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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1904

Page

4

Japanese advances and casualties denial report

Official denial from Tokio headquarters refutes claims of 800 Japanese losses near Port Arthur on July 10 or 11. Reports from St Petersburg say Japanese forces continue advancing on Ta Tche Kiao, with Oku and Nodzu joining near Tang Chi. Kuropatkin reportedly present at Ta Tehe Kiao as defenses tighten. New Chinese theater notes include Pintzun, Kai Chou, and N ew Chwang movements and Kuroki at Tazhankohe.

Tokio Imperial Headquarter St. Petersburg Port Arthur Kuropatkin Sakbayoff Oku Nodzu Tang Chi

Electric bitters praised as cure for rheumatism and more

Joe Goldbrick of Colusa California recounts 15 years of persistent rheumatic pain that resisted all remedies until he used Electric Bitters. He claims the product relieved and cured his condition, also aiding liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Sold for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Crawford Bros., J. F. Mackey & Co., Funderbark Pharmacy, and Druggist.

Joe Goldbrick Colusa Cal Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy

Tragedy in Buffalo: Washburn Kills Wife and Daughter Then Self

Edgar T. Washburn, of Heathfield & Washburn grain firm, killed his wife and 15 year old daughter Gladys at their Putnam Street home in Buffalo. He then shot himself, believed to be in a temporary insanity fit, after writing of business troubles. The report notes no known family strife. The State reports on political predictions affecting Republican electoral votes amid doubt on several states.

Buffalo N. Y Edgar T. Washburn Heathfield & Washburn Board of Trade Washburn Gladys Putnam Street New York Herald The Herald Parker New York New Jersey Connecticut Ilinois Odinna

Governor Offers Reward in Saluda Family Assassination Threat

The governor yesterday offered a reward of 150 dollars for the person or persons involved in attempts to murder M. M. Morse and his family at a Saluda county post office. A letter from Solicitor Thurman urged the offer as Morse and his relatives live under constant dread of further violence. The Morse home has been shot at twice, most recently in early July, with Morse’s brother wounded in the incident.

M. M. Morse Dam Saluda County Thurman Morse Tatter Juse

New Life Pills Promise Health Boost for 25 Cents

Dr King presents New Life Pills as a quick fix to transform weakness into energy and listlessness into vigor. The ad claims mental power and overall health benefits sold at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Fanderburk Pharmacy for 25 cents per box.

Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Fanderburk Pharmacy

Lanham Named Governor Nominee for Second Term

In Texas Southwest primary, T Lanham of South Carolina was nominated for governor seeking a second term. Lanham gains backing from party factions and emphasizes continuity of policy.

Texas T. Lanham Lanham

Governor appoints new York County auditor after death

Gov Hayward on county delegation’s recommendation appoints W B Williams Jr as county auditor to succeed his late father, per The State. The move fills the vacancy created by the father’s death.

Hayward York W. B. Williams, Jr

New Discovery Claims Cure for Coughs and Lung Ailments

Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Indiana reports prolonged coughing night and day until three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she gained 58 pounds. The ad guarantees relief from coughs colds influenza bronchitis and other chest and lung troubles with trial bottles free at Crawford Brow J F Mackey Co and Panderburkt Pharmacy drug stores.

Chas Apple— Gate Alexandria Ind Dr. King Crawford Brow J. F. Mackey & Co Panderburkt Pharmacy

Three Negroes Sentenced to 44 Years for Burlington Assault

Aaron Tinkers Jane Sims and William Austin, who confessed to assaulting Mrs Elsie Biddle of Burlington, were sentenced to 44 years each in the New Jersey State Prison at Trenton after a record breaking trial. They arrived in Mount Holly at 115 pm with about 1000 observers present as guards cleared the station and court.

Mt. Holly Nav.y Aaron Tinkers Jane Sims William Austin Elsie Biddle Burlington Orison Trenton Mount Holly Gaskall Company A New Jersey National Guards Court House

Arnica Salve Cures Piles and Burns, Advert Says

Verena reader F A Gull writes of years of fate and a terrible pile condition with 24 tumors. She reports Jacle lon's Arnica Salve cured her, also effective for burns and pains. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackay Co and Funderburk Pharmacy.

F. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Jaclelon Crawford Bros J. F. Mackay & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Tom Marshall Story Recounts His Courtroom Quip

An anecdote from the cloakrooms recalls Tom Marshall in a trial before a judge. He cites Solomon and many authorities to overturn a ruling, finally asking to be fined for contempt of court. The magistrate says no contempt was shown, yet Marshall insists he detests the court.

Tom Marshall Congression Tom King Solomon Marshall Washington Post

Bronchitis Cure Claimed by Danville Woman

Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Indiana says twenty years of bronchitis relief came after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy is sold by Fanderburk Pharmacy.

Minerva Smith Danville, IN Foley Fanderburk Pharmacy

Gin g Outfit for Sale in Talbot Ames area

Complete cotton gin outfit offered for cash by T. S. Carter agent. Includes 20 horsepower Talbot boiler 12 boiler, 70 saw Loomis gin, feeder and condenser, Boss press, necessary shafting pulleys belting. Very cheap. Apply to T. S. Carter.

Hb. P. Talbot B. P. Ames Loomis T. S. Carter

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