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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1903

Page

1

State Happenings and Local Discharges in County Board Race

Happenings include Mr Davis as dispenser for four years not retained, four applicants for the position, and a new county appointment. A negro worker named L Trenton was struck by a quarry engine, limb amputated, and died soon after. In Lake City Asbury Morris reports a fatal horse accident when a boy’s horse fell after a sprint through a curve. the rider Robert White died after 15 minutes unconsciousness.

Chester Davis Refo Refo Sterday Trenton Ang. S Lake City

Mob Surrenders Man in Henderson Lynching Case

Isham Strong, the black man seized by a mob from officers in Henderson Texas, was indicted for attempted criminal fault and sentenced to 99 years after pleading guilty. Later Emmanuel Thompson, accused of attempted assault on Miss Sparks, faced immediate trial with a verdict of guilty and 99 year term.

Henderson, Tex Isham Strong Strong Emmanuel Thompson Mount Enterprise Miss Sparks Gail

End of Bitfer Fight Prompts Recovery Claim

DuPont Georgia resident I F Hughes reports a long battle with an abscess on the right lung. After trying Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption he recovered quickly, saying the cure restored his health. Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Ponderbark Pharmacy guarantee it priced 50 cents to a dollar with trial bottles free.

KF. Hughes DuPont Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Punderbark Pharmacy

Foley's Kidney Cure Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right

A historical notice proclaims Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. The claim emphasizes restoring proper function and relief from related discomfort.

Foley

Tillman in Lyric Address Seeks Rail Pass Controversy

Senator Tillman arrived in Snathh Catalina after an address at Lithia Spring Chautauqua, then departed for Kane Bis. He accused railroad and telegraph companies of exploiting passes and franks, denying any influence on him while noting the humor of his remarks about accepting them.

Luni Beojanie RO Tilman Snathh Catalina Shelbyville Mis Kane Bis Sonatiy Loth Tillman

Blood Poison Cure Claim Posed by Botanic Herb Sales

An advertisement promises cure for blood poisoning with Botanic Blood Bath and Boiane Blood Bath products. It asserts relief from itching skin bone pains ulcers and sores and offers free literature and medical advice via mail order. The copy touts long testing and blood purification as the path to cure, urging readers to write for information.

Driug

Texas offers reward for boll weevil solution

Austin announces a fifty thousand dollar state reward for a successful cotton boll weevil eradication method. A five member committee appointed by Governor Lanhan will evaluate remedies after meeting for initial organization. Several claimants have already emerged and await examination of their proposals.

Austin Texas Lanhan

Bleachers Collapse in Philadelphia Leaves Hundreds Injured

A section of a boardwalk bleacher structure in Philadelphia collapsed onto the street during a gathering at the National Hospital grounds. Authorities report near 150 injured with fractures, head injuries, and other trauma. condition ranges from serious to critical as hospitals treat patients.

Dynamite and fire devastate areas. steel and steeple damage

Early August reports describe a series of violent incidents across Oklahoma and neighboring areas. A church steeple at St Philip's was demolished by a bolt and fire. the blast damaged woodwork but fire crews contained the flames. In Oklahoma City a dynamited house under construction sent shockwaves through the suburb, prompting warnings and escalating racial tensions as armed residents prepared to defend property amid fear of a race war.

Cladeston Anga Evani United States al SL. Philip Tire Department Adamp Ovns Oklahoma City Okla Aus Orehard

Collision in Durand Kills Twenty Three at Grand Trunk Yard

In Durand Michigan on August 7 twenty three people were killed when two Wallace Brothers train sections collided in Grand Trunk yards. About twenty were mortally wounded or seriously injured. many bodies unidentified in morgue.

Durand Mich Grand Trunk Wallace Brothers

Three Thousand Destitute After Inferno Near Barcelona

A devastating fire destroyed the Esparraguera quarter about ten miles northwest of Barcelona, leaving around three thousand families destitute. The blaze razed homes and workplaces, with salvage and relief efforts underway for those rendered homeless.

Barcelona Spain Ang. S. Oa A? Esparraguera Espuriguera

New Life Pills Claim Cure for Chronic Ailments

An advertisement touts D. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for backache liver complaints constipation and general pain. It promises relief from painful symptoms and mentions H J Mackey Co as guarantor and Funder Pharmacy Drug Store as the seller.

D. King H. J.B. Mackey & Co Funder Pharmacy Drug Store

Untidy OCR NarrativeHangs Over Courtroom Drama

Fragmented readable passages reveal a court context with mentions of names like Chas Beyuatains and Judge Watte, amid garbled text. The piece references a serious case involving a murder and a conviction for Kililies Jaynes in Robrimury, with a scheduled Sophenher hearing and notes on Petitions and Delco.

A. Avdanis

Unclear Medical Claims From Early Newspaper Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text describes a 19th century medical claim about a kidney cure and a physician named Kaviaw, with dubious remedies and references to prostrate gland and bladder issues. The passage appears to mock or critique medical nostrums, noting proscribed bands and public sales of a cure, but readability is limited and many words are garbled.

Kaviaw Suyiti Wydorwayer

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