. Authorities suspect incendiary origin. In Spartanburg a man shot and killed a woman in her home this afternoon. the suspect, Jafus Macomson, was arrested at the scene.
Lonnie C Myers spoke with the jailer after his murder conviction with a mercy recommendation. He reflected on the strain of trial, praised the fair handling of the case, and thanked his lawyers and the court. He spoke of his wife and four children, hoped his case would deter others, and sought work in the penitentiary as a model prisoner ahead of his life sentence.
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown whose life was believed to be in danger survived after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption He reports instant relief from asthma and a rapid cure from lung ailments including consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip The remedy is sold by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co at 50 cents to 1 00 with trial bottles free.
New York police announced that the body found in a bar near The Perret is believed to be Maddena Benedetto, 40, of Buffalo. A brother-in-law, Joseph de Prima, now in Sing Sing for counterfeiting, identified the murdered man and stated Benedetto had visited him on April 1. Several prisoners in a related case were examined in Ossining court while others claimed mutual innocence.
The Argus defends Grover Cleveland as a steadfast friend of Southern people across his two presidential terms. It notes cabinet selections of Southern and Confederate figures and ministers abroad, arguing his rightness and urging trust in the people despite broad political games. It ends with the adage about fooling people.
The day after the death of Mr Lakes a State dispensary board member it is announced there are 100 applicants for the position.
Eight people died and ten were injured when a passenger train collided with a freight near Red House, Evie Road, early today. One identified victim is Robert Trotchkiss of Meadville, a snake man. Seven bodies were burned beyond recognition in the ensuing blaze, with three men, three women, and a child among the dead. the women reportedly boarded at Yollopetowh and traveled from Pittsburgh.
A mass escape from a Wilmington stockade ends with one black inmate captured and a white man and a black man wounded. Four fugitives are recaptured. a large posse searches all day and late at night believes the remaining seven are cornered near the Cape Fort River northeast branch.
Special to the Observer Fort mill S C April 18 Four negroes were injured by a premature explosion at the Catawba Power Company's dam Two are seriously hurt and likely to die while the other two are painfully injured The cause remains undetermined Rev Oliver Johnson of Leslie SC has been asked to lead a Spartanburg church but his acceptance is uncertain
Fragmentary ad copy touts oak timber and health claims for long lasting home building materials. Mentions men of oak and emulsion products from chemists in New York, urging firm consolidation and robust construction for lasting value.
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