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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1904
Page
2
The Kershaw Era urges Lancaster to consider a proposed waterworks and electric light project. It stresses urgent need for safe drinking water and fire protection, notes current deficiencies, and advocates pursuing the opportunity if terms are favorable.
Attorney General Wilson filed impeachment proceedings with the supreme Court against Sheriff A. D. Rogers of Madison county. He is charged with neglect of duty in not protecting the negro. Horace Maples was lynched in Huoteville on September 7. Hearing set for November 24.
Describes ongoing stubborn fighting after initial Japanese gains under Oyama and Kuropatkin reports. Oyama says thirty Russian guns captured and pressure on Russian positions. Kuropatkin’s note to Nicholas offers guarded claims. Port Arthur reports indicate Japanese shelling on the inner fortress while garrison remains hopeful of the siege outcome.
A brown and white spotted dog answering to Vuilo has been missing since Saturday. Reward offered for the return to J. E. Ratledge.
A heavy Southern railway freight engine under Engineer A J Crow and fireman William Griffin fell several feet through a coal shute trestle at Highland Park Mills in Rock Hill. Crow suffers whosh and bruises, Griffin dislocated shoulder. both others unharmed. Engine stayed upright, trestle gave way while placing coal cars.
Edgefield October 11 soldiers and guards of the county chain gang were arrested on warrants sworn by Solicitor Thurmond. G E Sawyer and M R Prince, sergeant and guard, are in jail awaiting trial for the killing of Wade Hartley, colored. Bail will be sought at once.
Anderson October 12. The gin nery on the plantation of Mr J R Miller in Varennes township was burned early this morning. Thirty two bales of cotton were in the building all of which were destroyed except five partially damaged and six saved from the flames. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Fourteen immigrants landed in Columbia this morning and visited the commissioner Burkadale in Watsons absence. Arrangements were made to place them, many as skilled workmen, with all coming from Scotland. Columbia Record 13th inst.
The article outlines a postwar reorganization to be held the last week of October from the 26th to 28th. It urges every county in the state to be represented, emphasizing benefits beyond prizes, including advertising and exchanges with Progressive men from other regions. It details freight arrangements, free lodging, on-site dining, direct stock shipping, and entry assistance from Secretary Love, with entries due by 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The goal is a broad, representative State Fair showcasing Carolina resources.
An afternoon dispatch from Tokyo states that Japanese forces in Manchuria won decisive gains with all three armies advancing. Battles near Bensinha and Langtouchieh were fierce with heavy but unnumerated losses. Artillery and infantry engagements continued as forces pursued retreating Russians toward Liuhang chiatzu and Peyntar while guns and ammunition were captured at Sancwatshishan.
Washington October 12 The agriculture department circular urges early crop protection by destroying cotton stalks in autumn. It stresses that field plant destruction is the most effective weevil extermination method and calls for concerted community action across the cotton belt to save the crop.
Mr Heath returns from the North with startling values in dress goods and numerous other bargains. The latest line from Viki Newest MD AOsBIRM features dry goods and special prices designed to attract shoppers.
We announce a heavy purchase of browns and greens in Mohair Cravinetts Mixed Cheviots and Whipcards plus broadcloths in all shades. Our nation department is complete with tailor made skirts jackets and capes. A tremendous line, prettiest and cheapest seen here. inspection urged to secure a sale.
A local ad promotes high art clothing from Strouse and Bro, Kirschbaum, Snel lenger gco, with Browns Grays and color options. It markets shoes, lawn veils and furs, notes price sacrifices on linens and veils, and invites ladies to the Fall Millinery Opening on the first Wednesday in October.
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