12 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
1
A catastrophic blaze at the Rochester orphan asylum in Rochester New York early today killed more than thirty inmates and injured many more. Hospitals report numerous dead and the morgue holds fourteen bodies as fire teams rescue frightened children from the flames.
The bulletin reports a ransom kidnapping in Atlanta involving N Ho Frazer, Bulloch County tax collector, who received a signed letter claiming Frazer’s capture and demanding 5000 dollars. Frazer’s fate remains unclear as the captors said they were en route to Kansas City for further talks. The edition also notes severe winter weather across Europe and Britain, with snowstorms causing deaths, disrupted traffic, and authorities deploying crews. Charleston details report J M Brawley of Chester dying of heart failure at his brother’s home, and a South Carolina financial brief discusses state treasurer concerns and tax-book timing recommendations.
Editorials condemn investigation of a Kingstree dispensary robbery as petty, while praising the dispenser’s character and immunity claims. Other items discuss Grover Cleveland as a potential Democratic leader amid shifting fiscal issues, plus a note on Confederate Pensioners and a testimonial praising Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and health restore.
Read like an old pharmacy scam note about Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio who suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula. He allegedly cured himself after using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve priced at 25 cents per box, promoted by Crawford Brand Druggist.
County Commissioners awarded a contract Saturday to Will L Landrure & Co contracting agents for Pauley Jail Building and Manufacturing Co of St. Louis for a two story jail and residence at a cost of 5300 dollars. Work to begin at once and be completed by the first of June. Camden Messenger.
A letter from W A Hines of Manchester Ta describes a near death from measles related lung disease. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing throat and lung troubles after doctors warned of imminent death. Trial bottles offered free at Crawford Bros Drug Store. York cotton mill declares a 10 percent dividend, bringing annual payout to 50 percent.
A wealthy donor cured of deafness gave 10000 dollars to Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums Institute. The gift supports deaf people unable to obtain the ear drums. Address listed as 11967 The Nicholson Institute 780 Eighth Avenue New York USA. 6m.
A four story cotton mill on the South Fork of the Alsawa collapsed in Gaston County near Lowell. No lives were lost. the mill, an old structure built in the early years of North Carolina industry, had been practically abandoned for years.
In a antebellum tone the Yerkville Enquirer reports that cotton prices and raw material costs stall factory profitability. Yarn manufacturers struggle under current prices while buyers push for higher manufactured goods costs. The stalemate favors spinners and traders awaiting a further advance.
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