29 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
1
Reports from Columbia indicate hazing at The Citadel and Clemson may face a legislative investigation next session. A recent Citadel case involved a scholarship winner repeatedly beaten by higher class cadets, prompting calls for action while warnings urged silence or self defense.
Austin March 28 Every case of tuberculosis in Texas must be registered with health authorities under the new State sanitary code which goes into effect today. Reports on tuberculosis are confidential and used for education and literature rather than isolation, alongside new quarantine and sanitary rules for hotels and sleeping cars with the code having the force of law.
Thieves struck the Richmond Post Office cashier’s vault early this morning in a public, well lighted area. They stole stamps valued around 85000 and about 160 in cash from the payroll fund. Secret Service agents and police pursued leads with a clue reported tonight.
Veteran umpire George Van Halten works White Sox coast practice games. Malachi Kittredge leaves Harvard coaching for a new engagement. Ray Demitt impresses with St Louis Browns after Highlanders. Josh Devoe may lead Giants batting. Miller Huggins shines at second base and could be Cardinals captain. Tris Speaker remains a top hitter with Boston Americans. Texan described as a premier willow player. Clarence Rowland named Jacksonville Illinois manager after strong Aberdeen Washington results. Charley Prueitt and Geo Roe join New Orleans Club. Philadelphia grounds offer score cards. Athletic management distributed over 700000 last season.
New York reporters say Ruth Wheeler, a stenographer murdered last Saturday, was smothered and burned alive in Albert Wolter's fireplace. Investigators probe motive and possible white slave links as over 50 girls aged 15 to 17 reported missing since January.
The Wade Hampton statue on the State House grounds was decorated with wreaths and flowers covered his grave in Trinity Churchyard as South Carolina marks the birth anniversary of the cavalry leader and statesman. Gen A R Brooks spoke to the local Daughters of the Confederacy chapter on incidents in Hampton's life.
By authority from the United States Government through the Secretary of Commerce and Labor the steamer tug Morris will be changed to E B Malone within the next fifteen days. D V Richardson Managing Owner.
The Secretary of Agriculture issues an order effective April 1 releasing from Texas fever quarantine over 48 thousand square miles. Affected regions include California Fresno to San Bernardino counties, Texas Burden to Terrell counties, Oklahoma Noble to Jackson portions, Arkansas Benton and Washington, Mississippi De Soto Tate and Tunica, Tennessee Bradley and James, Georgia White Habersham Stevens, and Virginia Brunswick. The total freed area since 1906 reaches about 130 thousand square miles.
Jamestown Virginia hosts the Jamestown Jockey Club track opening fast approaching with hundreds of racers from Jacksonville and Tampa, training and fans converging for the first Eastern meeting of the year. Regular patrons from New York and elsewhere plan to begin the season at Jamestown as they did at Benning.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, described as constitutional. The claim includes a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and urges readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. The ad also suggests taking laxatives for constipation.
Charleston March 29 Special Eleven alleged ringleaders are jailed after a race clash on James Island. Sheriff Martin and armed deputies quelled disturbances following a Lawton store dispute and Easter celebrations. Officials warn to behave or face the penitentiary as island residents calm but remain vigilant.
Viola Baker of Floral Arkansas attributes improved health to Cardui, a herbal remedy for weak women. She cites newfound strength and fewer health issues after using one bottle following directions. The ad promises Cardui is mineral free and labelling its maker as Me Bea to Leer Macha Medicine Co. Offers an instructional booklet on request.
The note warns La Grippe often weakens the heart and can lead to pneumonia. It recommends Foley's Honey and Tar for relief, stating the syrup strengthens the system and aids recovery, available from all druggists.
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