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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1904

Page

2

Parker accepts Democratic nomination amid rain at Nyacks Mount lawn

Judge Alton B. Parker accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in a brief ceremony on a rain-soaked lawn near Rosmont, addressing labor, tariffs, and foreign policy. Representative Champ Clark delivered the official notice, while Parker warned against executive usurpation and urged government protection of citizens’ rights.

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Tiavpe-iags in Tha Stace. fax Testenda of ah Gulu bt State

Fragmentary OCR reads Tiavpe-iags in Tha Stace with a faxed testimony from a local group in Gulu about state matters. The readable portion hints at a formal dispute or inquiry but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.

Tiavpe Ah Gulu

Morgan's Funds Tied to Canal Transaction Probe

The report alleges a link between Mr. Morgan and a canal deal securing funds around 10,009,000 dollars. It quotes figures suggesting a financial agent role and mentions potential earnings up to 400,000 dollars. The piece hints at the involvement of named persons and entities in a broader financial arrangement.

Morcan Vty Cee Lee Root Perkins Clorvard Guiry Hatiheata Mr. Morgan

Democratic party primary declares multiple Lancaster County candidates

A flood of notices proclaims candidacies for County offices in Lancaster County. J W Hamel J Harry Foster and John A Cook pledge to follow Democratic primary results while others like Johnny Hunter and Wylie Porter seek sheriff and treasurer posts.

Lancaster County H. H.horton J Wylie Porter

Announcement of Candidacy for County Supervisor

A notice announces the writer as a candidate for re election to the office of County Supervisor. The text thanks supporters and references intending to run under the upcoming primary rules. It emphasizes gratitude and request for continued support from friends.

House of House of Re T de Gregor Kergnson c Company Lancaster County Ne Conoosatio Jrimary

Notorious Convicts Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

Bol Norton and Pain of Goanell, recently convicted of manslaughter, were condemned to life terms and sent to Columbia penitentiary to begin their sentences, last night.

Bol Norton Goanell Columbia

Acetylene Explosion Destroys Plant In Charleston

An acetylene gas plant used for heating German artillery balls exploded in Charleston this afternoon. Keeper Nicholas Biscoff was seriously injured along with Mrs. Biscoff and their son Clarence. The blast demolished the plant and the small frame house housing the tanks and generators.

Charleston Nicholas Biscoff

Weevils Reach North as Texan Study Moves On

Clemson College Aug 8 Prof C E Chambliss entomologist returns from a month in Texas studying the boli weevil. He describes its life cycle and the threat to cotton in the region, noting the weevil travels north and east. Louisiana has set aside 75000 dollars, Mississippi 10000, for quarantine efforts to halt the pest.

Clemson College C. E. Chamblies Texas Elyse Usb Chambliss Louisiana Mississippi

Clemson opens Agricultural Hall at State Farmers Institute

Clemson College Aug. 9 reports a large crowd at the opening exercises of the State Farmers' institute featuring the dedication of Agricultural Hall. Col. J. E. Tindal delivered a speech on the hall’s purpose and Clemson’s role within the state educational system, emphasizing agricultural progress and diversification of farming.

Clemson College State Farmers’ Institute Agricultural Hall J. E. ‘Tindal Clemson Clemson Necessiy, Espectly In the Department of Ag Vulture Agriultura iWieestay

Resignation of Col J S Newman Ends Eight Year Term

In June 1905 Col J S Newman resigns as head of the agricultural department after an eight year tenure. The building described as the department’s finest structure draws praise for its attractive design and fine appearance, reflecting to a speaker’s remarks on farm education and land preservation for inheritors.

Val College Col. J.S. Newman

Dr Kings New Life Pills End Nervous Ailments

A garbled ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for dizziness constipation and related complaints. It claims gentle thorough relief and lists Crawford Bros JF Mackey Co Funderbark Pharmacy as guarantors with a 25 cent price.

Debris Toll from Fountain River Wreck Emerges

Amid salvage efforts along the Fountain River a disaster list shows 71 identified dead, eight yet unnamed, and 23 of those known to have been aboard the wreck train missing. Undertakers’ teams and transport ferried to the scene as burials occurred in Puelo.

Naval Clash Off Port Arthur Rumors Quieted

All day engagement near Port Arthur between Russian and Japanese fleets reportedly ended with heavy fighting. Night attacks by Japanese destroyers followed the daylong battle. The final results remain unknown as Russian battleships were sighted near Port Arthur the next morning.

Port Arthur Fleet Escapes Reported From Chefoo Harbor

A Russian torpedo boat destroyer entered Chefoo harbor this morning and reported that six Russian battleships cruisers and half the torpedo boats escaped from Port Arthur yesterday morning. The destroyer left Port Arthur last night with five passengers who said the Japanese fleet is pursuing the Russians toward opening battle if expected. Local residents are covering the event as it unfolds, with mentions of a kidney cure advertisement in the text.

Chefoo Chefoo Harbor Port Arthur

Receiver appointed for New Jersey cotton mills empire

Vice Chancellor Pitney in New Jersey confirms Frederes P. Gunt as receiver for the Sou wx tile Company, a 2 060 000 corporation, with W. Gores Whaley and Gar be named co receivers. Bond of 25 000 posted, allowing 20 000 to be used for ongoing Windsor Mills business at Burlington, N C.

New York Pitney Iney N.J Frederes P Furnih Bond Etyay Colle Casa 8 Windeor Mollx Barlington N. C

The Death Penalty Warning From a Misread Ad

A fragmented OCR item imitates a warning about death penalties and a dubious salve marketed as preventing fatalities. It references named vendors and products in a garbled, period voice. The readable bits mention Buesens Armen Salve, Duras sores and Mies Vereen Oy Quent Crowe.

Buesen

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