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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1904
Page
1
J C Edwards announces a new store in Riddle Block offering a full line of dry goods at very low prices. The shop also carries groceries and hardware, inviting all to come and see for themselves.
Robert Plant, president of the First National Bank and owner of Plant's Son Bank, commits suicide at his Macon home on College Street. His death follows recent bank collapses and a two month illness. A nurse found him after a pistol shot, the bullet passing through his temple. Receivers report a large deficit in Plant's concerns.
Charleston May 90 George W. Murray former congressman from the Third district was convicted of forgery after a two day trial. He held about 8000 acres and was sentenced to three years in prison and a $250 fine. A motion for a new trial was denied and Murray was released on bond pending appeal.
In Chicago on May 22 William Jennings Bryan stated he believed the Democratic Party would not be reorganized at St Louis. He predicted the Kansas City platform would be reaffirmed and the people would govern the convention rather than corporate interests. He indicated uncertain plans about attending St Louis as a delegate.
A local subscription push titled Lepoer aims to boost engagement and happiness among residents. Organizers promise community benefits and easy sign up, with events planned to showcase the program’s value and appeal.
Simultaneous raids on 22 poolrooms and poolroom exchanges were conducted by police under Commissioner McAdoo. Axes hammers and crowbars battered down obstructed doors and gained entry through barred windows. Under an hour of work left 70 prisoners in custody and numerous telephones, telegraph instruments, racing charts and books seized.
Special to The State reports Horace Brown a young Newberry County farmer was riding home after work when his mule panicked reared and threw him. His foot became caught in the gearing and the animal dragged him to death before help could arrive.
A white man named Alex Mason and his aged father were riding toward Westminster when a wagon overturn occurred after a holdback failed. The father escaped unharmed, but Alex Mason was dragged under the wagon and died minutes later. The incident happened between here and Oakway on May 21.
May 21 St Petersburg government confirms rumors of Gen Stoes sel sortie from Port Arthur. Russians say Japanese losses exceed 1,000 killed or wounded while Russian casualties reach 116 killed or wounded and a cruiser destroyer is lost. A Kobe dispatch notes Bogatyr blown up after striking rocks near Viadivestox to prevent capture.
A Dempsetown Pennsylvania man named Mr. Turner reports nightly use of Life Pills for two weeks restored youthfulness. The pills are described as vegetable and non gripe inducing. Crawford Bros J P Mackey Co and Funderbark Pharmacy Drag Stores sell them for 2d5e.
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