24 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1900
Page
1
Lancaster shoppers praise Miss Wadsley artwork and flock to sales of hats, pants, and shirts. Advertised prices vanish fast as new styles arrive, with remarks on a successful season and limited stock.
Two Black men in Avireburg face execution demands as the state weighs clemency or pardon petitions. The case highlights ongoing debates over capital punishment and racial justice in the era.
Oct 19 New Orleans reports a secret showing cotton in sight. Governors actions on pardons cited with figures since 1899. Pardons increased this month while cases in Orangeburg and Darlington note continued executions and petitions. Henry Youtsey linked to Goebel shooting with related trials and sentences discussed.
Special to The State reports in Orangesburg that the 1895 constitution creates a pardons board and the legislature should grant it. Analysis notes extensive abuse of the pardoning power, with editorial concern over judicial outcomes and party tactics in local cases. Meanwhile a New Jersey judge cites federal law limiting naturalization to white males, rejecting a Dutch Guiana student’s citizenship bid. Germany and Britain form an accord to keep China open and protect interests, pledging non-advantageous actions and broad consultation with other powers.
Berlin dispatch notes an editorial in The North German that condemns any exclusive profit from China, praising an agreement as a step toward equal rights and global balance. It argues Germany should not claim special rights where others hold them and views the pact as protecting against British dominance in Asia.
A vintage ad touts plumpness as safety against colds and winter weakness. It claims Scott’s Emulsion with liver oil aids digestion and nutrition, promising a free sample to feasible readers at an address in Peart Street.
A. Black man Ed Workman died after a debt dispute inside Laurens. Wade H Godfrey, a merchant, struck with a club during court recess. An inquest found the Black man had assaulted Godfrey. jury returned a verdict of justifiable serious case.
Mrs S I Lincoln recalls a fearful night for the widow of Gen Durnham of Machias Maine who, told she would die, begged for De King's New Discovery. After three doses she slept soundly and later fully recovered from pneumonia, throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles free at Crawford Bros drug store.
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