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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1904
Page
2
Senator Tillman spoke to a crowded court house on temperance and dispensary reform. He urged ending monthly liquor purchases, questioned beer dispensary rules, and urged impeachment of the Board of Control for enforcement failures. Reverend Hickson joined in a spirited, fair debate.
Dispatches report no change in positions along the Shekhe river front. A unconfirmed claim says 20 000 Russian troops mass at Kautu pass near Liao Yang hinting at a future strike. Wounded Russian soldiers exceed 20 000 returning to Hardin amid cold. Port Arthur fleet reportedly left harbor and moved to roadstead, but unverified.
Notice from J. Montgomery Caskey Coroner stating he will conduct all inquests in the county and asking the public to call his Pleasant Hill residence when needed.
A judge argues the law on mob violence in the Morrison case. He says officers may be liable for lynching if they neglect or connive and urges fearless, impartial prosecution by the grand jury and solicitor, noting the statute and duties.
Le Quinn of Cavendish Vermont was robbed of his health by chronic constipation. A local ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills broke into his house, arrested the trouble and cured him. Pills advertised for 25 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funder Park Pharmacy.
Mr Heath returns from the North with striking value finds in dress goods and a host of other bargains. The display includes numerous new items in the latest line for the season.
A broad sales pitch promoting Mohair and Broadcloth goods in browns and greens, tailored skirts and jackets, high art clothing, shoes, lawns and veils at sacrifice prices, plus fur line and fall millinery opening announced for the first Wednesday in October with cordial invitations and grocery offerings.
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