01 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
1
A catastrophic blast at two gunpowder magazines in Low ell Mass destroys fifty houses and kills many. Fifty mill workers lived nearby. explosions shattered buildings up to 200 yards away and flames ravaged the area. Rescue efforts followed as fires spread and injured persons died in the ruins.
Felix Hull a negro saved from hanging after a reprieve. Identified as Henry Jackson by T. M. Morrissey of Vicksburg who says the man was in Louisiana when Norwood Clark was killed and Hall had claimed the name Henry Jackson. Governor Jelks telegraphed reprieve. liberty to follow once forms are completed.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison and related skin and systemic symptoms. It claims rapid whitening of blood, relief from rheumatism sores and hair loss, with guarantees and free medical advice, urging readers to purchase from Blood Balm Co. Athinta Ga.
A sealed parcel held by Miss Martha Black for over thirty years remains untouched. It was left by Madison M. Tyler who vanished after borrowing $800 from Mrs McAuley in 1869 near Huntersville. The box, eighteen inches long and three inches thick, carries unknown value and awaits the owner’s return. The story is tied to lingering tales of lynching and crime.
In Cynthiana Kentucky on July 29 the second trial of Curtis Jett and Thomas White for the murder of James B Marcum opened at 830 am. Commonwealth witnesses number fifty one with Prosecuting Attorney A T Byrd leading the case. Additional witnesses Samuel Little and John Freeman were brought in from Breathitt and are to be held until called. Captain B J Ewen testified but faced vigorous cross examination and recalled past statements given under fear of Harm from Hargis Callahan and Combs.
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and promises a cure when taken promptly, per T. Eugene Funderbark.
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