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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1904
Page
2
A snippet hints at Wotten’s flaws kept secret by his dressmaker as Umbrellia and trends dominate in a crucial hour of need, leaving readers with a cryptic, fashion centered tableau and unspecified stakes.
A damaged OCR notice lists multiple names and pledges for Democratic primary runs in various offices. It includes candidates for Congress Fifth District, Clerk of Court, and a state legislature, with references to party rules and public service loyalties. The text is garbled but preserves names like J. W. GAMEL and HARRY FOSTER and mentions a Gregory Feiguxon company background.
A fragmented election notice from Lancaster County readers shows multiple candidates announcing bids for county offices. H H Horton and others pledge to abide by primary results, seeking roles such as County Superintendent of Education Auditor and Treasurer.
Dr Len Broughton of Atlanta and Albany Chief of Police R W Westbrook fought in Levi Dawson’s Broad Street barber shop after Broughton accused Westbrook of drunkenness and visiting immoral women. A crowd gathered as Westbrook attacked Broughton. several men intervened and police action followed amid widespread sensational talk of further trouble.
New York June 28. A coroner and jury verdict held Knickerbocker Steamboat Co directors and officers criminally responsible for the Slocum disaster. Warrants for arrest issued. The mate described as cowardly and Inspector Lundberg urged to face federal authorities. Manslaughter in the second degree. Bail set between 1000 and 5000 dollars. Directors named: Frank A. Barnaby Charles E. Hill James K. Atkinson Cy DeLacy Evans Robert K. Story Floyd S. Corbin Frank G. Dexter.
United States District Judge Emery Speer ruled that Bibb County Ga chain gang superintendent lacked authority to detain Henry Danson under municipal ordinance punishment. The decision held the recorder’s court commitment is not a criminal conviction and that a citizen cannot be sentenced twice for the same offense without proper criminal pleading and a jury verdict. The ruling questions the legality of chaining people for minor police court offenses.
Joe Goldbrick of Qatusa California reports fifteen years of persistent rheumatic pain with no relief until he used Electric Bitters. He claims a few bottles cured him and that the medicine also aids liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Priced at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Crawford Bros., J. F. Mackey & Co., and Funderbark Pharmacy.
The Coleman cotton mill in Concord was sold at public auction under two mortgages held by the Dukes of Durham. The bid in was $10,000 against debts of about $20,000. Organizer Warren Coleman, a prominent Black resident, was financially ruined. he died some months ago.
From The State by alert correspondents a report from Gaffney notes the death of F G Stacy, president of the National Bank of Gatley, from an illness this afternoon. The community mourns a prominent figure whose loss affects local finance and civic life. Carroll faces trial for murder in Charleston court, pled not guilty with self defense claimed for Caulfield shot in the back. Sonny Toomer, a colored man, is charged with murder for shooting San Fra ser in the back, with self defense again the asserted defense.
Judge Gage, recently in ill health, has asked Governor Heyward for permission to travel to Scotland for a restorative voyage. The Governor will grant permission promptly, and friends in Columbia hope the journey aids his recovery.
Monroe June 28 a new manufacturing enterprise to be named The Florence Skirt and Manufacturing Company will produce ladies and children clothing. Incorporators include B. F. Houston as manager and stockholder and J. Shute & Sons E C Winchester K Redfern W S Pinkeney J E Stack and Mrs B Stack. Paid capital 85000 with option to rise to 100000. Facility to occupy a room on Franklin Street in the new Shuto building.
The Railroad Commission reports growing inquiries on enforcing the boll weevil law. A Sumter merchant asked about Commission power when oats bought in Texas were stored in Tennessee and shipped in car lots later. Officials said the Commission cannot inspect every shipment's origin, so compliance rests with citizens.
The Greenville New Columbia reports that James, a young white overser on Col Singleton's plantation near the city, was acquitted of murder after killing a Negro in self defense. The trial was brief, and the jury left their seats without verdicts. H. J. Middleton, Associated Press correspondent with Russian headquarters near Liao Yang, died Sunday of enteric dysentery in Manchuria.
A Mount Vernon telegraph reports the sudden death of Dan Emmett the famed old time minstrel known for Dixie. The Columbus Ohio native was about seventy years old and his last public appearance was four years ago touring the state with a minstrel company. The Monroe Journal notes Emmett’s passing and the local reaction across the state.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a powerful tonic converting weakness into strength and energy. The copy promises heightened stamina and mental alertness, touting a price of 28 cents per box at ForDees Mackey & Co and Funderbark Pharmacy.
Special to The News and Courier reports a fatal arson attempt at a tenant house near Jacob Long's property three miles from the steel bridge on Kinnard's ferry road in Saluda County. A kerosene soaked blaze trapped three inmates, including a blind mother and a child, but help arrived in time to prevent greater loss. Corvie Green, a negro woman, was later arrested amid suspicions. investigation ongoing with no public violence expected. The piece also notes political chatter as Mr. Cleveland backs Mr. Parker, while Olney and Judge Gray weigh in.
A garbled excerpt suggests a note on marriage motives and a changing fashion sense. It mentions a man marrying because he thinks a fine suit is cheaper than no wedding outfit, and women reacting to neighbors' hired help as a sign of social pressure.
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