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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
2
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The Baltimore Sun weighs the Roosevelt era moment as Roosevelt Republicans look for refuge in the Democratic ranks if the Democrats adopt a strong progressive platform. A weak Democratic candidate could empower Roosevelt to run, rewarding the reactionaries who now lead the Republican name.
A murder report from Florence notes Sidney Allen shot and killed Seaboard depot agent Byrd at Eulonia station, about 16 miles from Mullins. Allen reportedly shouted I am Sidney Allen get me if you can and fled toward Conway with a shotgun and three pistols, defying arrest.
Isaac Danielson, 35, weighing 200 pounds, faced a disorderly charge before Municipal Judge Calverly. He said his work is housework while his wife, a milliner, goes to work. His wife chose to keep him at home, and he was discharged after the court hearing.
In Baltimore on June 27 progressives won a key vote overturning unit rule binding some state delegations. Ohio delegates shift votes away from Harmon, Wilson gains momentum as New York Missouri Nebraska Kansas Pennsylvania show varied stances. The abrogation could alter further delegations and the uphill race for the presidential nomination remains unsettled as noon adjournment looms.
A Victorian era promotion touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages. It promises a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure, cites internal use and blood cleansing, and urges readers to obtain testimonials from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio with local druggists selling at 75 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Court of Courtney Camp No 457 of the W O W meets on the first and third Wednesdays in the third story above Bank of Georgetown All Wood’s men invited C J M Turner Clerk proceedings noted for record
Baltimore June 27 Bryan Wilson progressives won another victory in the Democratic Convention as delegates overturned the credentials committee and seated ten Wilson delegates from South Dakota. The Wilson camp argued the vote moved Woodrow Wilson toward the nomination with 639.5 votes to 43.5 voting, 5.5 absent.
A man rushed to the armory entrance claiming to be Sam John Sharp Williams a Mississippi senator and delegate at large seeking entry after losing his badge. He denied being Bryan but insisted on entry, while a guard sent him away and Williams later gained entry through Wilson's manager.
The Victoria Luise airship with 12 passengers began a ten hour over sea flight from Hamburg. The monster craft flew out over the North Sea and may aim to show airship raids on England are feasible. It passed Heligoland at a quarter past nine, with a speed of 45 miles per hour and a wide operational radius.
A Charleston special train will travel to Augusta via Yemassee to carry the 1st battalion Companies A through D and the hospital corps detachment. At Green Pond it will add Walterboro company coaches and baggage cars, arriving in Augusta at 5:20 Friday. Georgetown and Conway units move to Sumter on regular trains, with a Sumter special carrying baggage for Conway and Georgetown and a Pullman from Georgetown.
A brief exchange unfolds with a self made man declaring pride while a listener counters that his head lags behind his boast. The remark hints at a critique of self reliance and the mismatch between talk and thinking.
A big farmers meeting is scheduled in Georgetown on July 17, 1912 at 10 a.m. at the Court House. Speakers will come from the department of Agriculture and Clemson College, and all farmers are cordially invited. R T Allston collaborator.
Spartanburg June 26 Ed Sullivan a 20 year old black man wanted in Winnsboro on a charge of assaulting a young woman was arrested at Union this morning. He reportedly confessed and officers began for Winnsboro. Dispatchers say it is widely believed he will not reach the Winnsboro jail alive.
In Calais Maine on June 27 the Grand Monan carrying 600 excursionists struck a dredge in the St. Croix river. The second engineer James Carr of East Boston died crushed in the captain’s room. No other injuries reported. Dredge sank and passengers were taken to a nearby steamer as the tide was low. Investigators suspect a signals misunderstanding caused the accident.
An observer notes a policeman telling a street crowd to move on and threatening to strike heads if they do. The ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentler remedy for bowel congestion, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
Election held Tuesday July 9 1912 for seven trustees of Indigo School District. Polls open 7 am close 7 pm at near Atlantic Coast Lumber office and Georgetown Court House. Only registered electors in Winyah Indigo District. show registration certificates and tax receipts. Ballots must be legal size 2 1/2 by 5 inches and black ink. scratched tickets not counted. Voters take oath as required by law. Jos Schenk Chairman KE Emerson Secretary.
The Poncas Tribe No 78 1.0. R. M holds Friday meetings at their Wigwam over Bank of Georgetown. Visitors are welcomed by Sachem H. S. Higgins and Ww. N. McLeod Cof R.
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