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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
3
Market reports include cotton, spirits turpentine, corn and flour prices. The text notes the Titanic sinking and mentions a United States senate investigation into the disaster, with cable reports indicating Britain will conduct a similar probe.
Generally fair tonight and Friday with light to moderate northeast and east winds. Notices include Mr W D Morgan's trip to New York for the American Bankers association executive council meeting, Rev I B Jones returning from Marion after his sister died, and local marriages and political mentions. The piece also reflects on Titanic and theater safety lessons and potential regulatory changes for ships and lifeboats.
In Bennettsville, April 30, magistrate J P Gibson ordered an inquest into Lucy Quick's death. A jury ruled she died from gunshot wounds fired by Elijah Quick, who had separated from her in January and fought over custody of their child. The witness, Mrs Francis Pate, described Elijah firing twice as Lucy begged for mercy.
Otto Stramm an 84 year old white man slashed his throat with an old razor before his brother in law's home at St Philip and Shepard streets in Charleston. His condition at Rooper Hospital was described as grave but potentially recoverable as officials noted he had long suffered despondency. Neighbors recalled a previous cheerful demeanor minutes before his fatal act.
Furnished house for rent in McClellanville S C. Apply with reference "house" at the McClellanville posting. Contact details not provided in readable text.
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