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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented column notes citizens debate duties of a county supervisor and the meaning of public service. It contrasts plain law with sinecure, outlining expected tasks from court attendance to infrastructure work and cautions against patronage and lavish perks.
A fragmented report shows two citizens debating municipal roles and decorum. One urges aesthetic office walls while condemning ex officio janitorial duties. The other asks if citizens know the law as the first considers withdrawing a candidacy. A Japanese correspondent notes controversial rhetoric from a Supervisor and jurors.
In New Orleans a bloody duel between a husband and the man accused of seducing his wife is detailed. Carl Bertuna, who killed John Knecht, says Knecht attacked him in the baking room and that Knecht’s wife aided his escape with money to flee. Bertuna was captured in Mobile and brought back to New Orleans.
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