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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
Atlanta on August 3 reports a fire on a hat at Union Station roof garden delaying a fast train. A lighted cigar caused the blaze destroying about 30 dollars of finery as onlookers and improvised firefighters rushed to aid the panic stricken young woman en route to New York.
A dramatic fight was seen aboard the Allan liner Shurehtian when a thresher shark and a swordfish harassed a whale last Thursday morning. The swordfish attacked from below forcing the whale upward while the shark struck from the air, repeatedly driving the whale to dive. Captain Henry Imrie confirmed the underwater swordfish presence.
The public notes District Attorney Jerome excels in the Harry Thaw case, labors tirelessly and extends beyond his usual remit. Some fear the focus on this personal trial diverts energy from larger public causes and future justice. For rent notice at Front Street, apply to Josepp Schenk.
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