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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1904

Page

4

Decision Against The Negro In Alabama Voting Case

The Supreme Court dismisses Jackson Giles versus the Board of Registration of Montgomery County Alabama for lack of jurisdiction. Justice Day holds no federal question was raised. Justice Harland dissents. Giles argued the new Alabama voting clause discriminated against African Americans.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Justice Day Jackson Giles Board of Registration of Montgomery County Alai Alabama Giles Harland

Electric Bitters Restores Burlington Fireman’s Health

Burlington Iowa locomotive fire man C r Bellamy describes a near collapse with pain and weakness and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health. He reports renewed strength and appetite after use. Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T Eugene Funderburk guarantee satisfaction at 50 cents.

Cr. Bellamy Burlington Iowa Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Funderburk

Canal Treaty Ratified by Senate Without Amendment

The U S Senate ratified the Panama canal treaty by a 66 to 14 vote with no amendments. Republicans largely supported ratification or were paired accordingly while three Republicans absent and Senator Foster did not vote. Fourteen Democrats supported and fourteen opposed ratification.

Washington United States Senate Panama Foster

De Kalb Cotton Mill Auction Notice

The De Kalb Cotton Mill of Camden South Carolina will be sold at auction next month. Capital stock is 200000 dollars. The mill, incorporated in 1901, is headed by K M Boykin as president and treasurer and operates 12000 spindles and 500 looms.

de Kalb Camden S. C K- M. Boykin

The Jap Exhibit Arrives for St Louis Exposition

Tacoma february 23 She Lynn arrived today with the Jap exhibit valued at one million dollars for the St Louis exposition.

Tacoma

Tragedy Follows Elopement In Calf Creek County

A tele phone message reports a double tragedy after an elopement. Hensley, the bridegroom, reportedly killed Tom Kess after Kess shot his daughter. The bridegroom then wrestled the pistol from Kess and killed the father-in-law.

Asheville Calf Creek Madison County Hensley Tom Kess Kess

Will of the Late Wm. C. Whitney Filed for Probate

New York reports the will of William C. Whitney filed for probate at Mineola Long Island. Harry Payne Whitney named sole executor and trustee. Legacies of 250000 each to Adelaide and Bertie Randolph are provided after care for education. Income of 50000 per year for daughter Dorothy. Principal estate placed in trust with shares to Harry Payne Whitney Pauline Paget Payne and Dorothy.

New York William C. Whitney Mineola L. 1 Harry Payne Whitney Adelaide Bertie Randolph Dorothy Pauline Almerie Hugh Paget Payne Dorithy

Doves 110 Troubles Promised Relief from Stomach Ailments

A promotional note extols Dr. King's New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles in families. It claims the pills not only relieve but cure and mentions Crawford Bros and Eugene Funderburk Drug Store as vendors with a price of 25.

Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Funderburk

Newspaper Man Appointed Immigration Commissioner

Governor Heyward announces the appointment of E. J. Watson, telegraph editor of The State, as immigration commissioner under the new act. Watson, a well known newspaper man, also serves as secretary of the Columbia chamber of commerce in Colombia South Carolina.

Colombia S. C Heyward E. J. Watson Telegraph Watson Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Promoted for Croup

Advertisement praising Foley's Honey and Tar as best for croup and whooping cough, claims no opiates and rapid cure. Encourages mothers to keep it on hand.

Foley EL W. Grove

War Vessels in the Dardanelles menaced by Russia

The Columbia Record reports a treaty bans warships from passing the Dardanelles. Russia, with a Black Sea fleet, seeks to use ships in the Japanese war. A dispatch says the fleet may try to pass into the Mediterranean, risking trouble with Britain backed by a nearby fleet.

Dardanelles Russia Black Sea Straits Mediterranean Sea Turkey Far East Great Britain Columbia Record

Congress OKs 656000 for Charleston Navy Yard

Congress yesterday passed an appropriation of 656000 for the Charleston navy yard. The report also notes a Mormon elder’s suicide in Kansas City over a refused marriage and mentions he left six widows.

Congress Charleston Navy Yard Kansas City

The Hill Phantom Fortune

A city buzzed by a California death fortune tale publicized over a namesake mix up. William Hill alias Salem Charlie, a former tobacco peddler, left a will to a rescuer. lawyers chased a supposed Los Angeles fortune found to be a mistaken headline. The tale ends with Hill’s street denial that any fortune exists.

News Aid Courier Union California Charles Hill Hill Salem Los Angeles Post-Haute Texas Salem Charlie

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Severe Croup Quick

A night alarm of croup is described as deadly unless treated quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar is praised for instant relief and rapid cure in a three year old cases. Mrs P L Cordier of Mannington Ky endorses the remedy and urges refusing substitutes. Sold by T Eugene Funderburk.

Croup Foley P.L. Cordier Mannington T. Eugene Funderburk

Eye on Youth: Businessmen Seek Mature Boys for Roles

A column warns boys about the demand from business leaders for well behaved youths. It argues managers seek near gentlemen who avoid late nights, smoking, and drinking and can provide trustworthy reputations for the city’s firms. It notes ineffective behavior reduces chances for advancement.

Mothers trust Foley's Honey and Tur for children coughs

Mothers safely give Foley's Honey and Tur to their children for coughs and colds as it contains no opiates or poisons. Sold by T Eugene Funderburk.

Foley T. Eugene Funderburk

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