Cantonments Near Ready by Oct After Delays
Washington reports four of five men may claim exemption from selective service with local boards deciding who serves. Cantonments targeted for September 1 may slip. completion expected by October with water systems up by mid September. Officials caution shipping delays and sanitary approvals as key factors, and emphasize soldiers not crowded into unfinished camps.
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Washington
Crowder
Regimy
New York
Baker
Gorgas
Soldiers On A Visit From The Front
Lieut G A Neuffer remains on duty while district exemption boards face tasks. WV D Wilkinson returns on leave with 162 others awaiting decisions. Federal districts extend stay to Tuesday as the men discuss soldier life and industry needs.
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DE OY
G. A. Neuffer
D. Wilkinson
Farmers to See Weevil in Action
Citizens of Abbeville are invited to a mass meeting in the entire house Thursday afternoon at o clock. The meeting will discuss sending a delegation of county farmers to boll weevil districts in Georgia and related actions by business and professional men.
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Abbeville
Georgia
Ataane
Abbeville County Votes Against $300000 Bond Issue
Abbeville County voters defeat a $300000 bond issue though turnout was light. Reports indicate no box outside Abbeville city favored the bonds while results from Due West Donalds Antreville and Lowndesville show opposition. A Georgia Department of Agriculture note on boll weevil was printed in the Farmers column. General Erdelii, Petrograd military governor, is reported killed.
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Abbeville
Georgia Department
Gellof Agriculture
John C. Barksdale
Due West
Donalds
Antreville Jr
Lowndesville
German Proclamation Praises War Effort and Victory Outlook
Kaiser Wilhelm issues a wartime proclamation praising the German army navy and colonial forces. He notes continued savings bank gains and increased deposits, celebrates steadiness on the western front and in Macedonia, and vows future victory with God’s support.
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Paris
Savings Bank de- Yes
Berlin
William
Drawala
Hag
Abbeville
Donalds
Antreville
Calhoun
Lowndesville
Rumania
Central
Attokes
Macedonia
God
William I, R
Germany Had Advance Copy Of Austria’s Ultimatum
Washington reports confirm Germany possessed Austria’s ultimatum to Serbia 14 hours before Belgrade. Ex Foreign Minister Zimmerman allegedly admitted Germany knew of Austria’s action, challenging Germany’s denials of consultation. Potsdam war council claims reignite debate on German knowledge and support for Austria. Amsterdam paper taunts Germany to prosecute Deputy Cohn over Crown Council disclosures.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Belgrade
Zimmerman
Cohn
Reichstag
Dawes
Amsterdam
Tages Zeitung
Crown Council
James Magill Returns Home From Philippine Islands
James Magill arrives in Abbeville from the Philippines after three years away. He served in a government post and was mostly stationed in Luzon. The trip took six weeks, landing at Vancouver on July 28. He plans to enter a second Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe or return to the Philippines soon.
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James Magill
Abbeville
Philippine Islands
James
Luzon
Vancouver
Fort Oglethorpe
Philippines
Mrs Brunson and Mrs Fulp Visit Abbeville Again
From Orangeburg Mrs Pembroke Brunson and Mrs R A Fulp are due in Abbeville Wednesday for about two weeks with Dr and Mrs G A Neuffer. It has been years since Mrs Brunson last visited Abbeville, and friends and relatives are pleased to see her return.
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Pembroke Brunson
R. A. Fulp
Abbeville
G. A. Neuffer
Brunson
Father Budds Dead Former Charleston priest served Abbeville
Father Joseph Budd died Saturday in Charleston. For many years he supplied the Catholic church here and was well known in Abbeville. His death was received with regret by many locals who remembered his service.
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Joseph Budd
Charleston
Abbevile
South Carolina Crops Promise Bright Harvest Across State
Crop reports from Abbeville and the Piedmont district say yields look exceptionally promising this season. Farmers statewide await favorable weather to realize a near record harvest and widespread rejoicing if conditions stay favorable.
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South Carolina
Abbeville
Piedmont
Recess for Congress Begins Next Month
Washington dispatch reports leaders planning a September recess of at least six weeks with three day pauses by the House until the Senate completes its work. The food control bill faced continued opposition from Senator Reed and the revised war bill with large increases has been sent to the Senate.
