15 May 1912
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
1
The message outlines payment and notice requirements including beatie or money orders payable to the manager. It references Commun Monthone and the need for real names in notices.
In Maryland the Republican primary shows Taft leading Roosevelt by a slim margin with Roosevelt delegates lagging behind. Maryland results suggest Taft secured a large white vote while Roosevelt workers targeted black voters, amid tense campaigning and financial expenditure.
Albany reports detail the Richeson case as alienists test a suspect with silver hammer caps on knees and other torturous measures. The report notes multiple physical tests and extensive questioning as officials travel to Columbia to seek recognition for a state convention delegation.
Boston May 14 Clarence V T Richeson slayer Avis Linnell slept tonight near the death house at Charles Town State Prison. He was hurried from his Charles Street jail cell to the death chamber and will die next week in the electric chair if court orders are carried out. Richeson showed calm after days of alienist examinations. Governor's council to visit him tomorrow to consider commutation reports.
An old health ad urges readers to protect kidneys and avoid suffering. It cites Mrs. R. H. Anderson of Conway South Carolina praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving back pain headaches and general kidney symptoms after use. The ad claims continued endorsement and notes a 50 cent price from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
The LODGES Courtney Camp No 457 W O W meets on the first and third Wednesdays in the third story above Bank of Georgetown and welcomes Woodmen. Georgetown Rebekah Lodge No 31 meets the second Tuesday at 8 PM and the fourth Tuesday at 4 PM at Odd Fellows Hall above Bank of Georgetown. Poncas Tribe No 78 I O R M meets Fridays in their Wignon above Battle of Georgetown with visiting brethren welcome.
A brief testimonial by Hugh Tallman of San Apton extols TD King’s New Life Pills as a source of energy and vitality for a wife and self. The ad claims benefits for stomach ache and liver or kidney troubles and notes a 25 cent price at druggists.
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