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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1904
Page
2
The Fort Mill Times reprints a Columbia State editorial denouncing Georgia's disgrace grounded in civil and military authorities and lynching apologists. It notes the price bill as a key upcoming measure and reports broad legislative support for passage during campaign meetings.
The Abbeville Medium opposes biennial sessions arguing it folly for South Carolina voters to approve. It disputes cost savings, notes Georgia’s return to annual sessions, warns of trusts influencing timetables, and mentions a $200 reward offered by the Governor and $100 by Columbia for Maud Allen’s murder case.
Aug 18 reporting a huge battle at Port Arthur Aug 14-15 and Aug 17 with 30,000 extra Japanese casualties claimed but key positions gained. Japanese reportedly captured Pigeon Bay forts and minor fortifications at Liao Tieshan and Palm Shang, while a prolonged action forced surrender terms to Lieut Gen Steessel. Civilians to be moved, seven Russian warships surrendered, and a Japanese admiral announced terms. Steesel allegedly reacted with strong profanity to the proposed surrender.
D Finley and T Williams spoke to a small crowd at Friedheim's Hall in Rock Hill. The clash centered on congressional records and the need for a more aggressive representative in Washington to secure district needs and laws. Finley denied most allegations, conceded an Omnibus Bill exists.
The speaker claimed no stake in responsibility for the measure and denied intent to attack Mr Williams reelection. He acknowledged years of creditable service in the state legislature but doubted Williams could do more for the district than the current representative.
Aug 18 reports from The State describe Allen Porter Hethington, 18, killed by Bam Brown, who fled. Vigor of posses and bloodhounds from Charlestown mounted a nationwide search as authorities scramble for the slayer. A separate Keowee incident details a fatal Southbound freight collision near Seneca injuring fireman Cleiborne A Ansel, son of M F Ansel, with limbs lost in the crash. Engineer Hanks injured and others reported bruised.
Governor Heyward rejects pardoning a man on condition of leaving the State though a petition for Charles M Jaggers on assault with intent to kill was supported by a large petition and the solicitor. Jaggers was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. The governor granted a pardon without the leaving-state condition. Also notes the Russian fleet at Port Arthur and Vladivostok strength and Jap naval control.
A public notice states the retailer’s aim to offer the lowest prices with honesty and integrity. It condemns deceptive pricing and pledges a modest profit, promising prices lower than competitors, and references the Godman and Drew-Selby line of shoes.
An advertisement proclaims solid leather footwear with leather counters and double toe tips, offering a free replacement if any pair fails. It casts doubt on competitors by noting the Douglas line and touts cow leather construction versus inferior pasted boards.
Alocal clothing store advertises a winter weight sale at cost to clear overstock before the fall line. It promises a written guarantee with every suit and claims a large majority hold on clothing trade, inviting inspection of stock. Also notes groceries and low prices to meet even the lowest buyer.
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