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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1909
Page
2
An editorial from the Columbia Record discusses the Bigham murder case. It criticizes the juror selection and bond as excessive and questions court procedures in a sensational tale of a woman shot near a beach house.
Three residents announce runs for Alderman in Georgetown. F L Siau pledges to work for a Greater Georgetown if elected, L Brinkley promises city up building, and W W Munnerlyn asks friends and voters for support and full duty.
The editorial condemns the shooting of Mrs. Bigham after a trespass incident, arguing fears of a man lead to barbaric acts. It cites two alleged men and asserts the crime is among the most inexcusable in South Carolina.
W H Andrews announces his candidacy for Mayor of Georgetown. He pledges to follow primary rules and to work for the up-building of a Greater and Better Georgetown.
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