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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
1
The News and Courier notes Capt John D Quillen of the lost Edgar G Ross appears among arrivals in Charleston aboard Herbert D Maxwell. His son Rube was aboard the Ross when it foundered in January. A daring rescue by the Erne saved seven sailors and a dog, while the Ross drifted to its fate.
Chattanooga report details the July maneuvers at Chickamauga park with militia and regular troops from Tennessee Florida Mississippi and more. About 14 000 total troops from ten states plus Fort McPherson Fort Sill and Fort Omaha will participate from July 1 to 30 including cavalry infantry and artillery units. Bread rations will be baked on site led by L M Nuttman using conical wall tents for eight to ten men per shelter.
A gambler named Clarence Foote offered 1000 to 1 against King James in the Advance Stakes at Sheepshead Bay. Harry Abrahamson, nicknamed Gloomy Gus, accepted the wager, and Ballot won while King James finished second. Foote netted a $1000 profit on the bet.
The Elks plan a July 4 charity baseball game against the A C L Fire Department with stars like Lajoie Fraser Cobb and Wagner. Umpire W R Buie, remarks from Judge R P Shuford, a foot race by Alderman Munnerlyn, and gate receipts funded by sea trade. 25 cent admission, ladies free.
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