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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1903
Page
3
The Gonzales monument fund vastly increases with over $1,000 already subscribed in the city and more coming in from across the state. Debates whether to erect a statue or found a hospital in memory of the deceased continue as subscriptions spread beyond Columbia.
Governor Heyward granted his first pardon to Robert Boyd who was convicted of grand larceny in Clarendon County and sentenced to eighteen months on the county chain gang. He had served twelve months. Prosecutors and attending physicians urged the pardon due to his pitiable physical condition.
Charleston lawmaker Huger Sinkler introduces sections to bar lenders from charging fees for drawing loans under twenty five dollars, prohibit charges for property examination, ban inflated debt on mortgages, and void any mortgage showing more than actually received. Astrologers warn of calamity for 1903 with possible war, superstition surrounding the year, and the number thirteen.
Monroe police captured four men believed to have cracked safes at Matthews and Charlotte stores. After early morning gunfire, dogs tracked them with a bloodless dawn chase, two more suspects later menacing the area but surrendering after a pursuit. One wounded dog noted. names withheld.
A fragment reports a runaway accident caused a severe leg ulcer on J. Bo Owner of Franklin Grave AI, resisted four years of medical attempts until Bucklon's A r ies Salve cured it. Also mentions Burns, Braives, skin eruptions and piles with a 250 price at Ford Bros J J Mackay Co Drug Store. A North Carolina House bill proposal aims to forbid a marriage of first cousin.
The Columbia Daily Herald reports Rev. W B Capers denouncing President Roosevelt's push to appoint and socially equalize Black officials in the South. He argues forceful reform is not relief and warns against coercive federal action. He urges moral uplift through conviction and Spirit rather than laws or force.
This week will test the legislature as the Senate and House tackle contested measures. The session nears key votes on compulsory education, taxes, railroads, seed cotton traffic, scholarships, and alcohol control. The House concentrates on child labor and dispensary bills while awaiting the appropriation tall.
All persons indebted to the estate of J A Estridge are notified to settle at once. Creditors must present sworn claims to W Mancus Estriner administrator by Jan 13, 1908. Those owing money to the estate must file their claims within twelve months or be barred.
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