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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1901

Page

2

Carolinian Named For Governor Of California

The Ledger reports rumors that Mr. J. L. Sima may be the next governor of California. Sima, a Lancaster native and son of former Secretary of State Cal R. Sims, is described as a clean, well regarded public figure with strong political support. His sister Miss Beaufort Sims hails from Columbia. The San Francisco Callway notes California Democrats favor Sima, citing his long involvement with the party and leadership of the state central committee.

Il. CL Sima California Loncaster Cal KR. M. Sims Wade Haimpton Sima Sims Democratic State Central Committee

Chafee Commissioned as Aiken Postmaster

Capt. W. G. Chafee received his commission as postmaster of Aiken and will likely assume duties immediately. C. K. E. Carmen had been acting since Chatfield's death. Appointment delays had been resolved after Senator McLaurin secured the post, with charges withheld from the department.

Aiken W. G. Chafee

Fragmented Local Notes On Garden Crops And Cadbury Gift

Readers muse on a trumpet shaped collard grown by Mrs W H Green and mystery sounds like Gabriel’s horn while Mr W E Jones reports Irish potato tubers around a green vine. A Sherman era memory, a Ledger office exhibition, and George Cadbury gifting 416 acres valued at £100000 to Birmingham for workers housing are noted with archival tone.

W. H. Green Gabriel W. E. Jones Sherman George Cadbury Birmingham

Boston man finds love after life pills cure health

A Boston man who was worried about a sickly rich young woman is now happy as Dr. King s New Life Pills restore her to health. The patent remedy claims to cure jaundice biliousness malaria fever and all liver and stomach troubles. Available at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co.

Boston Dr. King Crawford

State politics speculations surface in coverage

Readers encounter speculative chatter about state politics in a brief article fragment from The State. The text hints at ongoing political maneuvering but provides few concrete details or named figures to clarify the context.

Organization vs McLaurin in State Politics Sparks Fight

A legislator in the city discusses building a counter organization to challenge McLaurin in the upcoming political battles. He cites past defeats, warns of Democratic factional power, and urges disciplined, widespread mobilization to counter McLaurin’s growing influence. He notes opposition from relatives and reformers, stressing the need for unified action.

McLaurin

McLaurin Discusses Expansion and Ship Subsidies at Newberry

Senator McLaurin spoke to Newberry firemen on June 6 addressing national issues. He contrasted Teller and Bryan with Democratic lines while defending expansion versus imperialism, endorsing a limited colonial role, Philippine self government, and the case for ship subsidies to build a U.S. merchant marine amid foreign competition.

Hit Teller Mr. Bryar Newberry McLaurin Colorado Bryan United States Spain Thiel The Philippines Congress

Furman Notes Tillman Change Sparks Party Clash

Furman Privateer correspondent notes a shift by Senator Tillman from faith in the Democratic party in 1894 Greenville memory to current opposition to Senator McLaurin. Tillman argues McLaurin opposes a party Tillman once doubted, highlighting a stark reversal in political stance.

Greenville Tillman McLaurin McDonald Furman Sumter

Don’t Accept a Substitute for Cascarets Candy Cathartic

A vintage consumer warning urging shoppers to demand genuine Cascarets tablets stamped CCC and avoid fraudulent substitutes or imitations. It notes the product is never sold in bulk and is available from all druggists, with Roc characters implied.

C.C.C

Tillman’s pitch for South Carolina voters to back calamity

A Washington Post mention notes Mr. Tillman’s strong confidence in persuading South Carolina electors to turnout and back a large majority for a controversial cause described as pitchforks and calamity. The Kansas City directory lists 6000 Smiths.

Tillman South Carolina Washington Post Kansas City

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Circulated by Toledo Firms

A vintage ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and offers a one hundred dollar reward. It lists F J Sheney, Truax, Wading, Kinnan and Marvin as endorsers and Toledo as the sale center. The tone is promotional, noting price 7 60 per bottle and testimonials available.

Hall Gheney &A Props Tolea

Political feuds and oil ventures stir Tillman era debate

An editorial from the Anderson Intelligencer cites populist critique of Banktor Towns and calls scrutiny on anti-Tillman figures as it references two oil company schemes worth five million dollars. It notes editors Hoyt Gonzales Garlington and J C Hemphill and passes judgment on editorial conduct in the Tillman McLaurin controversy.

Austin, Tozas Abbeyille Tillman-McLaurin McLaurin Tillman Hoyt, Gonzales, Garlington J.C. Hemphill Anderson Intelligencer K. R. Hemphill The State

Hebrew Bible Printed in 1488

A historical note records that the entire Hebrew Bible was printed in the year 1488, marking a pivotal moment in early book production and Jewish textual dissemination. The item highlights the emergence of printed Hebrew scriptures during the incunabula era.

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