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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1909

Page

2

Blank petition seeks huge pensions for white citizens toppling laws

A Kansas City area incident describes a fanatic sending Mayor Fraser a blank petition urging Congress to raise pensions for Mexican and Civil War survivors to 2600 monthly and widows to 2000, plus new 1500 monthly pensions for white citizens born in the United States 60 to 65 plus years old and their widows.

Kansas H. W. Fraser Congress United States Territories

Public debate over publishing tax returns in Anderson

Residents and editors weigh in on Mayor Sherard’s plan to publish tax returns. Some praise the idea as a step toward equalization and openness, while others question its effectiveness and urge auditors and fair assessors as the real remedy.

Sherard of Anderson Wewberry Observer Union

Brothers Duel Ends in Death Near Pensacola

In Pensacola Florida on May 21 Joseph and Monk Bray two brothers and farmers clashed over a land boundary. Monk Bray fired cursing his brother then was killed when Joseph fired his shotgun into Monk Bray’s chest.

Pensacola Fla Joseph Monk Bray Here

New Straw Hats for Men at Georgetown Furniture Co

Georgetown Furniture Co advertises new straw hats for men in a local shop display. The notice highlights summer style options and the store’s address for shoppers seeking breathable headwear.

Georgetown Furniture Co

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