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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1903

Page

2

Harris Trial and Sentencing for Seduction in Montana

The article reports J Barr Harris being convicted of seduction and sentenced to one year in the Deer Lodge State Prison. It notes Bozeman residents' belief in his innocence, cites supportive letters from S B Harper of Helena, and mentions possible pardons and a formal inquiry by local Odd Fellows.

Montana J. Barr Harris Deer Lodge Rock Hill Bozeman Chronicle Harris B. Harper Helena Harper Mont Bro Bozeman Barr Gov. Toole S. B. Haerei

Servian Monarchs Murdered By Troops In Belgrade

Reports from Belgrade say King Alexander and Queen Draga were shot in the royal palace by troops last night. Also killed were Premier Markovitch and others, with rumors of further ministers slain. A later dispatch notes Prince Peter Karageorgevitch as new king. Obsequies set for June 14 amid Belgrade celebrations.

Belgrade Servia Alexander Queen Draga Royal Markovitch Petrovitch Pavlovitch Vienna Selin Hungary Draga Cologne Peter Karagorgovitch Konak Berlin Semlin National Zeitung Ljubaslavokovits Aléxander Peter Karageorgevitch Maumivics Turdorovics Petrovitcs Col Mischich Lungievitza

Suffering and Starvation Claims Rebutted at Pacolet Clifton

Report says exaggerated claims of hunger after floods are false. Clothing and supplies are distributed by Clifton committees with careful lists and supervision by Mr. Shea. Clifton Company to pay about 825,000 in bond funds tomorrow, and distribution aims to restore residents to or above prior conditions.

Spartanburg Pacolet Clifton Shea Clifton Company W. J. Snyder

Clerk Embezzles District Funds In Washington

James M. Watson Jr a clerk in the auditor office for the District of Columbia was arrested on a charge of embezzling government funds. The amount is estimated from 60 000 to 75 000. He is the son in law of a wealthy retired railroad director.

Washington James M. Watson, Jr District of Columbia Jon

Mississippi River Reaches Historic High at St Louis

The Mississippi River climbs to its highest level ever recorded at St Louis, marking a record burst in river height with potential impact on surrounding communities and riverfront areas. Officials monitor flooding risks and residence protections as waters rise.

Mississippi River St. Louis

New Life Pills Claim Cure for Sick Headaches

Advert shows Dr Kings New Life Pills touted to end sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Priced 35 cents with money back guarantee. sold by Crawford Bros and others. In Key West a trench unearthed fifty human skeletons from 1835 burial site.

Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Funderburk Key West Fla

Nellie Cropsey Murderer James Wilcox Sentenced to Prison

James Wilcox, convicted of Nellie Cropsey's murder, must serve thirty years in the State prison. He first faced a murder in the first degree verdict and hanging sentence, then a second trial in another county for murder in the second degree. The North Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the latter judgment in a thirty page opinion.

Raleigh N.C James Wilcox Nellie Cropsey Elizabeth City Supreme Court Willcox Wilcox Suspreme

Ten Years Bedbound Man Saved By Kidney Cure

R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says he was bedridden for ten years with kidney disease and could not move much. After exhausting doctors he used Foley's Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend and credits with relief.

R. A. Gray J. P Oakville Ind Foley T. Eugene Fundebrurk

Grand Welcome Sparks Bee Hive Store Bargains

A 25x80 foot shop reports a grand opening with a bee hive of customers. Bargains run 25 to 40 percent below usual prices, driving heavy sales and quickly depleting stock. The owner promises fresh shipments and continued mail and railroad orders to replenish the store.

Local Lawn and Dimity Sale Proves Highly Popular

A merchant reports brisk sales of lawns and dimities at five cents a yard after cleaning out stock of ten, twelve, twelve and a half, and fifteen cent lengths. A letter from KE Cloud Esq praises 99 pieces as best value yet, noting the goods arrive finer than town offerings at 10 to 15 cents and are selling fast.

Barker Hamburg Batiste Dimities

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Thurlow S.tarter Slavian Palace Geneva Peter Karageorgoviteh News and Courier Banner Funderburk Co KE. E. Cloud, Esq Yours Truly Anon
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