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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1909

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Prohibition Debate Skirts Moral Law and Real Evasion

Brunswick writer questions Prohibition efficacy based on observed evasion in Georgia towns. He cites a Savannah incident of rye whiskey served to a ten year old in a bakery dining room, argues laws fuel concealment, and urges education over enforcement to achieve genuine reform.

Octavus Cohen Charleston Commonwealth Savannah Philippines Dr. Jones Mr. Cohen

Autopsy Links 17-Year-Old Anna Schumacher Death to Choking

Rochester authorities report Anna Schumacher was choked and beaten to death as autopsy findings detail a brutal assault. A broken spade near Holy Sepulchre Cemetery provides a clue while investigators press for a rapid arrest amid inquest plans and renewed city wide search.

Rochester N. Y Anna Schumacher Holy Sepulchre Henry Kleindienst St Bernad’s Seminary St Bertrad’s

Jealous husband and wife duel ends in tragedy

In Chicago on August 9 Antonio Spizzirri and Anna Spizzirri locked their children in a bedroom and fought in a darkened parlor. Anna was killed by gunfire and stabbing. Antonio was also wounded and may die. A revolver and knife lay near the sofa. A torn letter, possibly solving the case, was found as police intervened. jealousy is suspected.

Chicago Antonoio Spizairri Anna Spizzirri

Sea Serpent Tales Recur As News Sate

The piece mocks repeated sea serpent sightings reported by Gloucester and Long Island witnesses and a Bermuda steamer. It argues science has found no basis for such yarns while noting ongoing sensational coverage, awaiting the next hair raising report.

Long Island Gloucester Bermuda

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