Casement and Bailey Charged With High Treason in Ireland Rebellion
Sir Roger Casement and Private Daniel Julian Bailey were arraigned at Bow Street on high treason charges linked to the Sinn Fein rebellion. Bailey, from Wembley near London, was arrested April 21 west of Tralee, Ireland. The pair face treason charges covering acts from November 1914 to April 21, 1916. The hearing precedes a later high court trial.
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London
Roger Casement
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Bow Street
Old
Casement
Daniel Julian Bailey
Wembley
Baile
West Tralee
Sinn
Ahn
England
High Court of Justice
Resolution adopted at Methodist Conference on liquor ban in Hawaii
Saratoga Springs May 10 Meth odist General Conference unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to enact a law prohibiting the sale and manufacture of spirituous liquors in Hawaii. The proposal had been referred to committee after criticism over a phrase deemed to reflect on U S soldiers morals. reference was eliminated today.
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Saratoga Springs
Methodist General Conference
Congress
United States
Cotton Getting Poor Start This Year
Washington reports a weak cotton start with poor germination and stands due to cold dry weather. Warmer conditions last week helped slightly while replanting in the Southeast is delayed by lack of rain. Lower Mississippi valley areas report cutworm damage.
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Washington
National Crop and Weather Bulletin
Weather Bureau
Becaue
Mississippi Valley
Laurens County Boy Dies of Hydrophobia
Laurens South Carolina May 10. Four year old Franklin Strickland son of G Strickland died of hydrophobia at six this afternoon at the family home near the city He was bitten by a rabid bull three weeks ago while at play in the yard The bite was through the nose and his face badly lacerated Medical attention Pasteur treatment and then Phenol treatment were used Rabies symptoms appeared yesterday afternoon and by this afternoon the boy had died This is the first such case in many years.
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Laurens
S. C
Franklin Strickland
G. Strickland
Pasteur
British Building Zeppelins in England Shown in Commons
In the House of Commons London May 10 Thomas James MacNamara financial secretary of the Admiralty said airships resembling Zeppelins are being built in England. He could not disclose how many of the new type aircraft England possesses, stating it was not in the public interest to reveal the information.
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London
England
House of Commons
Thomas James MacNamara
The
Admiralty
Sheriff Collected Over Five Thousand Dollars in Taxes
Sheriff R M Burts reports strong progress in tax delinquency enforcement. Back taxes, penalties, and two to three year arrears have been addressed, with property sales used as a last resort to recover funds. On yesterday he paid 5600 dollars to the county treasurer, reaffirming impartial enforcement of the tax laws.
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R.M. Burts
Two Killed in Wreck Near Henderson North Carolina
A Seaboard Air Line passenger train derailed at Manson, fourteen miles north of Henderson. Two trainmen, flagman W. C. Minea and fireman H. Thomas, died. Engineer W. B. Stephenson was injured, not seriously. The second engine split a switch, causing derailment of the second locomotive and six cars at about 45 mph.
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Henderson
N. C
Manson
Here
Seaboard Air Line
Richmond
Jacksonville
W. C. Mineia
H. Thomas
Raleigh
W. B. Stephenson
Stephenson
Women Meet in Hartsville as Federation Chooses Site
May 12 Hartsville was selected as the next meeting place by the Federation of Women s Clubs in a near unanimous vote. Officers were elected for one year amid unfinished reports and a ban quet finale hosted by Mrs Rufus Fant for the Anderson Chamber of Commerce. Delegates depart Anderson Saturday morning after a successful gathering.
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C. C. Featherstone
Greenwood
M. McKinnon
Hartsville
B. A. Morgan
Greenville
H. W. Carroll
Bennettsville
Rufus Fant
Federation
Anderson Chamber ‘of Commerce
Anderson
Chautauqua Meeting Sets Stage for Summer Currents
A mass meeting in the Council Chamber discussed Chautauqua dates for summer Abbeville. Mayor Gambrell, J. W. Elgin, and Jas S Cochran formed a planning committee. publicity group led by C E Williamson arranged outreach. Dates to be announced in ten days. plan favors big tent for comfort and cooling. State Firemen's Association 1917 meeting invited.
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Gambrell
J. W. Elgin
Jas
Opera House
State Firemen’s Association
Abbeville
Hostile Mexicans on Texas Line Raid Plans Rise
San Antonio May 15 Information indicating a plan for resumption of raids across the international line near Brownsville Texas has reached army headquarters. Gen Funston will study a proposed reorganization of the border patrol and the Thirteenth Infantry may be sent to Rio Grande City. No anxiety was shown about the Boquillas incident as Col Sibley commands four cavalry troops and a machine gun company.
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San Antonio
Tex
Brownsville
Texas
Funston
Border Patrol
Thirteenth Infantry
New York State
Rio Grande City
Progreso
Department of Justice
State Department
Carranza
Mexico
Boquillas
Col
Sibley
General business outlook remains satisfactory in May
Charleston reports the general business situation is satisfactory through six months. Retailers sell seasonable merchandise and wholesalers see a rising sales volume month by month. Lumber and coal prices stay firm with brisk demand, though coal shipments hindered by shipping limits. Money market remains easy and collections are stronger than in the past two years.
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Charleston
Dan
Protest Delayed By Germany In Trade Negotiations
Washington reports delay in next US moves in Entente trade talks due to Germany's May 5 note. Berlin asserts it will pressure US to secure Britain’s adherence to international law on neutral commerce and submarine warfare. Uncertainty grows over when Washington will respond to Britain’s latest message.
