Leprosy Case Reported Near Gaffney and Local Rail Rules
The Georgetown Daily Item notes a leprosy case near Gaffney and reports on new state rail depot rules aimed at informing passengers. It mentions mob fears in Savannah, a Sumter dog licensing ordinance, and long-running court actions in Jackson, Kentucky and Union, plus debate over steel rails and rail quality affecting railroad safety.
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York
Waspicion
Kavin Staffeldt
Melvin Padget
Sir Bader
Savannah
Statesboro
Sumter
Thomas Cockrill
Jackson
James Hargis
Clarence Gist
Union
Bell Convicted of Murder in First Degree
Georgetown dispatch reports Bell found guilty of first degree murder in a sensational trial. The defendant shot Dr Charles Wilmot Townsend in his Staten Island home after vows of revenge following his wife’s death in childbirth. Judge Abbot denied a new trial and set electrocution for the first Monday in July.
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Bell
Chas. Wilmot Townsend
Staten Island
Townsend
Abbot
Sunday School Convention Plans and Program
The Interdenominational Sunday School Convention meets May 23 and 24 in this city. Activities include devotional song services, minutes reading, discussions on study methods, and reports from township Sunday Schools. Speakers include Rev. W. J. Cahall, Rev. T. G. Herbert, Rev. McFarland, Rev. Dr. H. Johnson, and Rev. A. R. Woodson. Each school to send at least one delegate.
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W. J. Wyly
W. J
Cahall
T. G. Herbert
Mr. McFarland
W. J. L. Cahall
Dr. H. Johnson
B. L. Beaty
L. G. Walker
Mr Way
A R. Woodson
Diamond Queen on Trial Cites Stanford White Parallel
Pretty Bessie Criswell Burton testifies she was lured by jeweler H Hilman who she says acted like Stanford White. Hilman contends he sold the diamonds after she claimed she owned bank accounts and real estate. The witness says she was first enticed into his rooms while she...
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Wheeling
W. Va
Bessie Criswell Burton
H. Hilman
Stanford White
Evelyn Nesbit
White
Hilman
Elks Home For Sale At Corner of Highmarket And Broad
Desirable property offered for sale at easy terms. Inquiries to L. S. Ghrich by May 20. Property located at the Elks Home corner Highmarket and Broad streets.
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Elks
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