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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
2
Marshall Shelton died after taking morphine at his home on West Green street following a period of drinking and apparent insanity. An investigation noted he sent for morphine hours earlier and consumed enough to kill two men, then was found dead after several hours. The report appears in the Columbia Record.
The Charlottesville corporation court grand jury returned a true indictment against ex mayor J Samuel McCue for the murder of his wife P Fannir M McCune on Sept 4. The case likely continues to the October term beginning the third Monday.
Edward Speagle aged 18 shot and killed his brother Hugh 18 during a dispute over attending church. Edward jailed today for the homicide in Charlotte North Carolina. Two men killed by a train at Greenville South Dakota when struck on a trestle by a Carolina Knoxville and Western Railroad engine.
Judge Watts heard conflicting claims from west Meade relatives and Taeland kin regarding a Logan estate. He ruled the approximately 40,000 dollar controversy will go to the Jute Me Lai line’s nieces and nephews, while existing legal heirs’ shares remain unaffected.
The coroner of Anderson was appointed to serve the unexpired term of N F Lannister. Mrs Bannister was eliminated in the first primary but died on election day. Pruitt, elected in the first primary, will not assume until the new term begins, so an interim appointee was needed. The Record notes Hon Harvie Jordan’s status as a leading Southern farmer’s advocate. A separate item reports an assault in Darlington, with a lynching scare and troop deployment to guard the prisoner. Dr E B Craighead is offered the presidency of Tulane University, while Verner of Columbia competes for Rhodes scholarship at Oxford.
In Fall River Massachusetts a stalemate between 26,000 mill workers and 37,000,000 in invested capital continues after eight weeks of conflict. Owners demand a 12 1 2 percent wage cut while workers refuse, with winter approaching prompting both sides to ration resources and a wave of foreign workers leaving the city. Rumors of a October 3 resignation persist but were denied as workers held a mass meeting.
Gov Terrell offers a 250 reward for arrests and convictions in the lynching of John Ware. Atlanta Sept 19. Judge Parker issues statements defending Roosevelt’s honor and integrity. The action is praised by papers across political lines.
The Republican State Committee met in Columbia and decided to nominate a candidate in every district. GG Wight of Coton County is noted as a key organizer. The report notes strong sentiment across the state and mentions upcoming efforts in South Car ----------------
George Tiley of near Raleigh North Carolina shot and wounded his wife then killed his mother in law after a quarrel over family matters. He fired multiple times, injuring the wife in the arm and chest region before fleeing. authorities had not yet arrested him.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Apnews Mich and Kaley with references to fares and sale by Pander ark Pharmney. Distinct readable names include Por Micumonta Dr tiehop and Kaley. The passage is damaged and yields unclear action or event details.
An advertisement touts a leather shoe line with solid sole and counter, double toe, and a guarantee of a free replacement if not satisfied. It mocks competitors selling inferior pasteboard shoes and references the Douglas line and a famed bald eagle championing quality.
Sped sale of winter clothing with reduced prices and a written guarantee on every Strouse & Bros suit. Overstocked stock admitted, urging inspections to see the large clothing trade. Nation department complete groceries offered at low prices to meet all buyers. Thanking patrons for their support and inviting purchases before fall line arrives.
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