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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
2
The Wilmington Star notes signs urge that Cleveland remains a top possibility for the Democratic presidential nomination. It questions whether New York’s delegation will unite behind him and whether he would accept if nominated.
Port Arthur dispatch reports the first land clash as a Cossack patrol attacked a small detachment of Japanese troops on Korean soil. The Cossacks captured several Japanese prisoners with maps and papers. The engagement appears to involve reconnaissance parties and a general battle is not expected soon.
London reports a battle south of the Yalu where Russians allegedly lost about 2,500 men to Japanese advance guards. The government is silent, but the claim is widely believed among observers.
The commission for completing the State house presents a long rebuke of the joint investigating committee. It claims investigation sessions were secret and one witness admitted, cites affidavits about Gen Bellinger, asserts the roof was tested before payments, and defends costs and use of old material. Signed by McSweeney, Bellinger, Jennings, and others, the document ends with Mr Patterson denying three demand claims.
The Charlotte Observer reports Dr. J H McAden and Mr J Springs will divide 261000 among 17 heir nieces and nephews within ten days from sale of Mr Springs personal property. Real estate valued at about 250000 will be auctioned in thirty days and the proceeds shared. Previous distributions exceed 200000, with an estimated 47000 per heir.
San Juan Puerto Rico February 20 The Federal Assembly voted 60 to 15 to demand admission as a state or independence for the island.
A Lancaster letter to E E Cloud argues customers judge shoes by wear and shine but praise durable paint. The writer, BR, claims painting customers should return when needed, even if infrequent, to ensure steady business for Devos.
Staguse and Bros promotes a 30 day cut price sale for suits with a written guarantee promising a new suit if it fades or shrinks. The emporium features the Douglas and Godman shoe line claiming solid leather components and a replacement policy if shoes do not match the sample.
Advertisement notes a sample lot sold off, hats and soft bosom shirts at cost, remaining millinery items to be closed out cheap, and abundant groceries offered at low prices. It thanks customers for liberal past patronage and hopes for continued support.
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