Governor Cooper condemns editorials over Lexington County murder coverage
South Carolina Governor Cooper returned from Paris Mountain and demanded newspapers prove charges or apologize for slander after editorials in The State The News and Courier and The Record criticized peace officers handling of the William Brazill killing inquiry in Lexington County and the mob actions near Columbia. He faulted press for publishing every move by officers, aiding violence.
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Columbia
South Caroline
Cooper
Paris Mountain
News and Courier
Charleston
The
Record
Colombia
William Brazill
Lexington County
Brazell
Variety thief roams town taking goods from homes
A roving thief calling himself Bowden or Adams stayed in multiple homes last week, posing as Western Union staff and Spartanburg linked. He engaged rooms, then stole clothing and other items from Miss Ira Hamilton, Mrs. Rogers, and the Tate household, escaping with two coats and a silk skirt.
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Kansa
Sky
Western Union
Bowden
J. J. Adams
Spartanburg
Adams
Ira Hamilton
Vienna Street
Main Street
Mass mob storms Barnstable jail in Cape Verde case
A mob of nearly 200 people gathered at Barnstable jail storming the facility to lynch three Cape Verde Island prisoners accused of highway robbery and assault on a white woman. Sheriff Rosenthal increased guards to 15. Andrews held on 15000 bail. hearings set for the 29th. Governor Cox urged restraint and promised state aid to punish the crime.
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Barnetable
Mass
Cape Verde Island
Buzzards Bay
Rosenthal
Boston
Framingham
Barnstable
Andrews
Court House
Cox
Wareham
Commonwealth
Working While He Rests Doctor in Abbeville
Dr. T. L. Davis pauses in Abbeville for a brief rest before resuming studies in New York hospitals. He keeps his hand in by operating, including on Lethe children, Rev. Mr. Bristow, and removing tonsils from Harry Briggs Wilson David Aiken and Leon Mc Cord.
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T. L. Davis
Abbeville
New York
Lethe
Mr. Bristow
Harry Briggs Wilson
David Aiken
Leon McCord
Abbeville youths graduate from Citizen’s Military Camp
Abbeville County young men completing the Citizen’s Military Training Camp at Camp Jackson last week include Charlie A. Ficquette of Lowndesville James R. Gray of Antreville Thomas A. Fowler of Calhoun Falls Everett B. Wakefeld of Calhoun Falls James M. Bowen of Abbeville Lawrence D. Hagen of Due West Robert M. Ellis of Due West William L. Anderson of Antreville Herbert L. Whaley of Abbeville John D. Leslie of Abbeville Marvin King of Abbeville.
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Abbeville County
Citizen's Military
Camp
Jackson
Charlie A. Ficquette
Lowndesville
James R. Gray
Antreville
Thomas A. Fowler
Calhoun Falls
Everett B. Wakefeld
James M. Bowen
Abbeville
Lawrence D. Hagen
Due West
Robert M. Ellis
Robbery suspect stopped before boarding train
Mr. Tate chased a suspected thief onto No 11 and, after signaling police, Adams fled. White, armed only with a hammer, threw it as Adams dropped a suitcase. Police seized the case containing silk shirts, a black jersey petticoat, a doll and dress, beads, mottoes, books with names, and other items awaiting owner identification at city hall.
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Tate
No. 11
Adams
B. White
White
Home Brew Safe Under New Bill
Washington reports the conference on the anti beer measure agrees to protect the home from searches without a warrant but allows searches of other property if reasonable cause exists. The final section imposes penalties on officers and others who abuse search powers or impersonate officers. The Senate expects swift action despite opposition to the Stanley amendment.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
United States
Twin Daughters Spark Town Red Celebration at Sharpton Residence
Mr. W C Sharpton, a painter, marked the birth of his twin daughters with a lively celebration at his home. Neighbors reported a festive scene as news of the twins spread through the town.
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W. C. Sharpton
Chicago Drunk Fines Raised To Offset Prison Costs
Revised schedules by Judge Charles F. McKinley set higher drunkenness fines starting Monday. Plain drunks pay 3 dollars, noisy drunks 5, sleepers in public 5, those who fight 10, actual fighters 10 to 25 dollars. Additional schedules for misdemeanors and disorderly conduct will be announced.
