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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
2
A Pennsylvania staff writer visits Cleveland to report on Mayor Tom L. Johnson's eight years of reform. The article lauds his fight for taxation equalization and describes Cleveland as the best governed city. It notes Johnson's continued mayoral campaigns and public-spirited leadership.
The article cites President Taft admitting that protective tariffs and related bills indirectly fund private companies by drawing from the public treasury. Democrats have long argued this point, and the piece notes the Republican stance now appears to align with that view.
At the solicitation of many friends, W H Andrews declares himself a candidate for mayor of Georgetown. He pledges to abide by all primary rules and to work for the up-building of a Greater and Better Georgetown.
Three residents announce candidacies for Alderman in Georgetown. F L Siau pledges to work for a Greater Georgetown if elected, L Brinkley promises to build up the city, and W W Munnerlyn asks for support to fulfill his duties.
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