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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1900

Page

4

Chester Area Rail Schedule Notices and Passenger Routes

Broad array of rail notices outline schedules and connections for Chester and surrounding regions. Details include likely trains to Blacksburg and Marion, connections via Southern Railway lines No 1 and No 23, and stations at Chester with reference to Halewwae or similar. Mentions of times such as 1030 am and 810 pm appear with route context.

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Grant Statue Unveiled in Capitol Hall Ceremony

In Washington on May 19, the newly unveiled statue of General Grant, a gift from the Republic, was dedicated in the Capitol amid elaborate ceremonies. Notables including Mrs Grant, Gen. Grant’s family, G A R members, and political leaders attended, with remarks honoring Grant’s military career and legacy.

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House Passes Bill to Pay Confederate Soldiers Losses After War

The House approved a measure to compensate Confederate soldiers for losses from the Civil War, including horses and personal effects, tied to Appomattox terms. The bill, by Mr. Cox of Tennessee, was amended to an indefinite appropriation and marked his retirement. Other bills were acted on, including payments for grain, a sunken schooner, and a $5,000 grant to Robb Smalls for aiding the Planter’s safe exit from Charleston harbor.

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Generous Giveaway of Dr King’s New Discovery

The proprietors of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles. The medicine is claimed to have cured thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest gland illnesses. Crawford Bros Drugist offer a bottle with guarantee or refund.

Son of Sol J Miller Killed in Lexington

News from Lexington reports the 12 year old son of Mr Sol J Miller of Boiling Springs died after a wagon loaded with fertilizers toppled and the boy fell between the wheels. He lived until about 1 AM. the accident occurred near Sechedale.

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San Francisco Declares Bubonic Plague Presence Reported

The board of health adopts a resolution declaring bubonic plague exists in San Francisco. Six deaths noted as authorities push precautions. Assistant Surgeon Lloyd of the U S Marine Hospital is ordered to assist, with Atuasa of Detroit also sent for similar duties.

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Heir to a Fortune in California Rail Stock and Homes

Aaden, QOut., Mayoir Fran cis B. Brooks, a tecchinist of this city, plans to leave for California to take possession of an estate valued at BYU 000. The holdings include California Central railroad stock, San Jose car shops, a San Francisco building complex, mining stock, and residences in Oakland and San Jose. Uncles Charles and Joseph Pettit pursued California during the 1846 gold fever and established holdings along the San Francisco to San Diego railroad.

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Fragmentary text lists scattered names, places, and items with no coherent event or subject. No verifiable facts emerge to summarize into a clear news item or notice.

Official Rottenness in Havana Report Reveals Confession

May 18 Flavins report shows EL Reeves deputy auditor of the island swore a confession at midnight and returned 440 given by C We Newly. General Wood and postal inspectors refuse to disclose the confession's nature. It is claimed 140 more will be recovered today. Justice Pope grants $1500 to Mrs Grunddick charged with poisoning.

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