Happenings In The State Chronicle Local Happenings
Reports from Mayosville Chesterfield and Liberty recount pear shipments a single prisoner on the gang plan to abolish it a violinist Nero Allums killed by unknown shooter at his home near Liberty and a Kentucky tombstone dealer shot near Blackville with unclear motive Rep dies in quicksand near Ensley while attempting to rescue a drowned horse rider.
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Liberty
Nero Allums
Ben McKerley
Kline
Ensley
Robert Connor
S.N. Wyatt
Central
Eighteen Mile Creek
Robert I
Modern fat feeding for consumption with Scott's Emulsion
An old fashioned remedy for consumption touts salt pork, but the modern approach favors Scott's Emulsion. The blend of cod liver oil and phosphates aims to ease digestion and strengthen weak lungs. A free sample is offered by Bowne Chemists for readers to try.
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Scott
Pardoned Man in Ill Health to Die in Short Time
Yesterday the governor pardoned Wilson Dick, convicted in Sumter in April 1901 for stealing goods and sentenced by Judge Watts to two years on the chain gang. The pardon cites that his time is nearly served and doctors say a consumption will shorten his life. the State notes this act due to his health.
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Wilson Dick
Sumter
Watts
Tragic Gas Death In German Baptist Church
In Onuba Nebraska two church figures lie dead from asphyxiation in the pastor's study. Rev W O Rabe and Augusta Busch appear to have fallen asleep after a gas stove jet and burner were left on. Jani tor Oscar Berndes found them. An inquest will be held. Miss Busch had visited the Dirksen home that evening.
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Onuba
Neb
German Baptist
Oscar Berndes
W. O. Rabe
Augusta Busch
Miss Busch
Berndes
Mr. Rabo
Harry Dirksen
Dirksen
Lancasters Marvel at Shape of a Lancas Lookalike
A fragmentary note recalls observers marveled at a Lancas like object from an unidentified source. The brief mentions curiosity about its appearance and resembles a Lancaster image, but lacks full context or specifics.
National and State Returns Favor Republicans in 1900s Style
Across New York and key states, Republicans win majorities or strong showings. Odell leads in New York with 10,000 plurality while city Democrats gain in New York. Quay and other GOP figures project sizable statewide majorities. Il linois, Massachusetts, and others lean Republican, with several states reporting Democratic gains only in a few cities.
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New York
Odell
New York City
Greater
Platt
Congress
Arrest of Allan C Mason in Cambridge murder case
Allan Cy Mason, a Harvard graduate and Mason & Tramlin pianist, was arrested at his Boston home on suspicion of killing Miss Clara M Morton in Waverly and linked to a wave of assaults in Cambridge. Police note past insanity and roaming freedom after a year in a mental institution. Mason reportedly admitted heading toward Somerville the night Miss McPherson was fatally injured.
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Boston
Allan Cy Mason
Harvard
Mason & Tramlin
Clara M. Morton
Waverly
Mason
Cambridge
Agnew McPherson
Somerville
Clara Morton
McLean Asylum
Miss McPherson
You Know What You are Taking When You Take Grove's Chill Tonic
An old tonic bottle label proclaims Grove's Taste less Chill Tonic contains iron and quinine in a tasteless formula. The ad warns no cure no pay and offers a 500 price point.
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Grove
Washington Farewell Address Found From 1783
A rare document discovery unearthed in the relic room at the State capitol includes George Washingtons original farewell address to the South Carolina governor. Dated Headquar ters Newburg June 14 1783 the manuscript bears Washingtons signature and is accompanied by the unique envelope with his seal and signature. The envelope notes Received July 5 1783. The find is described as extremely valuable by State 6th inst.
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State Capitol
George Washington
South Carolina
General Assembly
Washington
State
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