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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1902

Page

2

Restrictions in South Carolina primary election reform

A Yorkville column criticizes the primary system as overruling the state constitution and argues for strict club roll enrollment rules. The piece urges oath-based eligibility to vote in Democratic primaries, limiting nonresidents and unentitled voters, to protect white citizen interests and election integrity. It also weighs real estate advisories at the end.

South Carolina Ghee Democratic Party Yorkville

Burglar Battle Ends in Death as Bly Repels Five Robbers

In Columbia South Carolina, October field reports describe a nighttime burglary attempt by five masked men. Bly, armed with a revolver, shoots a burglar dead after the intruders fire on him, injuring two others while his companion escapes through a rear door. Police arrest Magistrate Boykin later tied to a separate incident amid court scrutiny.

Bazineer Bly Reginnor Phas

Children Tied to Treats Amid Curious Health Claim

A fragment reports children tasting candy tied to a bizarre health claim involving quinine and throat care. No clear authorities or locations are identifiable. details are unclear and partially garbled.

Ex-Governor Chamberlain Plans Winter in Columbia

Daniel H. Chamberlain, ex-governor and former receiver of the old South Carolina railroad, arrived at the Columbia hotel and said he would spend the entire winter here. He recently lost his last son and, advised by physicians to rest, chose a milder climate, departing Massachusetts for Columbia.

South Carolim Daniel H. Chamberlan Columbia Chamberlain Old South Carolina Railroad Chirleton Division The Southern Railway West Brookfield Mass

New York Detective Reports Tragic Harlem Death Case

The body of Denmie Larsen, a 20 year old Danish woman, was found in Louis Appleard's Harlem apartment. Investigators say the room was gas filled and decomposed, with authorities suspecting a criminal operation. Appleard, a 53 year old horse car conductor, is held. coroner cites possible strangling, police cautious on murder charges.

York Denmie Larsen Danieh Louis Appleard Harlem Appleord Donovan Wanna Kaya Appleard Wom den Mark Scholer

Rescue by King's New Life Ville Saves Health

A reader from Dar ham No C writes that severe stomach and liver troubles survived after taking King's New Life Ville pills. The account claims the remedy restored health and credits Crawford Iron and Mackay & Go for promoting the product.

R. King Ville

International Navigation company renamed Mercantile Marine

The ship combine filed papers in Trenton New Jersey officially amending the International Navigation company to Mercantile Marine company. Authorized capital rises to 120 million with five hundred thousand preferred stock at 6 percent. Bonds totaling 75 million for 4 12 percent issued.

Trenton N.J International Navigation — Company The International Mercantile Marine Company

Americans Capture Three Moro Forts in Minanay Fight

Manila October 1 report of Capt Pershing’s column against the Machi Moro s in Minanay says the Moros offered brief resistance to American artillery. Twenty Moros killed and many wounded. No American casualties.

Manila Pershing Minanay

Life Restored by Electric Biters in Welfare Tex

Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas describes severe biliousness and a backache that left him unable to eat or sleep. After using Electric Bitters he reports sleeping well, resumed appetite, gained strength, and enjoys hard work. The ad urges trying the tonic and notes Crawford Bros and J I Mackay & Co drug stores sell it for 50 cents.

Alfred Bee Welfare Tex Crawford Bros J. I. Mackay & Co

Stop the Crush and Thy Cota in One Item

An old tablet or remedy promises relief for cold and general ailments, labeled as a cure-all with asserted laxative and quinine effects. It markets itself as a single product with a price of two cents, suggesting quick, inexpensive relief. The wording hints at a patent medicine style typical of earlier newspapers.

You Know What You Are Taking When You Take Grove's Tonic

The ad warns that Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic contains iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It declares No Cure No Pay and prices the bottle at 60e, emphasizing honesty and guaranteed results.

Grove

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