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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
Notice outlines a July 2 posting by the Georgetown post office under the Act of Congress with subscription instructions and fee details. It lists requirements for notices and accompanying dates, and cautions about money orders payable to the team company.
The 1912 Pennsylvania Democratic state platform urges amending the U S Constitution to restrict the president to a single six year term. It cites Roosevelt's third term campaign and warns against the dangers of unlimited tenure and the president’s personal clashes diminishing the office.
Prosecution against great corporate interests and the former president's conduct in backing a successor four years ago provide a conclusive reason for an amendment to the constitution. The change would prohibit a president from seeking a second consecutive term and prevent uses of executive power to install a preferred successor.
The article argues that the two major parties share ultimate aims but differ in method. It attributes trust power to centralized political leadership, alleging Republicans promote protectionist policies and tariffs to concentrate wealth and manipulate labor and capital, with trusts backing Republican candidates and Democratic alignment scarce. It frames Roosevelt and Taft as guardians of centralized power, opposing democratic principles.
Boston Mass May 16 Governor Fess denies Richeson Lane petition for commutation in the murder case of Avis Linnel of Hymelia. An insanity commission ruled Richeson sane at the time and now. Spiritual adviser Rev Herbert Johnson and prison chaplain Rev Herbert Stebbins visited the prisoner after the decision, unaware of the Governor’s ruling.
San Antonio writer Hugh Tallman touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a source of life and energy. He claims these pills boost strength and overall vigor, calling them the best made for stomach, liver, and kidney support.
The LODGES Courtney Camp No. 457 W C W meets the first and third Wednesdays on the third story over Bank of Georgetown. Georgetown Rebekah Lodge No 31 1 O C F meets every second Tuesday at 8 PM and 4th Tuesday at 4 PM at Odd Fellows Hall over Bank of Georgetown. Poncas Tribe No 78 1 O R M meets Fridays in their Wigwam over Bank of Georgetown with visiting brethren welcome. HS Higgins Sachem W N McLeod C of R.
Justice 5h Cherry of Girls Miss Tenn was worried a sore on his leg baffled doctors and resisted remedies. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was completely cured. It treats burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles. Prive 50 cents at all druggists.
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