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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1900

Page

4

Fierce Fight at Tien Tsin and Pekin

News from July reports a severe Chinese assault on Tien Tsin with 75,000 imperial troops and Boxers attacking the city on July 3 and 4. Allied defense held with 14,000 defenders, heavy losses on both sides, and Japanese reinforcements arriving to assist.

Pekin Tien Tsin London Legations Washington Shanghai Alexieff Will Tien Tain Rts Taka

Outrage by Boxers Burns London Mission Church

Reports from Wuching tell of a horrible act by Boxers who set fire to the London mission church as it sheltered converts. All the men women and children inside perished while Boxers watched the agony with delight.

Chefoo Wuching London Mission

Fragmentary OCR that mentions railways and theater items

Fragmented text references railways, theater names, and locations. It shows scattered proper nouns like North, South, East, West, and various obfuscated terms. The readable content is too incomplete for a coherent event or report.

Note to The Powers on US China policy July 10

Washington note from the State Department defines US stance on China troubles and seeks to localize disturbances in Chi Ling province without war. It notes initial President’s policy, reports broad acceptance among powers, and cites constant cordial cooperation with France and the United States. In New York a Metropolitan Hospital case describes a 56 year old woman with elephantiasis weighing 400 pounds and extensive swelling.

Vienna Petitseries Tokio Japan China State Department United States Washington Canton Dudge Ttem Chi Lig France New York Metropolitan Hospital

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promotion and Testimonials

A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by FJ Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It includes testimonials, mentions dealers, and claims the product costs 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.

Cheney & UO Toledo FJ Shensy Uruax O. Walding KINNA Dru Hall Cternally & Marvinists Hall

Many More Ladies Recovered From Steamer Saule Fire

New York on July 11 reports twenty four bodies recovered from the hold of the burned steamship Saule raising dead from this vessel to 60 and total dead to 184. Most bodies were badly burned or mutilated and identification was by initials or names on clothing. all identified as workmen in the holds.

New York

One Day Cold Cure Promoted by Local Shop

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a cold remedy called One Day Cold Cure and a product labeled motte Chocolater Laxative Quinine. The text appears to urge subscriptions and references local vendors or promotions with unclear names and phrases.

Crop Conditions Report Shows Low Cotton, Wide Drought Stress

The July agricultural bulletin notes cotton and corn average conditions near 75.5 and 91.2, tied to heavy rains and drought effects across the South. States including North Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and Texas report declines, with labor scarcity worsening crops and some areas may be abandoned. Excessive rains followed by rapid weed growth depresses yields across the belt.

Caroling Texas Oklahonm Perris Taey Moevesu Wuttay Belt Fav Teyear Wvernees Dentisina South Carol Tok Lasae Toy Ganvoa Chris Fina Aptsinus South Carolina Georgia Alasbama Louisiana Lexas

Farmers Oil Plant Near C W Depot Begun

The Farmers Oil Company led by President J F Fretwell has started erecting a new plant near the C and W depot, according to the Anderson Mail. The project signals expansion and potential job creation for the local area.

Farmers Oil Company Jf Fretwell Anderson Mail

Johnston's Sarsaparilla Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh

Mrs. C TL Kingsbury of St. Louis Gratiot Co Michigan reports severe rheumatism catarrh and neuralgia with liver trouble and a near fatal outlook. After taking Johnston's Sarsaparilla she claims full cure for herself and her family and recommends it over other medicines. Michigan Drugs Detroit and Crawford Bros Lancaster list as distributors.

C. TL. Kingsbury Froods St. Louis Gratiot Co Mich Johnston's Michigan Detroit Crawford Bros Lancaster Mackey & (O, Lancaster Daniel & Hicks Fo't Law D. H Jordan Fort Lawn

Train Robbery with $10,000 Loot Near Wickliffe, Ky

A Illinois Central passenger train from New Orleans to Chicago was robbed about 10,000 dollars south of Wickliffe Kentucky. Six men attacked the train after flagging it, beat the fireman, and forced the crew to transfer valuables across the river. They then escaped toward Kentucky and Missouri, dropping two bundles totaling about 700 dollars and other valuables.

Padiead Iinets Central New Orleans Chicago Wickliffe Kort Jefferson Ohio River Wit Missouri Leon Kentucky

Nognies in Demand to Supplement Hapnose Pain Hands

Fragmented report outlines plans to hire workers from the southern states and discuss labor under a system offering 3000 or more loans, and monthly payments of $30. Notes leaders Joli Hind and J oh Gelling from the diphala phinta- Hien traveling to the southern region to talk with neuro laborers about easing the Leben question and replacing Japanese labor if possible.

Joli Hind Joh

New Discovery for Consumption Promises Cure

Local promotion claims Dr Rog's New Discovery for Consumption can cure lung and throat troubles. Advert says the product saved a man from death after repeated hemorrhages and night coughs. Offers regular 500 and 100 prices with trial bottles free at Crawford Bros' Drug Store.

WA Tines Manchester Lmuel Crawford Bros

Train passenger dies on Coast Line at Blovenes

Reported today a passenger named JD Boscher died on the Coast Line train at Blovenes on Saturday afternoon due to the intense heat. The item also mentions canning outfits and farming tips from Dr. McManus, including methods to kill grass by plowing around middles.

JD Boscher Coast Line Blovenes

Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Appetite and Health

An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver disorders, claiming it boosts appetite, digestion, and bodily regularity for optimal health and energy. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros' Drug Store.

Dr. King Crawford Bros’ Drug Store

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