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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1905
Page
2
The cotton market surged with advancing prices across the board as buyers pushed for February and forward-months. July options rose to 9.50, August and September to 9.00, October 9.65, and December near 0.74. sales estimated at TH0,000 bales and spot prices jumped to basis 0.00 cents per pound.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville HK recalls a twenty year bronchitis struggle that finally eased after trying Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by Fanderburk Pharmacy. Public Opinion notes a looming boycott of American goods by Chinese merchants and asks Roosevelt to ease or adjust immigration inspections to prevent indignities and protect cotton trade.
An advertisement touts King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for various troubles. AL Crawford Beas, Jl Mackey & Co and Mundertick claim 250 guaranteed.
A white mob of about 60 masked men seized Town Marshal L A Aiken and forced the jail key. They hanged and shot nine prisoners, including Aycock and several named Black suspects, after breaking into the jail and taking the inmates to fence posts where volleys were fired. One negro, Joe Patterson, survived.
Washington June 28 Immigrants continue to arrive with Ellis Island reporting 72 000 arrivals since June 1 and an estimated 84 000 for the month Many settle in New York and Philadelphia while a southern influx is just beginning Senator Simmons of North Carolina says the state can absorb 300 000 white immigrants as tensions with Germany and France ease.
Hundreds dead and hospitals overwhelmed as fires scorch warehouses and wharves in Odessa. Troops restore order after widespread looting and explosions. Smoke shrouds the city while residents flee amid suspended commerce and halted traffic.
Sailors at Liban Mutiny Libau Government of Courtland Russia June 20 mutinied last night attached government stores seized arms fired into officers quarters infantry artillery wind Cossacks rushed to scene but outcome unknown Solense excitement prevails here CREW OF TRANSPORT JOIN THE MUTINEERS Odessa June 20 crew mutinied seized officers joined Kniaz Potemkine aboard. It is reported foreign consuls seek wars ships to Odessa. BATTLESHIP FIRES ON CITY London June 30 Kninz Potemkine fires on city Admiral Kenger squadron not sighted.
Harriet Howard of New York recounts years of salt rheum and eczema eased by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. An example from California notes a state legislator proposing a law forcing couples to prove sanity before marriage licenses, mocked as costly to sustain a wife on a small salary.
An incomplete OCR narrative describes a deadly incident involving Indians and Mexicans, with references to fighting, killed individuals, and armed forces nearby. The text mentions a likely date around 546, a location near Ures, and forces stationed there while investigations continue.
Fragmentary reads suggest a health remedy or patent medicine advertisement. Names Foley Laney Tay and Solthy Fonder Haved Pharmacy Goosity appear as sponsors or providers. Text hints at cures, stages, relief, and substitutes but is garbled.
County dispenser Burgard faces allegations tied to a vote count of 22 406 units amid tense local politics. Representatives of Tow America assist Buy Commissioner Patim while seeking a postponed settlement as talks for a potential lawsuit with Buzzardt unfold.
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