28 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
1
In Greenwood, about 2000 to 2500 people heard five gubernatorial candidates, with little crowd enthusiasm and no heckling. Blease attacked Manning's administration while Cooper emphasized education and merit in selecting a governor.
A large crowd is expected as campaigners gather near the Abbeville court house at 11 30 for speeches. County Democratic Committee chair Wm N Graydon will preside and candidates will speak in this order state treasurer secretary of state lieutenant governor governor with R A Cooper John M DesCamps John T Duncan Gov Manning and former Gov Blease followed by railroad commissioner and state superintendent of education.
Roosevelt declares support for Charles E. Hughes, rejects Progressive bid, urges Progressives to back the Republican nominee, and criticizes the Wilson administration and German influence in the election. Guards in Virginia, North and South Carolina ordered ready to move on instant notice amid mobilization reports.
Hubert Cox, fresh from Columbia Business College, returns home amid war excitement. He plans to enlist with a bold speech but is deterred when his mother suggests a trip to Mexico might be nicer. The note captures a resilient youth weighing duty against home comforts.
Mr. J.S. Hammond learns from his son Will Hammond that he has gone to Mexico for the war. Willie, living in Pell City Alabama, serves in the Alabama National Guard and answered the first call of duty. He is hoped to return home with glory and honors.
Mr. John W. Pratt died at Greenwood Hospital Saturday evening after a short illness. He was a lifelong farmer, native of Due West, who moved to Greenwood 19 years ago. Funeral services were held Sunday at Edgewood Cemetery at 6 o'clock, conducted by Dr. B. H. DeMent with Dr. E. J. Smith assisting, and were attended by many relatives and friends. Pratt was uncle of Mrs. T. C. Beaudrot of the city.
Messrs Gottlob Neuffer W D Wilkinson and Paul Kenedy left Saturday for Columbia to enlist with the militia. They are the first Abbeville youths to join as United States soldiers. L B Simpson and C P Wilkinson also volunteered. The recruiting officer will visit this week to organize volunteers.
Rome reports a general Austro Italian retrograde in the Trentino front. The Italian offensive is described as smashing with many positions captured, the most significant gains of the war to date.
Wireless dispatch from Rome reports Russians have pushed through the Carpathians into Transylvania during their advance through Bukovina, with confirmation from London dated June 26.
Mrs Joe Wilson entertained her young friends with a morning party in Abbeville. Tables for games lined the porch, yards featured cut flowers, and refreshments of sandwiches and tea followed merry play. The community praises her good health and cheerfulness.
National Guard units from Florida to Vermont will be mobilized and moved toward the Mexican border. Maj. Gen. Wood announced that 11 regiments of infantry and support units will be deployed, with medical exams waived and rapid movement planned.
A Madrid dispatch reports a German submarine will reach New York on June 25 bearing a message for President Wilson. The Spanish government fears a repeat of the U-boat incident and seeks measures to maintain Spanish neutrality. The dispatch cites an interview with the German attaché von Krohn claiming letters to King Alfonso do not alter policy.
Mrs James 8 Cochran and Miss Mildred Cochran returned from Charlotte yesterday. Miss Mildred was under treatment at a Hospital after a successful operation and is improving rapidly. Her many little friends will be glad to learn of her convalescence. Miss Leola Hannon of Charlotte accompanied them home. She will be Mia Cochranay's guest for several weeks.
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