10 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
1
The piece notes Democrats can ride a widening Republican rift as Lorimer’s image stays untarnished in some eyes while taft and roosevelt discourse swirl. It mixes satire on campaigns, suffrage, tariffs, and public issues with brisk, pointed jabs at Taft and Roosevelt.
Frederick O. Beach of New York, winter resident here, is charged with assault and intent to kill in the slashing of his wife's throat. A warrant was issued, detec tive Baughn reported finding blood on a diamond studded knife and a bloodstained pearl earring and back comb, all located near the Beach home. A deputy seeks New York requisition papers as Beach reportedly sailed for Europe before service.
Chicago April 9 Winners in the Illinois preferential advisory and direct primary are Champ Clark for President and Theodore Roosevelt for President as indications. L Y Sherman leads for U S Senator with J H Lewis as Democrat. Charles S Deneen wins Governor for Republicans with Edward P Dunne Democrat. Roosevelt's managers claim a large majority over Taft, returns show about five to two in Roosevelt favor. Delegates are not named on ballots. elections to be by districts and at large.
Virginia Christian, a young colored woman, found guilty of first degree murder in the Mrs Ida Virginia Belote killing at Hampton. She faces the electric chair, a potential first female execution in the state since electric chair adoption. The victim left eight children, and robbery and revenge were cited as motives. The murder occurred March 18 with blunt force and strangulation. evidence tied Christian to the crime scene and clothing.
An old time health ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills to cure blues by cleansing the liver stomach and kidneys. It claims improved mood and vitality and notes the 25 cent price at all druggists.
Dispatch and expediency are emphasized with secrecy as only a few people are acquainted with the detective. The fragment notes cautious handling and limited awareness about the investigative figure.
The W C T U announces a new Rest Room at the Easton Novelty Store rear room for public comfort. The monthly meeting is set for Thursday at 4 o clock to inaugurate the facility and invite all shoppers to inspect and use the space while awaiting trains or companions.
W B Holselaw of Clarendon Texas recalls a dramatic cure after using Dr King s New Discovery for a dreadful cough. He claims the remedy cured consumption fears and left the patient healthy and weighing 218 pounds. The ad promotes 50 cent and 1.00 bottles with a free trial offer at druggists.
A vintage patent remedy advertisement claims Electric Litters can restore health after grip or Grij attacks by purifying blood and regulating liver and kidneys. It asserts nerve strengthening effects and urges purchase through druggists with guaranteed satisfaction.
Ex sheriff B W D Barnes of Warren County Tennessee describes failing health and doctor visits with many remedies tried. Gustav Himmelevich of Hochhel Texas reports eight months of asthma and relief after taking Peruna Lacupia and Mapalia stating he can work on his farm again.
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