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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1904

Page

2

The Ladgoer Sart Editor and Manager

The Ladgoer Sart Editor and Manager appears in a readable line from a 1900s newspaper page. The note references a Wednesday issue dated February 17 190d with a garbled header.

Mark Hanna Dies in Washington at Arlington Hotel

Mark Hanna United States Senator from Ohio dies at 6 40 p m in his Arlington Hotel apartment after a two week illness of typhoid fever. Family nearby during final hours. Public funeral in Senate chamber planned for Wednesday. Cleveland funeral Friday. Ohio legislature discussion of Hanna succession notes potential candidates and a possible free for all in the coming contest.

Washington Marcus A. Hanna United States Ohio Arlington Hotel Senate Cleveland Cincinnati Hanna Grav. Norrick Cis P. Taft Goo Cus J. H W.thoyt Clavell J. Warren Kiether Springfield Asa Youngstown Rrosvenor Burton Nevin Warrecks Hasna Northeastern Foraker Herrick Never- Jones Aphi

Far East Dispatches From London on Port Arthur Action

Voluminous dispatches from the Far East circulate rumors of Port Arthur fighting. The Daily Mail correspondent cites conflicting reports of Japanese losses and Russian success, with claims of ships sunk, cruisers damaged, and a Russian regiment colonel killed.

Port Arthur Daily Mail

Cherokee Murder Mystery Stirs Cherokee County

George Brown a farmer died after a fight with neighbors Isaac Phillips and Jones W Allen near Allen’s home. Authorities say Brown was stabbed five times and an heart wound led to death. Allen and Phillips were arrested and jailed as witnesses testifying to a fatal confrontation near the road from North Carolina. The case remains puzzling with questions on how the heart wound proved fatal.

Gattney Pehl George Brown Jones W. Allen Isaac Phillips Mr. Allen Allen Phillips Brown Sherif Tian Liveel Theo Ann Phillypa North Carolina Christ

Shafroth Asked To be Unseated

In Washington on February 15 Representative Shafroth Democrat of Colorado, facing a contested seat by Rohit Bonyage of Denver, withdrew all claims to his seat. The house adopted resolutions unseating Shafroth and seating Bonyage amid cross party applause. Uncertainty remains over Brice’s dispersal law amendment and related petitions from across the Shire.

Ashington Shafroth Colorado Rohit Bonyage Denver Bonynege

Deficient Dispensary School Funds Across Counties

The comptroller general reports dispersing school money under an enrollment plan. If county funds are insufficient to run each school four months, shortages are made up. Twenty five counties face deficiencies this time. A statement lists the deficient counties and total funds by pupil enrollment. Letters to Mayor Wyle Lancaster and Dewriss note efforts to improve town prosperity and property upkeep with Devoe paint offerings, promising cost savings and long term property protection.

Comptreller General Jones Wyle Lancaster FD Jowell Corry Devoe Bauch FW Dryer& Co New York

Parricide by 16-Year-Old in Roatoke West Virginia

In Roanoke Virginia area news from Roderfield McDowell County West Virginia reports 16 year old James Bowman killed his father with a shotgun during a family quarrel as the mother was beaten. The boy then fled to Welch and surrendered to authorities.

Roatoke Roderfield McDowell County W. Va James Bowman Bowman Welch Jth

Overstocks Drive Aggressive New Year Sale Claim

A dealer announces a January sale to pass savings to customers. They emphasize heavy overstock of items and promise reduced prices for the next month, stressing exclusive sale terms and the goal of moving inventory regardless of cost.

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Strouse and Bros High Art Clothing Sale Ad

An advertisement touts Strouse and Bros High Art Clothing as the best fitting suits with a written guarantee for shrinkage or fading. It explains tests pre-shrinking, urges 30 day price cuts, and invites customers to inspect stock. Also promotes Douglas and Godman Shoes with a solid leather build and a replacement promise if not as shown.

Hats and millinery closeout sale in town

We offer a sample lot at great prices to clear space. Our soft bosom shirts are at cost and grocer ies at low prices. Many kinds of groceries available to meet any price. Thanking customers for past patronage and hoping for future support.

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