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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1900

Page

4

Chaotic OCR Notes Sketch Rail and Local Lines

Fragmented passage lists stations and rail terms with scattered place names and times. It mentions Chester, Western Rail, North West, Southern Railway and various nonsensical strings, suggesting an OCR garble of a timetable or rail notices with incomplete data and unclear actions.

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Clark fools Senate resigns for better title in Montana seat

Lieut-Guy Spriggs appointed WA Clark to the Montana Senate seat after Mel Clark announced his resignation in Washington. Spriggs, a Clark ally, received the resignation by mail dated May 1. Gov Smith, opponent, is in California and unable to block the appointment. The move sparks statewide sensation amid political tensions.

Anaconda Man Lieut-Guy Spriges WA Clark Senate MelClark Washington Spriggs Clark Gov Smith California

How Senator Clark Fooled the Senate In Stage Climax

Washington May 15 Senator W A Clark of Montana stunned the Senate by announcing he had sent a resignation to Montana's governor on May 11 He declared his retirement in a Vindication speech then left for a farewell reception In the lobby Later Senator Carter learned that Clark would be appointed by Lieut Gov Spriggs of Montana The information was withheld from the other senators as Clark reportedly received a telegram overnight announcing the appointment

Washington W A Clark Montana Senate Chik Carter Clark Sprgus Wight Spriggs Guy Smith California Court of Appeals Goy Spriggs Sioux Falls Missouri Sheldon Jesse Janes Sheril

Clark Appointment Controversy Scrutinized by World Correspondent

Ogden Utah May 16 Guy Robert B Smith Montana says Senator Clark was appointed to the U S Senate by Lieut Gov Spriggs in a contemptible trickery. He calls it a disgrace and insists the Senate should reject him, urging action to send a message to Montana voters. Reports also note a deadly incident aboard a Swedish steamer Prince Charles near Stockholm with a madman killing captain and injuring crew.

Ogden Guy Robert B Smith Montana Helena Clark United States Senate Gey Spriggs London Stockholm

New Life Pills Promoted As Gentle Cure

An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as safe for headaches and constipation while warning against harsh mineral pills like calomel. It notes the pills cost 250 at Crawford Bros. drug store. Separately, John D Rockefeller argues wealth is a sacred trust and can fund good.

John D Rockefeller New York

One Day Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief

An OCR fragment touts a product named Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine for colds and sore throat. It claims a candy form eases symptoms quickly, promising rapid cure. The text reads like a period advertisement with no clear date or location.

Kermott's

Catarah Cured by Johnston's Sarsaparilla Claim

A torn ad copy extols Johnston's Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh and related ill health. It includes patient testimonial from Mary Marett of Manistee praising revitalization and relief from chronic catarrh after using the product.

Johnston

Bucklen's Army Doctors Cure Many Ailments

Evaptions rohsifent ja misread but references Bucklen's Armies Dwve cures for sores ulcers warts cuts bruises and other pains. Sold with guarantee by the house at Tagan NY Ceans ford Bros Cruzgise. Mention of Maj Andre and a prison inference amid scattered town notes.

Bucklen Ceansford Bros. Cruzgise

Unclear Historic Text Fragment on Wage Figures

A fragmented OCR passage discusses wages and workers with scattered references to years, places, and entities. The readable parts indicate wage figures and generic labor notes, but specific names, dates, or events are not discernible. The excerpt lacks coherent structure or identifiable subjects.

Dr Bays Toured as South Carolina Cleric in Washington

Dr HW Bays a Methodist Episcopal South leader from Rock Hill district arrives at Motel Rabush in Washington with 25 days as pastor and Confederate veteran status. He speaks before Buffalo en Clinpoent comrades urging a southern soldiers home at Castle Pinckney near Charleston and joins a committee lobbying Congress. He plans to visit the president with Senator McLaurie.

HW Bays Methodist Episcopal Church South Rabush South Carolina Rock Hill Bays Buffalo En Congress Hoe Senator McLaurie

Mortgage Sale Notice in Lancaster County South Carolina

Mortgage sale notice from Lancaster County South Carolina announces a sale under a mortgage, detailing the property at a site near Watertown and another plantation in Missouri County. The notice lists May 10 1900 as the filing date and includes attorney Wyle, Atramnes, and the description of the mortgaged property with measurements and locations.

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