03 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1900
Page
1
Miss Wadsley of Baltimore directs a Lancaster display praising hats and new stock. The notice touts low prices on skirts, parasols, crepe, and heavy suits, with offers on boys and children's clothing, sample pants and shirts, and mentions rising prices as stock moves quickly.
The Gaffney Ledger editor H P Griffin chronicles South Carolina history with a late piece on Thomas J Mackey. The account recalls the first Spartanburg court under democratic rule around 1877 1875 and Judge Mackay who presided with stern wit and a fierce glare. The court often ran until two in the morning with the crier shouting from the courthouse steps to rouse townsfolk. A juror remembers efforts to protest such hours met by a bar member who warned it would do more harm than good. The judge allegedly suffered insomnia and used courtroom theatrics like a circus head and sallys of wit. He jailed a lawyer for drunkenness and sentenced a Black defendant to two hours in jail to ensure dinner. The vivid recollection highlights the judge's restless energy and dramatic rulings.
Due to the pastor’s wife illness the Greenwood Baptist asked to relieve Newberry Baptists of hosting the State convention, scheduled for December 7. The request was granted and the convention will meet in Greenville instead of Newberry, per the Greenville News.
New Orleans October 31 The Times Democrat prints the neal reports on the cotton crop of 1900. The crop shows a spotted pattern with a possible maximum yield near 760 000 bales, about 600 000 bales above 1899. Texas oversupply is balanced by shortages elsewhere in the belt.
Elmira reports Roosevelt supporters begin a westward swing with multiple stops ending in Rochester. Observers note tensions as crowds try to press toward the carriage, with some clashes and injuries but mounted guards prevent a full rush. In Chicago Bryan is expected to win, while town police escort injured marchers after clashes at a pro Bryan banner battle.
Fragmented text describes a powder mill explosion warnings and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills. It blends political propaganda, claiming Republicans fraud and predicting McKinley victory with Bryan opposition noted. Contains references to New York Maryland Indiana and Illinois electoral context and the Chicago Democratic National Convention.
Ambiguous ad claims a new remedy by J F Mackey Co. Druggist Lancaster. Promises rapid relief for bladder and kidney discomfort with immediate effect on water retention. Seeks customers seeking fast cure.
Finley Anderson, a televra, swears in an affidavit that his previous testimony in the Goesel murder case was false. He recounts a Cincinnati conversation with attorney Campbell and Arthur Goebel, admitting he lied to strengthen his prior statement. He says Goebel paid him sums totaling about $500, with the last payment on a Tuesday in October 1900.
Multiple tremors startled Jacksonville residents as slight quake activity was noted near the St. Johns River area. Officials advised caution while continuing to monitor seismic readings and city reports for any further movement or damage.
Hannibal resident Mr. EB Lilly recounts a near death from typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia and lung weakness. He praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a rapid cure, claiming one bottle brought relief and full recovery, with free trials offered at Crawford Bros Drug Store.
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