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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
Roosevelt dominates New Jersey victory in the presidential preference primary signaling Taft’s loss of party confidence. Despite Taft’s delegate count, southern loyalties fray and fear roils among old guard and La Follette faction. Rumors place potential dark horse hopefuls like Higes or Robert Todd Lincoln into contention if Roosevelt falters.
The piece notes Robert Todd Lincoln’s age and vigor but says he avoids politics, while the GOP faces a likely split after Chicago. Roosevelt’s nomination could trigger a bolt by the old guard, and La Follette may lead a separate ticket, turning the race into a three or more party clash.
The piece argues civilization rests on shared ideas and association among people not self reliance. It likens isolation to a bee cut from its hive and praises the Chautauqua movement as a national agency expanding culture, urging support for the June 17 to 22 events.
The Board of County Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting with Supervisor H D Muuverlyn and County Commissioners T T McDonald and O B Skinner. Claims approved and ordered paid for May totaled 2 533 08 dollars. After discussing various county matters the board adjourned. R G Anderson Clerk of the Board.
Old instruments taken in exchange. Easy terms available. We refund railroad and hotel expenses for any purchaser from out of town visiting our Charleston store to place all patrons on equal footing with local customers.
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