10 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
1
Fragmented report records multiple miners missing and feared dead after a mine disaster. Unclear dates and locations hinder precise details, but estimates indicate significant loss and ongoing rescue efforts. The account mentions raised flags and occupation context, reflecting historical turmoil.
Baxley Mississippi March 6 a prominent young farmer Dun Mins was killed on the porch by two unnamed robbers. His wife and infant were attacked with the child slain and the mother severely beaten with her life in danger. Officers report the assailants are locally known and under twenty. Additionally Frankfurt Kentucky March 6 Harlan Whittaker faces a preliminary hearing for shooting Governor Goebel with a request to upgrade the charge to murder and change the warrant.
Stockholm March 6. The Swedish government concludes the explorer Andree, who attempted a North Pole balloon voyage, is dead. A proclamation offers a large reward for news of his expedition. The note mentions Uncle Sam ordering 61 war ships for construction.
In Blackville two fatal shootings unfold with arsenic poisoning at center. B K Carroll dies after a shotgun blast and revolver wounds, while Mrs Graddick faces murder charges amid arsenic evidence. Court and coroner investigations proceed.
Poplar Grove Camp reports Gon French in pursuit of Boer forces retreating under heavy shelling. The main British force is near Abram's Kraal, about twenty miles from Bloemfontein.
Decatur Ga March 6 E C Flanagan who murdered Miss Ruth Stack and Mrs Martha Allen near here in December 1896 died in his cell at 6 20 morning. Flanagan had been twice convicted and sentenced to hang and was awaiting a new trial. He had made two escape attempts since imprisonment and nearly succeeded both times. He has been a wreck for some time and has cost DeKalb county about 10 000 since his arrest.
The penitentiary directors met to establish a juvenile reformatory on the state farm in Lexington. About twenty two convicts are eligible for admission and will be transferred as soon as arrangements are made. Columbia Record.
Washington March 7 the senate approved the conference report on the financial bill by 44 to 25. The measure now goes to the house for action.
Mrs. Michael Curtiin of Plains field recalls her battle with consumption. A family physician dismissed any cure, but Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption helped after six bottles. Crawford Bros Drug Store offers free trial bottles and guarantees every bottle.
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