08 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
1
A campaign launch urges pledged farmers to plant sufficient food crops to ensure self support. The plan stresses political and economic resilience through local agriculture and steady food production.
Freight train No 82 and passenger train No 29 collided head on near Bacula 3 Monday. Fireman George Armstrong was killed and engineers Heigler and Andrews slightly hurt. several passengers shaken but cared for in Atlanta hospitals. New Orleans dispatch also reports bank conference plans in Cotton States area with hundreds of bankers traveling to Atlanta for meetings and a push to unite Southern banking groups and promote warehouse expansion and diversified crops.
A recall petition demanding Mayor James G. Woodward's ouster was filed with the Atlanta city council. It lists 3,235 names, exceeding the 25 percent threshold, and seeks a recall election next week though opponents plan court challenges over petition validity. Additional recall petitions against Police Commissioners English Johnson Clark Pace King and Fain were expected to be filed the following day.
Washington dispatch reports Aaron Prioleau, a Black challenger from Charleston district, has filed a contest against Richard Whaley’s seating. Five other contests were filed in the same session of Congress.
British losses in the war to November 9 totaled 510 230 in killed wounded and missing. Premier Asquith provided the figures in a written reply and noted November casualties push total near 600 000. Front totals include France Dardanelles and other theaters with officers and enlisted men listed for killed wounded and missing. Naval losses show officers killed wounded and missing.
New York notes abundant Christmas spending with retailers planning record December business. Wholesalers report stockouts as buyers rush in from other cities to replenish depleted inventories. L. 8. Pelz of the Wholesale and Retail association calls this the best time merchants have known.
Washington reports Minister Droppers in Athens confirms an unknown American vessel was shelled and stube marined off the Greece coast.
In Columbia at 3 AM a car traveling on Elmwood Avenue crashed into a moving Seaboard Air Line freight train. Ashby W. Davenport and W. G. C. Swittenberg were killed instantly. J. Frank Falls was badly injured. Davenport recently lived in Columbia and worked in insurance. his father resided in Newberry. Swittenberg died at the scene. Davenport died en route to a hospital shortly after surgery began.
A report notes a call to expel foreign plotters amid a tense parliamentary session. Authorities debate measures while factions clash over methods and scope. No explicit names or dates are provided.
Washington reports from the German embassy indicate Germany may delay recalling Boy Ed and Von Papen until Allies accept more German officers. Officials vow immediate recall, while D 3 emphasizes removing foreign agents interfering with American law. Separate dispatches note nationwide business improvement in November, with districts from New York to San Francisco reporting steady gains and optimism for the near term.
An Athens dispatch to the Daily News reports many Serbian soldiers who retreated through Greek territory after Monastir’s fall were not disarmed. They were treated with consideration during the passage.
Copenhagen reports Field Marshal von Mackensen was hit by two bullets in Serbia. A Serbian sharpshooter’s shot pierced his arm at Belgrade, then a spent bullet struck his shoulder two days later. German General Staff had not mentioned him for about two weeks.
In Athens the Greek king tells an Associated Press correspondent Greece remains neutral and will not be drawn into the war. He argues America understands Greece and stresses guarding sovereignty while avoiding entangling alliances. He warns that pressure from Entente powers could force withdrawals from Saloniki, endangering Macedonia and civilians.
Lexington county officers arrest Quincy Miller and John W. Shealey after they allegedly robbed a 13 year old Black boy, poured kerosene on him, set him afire, and fled toward Columbia. The boy survived with severe burns after jumping into a pond. suspects deny guilt.
Buffalo December 5 Edward Smith ident of the American Shipbuilding Company died at his home here He was 71 years old.
The 64th Congress opened with all 485 House members and 32 senators sworn in. President-elect Wilson will outline the administration's program tomorrow, including National Defense Revenue War Measures and Government Ship Purchase.
A box supper will be held at Buffalo school house on Thursday night December 9 for the benefit of the school. Proceeds support local education efforts.
New York Dec. 6 Col Roosevelt former President Taft 21 governors and 3 former ambassadors call for preparedness as the priority in congressional voting not as a party measure.
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