Cyclone Destruction Hits Barnwell and Laurens Areas
Barnwell reports a cyclone destroyed W C Birt residence and killed his wife with three children injured. funeral procession damaged as tops torn from cars. Laurens city suffered unroofed buildings and downed poles with no injuries, while Laurens Mill roof and several homes damaged. Eufaula tornado farther south caused trees uprooted and homes demolished with no fatalities.
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Barnwell
Snelling
W. C. Birt
Seven Pines Church
Laurens
A. H. Sanders
R. R. Walker
Watts Mill
Laurens Mill
Mrs. Savage renews home paper subscription
Mrs. I. G. Savage of Millport, Alabama, formerly Calhoun Falls, is among December subscribers to renew her home paper and praises the Press and Banner. She plans to visit her mother, Mrs. Pheiffer, in Calhoun Falls.
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I. G. Savage
Calhoun Falls
Millport
Als
May Not Finish Nitrate Plant
The House appropriations subcommittee rejected a $10,000,000 request to complete the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant in Alabama. Republican opposition and fertilizer industry lobbying threaten the $100,000,000 project designed to create fertilizer and strategic nitrate capacity. Senator Dial defended support for the legislation as beneficial to agricultural classes, while farmers oppose privatization of any future fertilizer sales.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee
House
Board of Engineers
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Smith
South Carolina
Fertilizer Trust
Georgia
Dial
Privat
Tennessee River
United States
Congress
Minister Killed by Automobile in Winston Salem
Rev. John K R Herndon pastor of Waughtown Presbyterian Church died instantly when struck by a passing car in Winston Salem North Carolina. Two Negro occupants of the vehicle fled the scene and are being sought by officers. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Winston Salem
N. C
John KR. Herndon
Waughtown Presbyterian Church
Pension bill trimmed to 265.5 million for coming year
Washington report shows House Appropriations Committee sent out a pension bill totaling 265.5 million dollars, 14 million less than this year. The draft, led by Rep Cannon, forecasts 309.99 million for war risk, veterans care, and related programs next year and total federal pensions since 1919 at about 5.831 billion dollars.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
House
Representative Cannon
Illinois
Peneieag
Inauguration Plans Highlight Wilson Harding Transfer
President Wilson plans to accompany President elect Harding from the White House to lunch as customary at inauguration. Harding will call at the White House, ride to the capitol for the oath, then return for a luncheon before Wilson retires to private life. Frost warns extends south to central Florida with record cold across the West.
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Wilson
Harding
White House
Capital
Washington
Elect Harding
Joseph P. Tumulty
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
S Street
Secretary Tumulty
Tumulty
Florida
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Alabama
Mississippi River
Hayre
Montana
Secretary Houston Forecasts $2.1 Billion Deficit
Secretary Houston told the Senate Finance Committee that the 1922-23 federal deficit will reach about $1.5 billion next year, with a current year shortfall of $2.1 billion. He urged new revenue sources without increasing Treasury burdens and warned against tampering with the sinking fund.
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Washington
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
This Mule Proved to Be a Poor Milch Cow
A North Carolina farmer tired of a milk thief set a mule to guard the barn. After replacing the cow with the mule, a racket drew the farmer at night and the thief fled, leaving a battered milk pail a stool and a hat in the mule stall. The intrusions stopped.
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Raleigh
N. C
Johnson County
Pageant Rendered By Baptist Church Auxiliary
The Young Woman's Auxiliary presented The Holy Night pageant at a Wednesday service in the Baptist church. Despite poor weather the event drew a smaller crowd, with 25 to 30 young women participating and Ruth Howie accompanying on pipe organ. A repeat performance is planned for Tuesday at seven o'clock.
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Baptist Church
Ruth Howie
Joseph
Mary
Auxiliary
Thieves Break Windows to Grab New Bank Currency
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 23 thieves shattered the First National Bank windows at the main business corner and seized new currency displayed on two illuminated trees. Police nabbed two suspects, one identified as Tommy Cawley, the other refusing to provide a name. both are deaf mutes.
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Scranton
First National Bank
Tommy Cawley
Italian Troops Seal Close Blockade of Fiume
Italian government forces under General al Caviglia and Admiral Millo seal a land and sea blockade of Fiume isolating the city and nearby Arbe San Marcoa and Veglia islands. Captain Gabriele warned fighting could begin any time as tensions rise over treaty enforcement and Rappallo resists demands.
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London
al Caviglia
Millo
Fiume
Ind
Arbe
San Marcoa
Veglia
Gabriele
Rappallo
Caviglia
Good Attractions at Opera House Next Week
Manager Verdhot brings two top road attractions to Abbeyville for next week. Dardenella opens Monday with strong circuit endorsements and fine town anticipation. The Trail of the Lonsonome Pine plays Thursday, renowned for years of successful performances. L. C. Beauford visited town on business.
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Verdhot
Abbeyville
Tariff Bill Passes Despite Opposition in House Vote
The Fordney emergency tariff bill passed the U S House 196 to 86 after eight hours of debate. Supporters argued it would aid farmers and industry while opponents warned of higher living costs and retaliation. The measure faced fierce remarks from Rep Rainey and mixed Republican support.
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Washington
House
Henry T. Rainey
Ilinois
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Gardner
Texas
Congress
Madden
Illinois
Garrett
Tennessee
Olney
Massachusetts
Australia
South America
Walsh
New England
Gibert Family Visit Noted in Spartanburg
Mr and Mrs James Gibert from Spartanburg visit Mr A E Gibert area residents report a family gathering with greetings and social introductions during a regional visit to the Gibert household.
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James Gibert
Spartanburg
A. E. Gibert
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Eufaula
Ala
Secrey Houston
Opera House
L. C. Beauford
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