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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1902

Page

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Cuban Republic Exults as Flag Is Raised at Havana

May 20 Havana marked the birth of the Cuban Republic with cannon, bands, and fireworks. General Wood announced the new government’s readiness to assume duties, while President Palma pledged gratitude to the United States. The island’s flag rose at the palace as bells tolled and a mass was held, before Wood sailed to Washington aboard the Brooklyn.

Telegraph Daily News Havana Cuba Avery Pat Molic U.S Gerfire Therichiet- Wood Senor Thomas Estrada Palins New Republic Congress Phitt Palma Hmeelf General Wood Roosevelt Brooklyn Washington

Grove's Taste Less Chill Time Not a Cure

Ad claims Grove's Taste Less Chill Time contains trenbal and quinine in tasteless form with no cure and no pay offer. The wording emphasizes the formula printed on every bottle and asserts absence of effectiveness.

Grove

Charged With Wife Murder Wailer Held on Charge

The Spartanburg Herald reports Walker Edwards was arrested and jailed on a murder charge after his wife Rosa Edwards died from a pistol shot. Neighbors and relatives speculate on his guilt amid tensions at the Laurens cotton mill area where the couple resided and had quarreled the night before.

Arene Speeil Observer Spartanburg S. C Spartanburg Herald Latrens L. L. Waddell Mie Rosa Edwarde Walker Edwards Edwards Laurens

Volcanic Tremor Spooks Fort de France as Eruption Rumors Rise

On May 20 at 5:30 AM Mont Pelee flashed with lightning as a dense cloud lit the peak. Stones the size of hazelnuts rained into Fort de France while residents rushed to ships in the harbor. By 1 PM calm returned though a like but less severe morning eruption had been seen. Gastries, Island of St. Lucia, May 29 reports a similar eruption behind Fort de France with residents attempting to flee toward ships and warships nearby.

Fort de France Mont Pelee St.Lucia Martinique

Keep Your Bowels Strong Remedy Ad

Advertising blurb promoting Cas carets Candy Cathartic labeled C. C. C. 2 bulk claiming constipation or diarrhoea relief with natural action. distributed by druggists at roc.

Harmony at South Carolina Democratic convention signals unity

The state Democratic gathering adjourned smoothly amid praise for harmony. Senator Tillman led with resolutions for Wade Hampton and Melver, while labor and capital tensions drew mild discussion. A pledge to support the party platform was adopted and McLaurin’s course condoned as Tillman spoke vigorously afterward. Col. Jones received wide praise as chairman.

Tillman Wade Hampton Melver Horsa Creek US. Senate U.S. House of Representatives McLaurin Iwt South Carolina Selec

Condidat e In Evidence at Political Convention

A convention observed many candidates for key Olive positions were present as members of the convention. The event showed extensive handshaking and fence-building, highlighting the lively political atmosphere as reflections on old times faded and new allegiances formed.

Ures Olive

Tasteless Grove's Chill Tonic Promises No Cure No Pay

Moravia residents are urged to buy Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for chills and fever. The pitch touts it as a tasteless form of Tron and Quinnie with a no cure, no pay offer.

Grove

Florence, Georgetown, Rock Hill, Spartanburg in public buildings bill

South Carolina’s public buildings item changes reported to the Senate. Florence is cut from 120000 to 90000, Georgetown raised from 40000 to 60000, Rock Hill site provision dropped, cost 35000, Spartanburg kept at 60000. Delegation and Rep Scarborough urge restoring Florence to 100000.

Washington South Carolina Senate Florence Georgetown Rock Iill Spartanburg Scarborough

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Skin Cure

Advertisement urges readers to use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to heal ulcers sores salt rheum cuts boils bruises and piles and lists Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co drug stores as sellers with a 25 cent price.

Earth Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co

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