Allied reply on German peace terms expected soon
Paris reports hopeful progress on German counterproposals to the peace treaty with commissions nearly finished their review. Clemenceau pushes for no change in treaty text while some points show expansion of Austrian and Silesian questions. President Wilson may press Ireland issues as discussions continue among the council. Piedmont fair plans in Greenwood announce October dates and a larger premium list for 1919.
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Washington
Paris
Clemenceau
France
Haa
Germany
League , of Nations
Austria
Wilson
Kent
Trath
United States
Greenwood
Piedmont
Warren T. King
the Association
Agricultural Department
Small Boy Drowns in Calhoun Falls Reservoir
Little William Culberson nine year old son of Mr and Mrs W Culberson of Union drowned Friday afternoon at Calhoun Falls after falling into a large water reservoir while playing at edge. He remained submerged about 136 minutes before death obituary says body taken to Union for burial.
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William Culberson
Union
Dial Eyes Motor Routes For South Carolina Rail
Senator Dial discusses with the post office department the creation of parcel post motor routes in South Carolina and explores neighborhood cooperative associations for motor transport and marketing. Secretary Houston backs the plan and cites bureau of markets data and guidance for commercial groups to petition for demonstration routes.
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Washington
Dial
Post Office Department
Parcel Post
South Carolina
Federal Bureau of Markets
Houston
University of South Carolina
Senator Dial
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
MO C Caldwell Dies at Home in Greenville
Greenville June 11 John Cal pin Caldwell aged 68 former assistant city treasurer died at his home after a brief illness He was a native of Abbeville county and long resident of Greenville An elder in First Presbyterian Church he is survived by a son Donald Caldwell two daughters Vivian Caldwell and Louise Russell and a daughter-in-law Ida Caldwell along with grandchildren
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Greenville
John Calpin Caldwell
Waily
Oxville
Green
Jones and Douglass in May Runoff Face Saturday Vote
The run off election between J B Jones and George C Douglass will be held Saturday. They led the four cornered race in May with 81 votes.
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J. B. Jones
George C. Douglass
Birth in Tampa Presby Rev and Mrs Henry Pressly
Born in Tampa Florida on June 9 1919 a daughter named Margaret Bradley to Rev Henry Pressly and his wife.
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Tampa, Fla
Henry Pressly
Margaret Bradley
Murder Mystery Surrounds Abbeville Negro Slaying
The body of Mark Smith, a Black man, was found mutilated in the Savannah River after a Saturday night shooting near Abbeville. Authorities say four to five white men robbed him of life and loaded the body into a car, with subsequent discoveries and conflicting sightings leaving the case unsolved as deputies pursue leads along Cherokee Shoals and Calhoun Falls.
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Savannah River
Mark Smith
Abbeville
Savannah
Burts
Cann
James Thornton
Elberton County
Cherokee Shoals
Te River
Mr. Cann
Jas. Thornton
Press and Banner
Calhoun Falls
CherokeeFalls
Smith
Bheville
Anderson
Picnic at Martins Mill Moonlight Dance for Sixteen Youth
A moonlight picnic Tuesday at Martins Mill drew sixteen young people followed by a dance at Mrs Becks home. Music came from a player piano and a Victrola. Chaperons were Mrs Annie C Harris and Mrs Henry H Hill. The attendees included Eva Browne Mary Hill Harris Eleanor Gambrell Marion Wilson Ruth Beeks Bessie Cothran Ada Faulkner, Mims Cason, Bil Calvert.
Bowie Long Kay Gettings Roche and Lealie
Joseph Bowie Allen Long Dick Kay Gettings Roche and Albert Lealie are named in a local notice listing participants or witnesses in a civic matter. The brief item identifies multiple individuals associated with the case or event.
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Joseph Bowie
Allen Long
Dick Kay Gettings Roche
Albert Lealie
Clemson Commencement Includes Sermon and Addresses
The twenty third Clemson Agricultural College commencement runs June 16 to 17. Dr W L Lingle will preach the baccalaureate sermon. Alumni address by A B Bryan. The graduating class address by Governor R A Cooper.
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Clemson Articultural College
W. L. Lingle
Sothern Presbyterian Church
A. B. Bryan
R. A. Cooper
Bitterness in Senate Debate Over Peace Treaty
Washington faces a harsh Senate clash over the peace treaty as leaders like Borah Johnson Reed demand detachment while Lodge and many Republicans back opposition. Partisan rancor and distrust threaten the League of Nations amid claims of leaks and pretexts to discredit the covenant.
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Washington
France
American Senate
United States
Senate
Borah
Johnson
Reed
Lodge
Republican Party
League of Nations
Banks Push US Aid to Europe in Postwar Plan
Senate hearing reveals J. P. Morgan Frank Vanderlip and Henry Davison urged pooling US resources to rebuild Europe. Elihu Root confirms obtaining a treaty copy, Davison says he received his copy May 9 from Lamont of Morgan & Co. The aim is US coordinated finance with European governments and bankers to support Europe’s restoration.
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United States
Europe
America
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wall Street
League of Nations
J. P. Morgan
Frank, A. Vanderlip
Henry P. Davison
Root
Mr. Davison
Germany
Thomas W. Lamont
Morgan & Co
Paris
Union Leaders Claim Success in Telegraph Strike
Chicago reports say nationwide strike of commercial telegraph operators may fulfill in three days despite company claims of failure. AP sources note high strike response in Chicago and across regions with Postal Telegraph and Western Union workers taking part. East and Southeast show strong participation.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Co
J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Konenkamp
Postal Telegraph Company Service
Western Union
Kononiamp
Direct Flight 18 Not Planned in Atlantic Attempt
Plymouth England June 1 A canvass of Navy NC boat crews showed divergence on a direct Atlantic flight by NC4. Some favored New England to Ireland, others warned against a homeward run via Ireland and Newfoundland due to winds and experimental status. advocates said dropping crew could increase fuel, with destroyers aiding safety along the route.
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Plymouth
Eng
Atlantic
New England
Ireland
E. F. Stone
New Foundland
Layman's Convention Journeys to Atlanta
Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Pratt and Mr. and Mrs. Amos B. Morse left Monday for Atlanta to attend the Layman's Convention of the Southern Presbyterian Church in session in the Georgia city.
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H. W. Pratt
Amos B. Morse
Atlanta
Southern Presbyterian Church
Georgia City
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