Prices Begin To Show Slump In Various Parts Of Country
Washington Aug 27 Prices are beginning to turn downward in parts of the country but the slump has not yet created momentum for immediate purchases. Attorney General Palmer said the government seeks a fair chance to reduce artificial inflation and expects results when the food control law is amended to penalize profiteers. He noted progress with shoe manufacturers agreeing to price limits and condemned nationwide propaganda urging early buying of non perishable goods to beat next year price increases.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Palmer
Congress
Bond issue settled at council meeting
The Square deforestation was completed after trees were cut for paving. Preparatory work is rapid with ample labor and materials. The final phase of the $90,000 bond issue was completed Wednesday when the bonds were formally accepted at a special council meeting.
A Son of Bath Visit Sparks Family Mention
Dr. W. E. Link of Willington is in the city visiting Kindred and friends for a few days. A meeting on the train with a traveling man from Athens, Georgia, led to questions about whether the doctor is a son of Col. Bob Link of Abbeville.
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W. E. Link
Willington
Athens
Link
Col
Bob Link
Abbeville
Building Bungalow Plans on Chestnut Street
Lumber is being laid down on the lot recently bought by Mr. W. L. Peebles on Chestnut Street. He plans to build a handsome bungalow.
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W. L. Peebles
Chestnut Street
September Term Court Opens Here Monday With Crowded Docket
The September term begins Monday under Judge Frank B. Gary. Six murder cases headline the criminal docket, with numerous assaults and batteries. Civil docket is light, true bills from last term to be tried first, including Jim Durant and Dave London on arson and multiple larcenies among many others.
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Frank B. Gary
Jim Durant
Dave London
Strike vote urged as railroad unions reject Wilson plan
Washington reports the one hundred committee of railroad shopmen refused the president’s wage proposal and ordered an immediate strike vote by locals. They warned the federation to consider widespread increases for two million workers and delayed any work suspension until a majority decides. The first 1919 cotton bale was sent to the Carlisle company by Southern Cotton Oil.
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Washington
Committee of One Hundred
Hines
Wilson
Liseecov
Federated Shop
Bomb-tallien
Henry
Carlisle
Visitors from Charleston Visit Abbeville Friends
Mrs. Howard Lathrop and her two children Martha and Howard, visiting Eureka Hotel guest Mrs. H. A. Benton, are remembered by Abbeville residents who welcomed Ina Pinkerton back to town after years away.
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Howard Lathrop
Martha
Howard
Charleston
H. A. Benton
Eureka
Lathrop
Abbeville
Ina Pinkerton
Two Airplane Crash Fatalities Near St Louis
Two men burned to death when their airplane stalled and caught fire over St Louis. Second Lieutenant Lloyd Meisenheimer of Detroit Michigan and Chauffeur Harold Lee of St Mary Ohio were aboard the craft with Mr and Mrs H A Benton and Mary Louise Benton. They were returning from a trip to New York and other places of interest while stationed at Scott Field Belleville Illinois.
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St. Louis
Lloyd Meisenheimer
Detroit
Mich
Harold Lee
St. Mary
Ohio
H. A. Benton
Mary Louise Benton
Np2
New
York
Scott Field
Belleville
Ilinois
White House Lawn Party Honors Wounded Soldiers
Mrs. Wilson hosted a Friday lawn party at the White House in Washington for several hundred wounded soldiers sailors and marines from the army and navy hospital. She was assisted by Mrs. Marshall wife of the vice president and by wives of cabinet members residing in the city.
Cotton Growers Plan Major New Orleans Meeting
Cotton growers from the South will meet in New Orleans on September 8 and 9 under the American Cotton Association to discuss current price conditions and set a minimum price to ensure growers a reasonable return. The event, called by J Skottowe Wannamaker in Atlanta, has governors of Southern states urging full attendance and a program including speeches, discussion, and organization. A second day aims to propose a minimum price based on crop size yield supply world demand and current manufactured cotton prices.
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South
New Orleans
American Cotton Association
Atlanta
J. Skottowe Wannamaker
St. Matthews
S.C. UI
City Employees Resign En Masse in Laurens Meeting
Laurens August 26 wholesale resignations hit city offices at a city council meeting. Clerk and treasurer J Rion Workman plans to resign and return to Clinton to run a family business. Wister L. Riddle, street superintendent, retires to pursue other ventures. Edgar Crews, city fireman, also resigns to join Laurens Oil Mill office force. Brooks Davenport was chosen to replace Crews. Officials say Joe F. Smith will not run for sheriff.
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Laurens
Brooks Davenport
Fire
Ial
Charleston
Crews
Joe F. Smith
Silver Stars Barred For Improper Wear At Victory Ribbons
The war department warned Friday that discharged soldiers improperly wear silver stars on victory ribbons. An order states stars may be worn only if the soldier was cited in orders for gallantry and if other decorations for the same action were not awarded.
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War Department
Aca
Arrival of Capt Fulpt Sparks School Opening Plans
In Abbeville Captain Fulpt has arrived to organize the new school opening on September 8. Kids in town ask two burning questions about him: does he give demerits and is he kind tooting.
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Fulpt
Abbeville
Await Wilson Plea Shapes Railroad Strike Prospects
Washington officials and labor leaders awaited the impact of President Wilson on railroad and steel workers. Key moves include a 500,000 railroad shopmen vote on accepting a wage increase and pausing strike plans, and a resubmission to workers per the president's request. Officials hope a total avertment of a shopmen strike is possible.
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Washington
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Betrayer of Edith Cavell Faces Belgian Courts
Paris reports Georges Gaston Quion, linked to Edith Cavell’s betrayal, faces Belgian trials. Prosecutors cite help from Father Bonsteles and others, including a Madame Van Dame, in aiding escapes. Quion acknowledges meeting Cavell and receiving escape maps. Bodart’s home and a German court martial are referenced in the proceedings.
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Paris
Brussels
Georges Gaston Quion
Edith Cavell
Father Bonsteles
Quien
Madame van Dame
Mme. Bodart
Jean Maes
Mes
Madame Bodart
Madame Machiel
Visitors From Atlanta Pause in City Social Round
Mrs Martin and Miso Willie Callioun visit from Atlanta and spend time with Mrs Lewis Jertin. They renew old friendships with several pleasant card parties hosted in the city.
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Martin
Miso Willie Call Ioun
Atlanta
Lewis Jertin
Wilson Sets Out for Pacific Coast Swing and Peace Rally
Washington reports President Wilson plans a 25 day tour to explain the peace treaty to the nation. The journey would begin within ten days to two weeks, stop in major cities including St Louis Columbus and Cincinnati, with San Francisco naval review moved to September 5.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Pacific Coast
Pacific
San Francisco
Tumoulty
Golden Gate
Roosevelt
General Pershing
New York
Tumulty
Geneal Pershing
St. Louis
Paris
Chicago
Middle West
Columbus
Cincinnati
Lanve For Lexington and Mrs Pratt Plan September Visit
Lanve for Lexington Virginia Rev and Mrs H Waddell Pratt depart tomorrow for Lexington VA the former home of Mr Pratt to spend September with his mother En route Mr Pratt will preach in Greensboro North Carolina on Sunday.
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H. Waddell Pratt
Lexington
Mr. Pratt
Sunday School and Lecture at Warrenton Church
Sunday School will be held at Warrenton church next Sunday after noon at 5 o'clock. A lecture by Major R. B. Chaat iam is scheduled for 4380 o'clock.
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Warrenton
Warrenton Church
R. B. Chaatiam
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