16 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1912
Page
1
The piece surveys reactions to the Democratic National Convention with references to Wilson and Roosevelt, notes on Chicago and New York rivalries, critiques of media coverage and hotel facilities, and mentions political maneuvers around third-party bids and Roosevelt electors. It also touches on boxing figures and public morals regarding film exhibitions and sportsmanship.
Denver is struck by a cloudburst flooding Cherry Creek and the South Platte. About 500 people homeless and several deaths reported as a vast ruin of property unfolds. Mayor Arnold leads relief and rescue as utilities fail and city buildings face inundation.
An aged vision of air mail by Uncle Sam’s carriers is described as soon to spread. Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases is praised as the popular medicine in America. Mrs J F Davis of Stickney Corner Maine reports a dramatic relief after prior remedies failed. It cures coughs colds and bronchial ailments. Price 50 cents to 1 dollar. Trial bottle free at druggists.
Governor’s office released a statement amid August testimony by the investigating committee. He vows to deny charges with proof and says the Augusta disclosures are misrepresentations. He notes strong statewide support and brands his critic as a cowardly thief.
Wheat prices fell more than four cents as Northwest crop optimism and strong Kansas threshing yields pressured markets. The September option opened lower and traded around 96 3 8 to 1 00 5 8, with reduced demand contributing to the decline.
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