Crowd greets Debs returning home to Terre Haute
Eugene V Debs, released from federal prison, arrives in Terre Haute Ind after a nearly three year absence. Crowds estimated at 10 000 to 15 000 line the route from station to downtown as Debs vows to keep fighting for fellow prisoners and to remain true to his anti war convictions. He thanks supporters and says he loves them all as he cannot yet make a full speech.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene
Debs
America
Atlanta
Atlants
Washington
Indianapolis
G P Wilson Dead In Columbia Hospital
G Paul Wilson aged 38 died yesterday morning at a Columbia hospital where he had been treated. His remains were brought to Abbeville for interment at Sharon with Rev H C Fenner officiating. Surviving family include his father G S Wilson of Warrenton a sister Mrs M C Beauford of Graniteville and Mrs John Dees of Pikeville and brothers Miles Wilson Augusta Henry Wilson Springfield Walter Wilson Spartanburg Lowrie George and Curtis Wilson of Abbeville.
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G. Paul Wilson
Columbia
Abbeville
Ptay
Sharon
H. C. Fennel
Mr. Wilson
G. S."wilson
Warrenton
M. C. Beauford
Graniteville
John Dees
Pikeville
Miles Wilson
Augusta
Henry Wilson
Springfield
Walter Wilson
Spartanburg
Lowrie
George and
Curtis Wilson
Noes in Court Must Expedite Says Taft and Taft Urges Reforms
Chief Justice William H. Taft told the Chicago Bar Association that expanding federal court work risks delays and denial of justice. He urged three reforms: more trial judges and better distribution of force, simpler procedures, and broader discretionary certiorari jurisdiction to speed decisions. He argued an increase in first instance judges is essential.
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Jynticos
William H. Taft
United States Eupreme Court
Chicago Bar Association
Tutt
Council of Judges
Trial Federal Court
Supreme Court
Bar
Bench
Greenwood Cannery and Peach Packing Plant Planned
Stock subscriptions reached 22000 in hours after opening the books for the Greenwood Cannery and Peach Packing plant. Dixie Lund company president Allen Banks announced a proposed capital stock of 50000 and plans to open operations by the coming season. The plant aims to can tomatoes spinach beans peas green corn small fruits and peaches from local growers and may plant a large peach acreage.
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Greenwood
Greenwood Cannery
Allen Banks
Dixie Lund Company
Dixie Lun Company
Banks
Farm ers Bank Declares Four Per Cent Dividend
Directors of the Farmers Bank of Abbeville County declare a four percent semi annual dividend, praising the bank's fine showing and its officers. Neil Swetenburg is thanked for efforts in behalf of the football team amid a year of low mood.
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Farmers Bank of
Abbeville County
Neil Swetenburg
C. E
Williamson
Abbeville Legion Rallies With New Leaders
At a courthouse meeting Abbeville Post of the American Legion reorganized with E. B. Cheatham as commander and D. Townsend Smith Jr as vice commander before about 200 attendees. A banquet followed. officers and members praised past work and planned a women's auxiliary while pledging strong local service and community involvement.
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B. Cheatham
D. T. Smith, JR
Court House
Abbeville
American Legion
E. B. Cheatham
Ciadel
South Carolina Volunteer Infantry
Fort Oglethorpe
Cheatham
Eighty-first Division
141St Infantry
D. Townsend Smith, Jr
Asf
E. C. Donald
Donalds
S. F. Sherard
Calhoun Falls
J. P. Anderson
Anneville
C. C. Gambrell
Abbeville Post
W. D. Wilkinson
Legion
Parker and Reese's Store
G.A
Nester
Grace
Dr. Neuffer
C. G. Gambrell
L. Perrin
Commander Cheatham
Ernest Rosenberg
R. E. Bell
Daugherty Urges State Federal Law Enforcement Cooperation
Attorney General Daugherty asked state attorneys general to coordinate with federal officials in letters sent December 29. He argued joint action would improve uniform enforcement of prohibition and food and fuel laws and reduce duplication of statutes. A conference of county prosecutors should be held early in the new year to foster working arrangements and curb price exploitation impacting municipalities and commerce.
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Washington
Daugherty
Ditty
Chambers of Commerce
Many contributors to baby fund
Miss Blanche Reep, superintendent of Abbeville County Memorial Hospital, started a Christmas time drive to fund indigent baby care. Contributions total $94.75 so far, with donors including Abbeville Press and Banner, Abbeville Ice & Fuel Co, and numerous individuals across Abbeville, Clinton, Charleston, Greenville, and more. The appeal remains open for further gifts to aid free hospital treatment for needy infants.
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Blanche Reep
Abbeville County Memorial Hospital
Miss Reep
Abbeville Press and Banner
Abbeville Ice & Fuel Co
Mary Hennes
Clinton
H. A. Benton
M. I. Kennedy
M. B. Syfan
S. H. Rosenberg
F. Harrison
P. B. Carwile
Lewis Levi
Philip Rosenberg
C. H. McMurray
J. L. Anderson
Albert Morse
Mias Kitty Adkins
W. F. Nickles
C. E. Williamson
Mrs. Walton Stevens
Albert Rosenberg
Arthur Rosenberg
Big sums spent to see picture shows
Washington debate on motion picture industry costs and tariffs. Congress hearings cover industry investment, employment, theater closures, and calls for 50 to 60 percent import duties to curb foreign competition. Industry figures argue tariffs protect U.S. producers and prevent extinction while criticizing Kodak and film suppliers for monopolistic control.
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Washington
Corey
Eastman Kodak Company
Rogers
William A. DeFord
New York
International Film Service Company, Inc
Frederic R. Coudert
Pathe Exchange, Inc
Officers nab stills on Greenwood land near Lowndesville
Deputy sheriffs Ferguson and Prince along with Revenue Officer Wright found a 40 gallon copper still on Orr Clinkscales land near Lowndesville, with mash and parts in brush and a hog pen. Another still was seized at Christmas in the same community. Charges were pressed against Clinkscales and Mose Williams. both are under bond.
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Ferguson
Prince
Wright
Greenwood
Orr Clinkscales
Lowndesville
Mr. Clinkscales
Mose Williams
Onder Bond
Reverend Grier to Preach at Local Presbyterian Church
The Rev. R. C. Grier of Due West will preach at the Presbyterian church here this Sunday, delivering a sermon to the congregation.
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R. C. Grier
Due West
Presbyterian Church
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J. Moore Mars
Greenwood Post
Foch
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Legion Post
the New Post
Press and Banner
Seaboard Railway
Mae Robertson
Ladies Auxiliary
R. B
CARLS
Baby Fund
Finance Committee
Paul M. Turner
Actors’ Equity Association
Turner
John Bopitsen
B.W. Griffith
Od Valorem
Fordney
Pan
Aemany
Saul E. Rogers
Nativntion of
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