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Chicago
Charles F. McKinley
Chicago Avenue
Cotton freight rate order curbs long hauls in Carolinas
The South Carolina Railroad Commission issues an order approving the proposed cotton rate reductions for short hauls up to 120 miles while rejecting increases for hauls over 130 miles. The move blocks higher rates feared by cotton shippers. North Carolina officials reportedly approved the broader schedule. The ruling makes only the reduction parts effective across the two Carolinas and interstate shipments.
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Columbia
South Carolina Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Carolinas
Seaboard
Southern
North Carolina Railroad Commission
School for Adults Closes After One Month of Study
The adult education program at Campbell's house, running since August 1 and led by Miss Julia Lide of Darlington, will close Friday with a spelling contest at 3 30 pm. Twenty one pupils aged 21 to 60 attend, mostly men, with only three women. The superintendent Paul Mann and Senator J Howard Moore sponsor prizes for top spellers.
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Campbell's ‘House
Julia Lide
Darlington
Paul Mann
J.howard Moore
Textile Strikers Return to Work in North Carolina
Charlotte August 20 figures show four thousand workers at Concord and Kannapolis plants reduced to about 2,600 back at looms and spindles after reopening the six mills Cannon Kannapolis 1100 Cabarrus 150 Brancord 32 Cannon Concord 125 Hartzell 60 Locke 150. Governor Morrison due to address labor dispute at 3 pm with no mediation planned.
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Charlotte
N. C
Concord
Kannapolis
Cannon
Cabarrus
Hartzell
Locke
Morrison
Isbor
Barrett
State Federation of Labor
Red Cross and Legion Serve Greenwood Ex-Servicemen
The Press and Banner misstated last week. the cleanup squad of the American Legion and Red Cross will arrive Thursday and stay Friday and Saturday, August 26 and 27, with headquarters at the Community Hall. The program seeks direct contact with ex service men with or eligible for government claims. expenses are covered including railroad fare home. Greenwood, Abbeville and McCormick counties men invited. details from Dr. G A Neuffer or W D Wilkinson.
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American Legion
Red Cross
Greenswood
Greenwood
Abbeyville
McCormick
G. A. Neuffer
W- D. Wilkinson
Mrs Edwards III Seriously Ill At Daughter's Home
Mrs. Edwards III is gravely ill and unconscious at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Dr and Mrs C C Gam brell. She is joined by her son Dr John G Edwards of Edgefield and Miss Georgia Edwards of Easley. Expected arrivals tonight include Dr Ed Edwards of Spartanburg Mrs Brice Mills of Macon and Andrew Edwards of Georgtown.
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John G. Edwards
C. C. Gambrell
Edgefield
Georgia Edwards
Easley
Ed Edwards
Spartanburg
Brice Mills
Macon
Andrew
Edwards
Georgtown
Air power aids coast defense yet keeps battleship preeminent
Washington Aug 20. A joint army navy board report on bombing tests off Virginia coast from June 21 to July 21 concludes aircraft cannot replace battleships as the nation's chief defense at sea. The tests sank four ex German ships, proving aviation must advance with carriers, anti aircraft, and larger, faster fleets. Military air craft offer limited gunnery aid beyond shore bases but may influence coastal operations if used in adequate numbers.
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Washington
Virginia
Joint Board of the Army and Navy
Pershing
Weeks
Rooss‘velt
Navy
Army Air Service
Army
Naval Boards of Observation
R. E. Coontz
Naval Operations
W. G. Haan
C. 8. Williams
Henry Jervey
W. ©. Cole
Road Work Progressing Across County Roads
Supervisor Keller reported steady progress on all county road projects with large crews under Blankenship Elliott and Kyle. If weather holds, the contractors expect completion in a few months. Humbert has nearly finished surveying the Greenwood road which will run via Ebenezer and Beulah churches through Smithville to Greenwood county near W A Klugh’s home, about two miles shorter than the lower route and serving more Abbeville county citizens.
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Keller
Messrs. Blankenship
Elliott
Kyle
Humbert
Greenwood Road
Ebenezer
Beulah
Smithville
Greenwood County
W A. Klugh
Abbeville County
County tax actions threaten seaside property seizures
The County Treasurer has issued executions for all unpaid taxes and they are now in the hands of Sheriff McLane. The sheriff will begin seizure and sale of property shortly unless these taxes are paid. Defaulting taxpayers may save costs by contacting the sheriff immediately to settle.
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McLane
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Army Board
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