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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
1
Prohibitionists claim a hard blow as a compromise measure passes both houses despite opposition from dispensary counties and local option leaders. The legislature moves quickly with little debate leaving leaders unsure who won and predicting future fights may be delayed for two years. The Governor welcomes the outcome while many lawmakers fear South Carolina alcohol policy has regressed.
Dr William D Crum resigns as collector of customs at Charleston effective March 4 He sent his letter to President Roosevelt on Sunday and plans to retire with the Roosevelt administration Thursday The move spares President-elect Taft from a difficult reappointment or public criticism over Roosevelt policy in the South
United Fruit steamer Peredia went ashore on a reef at Cape Gracias Bend fifteen miles from Nicaragua. The ship carries 45 passengers and a large cargo of freight. The vessel is not seriously damaged and no transfer of passengers has occurred. Divers and wrecking gear are being rushed from Nicaragua to the scene.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that lowering tariffs on lumber would not reduce prices for American consumers. any saved duty would simply flow into Canadian buffers rather than the U.S. Treasury, reflecting a broader miscomprehension of tariff effects.
Captain William D. Gearhart of Engine Company No. 27 attacked Mrs. Anna Baxter at her home on Bennett Street. He leaped from a third floor window at the Pittsburg hospital as police closed in. Both survived with serious injuries and the motive remains disputed.
The piece argues that removing the American duty on lumber would drive Canada to levy an export duty. It cites two motives: to reserve timber for Canada and to tax the large stock of timber owned by Americans, boosting government revenue.
Jim Jeffries, traveling through Chicago toward New York, says he will challenge Jack Johnson for the heavyweight championship if in condition, claiming he is duty bound to the sport and plans to reclaim the title for the white race. He denies claims he would fight Johnson after a vaudeville engagement.
Hezekiah King shot and killed Mr. Zion Fortner at 100 o'clock last night after a dispute with another black man. Fortner died today at 10. King, a brown short heavyset man about 23 or 24, weighs 160 pounds and fled. a $25 reward was posted by the mayor for his capture.
Senator D Smith reached Washington and will be sworn in as South Carolina's junior Senator on March 4. He traveled alone due to a family illness. His secretary Charles M Galloway and family joined him at the Vendome. Smith will return home until the extra session begins March 15.
The Vagabond The Merry Widow Waltz Brothers of the G A R and Bobby's Pe Rat play tonight at the Electric Theatre. Centered bill includes light comedy and music with lively vaudeville stunts.
Greenwood February 28 An event of great importance to the Eastern Star in South Carolina took place Thursday night. Mrs. Mary P. Outts grand matron and Greenwood chapter No. 1 assisted in conferring the degrees of the order upon J. L. Michie of Darlington, the worshipful grand master of the South Carolina Grand Lodge A F M.
Notice of a stockholders meeting at No. 8 Washington Avenue Newtown PA on March 1 1909 at 3 pm to consider issuing bonds of 200 000 dollars maturing in 30 years at 6 percent and securing them with a mortgage on all current and future assets and franchise. S C Case secretary February 25 1909.
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