Failed Return Forces Seizure of Bucket Shop Assets
The Stock Exchange bucket shop of W. O. Gut tis & Co. was attached by the sheriff under county board proceedings to collect a $100 fine for failure to file an auditor’s value return. The law requires firms to report property and capital within 30 days of starting a business. Evelyn Ford, manager, was served papers, and a satisfactory settlement was arranged the next day.
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Stock Exchange
W. O. Guttin & Co
County Board of Commissioners
W. G. Guttis
Gattis & Co
Ford
Yorkville
Armenian Massacres Reported in Destructive Campaigns
Reports from Constantinople describe a sultan issued trade that led to a wholesale massacre and destruction of Armenian villages. Massacres occurred on Mi 16 and June 3, destroying 15 villages in Chetan and 22 in Mian, with about 5 000 inhabitants and 2 000 captured. many women remain missing while wounded receive little aid. Other towns fear renewed violence as patriarchs seek relief from the pulpit.
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Constantinople
Chetan
Mian
Government ownership would curb damage suit lawyers
A News and Courier opinion argues that protecting railway companies from damage suits would benefit corporations and suggests government ownership of railways could end lawyers profiting from accidents. The piece endorses Ledger subscription.
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News and Courier
Russians Defeated at Port Arthur Front
Report states Russian forces suffered a sharp defeat after a feigned retreat near Port Arthur. The Japanese forces allegedly trapped the Russians, with about eight hundred killed or wounded as czarist troops pulled back toward Kinchow.
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Russiaia
Port Arthur
Japsa
Knichow
Costly Blunder To Ker shaw Court Proceedings Delay
The district court in Kershaw faced heavy docket action as murder cases dominated the session. Key defendant in the Gillis case, minor procedural flaws and a grand juror oath issue halted further proceedings, prompting adjournment until the next day. Witness and juror expenses were noted as a factor in delays, while unrelated medical ads surfaced in the report.
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News Courier
Conlon Jane
Watt
E. Dudge
Tinaie Nelson
Yongokhay
State Reformatory
Raye Horton
Edispuring
Reno
Koventy
John Motriscar
Gillin
Meirae Whitaker
George Johnstone
Newberry
J. C. Jennings
Sumter
E.D. Blakeney
Kershaw
Col We Drota
Camden
M. A. Smith
Cifelornta veterita aid Nashville reunion effort
Aiding in Nashville for the atwel reunion, arrangements completed for feelin 22,000 free. A Steamer Canada bound from Quebec to Montreal collided Sunday with a collierent econ sonk. 110 aboard, five rescued unrecovered, while others were saved. Also a letter from Robert R Watts of Salem Missouri discusses kidney disease and Folay's Kidney Cure.
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Cifelornta Veterita
Nashville
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Econ Sonk
Robert R. Watts
Salem
Folay
Paoderburk Pharmacy
Bridge Contract Put to Lowest Bidder Near Kershaw
Brdee to Let. T will let to the lowest responsible bidder on Tuesday June 21, 1904 at 10 oclock a m the contract to build one bridge across the creek one mile west of Kershaw near Wesley Horton s L J Perry County Supervisor.
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Kershaw
Wesley Horton
L. J. Perry
Local Candidate Tanya Aie Early Joins Race
Fragmentary notice lists Tanya Aie Early and J Harry Poster as names connected to a candidacy. Details are unclear but the snippet indicates electoral intrigue and party involvement in a ports district.
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Leistatz Adleulur
Anyself
Harry Poster
Porsiler Announces Democratic Primary Slates and Clerk Candidate
Fragmented OCR shows names like Joho iter and Deane, with references to Democratic primary races for county offices, including Clerk of Court. Campaign pledges, endorsements, and candidate mentions appear amid garbled text, highlighting key figures such as JP Grecoy and Joho iter in a countywide political contest.
Untitled fragment on election candidacy notice
Fragmentary OCR text references an election candidacy for a county official, mentioning a poll or office, and a county seat. Details are unclear, but the snippet implies a formal notice or petition related to candidates and the upcoming vote.
Unclear OCR record mentions May 26 meeting note
Vague text fragment references a county official and a planned meeting date but lacks readable names, places, or concrete actions. The readable portions suggest an event with governance or approval context, yet details are too garbled to identify entities or outcomes.
A Knock Out Prices Promise Honest Value
A local retailer pledges to undercut all competitors with true value and fair pricing. They condemn deceptive ads and vow to offer the lowest prices with honest integrity, citing the Godman and Drew-Selby shoe line as key examples of their claim.
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U-2
The Best Lines on Earth Shoes Ad Claims Solid Leather
An advertisement touts leather shoes with solid leather soles and double toe tips, offering a free replacement pair if any pair proves faulty. It contrasts its Douglas line with rivals, calling others pasteboard and using bold claims about cow leather and quality.
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Douglas
SPECIAL DRIVE ON WINTER CLOTHING AT COST
Overstocked clothing sale promises to sell suits at cost with a written guarantee that Strouse & Bros garments will not fade or shrink. Advertises department stock full of clothing and groceries at low prices. Emphasizes large stock and urges inspection to confirm savings.
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Strouse & Bros
Nation Department
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