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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
2
Branson chief of police, tied to a spree spanning several days, shot himself near his Savannah residence before 6 PM. Authorities found a life insurance policy naming his wife, and warrants, revolvers, and other items at the scene. His widow remains in Branson as investigations continue.
Reported near Masuke's ferry the husband and wife fell into the Catawba river crossing in a sieve like craft. A struggle ensued before both disappeared from view on the York bank as onlookers watched helplessly. The incident follows a separate accidental shooting at Ebenezer where a 15 year old boy was killed by a loaded musket held by a sister. The musket discharged fatally striking the boy in the right breast. authorities deem it unintentional. Surplus Cuban Trease notes a government pay cut and a treasury rise to 5,000,000 pesos for the period, with an uptick from the prior day.
An old notice promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns bites boils and other injuries claiming it is the best salve on earth. It lists Crawford Bros J B Mackey Co and Fonderork Pharmacy as sellers with terms to be provided by Mr G C Carnes and possession available September 1.
The Methodist female college will begin improvements at about 850000 to add two wings to the Wain street building. Science hall, a large chapel seating 1000, and new rooms will raise capacity to 250 by the next session. Dr J A Duncan is elected financial agent to canvass Virginia for funds.
Secretary Hester reports the world's visible cotton supply at 1 487 823 bales, down from last week and last year. American cotton totals 824 cS bales, while all other kinds reach 859 WOC bales, with 916 000 afloat or held in Europe, 19 000 in Egypt, 519 000 in India, and 234 000 in the United States.
Commonwealth Attorney Byrd announced the case would close after 42 witnesses in Commonwealth vs Jett and White for the murder of Dianne Bo Marconi. Judge Osborne adjourned until 9.00 PM to let defense consult. Defendants plan to call about 20 additional witnesses beyond Jackson's.
Albany August 9 The first bale of the new cotton crop offered for sale here was sold this morning by Deal Le Johnson a Black farmer for 16 cents a pound. The bale weighed 365 pounds and was classified as full middling.
Bonna Cartonria segment highlights notable figures and events under OSL auspices. The piece references recognitions and community remarks, mirroring a local newspaper card style with period tone and compact factual notes.
Reports from Placerville California describe a clash as sheriff's posse and Placerville militia pursued escaped convicts from Folsom prison near the Grand Victory mine at dusk. Wounded Militiaman Dill and slain convicts Brosquit and others are reported, with three attackers killed and the mine believed a hideout. Additional troops rush to the area as a fire threat possible.
In Cynthiana Kentucky on August 1 the second Curtis Jett and Thomas White murder trial for J B Marcum was postponed for a week as the Commonwealth presses on with witnesses. Breathitt county residents are appearing in court, contrary to expectations, including Henry Freeman who testified that Jett spoke of killing to gain advantage. Freeman also recounted Jett and White visiting his saloon after the shooting and Mrs Coombes supported claims that Jett admitted killing Marcum. The defense seeks more witnesses across Breathitt county with no end in sight.
Indiana preacher Reese declares a liquid hell awaits back-sliders as the region faces delinquent subscriber notices tied to local wards, according to Chesterfield Advertiser.
Rome Aug 3 After three full days of deliberation six ballots have been taken and the conclave still has not named a successor to Pope Leo XIII The Sistine Chapel smoke signaled the outcome to a crowd of about 15 000 outside San Pietro amid loud disappointment and derision
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