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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
2
Moss M W DuVall and Wm Godfrey of Marion work to finalize terminals for the Cheraw and Georgetown Steamboat Co. in Georgetown. The line aims to lower freight rates by water versus rail, expanding access to hundreds of square miles for local merchants and boosting city business.
A local critique argues Charlestown faces a severe problem with money sharks and commends pursuing them in the correct legal manner. The piece laments perceived injustices and calls for accountability in financial misconduct cases.
Colonel Henry Tazewell of the Second South Carolina Regiment says the disturbance at the Jamestown Exposition was not caused by South Carolina troops, claiming Kentuckians West Virginians and Regulars were responsible. He commends South Carolina troop discipline and urges concerted Southern action on immigrant labor stations to aid labor needs and regional progress.
The editor denounces high interest lenders dubbed Modern Shylocks and cites harsh laws in New York Virginia and North Carolina as models for stricter action. A National Bank case notes a colored woman owing Empire Banking Company 10 borrowed in March with 3 monthly interest 12 total owed and 0.50 still due. The piece urges enforcement of the state Usury law to protect the poor and ignorant.
GEO S. HEMINGWAY serves as President with W. C. HEMINGWAY as Vice-President and C. D. COOK Jr. as Secretary and Treasurer in the newly announced slate of officers.
For sale desirable Elks Home at the corner of Highmarket and Broad streets. Purchasers can secure on easy terms. Apply to 1.
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