Deaton Case Morphine Smuggling Reported by Yorkville Enquirer
The Yorkville Enquirer recounts a case involving Mrs. W. E. Deaton attempting to smuggle morphine to her husband in the county jail. Dr. Miles Walker tested a powder sample obtained from Deputy Sheriff Sanford and confirmed four grains of morphine could kill an ordinary man, a claim cited in the Deaton context.
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Deaton
Yorkville Enquirer
W. E. Deaton
Miles Walker
Enquirer
Sandifer
Tle
Columbia Murder Mystery Still Unsolved at Shenley Camp
The inquest jury ruled the lad died at unknown hands and freed all suspects. Frank Dargan was not held responsible, claiming fear and a frightened horse near the fishing camp. Witnesses noted fresh horse prints near the tent and body, but no motive or conclusive evidence. The case remains unsolved alongside Maude Allen.
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Columbia
Shenley
Frank Durgan
Dargan
J Phillips
W. G. Glaze
G. W. McCombs
J. W. Stewart
Frank Dargan
J.M. Cushman
Frank B. Smith
Darsan
McCombs
Maude Allen
A. K
Incident Reports From Ridge Springs and Surroundings
Local notices recount a fatal mishap near Ridge Springs where a farmer died after a physician allegedly misdirected him to drink carbolic acid for poison oak. Other items note a Charleston educator honored by Orange Lodge No. 14 and a Hickory Grove magistrate fatally shooting a man who attacked him. A Hampton county campaign ends amid brawls and a Manila fire kills one hundred, leaves five thousand homeless, with Binang’s 1896 census population cited.
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Manila
Binang
Laguna Province
Luzon
School Books and Supplies Now Available at Low Prices
Local advertiser B. Hough offers a complete line of school books and supplies with the lowest possible prices, promising relief from prior trouble finding timely materials. The Ledger subscription suggested.
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Hough
Russians Battle Shifts Near Liao Yang Port Arthur
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokio detail changing operations around Liao Yang during late August. Kuropatkin reorganizes forces toward key positions as Port Arthur defenders face mounting strain and a potential major engagement looms.
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St. Petersburg
Liao Yang
Kurstopatkin
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Anping
Tsegon
Lishd
Iansian
Anshanshan
Tokio
An Shanshan
Anong
Millions in Oil In Belgium Burn
A large oil tank fire at Hoboken near Antwerp destroyed about 26.5 million gallons of petroleum along with sheds wagons and paraphernalia. A strong wind aided the blaze. Seven workers reportedly died and only two of 40 tanks escaped. Loss estimated at 1.25 million dollars.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Hoboken
London
A Word to the Public From Shoes Sellers
A public note proclaims a knockout aim to beat competitors with the lowest prices and honesty. It touts Godman and Drew-Selby shoes, warns against deceptive ads, and promises price superiority based on facts.
The Best Lines on Earth Shoes Claim Quality
A dealer touts solid leather construction and a guaranteed replacement policy. The Douglas line is praised as best, with assertions that the product uses cow leather and no paste board.
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Douglas
Specil Drive On Winter Wear at Strouse & Bros
A local sale at Strouse and Bros offers reduced prices on suits as the store clears winter stock. About 50 buyers take advantage before fall lines arrive, with a written guarantee that suits will not fade or shrink. The shop touts overstocked clothing and a wide Nation department, groceries, and low prices for all customers.
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Strouse & Bros Clothing
Nation Department
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Theledger
Thurlow S. Carter
Alton B. Parker
of New York
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Columbia's
News and Courier
Columbus State
Charleston
Orange Lodge No. 14
W. M. Whitehead
Grand Lodge
Whitehead
Orlando Shepard
John R. 3Ellinger
Yorkville
R. L. A Smith
Hickory Grove
Gillsonville
Hampton County
Europatkin
Arf
Godman
Drew-Selby
Hleath Bankine & Mercantile
Lancaster S. C
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