Labor contrasts praise Cox for understanding workers needs
The AFL labor committee led by Samuel Gompers reports Governor Cox shows fuller understanding of workers needs than Senator Harding. It notes Cox’s favorable labor record in Ohio and Congress, while Harding’s labor votes are fewer. The summary lauds Cox’s progressive platform and criticizes vague pledges from both parties.
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Cox
Harding
Washingon
Organized Red Labor
Samuel Gompers
Matthew Woll
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Federation
State Senate
Ohio
Washington
Ohio Senate
Labor
Republi
Candidates Fire Last Gun Saturday in County Campaign
Candidates for county offices spoke at a packed city gathering to present their cases for election. Each speaker had about twenty minutes to urge voters to entrust them with office, with incumbents stressing past service and future dedication. Election day looms as a large turnout is anticipated despite a quiet campaign.
Mrs J D Pulp Hosts Small Bridge Party
Mrs J D Pulp entertained eight players at her North Main Street home Saturday afternoon. Games were lively and sandwiches and iced tea with sherbet were served to guests Mrs R E Caldwell Mrs J F Barnwell Mrs W W Bradley Mrs C S Jones Mrs I R Power Mrs J C Hill and Mrs G A Nenffer.
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J. D. Pulp
North Main Street
R. E Caldwell
J F Barnwell
W. W. Bradley
C S Jones
I R Power
J. C Hill
G A Nenffer
Labor Movement Opinion On Governor Cox’s Record
The piece lauds Governor Cox for supporting 59 labor measures without opposing labor, praising his fidelity to working people. It argues the American labor movement provides information for workers to decide their votes, stressing workers’ right to choose candidates and their impact on the republic’s future.
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Cox
Ohio
Workers of America
Our
Republic
Abbeville Population Figures Released
The Genius Department in Washington announced Abbeville’s population at 4 570 at 10 30 this morning, up 114 from ten years ago. The rise was expected by locals, though some noted a larger white population while the black population declined in the same period. News of the count spread quickly after posting at the Press and Banner offices.
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Washington
Banner
Abbeville
Genius Department
Press and Banner
Honea Path Officer Dies of Wounds After Campaign Meeting
Honea Path police officer Mr Hughes died from gunshot wounds sustained Tuesday after a campaign meeting. Ernest Ashley, held in Anderson jail, is charged with murder. Hughes’s dying statement linked an alleged whiskey offer by Ashley to the shooting, which Ashley denies as a joke.
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Anderson
Mr. Ashley
Ms. Hughes
Misa Maud Boyce
First Baptist Church
Howes Path
B. A
Harris
Greenville
Hughes
Ashley
Ernest Ashley
Hild
Retail prices to decline slightly this fall and winter
The federal presence board predicts a slight fall in retail prices during the coming fall and winter, with a further drop to low levels next spring. It cites savings from cheaper materials and better labor efficiency, though some lines may see higher prices due to autumn and winter purchases already contracted.
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Washington
Federal Presen Board
Record-Setting Day For Tonsil Surgeries At County Memorial
Last Friday at County Memorial Hospital a record number of tonsil removals occurred. Judith Hill Emily Morse Charlotte Reese Janet Calvert Will Perrin and a young Wilson girl underwent operations and are now recovering well. The event is remembered as an exciting milestone.
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the County Memorial Hospital
Judith Hill
Emily Morse
Charlotte Reese
Janet Calvert
Will Perrin
Wilson
Abbeville Welcome for Coleman Family Return
Prof and Mrs Robert H Coleman and their two children return to Abbeville after a two week visit at Caesars Head They plan to stay in Abbeville until the College of Charleston opens in September
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Robert H. Coleman
Abbeville
Caesars Head
College of Charleston
Barksdales Return From West and Asheville Visit
Mr and Mrs W D Barksdale return with Miss Kate Haskell from a two week Western trip and Asheville sojourn. Miss Haskell traveled with the pleasant tourist party including Miss Eugenia Robertson and Miss May, reporting a most delightful and interesting time at home afterwards.
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W- D. Barksdale
Kate Haskell
West
Asheville
Abbeville County Missionary Institute Arrives at Presbyterian Church
The Abbeville county Missionary Institute is set for Wednesday September 1 at the Presbyterian church. Morning and afternoon sessions run 10 30 and 2 to 4 30 with a plated lunch. Mrs S C Byrd of Columbia and Rev G M Telford headline activities with talks by Mrs Morse and Mrs Lanier and a social hour to follow.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Churches
Abbeville County
Indy
8. C. Byrd
Columbia
Hodges
Greenwood
Montreal
A. B. Morse
Oscar Lanier
Monterey
G. M. Telford
Upper Long Caney
Texas Visitor Here
Hugh McCelvey, who left the county 44 years ago and now lives in Texas, is visiting his niece Mrs. Joe S. Hammond in Parker Street. He has few recent returns and aims to visit relatives including Col. Pat McGelvey of Mt. Carmel. He has prospered in Texas and is described as now a man of considerable wealth.
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Hugh McCelvey
Texas
Joe S. Hammond
Parker Street
McCelvey
Pat McGelvey
Mt. Carmel
This
McCormick County
CAPT SHAW VISITS US IN COURTESY CALL
Captain W C Shaw of Lowndesville visited the Press and Banner office to check on business and greet the staff. He reported Mrs Charlie Clinkscales the Press and Banner correspondent at Lowndesville is convalescing after a siege of typhoid fever.
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W. C. Shaw
Lowndesville
Press and Banner
Capt. Shaw
Charlie Clinkscales
Seven Hills
New Houses Under Construction on Magazine Street
Two new bungalows rise on Magazine Street, one at Magazine and Poplar built by Col. T. G White for Home Building Corp with occupancy soon after plumbing finish. The adjoining Tot lot home by Col Cotton Market W A Calvert and Alderman Henry is nearing completion and expected for occupancy in spring. Frank Bell of Anderson spent Saturday in the city on business.
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Magazine Street
Col. T. G White
I Home-Building Fame
Home Building Corporation
Magazine
Poplar Streets
Coll Cotton Market
W A. Calvert
Henry
Frank Bell
Anderson
Four Abbeville Women Lead Notable Baptist Service
A large Abbeville crowd evening service featured four young women from the city guiding a Student Volunteer Movement program. Gladys Wham Edna Bradley Ruth Howie and Katherine O Neal spoke on missions, Des Moines convention aims, and the need for missionaries abroad and at home, with choir and piano numbers enhancing the program.
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Baptist Church
The
Abbevill
Gladys Wham
Edna Bradley
Ruth Howie
Katherine O'Neal
M. R Plaxco
Louis J. Bristow
Des Moines
Far East
Latin Americas
Mexico
Abbeville
Margie Bradley
Elizabeth Edmunds
Clara Harrion
Sara Perrin
Maxwell Smith
Alvin Ellis
Nona Barksdale
Vic Howie
Bradley
Edmonds
A Pretty Visitor Arrives From Rock Hill
Miss Kathleen Hammond of Rock Hill stays a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Hammond of Parker Street. Hammond, daughter of former townsman Col Scott Hammond, left as a little girl and returns as a pretty and attractive young woman.
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Kathleen Hammond
Rock Hill
J. 3. Hammond
Parker Street
Misa Hammond
Col
Scott Hammond
Reck Hill
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Mrs, Fulp
Honea Path
Abbeville County Missionary Institute
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