Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Abbeville Press And Banner in Abbeville, South Carolina

We have 1,205,085 pages in South Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Abbeville Press And Banner

Location

Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1920

Page

1

Federal Reserve to Exchange Liberty and Victory Bonds

The Federal Reserve Bank announces March 15 exchanges of Temporary Third Liberty and Victory bonds for permanent bonds. Banks and trust companies will handle most exchanges. New York district oversee complex cases. small exchanges at Liberty Loan Association in New York. Permanent bonds will be issued with coupons attached unless requested otherwise. Bonds of the first and second loans may be exchanged after April 1. Fourth Liberty conversion date pending.

Federal Reserve Bank Liberty and Victory Reserva Bank Liberty Federal Reserve District Reserve Bank of New York Federal Reserve Bank of New York Liberty Loan Association West Fortyfourth Street New York Treasury

Washington House panel stalls on soldier relief plan

Chairman Fordney reports that ways and means members favor delaying the bonus bill to study soldier relief. hearings resume with postponement till March 22 after American Legion committee meets. He asserts support for relief and notes past service men’ s needs.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Fordney Iam Sust Gion Tituser Service Cestates Orice Priveros Piannietant Insem

Jewelry Store Robbed of 40000 in Broad Daylight

In Baltimore on March 8, four armed men smashed display windows at James R. Armiger & Company on North Charles Street near Lexington and seized two trays of diamond rings valued at 40000. They escaped in a waiting car after wounding a man who tried to intervene.

Baltimore James R. Armiger & Company Charles Street Lexington

Bryan to Oppose Hitchcock for Democratic Nomination

William Jennings Bryan declared in Lincoln that he will oppose United States Senator Hitchcock for the Democratic presidential nomination. He said if elected delegate he will not vote for Hitchcock and may have his alternate vote if instructed. Bryan cited Hitchcock’s votes on prohibition, suffrage, and the Wilson currency bill as reasons.

Lincoln Neb United States Hitchcock Willitam Jennings Bryan Charlet W. Bryan Bryan Hitchcock Wert Wilson

Blizzard Strands Michigan Towns Then Fuel Shortage Follows

Blizzard tied up railroads in Western and Northern Michigan isolating Muskegon Cadillus Traverse City White Hall Montague Peterstown Hart Elk Rapids and Boyne City. Fuel and coal shortages threaten daily life with towns reporting almost exhausted supplies and potential closures within 48 hours.

Grand Rapids Mich Maren Western Montague White Hell Hart Elk Rapids Boyne City Boston Mass New England Brocke Tieston & Maine

Watterson on Wet Goods in Havana Cuba

Col Henry Watterson reports from Havana that three small Havana hotel rooms with meals cost 38 a day and drinks like milk punches cost 80 cents, cocktails 50 cents. He laments U S prohibition and notes the Cuba trip cost. GEDDES 72700

Louisville Mar Marse Henry Watterson Louisville Courier-Journal Cuba Florida Havana United States Marie” Henry Watterson Louisville Times Geddes

Teck and neck race in West Virginia suffrage vote

West Virginia faces a tight suffrage vote as Senator A R Montgomery arrives amid pressure from ant i suffrage foes. Supporters say Jo Bloch may arrive from California to cast the pivotal vote, while lines of travel are arranged to secure a connection to Cincinnati for the adjournment deadline.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va A. R. Montgomery Anthony Armendment Bloch California A R. Montgomery Illinois Senate Extel Chicago March West Claneston Californi Mtlliga Paris Uney Blorh Cinchinati Dt Virginia Senate Cincinnati Av Bloch

Flu Patient Rushed to Greenwood Hospital

A Seaboard wrecking train worker named Jones fell ill with influenza Monday night. He lived in a work car attached to the wrecking train and was moved Tuesday by railway officials to a car sent to Greenwood. An ambulance took him to Greenwood Hospital for treatment.

Jones Seaboard Greenwood

Miss Carrie Cochran Warne Critically Ill in Bedside News

Report from the bedside of Miss Carrie Cochran Warne states she is critically ill with influenza after a period of improvement. Her brothers and sisters remain at her side. sister Annie Lisesj is en route from Chicago and due tonight or tomorrow.

Carrie Cochran Annie Lises J Chicago

Diptheria Deaths Expected to Drop in U S

Experimental work under Dr William H Paris at New York research labs aims to reduce diphtheria mortality nationwide. Early results show potential, signaling lower death rates if vaccines and treatments mature, with mothers urged to vaccinate children.

New York William H. Paris He Research Laboratore Hu Shi Erin Uae

British Ambassador in Washington to receive salary plan

The British Ambassador at Washington will receive 20000 pounds yearly, with a salary of 2500 pounds and an entertainments allowance of 17900 pounds. Premier Lloyd George announced the appointment of Sir Auckland Geddes to this post.

London Washington Lloyd George Auckland Geddes

Major Fulp Buys Real Estate Trade Item

A local magnate named Major Fulp engages in a real estate purchase described as a major transaction. The report notes a speculative tone and involvement with regional real estate brokers and developers.

Major Fulp

Chicago Adman’s Double Death Scene Shocks City

In Chicago a prominent advertising agency chief Clifard M. Bleyer and Mrs Ruth Randall are found dead in a fashionable apartment. Police believe Randall shot Bleyer as he slept and then killed herself. A diary and a rhyming poem tie their alleged affair over three years.