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Washington
America
United States
Great Britain
Disarmament of All Ireland Outlook After Executions
London May 16 embittered Irish condemn executions from a Dublin revolt. Asquith left for Ireland to pursue conciliation. John Dillon accused the government in the Commons. the Premier said thirteen were executed. The Lords suggested a general disarmament of Ireland, including Ulster volunteers, contingent on Sir Edward Carson and John Redmond.
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London
Dublin
Asquith
Ireland
John Dillon
House of Commons
Aysquith
Marquis of Lansdowns
House of Lords
All Ireland
Ulster
Sir Edward Carson
John Redmond
Record of U.S. Shipbuilding Boom Tops One Million Tons
Washington May 12 steel merchant vessels building or under contract in the United States now number 68 or more than one million tonnage. A statement by the department of commerce said these figures denote the greatest ship building activity the country has ever known and that every ship building plant was working to capacity.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Memorial Day Observed in Abbeville with Ceremony
Memorial Day was observed in Abbeville with a large turnout at the opera house where high school students sat in front rows, and veterans and local UDC members participated. Bonham delivered a speech on preserving Civil War history, followed by a flag-themed ceremony and a dinner at Dr and Mrs C C Otegati's home. crosses of honor were placed at local cemeteries, and the day ended with veterans' grave rituals and a note on the upcoming Second Primary May 16 including candidates for treasurer and auditor.
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Abbeville
Opera House
U.D.C
Jen. Bonham
Abibeville County
Ams Reed We Hig Ang
Isca
Mra. C. C. Otegiati
Ep’ Opel
Tone Cane
Melrose
W. H. Parks
L. S. Bradley
P. J. Robingin
C. W. Pennal
MacCormick Messenger
Military Service For Women In Germany Debate
May 12 Munich reports a revived Bavarian discussion on compulsory military service for women. Proposals envision women performing mainly economic, household, and nursing duties rather than front line action. Supporters argue the war shows gaps in women's knowledge and contributions could be better directed.
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Munich
Germany
Bavaria
Nndigens
Spies Hinted During Key West Naval Yard Shutdown
May 10 Key West officials closed all entrances to the naval station except the Carolina street main gate and denied public access. Officials gave no reason, but reports say one or more persons were under surveillance as possible spies.
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Key West Yard
Key West
Naval Station
Carolina Street
Abbeville Meeting Calls Volunteers for Mexican War
The Abbeville village and surrounding area will hold a public meeting at the courthouse on Saturday the 22nd at noon to organize and raise volunteers for the Mexican war. The Abbeville Light Infantry have been ordered out at 10 am the same day. Major General Hugh L. Scott reports border talks with Gen Obregon were hopeful but produced no formal agreement. Secretary Baker noted no steps to reopen diplomatic talks yet and no expected delay in a protocol.
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Abbeville
Court House
Washington
Hugh L. Scott
Army
Obregon
Baker
Gen
Scott
Lansing
Carranza
Sharp fighting in northern France recapped by British front
In May reports describe continued Western Front battles beyond Verdun with artillery duels and shelling along northern British lines. The text notes air and ground actions near key positions, plus political events in Ireland and a court arraignment involving a German landings incident.
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New York
Verdun
Kor Briesion
Artilery
Thes Fortress
Ige Casenhyt
Treland
Ing
London
Daniel J. Belley
France
Wen
Sir Roger
Herbert JE Asquith
Ireland
Ton
Belfast
Jennings Appointed to Inspect Catawbs Survey
Governor Manning appoints J. M. Jennings of Winnsboro to join the commission examining the survey of the proposed new county of Catawbs. Jennings replaces J. E. McDon who declined to serve.
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Jennings
Columbia
Manning
Appeia J. M. Jennings
Winnsboro
Catawbs
J. E.mcdon Esq
Steps to Organize a Chamber of Commerce in Laurens
A citizen meeting Monday afternoon in Laurens discussed forming a Chamber of Commerce. Dr H K E Aiken chaired, Rice Nickles served as secretary, and both were named temporary officers of the new group.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Quillen Buys Spartanburg Woodruff Record
May 12 Spartanburg Special announce that R. Burton Hicks owner and editor of the Woodruff Record sells the paper to Robert Quillen of Fountain Inn South Carolina. Quillen will take personal control June 1 as Hicks runs for state superintendent of education, citing lack of time. Purchase reported at about 1500 dollars. The Record is a weekly at Woodruff in this county.
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Spartanburg
R. Burton Hicks
Woodruff Record
Operty
Robert Quillen
Fountain Inn
Quillen
Hicks
Education
Woodruff
3. C
Aiken Seeks Leave of Absence Over Illness
Representative Wyatt Aiken III of Washington asks for leave from the house due to illness. A swollen foot from a shoe rubbing has led doctors to diagnose a mild blood poisoning caused by dye in his neck. he cannot walk and may remain confined to his room for several days.
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Washington
Aiken
State Epworth League to Meet in Laurens
The South Carolina State Epworth League holds its annual conference at First Methodist church in Laurens June 8 to 11 with sessions led by prominent speakers. A proposed electric railway would connect Spartanburg Union and Laurens counties, with a charter sought and engineers to survey. Antreville Domestic Science Club invites all ladies to a Friday meeting at 2 30 PM.
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South Carolina
Union
Spartanburg
Laurens Counties
Antreville
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Taylor
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Herbert H. Asquith
Kivium
R. Burston Hicks
Wyatt Aiken III
State Epworth League
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