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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
4
Judge Dowling urges speedy handling of sensational trials to protect public business and decency. He notes such cases divert time and resources, stressing the need for public demand to curb lengthy proceedings. The Thaw case, if revived, hinges on judges, lawyers, jurors, officials, and the public to hasten the process while upholding justice.
Washington Jan 13 Japan is building a major naval base on Formosa. Great guns, magazines, coal stores, and a large garrison are being assembled. Artificial islands are being cleared and heavy artillery mounted. Formosa could be key to the Far East and is nearing readiness for ships from the Philippines. The project has been known to official departments for ten days but only leaked today.
Rio de Janeiro arrangements for American fleet welcomes continue hourly while Rear Admiral Evans battles rheumatism and may miss events. Brazilian officials regret his absence, fearing diminished ceremony. Also listed items include for sale a small steam tug boat and a 30 horsepower marine engine, plus a Ladies Hospital Association meeting at Elk's Home on January 17 with dues.
A free nationwide contest offers 100 prizes for needle work with no charge or conditions. Send for a booklet detailing entries to Buchan's Soaps Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York City.
An old advertisement touts Buchan's Soap as absolutely pure, hygienic and refreshing. It instructs readers to send 10 cents in stamps to Buchan's Soaps Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York if their druggist cannot supply a cake of Buchan's Cotton Bloom.
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