Chicago Sone Clifard M. Bleyer Anmurder Bleyer Ruth Randall Hollins Ldivago Charles Bs. Bleyer Cuba Bleyers Paria Tasy Randi H. E. Vale Olla Leona City

Kansas City Bank Cashier Killed In Hold-Up

Five bandits attempted a hold-up at a Kansas City bank at 7th and Main. Gillun sunckey, cashier, was killed as an official and a janitor tried to intervene. Shockey, another worker, died behind the counter. The gunmen fled after the ambulance and police arrived.

Kansas City Shockey

Wood and Hoover Leading in the New Hampshire Primary

Concord New Hampshire March 9 heavy highway blockades delayed nearly hundred towns from voting in residential primaries. Secretary Beaney expects postponed ballots to be held when traffic allows. Most Republican candidates back Leonard Wood for president while Democrats run unpledged with Hoover favored by several district delegates.

Concord N. H Edward C Beaney Ildo Leonard Wood Hrrhwepe Hooy

War Stamps Stolen From Oxford Post Office Safe

War savings stamps valued at ten thousand dollars were stolen from the Oxford post office safe early today by burglars who blew the safe. Five strangers were seen near Franklinton fifteen miles away and authorities are tracking them as suspects. No arrests have been made at this time.

Oxford Oxford Postwiice Franklinton Wight Tyne

Mine Workers Refuse Coal Commission Findings

Indianapolis March. United Mine Workers refuse to accept the coal commission findings. Officials say only a substantial wage increase and better living conditions will satisfy the miners. The union warns the government’s promises to reduce living costs have failed in the past.

Coal Commission Indianapolis Tad United the Workers of America Tfuminous Coal Commission Naleas Neadquarters Ute Ide United Mine Workers of Acturien Wilson Wummi Enal Yhiel

Stock Market Gains Persist After Supreme Court Ruling

York reports a strong early session with General Motors and Crucible Steel leading the climb. GM opened up markedly, then rose to 73 points from yesterday, while Crucible swung to gains before trimming late. Broad gains in motors, steels, and related issues pushed turnover toward new highs for the year.

York Vay United States Supreme Court Crucible Varity Crucible Steels Ngs Ils Leathers General Motors

Missing Soldier from Kansas City to Seek Pardon

A Kansas City area soldier missing in action will have his case reviewed as a petition for pardon from a year sentence for involuntary ton slaughter is sent to the War Department. John Beggs 27 formerly Fowler Packing employee. Beggs served in the faith infantry and earned a commission at an officers school. He is confined at Fort Leavenworth after a fatal target practice incident near Koblenz Germany last spring.

Kansas City Kansas War Department Fort Leavenworth John Beggs Fowler Packing Company Faith Infantry France 2Trd Rar United States Germany Beggs Leadquarters Coblenz Court-Manuil Cernerea

Opinion Relative to Turkigh Affair

Pass March 1 Premiser Millerand instructs Jules J Jessecanis French ambassador in Washington to seek England and America’s view on Turkish settlement. The piece notes Lloyd George’s plan for a grand Constantinople demonstration and cabinet reshuffle, while warning that aggressive intervention could worsen the situation.

Premiser Millerand Jules J. Jessecanis Washingon England Nly Wilson Deaixious Turkey Supreme Allied Council Pertinax Echo de Paris America Premit Joyd George Great Britain Constantinople War Ministry Mustapha Kea'a Premie Paris Lloyd George Miller

Reconstruction Is Discussed At A Columbia Meeting

A statewide reconstruction assembly in Columbia, South Carolina, drew 175 prominent figures to hear Governor Cooper discuss educating farmers children, G Croft Williams address reconstruction problems, Major Beser discuss the American Legion role, and W W Long talk about cash income from 1920 crops. The meeting, called by the Landowners Association, aims to adopt a definite postwar program.

Associated Press Combia 8. C Cooper G. Croft Williams State Board of Corrections Irving Beser American Legion Reconstruction W. W. Long Clemson College Landowners Association

Will Appropriate 300000 to Fight Cotton Boll Worm

The 1921 agricultural appropriation bill includes a $300,000 allocation to eradicate the boll weevil in long staple cotton. The act totals $31,822,000, compared with $33,899,761 for 1920.

Washington March Senate Agriculture Committee Department

Teen Returns Bank Bond Paper in New York Robbery Case

A 17 year old clerk named Harry Hahn picked up a Bank of Montreal order for 1 200 000 in railroad bonds in Manhattan. He handed the paper to the brokerage firm, received a $2 reward, and was praised as an honest lad likely to succeed.

New York Bank of Montreal Financial District Harry Hahn

American Citizen Murdered by Mexican Clerk in Nuevo Laredo

Raymond Corcoran, an American citizen, was killed by his Mexican clerk on February 28. The State Department received the report today from the American consul at Nuevo Laredo.

Washington Raymond Corcoran State Department America Nuevo Laredo

Also Mentioned on This Page

New York Bank Michigan Col. Watterson Carrie Cochran Warne Mason Fulp Wood Hoover New Hampshire N. C Turkigh Affair Columbia
Search Courier

Search the Abbeville Press And Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Abbeville Press And Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication