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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
3
The Mann white slave traffic bill was favorably reported to the house yesterday. An accompanying report claims the measure would not interfere with state powers. The item also notes multiple local social and commercial notices, from Christmas events to sales and travel.
Galveston Texas December 22 Governor Campbell pardons Agnes Goode the only white woman in the Texas State penitentiaries set to be freed on Christmas Eve. Five other women and twenty five men were also pardoned on the Pardon Board recommendation. The Goode case long sentence cut short by mercy the governor said the world will be none the better for keeping her in prison.
A man in Starke Florida died after drinking whiskey alleged to be poisoned. A note was found in the package sent to a well known resident, detailing the poisoning incident and a possible suspect.
The Rev. Z. P. Hamilton urges Christmas gifts for Rescue Orphanage. He notes daily furnishings arriving but mattresses pillows and quilts still needed. Adults clothing towels handkerchiefs coal wood and food welcomed. All money donated is doubled in value.
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