Brotherhood Chiefs Meet Monday for Labor Conference
Washington December 28 The heads of all railway brotherhoods will draft a declaration of principles at a Monday conference with AFL President Gompers. Leaders say no drastic action is expected but unity supports the machinists who threatened to strike over the anti strike provision.
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Wilson
Washington
Cummins
Brotherhoods
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Railway ‘Machinists’ Union
Congress
House
Senate
House of Senate
Thaneto
Hines
Oil producers answer Carranza on Mexican properties
The Association of American Producers in Mexico accuses the Mexican embassy of deflecting the issue of American oil properties being affected by Mexican policy. It asserts Americans seek only essential Mexican oil and condemns summarizing statements about confiscation and drilling suspensions as misleading. Wardlaw Lyon returns from Camp Gordon after treatment and thanks Abbeville Daughters of the Confederacy for a box sent to him and Kempton Billings.
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Washington
Carranza
Association of American Producers
Mexico
Oil Producers’ Association
Wardlaw Lyon
Greenville
Wardlaw
Camp Gordon
Kempton Billings
Daughters of the Confederacy
Abbeville
Kempton
Wilson pressured to speed rail bill before federal control ends
The article notes President Wilson's decision to roll back government control of railroads in two months and the push by leaders to pass railroad legislation quickly to set wages and living costs before private operation resumes. It discusses debates on possible price increases and the timeline for congressional action.
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Congress
Tabor
Wilson
Avery
Nedia
Svest Pracsure
Buvile Ail
Avork
Enormous 1920 Emergency Levy Threatens German Industry
Berlin reports the looming emergency levy on property and an income tax threaten to shrink German industrial fortunes over the coming decade. financiers warn that Erzberger's plans could reduce 10,000,000 marks of wealth to under 8,000,000 in ten years. Analysts note Berlin's political future hinges on the peace treaty and economic recovery.
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Berlin
Mathias Erzberger
Germany
Erzbergers
America
England
France
United States
A Fine Boy and Family Visit Rinards Spot
A Fine Boy, Men Thomas Pope and her fine young son, came up from Rinards sil Spot a day or two this week with Chief Justice and Mrs Gary.
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Thomas Pope
Rinards Sil Spot
Gary
Allies insist on treaty provisions from the moment of entry
Berlin reports the allied reply to the German peace protocol note. It states provisions apply upon entry into force regardless of U S ratification. Allies reject non participation as a ground to challenge treaty terms and demand the Scapa Flow sinking compensation intact while offering tonnage reductions if German safety is proven.
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Berlin
Basle
United States
Germany
Scapa Flow
Clemenceau Likely to Be Elected President in January
Paris reports on December 26 say President Poincare’s successor will be chosen January 17 as Clemenceau’s cabinet resigns that date. The press rates Clemenceau as virtually elected with Millerand seen as the main rival, while Elysee speculation subsides.
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Paris
Poincare
Clemenceau
Chamber
Alexandre Millerand
Alsace-Lorraine
M. Clemenceau
Elysee Palace
Two Devils Here Visiting After War Service
Charley Lyon and Fraser McDill former devils at the Presa and Banner office visited local friends and relatives during the holidays. Charley served in the Great War and upheld his people’s fighting reputation, while Fraser was ready with his gun when the Kaiser called.
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Charley Lyon
Fraser McDill
Presa and Banner
Charley
Fraser
Secretary Daniels to Leave Admiral Sims Letter Unanswered
Washington dec 26 secretary daniels will not reply to admiral sims letter refusing the distinguished service medal over alleged unfairness in naval war honors. officials say he cannot engage in argumentative correspondence, though the awards list is not closed and more recommendations may be acted upon.
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Washington
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Sims
Mr. Daniels
Admiral J .Benson
Good Roads Meeting Speaker Plans Abbeville Lebanon Talks
Col Chas W Thatcher chief engineer of the Washington and Lee Highway returns for county engagements after holidays. He will address Abbeville Salesday in January 5 and Lebanon School House January 3 at 7 p.m. He says the highway will extend from Quebec to Los Angeles passing through Abbeville Lebanon and Atlanta.
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Col Chas
W. Thatcher
New York
Washington and Lee Highway
Abbeville
Lebanon School House
People of
Quebec
Los Angeles
Lebanon
Atlanta
Census Enumerators Appointments Complete for Abbeville County
Western Division Abbeville Township Mrs. James Ferguson Eastern Division Abbeville Township R. S. McComb Donalds Township Robert G. Brownlee Colonel E. H. Aull of Newberry in charge reported all machinery ready to begin on time and expects complete fixtures when headquarters calls for final report.
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Abbeville
James Ferguson
R. S. McComb
Donalds
Robert G. Brownlee
E. H. Aull
Newberry
Shortage of Cattle Warns High Beef Prices Ahead
Chicago December 28 A shortage of 1 000 000 cattle in the year just closing will lift beef prices for at least seven years, says M F Horine statistician for the Union Stock Yards in his annual report. The note mentions Elberton and Elberton business changes connected to Mr Kay and vacancies at the Opera House, with references to transfers and new construction efforts.
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Chicago
M. F. Horine
Union Stock Yards
R. Glenn Kay
Horine
Elberton
De‘Abbeville
Vercott
Kay
Athens
Allan Robertson Home Visit in Abbeville
Allan Robertson from Abbeville is visiting his sisters Misses Mar and Eugenia Robertson during the holidays. He bought a year’s subscription to the Press and Binney as a Christmas gift and will follow the town’s progress while away. He now resides in Oklahoma City.
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Allan Robertson
Abbeville
Mar
Eugenia Rob
Ertson
Binney
Oklahoma ‘City
New Abbeville Warehouse Heads by Dr Neuffer
Abbeville plans a new warehouse with Dr G A Neuffer to lead the institution. Subscription books opened at County Savings Bank show $1,000 already committed and more to come.
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Abbeville
G. A. Neuffer
County Satings Bank
Ibe
Haine From the City Visits Father for Holidays
Mise Caroline Graves travels from Washington to spend Phi holidays with her father at Latis mer. She notes the quiet country life away from the bustle of the big city and enjoys a peaceful interlude.
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Mise
Caroline Graves
Phi
Latismer
Washington
Trade Commission Seeks Settlement on Price Decline Guarantee
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission will study the guarantee against price declines used by manufacturers and wholesalers. It sent thousands of letters to gauge opinion from business, labor, and consumers. The plan aims to assess impact on living costs with potential hearings in Washington around mid March.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Boards of Trade
Walter D Tusten Visits New York Sisters
Here from New York, Mr Walter D Tusten spends a few days with his sisters Mrs W W Bradley and Mrs Eugene Gary. This is his first visit in some time and old friends are glad to see him.
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Walter D. Tusten
New York
W. W. Bradley
Eugene
Gary
Kay to Open New Clothing Business in Honea Path
Mr. RW Kay departed Saturday for Baltimore and New York to select stock for his clothing venture. He plans to establish a ready to wear clothing store in Honea Path and conduct operations there.
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RW. Kay
Baltimore
New York
Kay
Honea Path
Abbeville
Nine & Uty
Salatsan
Coun
Nawyer
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Erzberger
Reds
Orn
German Industeine
Secretary Daniels
Haine
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