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Washington
House
Senate
Reed
Missouri
General Maey Isky Executed After Court Martial
London reports General Maey Isky commander of the guard corps in the Russian retreat has been ordered shot after a court martial found him non compliant with orders to shoot deserters. Dispatches from Petrograd name the execution and the actions leading to it.
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London
Maeyisky
Petrograd
Two Men Depart for Week in New York City
In New York Mr. W. E. Johnson and Mr. Lewis Perrin leave tonight for a week of business in New York City.
Weather forecast for the Atlantic and Gulf states
The Weather Bureau forecasts this week in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states temperatures near or above normal with occasional thundershowers. The outlook covers the coming week with regional variations and a Sunday note from Washington.
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South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Weather Bureau
Washington
Examinations Begin for Abbeville County Registrants
The Abbeville county examination of registered men started in Clerk J L Perrins office this morning with 60 summonses for physical exams. The first call targets 172 registrants, with 50 to appear daily until quota is met. About 75 percent may claim exemptions, 40 percent for physical disability, and around 60 percent for dependents or industrial work. Industrial exemptions will be decided by the district board without the focal board recommendation.
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Abbeville
J. L. Perrin
Country Board For
Focal Board
War Department Adds 30 Percent to Second Officers Training Camp
The War Department announces a 30 percent increase in the Second Officers Training Camp intake. The August 27 opening will admit 20,000 candidates, up from the planned 7,000, expanding officer training capacity.
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War Department
Washington
French Break in German Lines in Champagne District
Paris reports French troops last night broke into German lines in three places in the Champagne district inflicting heavy losses on the Teutons and taking prisoners. The German attack between Avocourt Wood and Hill 304 was repelled with heavy German losses as the war office announced.
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Paris
Champagne
Tetons
Teutons
Avocourt Wood
Hill No. 304
Abbeville Women Raise $500 for Red Cross Carnival
Abbeville community event by the Womans National League for Service drew large crowds last Thursday. Parades and booths from England Ireland Scotland France Russia Romania and various groups featured entertainment and food stalls to raise funds for war relief. The event, supervised by Mrs H Waddell Pratt, raised five hundred twenty five dollars for the Red Cross.
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Abbeville
Red Cross
Womans National League For Service
League & Clear
America
R. H. Kay
Sam
Joe Wilson
Columbia
England
Ireland
Scotland
Italy
France
Henry Gilliam
Sunny
Russia
Philippines
Root Commission Back From Russia Arrives at Pacific Port
A Pacific Port report says the American mission to Russia led by Elihu Root has reached the port tonight and is en route to Washington.
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Pacific
Russia
Elihu Root
Washington
Burriss Acquitted Over Age Status in Federal Case
John Burriss of Calhoun Falls was acquitted at a preliminary federal hearing after it was shown he was not 21 on June 5 but had turned 21 on July 2. He had been charged with failure to register and released on bond. Other slackers in the county face federal investigation.
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John Burriss
Calhoun Falls
U. S
C. E. Williamson
Burriss
C. J. Bruce
Bary Kiss
Red Cross reorganizes into thirteen divisions for work
Washington reports the American Red Cross will split into thirteen divisions led by division directors with full authority. States named for divisions include Massachusetts New York Ohio Iowa Texas and California. Headquarters and depots will shift to divisional cities enabling bulk shipments and faster operations for literature funds and supplies.
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Washington
Red Cross
United States
Yead
P. Davison
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Towa
Texas
California
Red’ Cross
el Peso
Tex
Houston
France
Southern Railway Spends Big in the South in June 1917
Washington August 4 The Southern Railway Company paid out 7 361 282 in June 1917 with 79.48 percent or 5 850 537 of that total to individuals and industries in the South. The company spent 1 641 882 99 on road and structure improvements. Gross revenue for June 1917 was 7 143 682, up 23.92 percent from 1916, while operating expenses rose about 23.10 percent to 6 093 202.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Railway Company
South
Southern
A. H. Plant
Souther _fompany
Due West Visitor Enjoys Local Carnival Performances
Chief guest Mr. R. B. Galloway from Due West attended the carnival last Thursday. He praised the Highland fling and other dances, remarking such performances were not seen back home.
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Due West
R. 8. Galloway
Joe
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