James M. Baker Leaves Senate Secretariat After Reorganization
Longtime South Carolina official James M. Baker ends his term as Secretary of the Senate as Republicans assume control. Baker served 26 years, modernized press access, managed funds, and kept orderly records amid transitions, with his departure marked by widespread Senate regard and bipartisan praise.
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James M. Baker
Lowndesville
Senate
Washington
South Carolina
Senator Lodge
Baker
Treasury Department
JAKSH PROBLEM BECOMES ACUTE
May 21 issue notes the Jaksh problem at the peace conference growing acute as delegations seek a solution for dismemberment of the empire without triggering a regional war. U S dollar hopes and Indian arguments shape the debate over Sultan Constantinople’s fate and future governance.
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Trg
United States
Constantinople
Centenary Drive Surpasses Quota Early
Centenary drive in Aheyile opened strong with a 240 quota oversubscribed and $15,000 raised. organizers aim to hit $18,000 before close as members of the church are being contacted day by day. responses have been hearty with many paying in full.
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Aheyile
Soldier Lomax Mustered Out and Plans Return
Ctor Lomax who has served abroad is mustered out and traveling in Italy before returning to Abbeville. He hopes to visit London and a few other places before settling down. Friends are glad he is well and enjoying his trip.
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Ctor Lomax
Italy
Comack
Abbeville
London
Hat Was It All About Hat Was It All About
In Abbeville on Sunday Jessrs Will Wilson and S J Link were in town for an event, according to a correspondent from the Anderson Daily Mail.
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Jessrs
Will Wilson
S. J. Linkabeville
Iva
NC-4 to launch after engine fix at dawn
Lieut Comndr A C Read announced the NC-4 will start for Lisbon at daybreak if weather allows. The wrecked NC-3 has been moved to the beach, disassembled, and prepared for shipment to the United States aboard the Melville.
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Punta del Gada
A.C. Read
Lisbon
United States
Melville
Ford Denounced as Anarchist in Libel Suit Court
Mount Clemens May 21 A Detroit lawyer for the Chicago Tribune called Henry Ford an anarchist and a dangerous one in Judge Tucker's court as the Tribune sues Ford for one million dollars over a June 23 1916 editorial heading Ford is an anarchist.
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Mount Clemens
Henry Ford
Tucker
Elliott G. Stevenson
Detroit
Chicago Tribune
Ford
South Carolina Judge Vacancy Draws Washington Interest
In Washington on May 20, J Lyles Glenn of Chester and E Wylie of Lancaster arrived amid a conference with the US attorney general over the South Carolina federal judgeship vacancy. Aspirants and allies are in the capital, with no clear recommendation yet and possible developments pending. Senator Dial may not back out-of-district candidates, and Senator E D Smith has not announced. Secretary Tumulty sent word on possible presidential guidance, though private reasons prevent public detail. A cable nomination was discussed but not expected.
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Washington
South Carolina
J. Lyles Glenn
Chester
E. Wylie
Lancaster
Ernest Moore
United States
Dial
E. D. Smith
Tumulty
Cable
Death of J Chessley Dominick in Newberry
News of the death of J Chessley Dominick aged 65 at Newberry last Sunday was learned with regret by his Abbeville friends. He was buried Monday in Rosemont Cemetery in Newberry. Survived by a son A F Dominick and a daughter Mrs W D Lomax who reside in Abbeville.
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J. Chessley Dominick
Newberry
Abbeville
Rosemont Cemetery
A. F. Dominick
W. D. Lomax
Visitor from Orangeburg Calls on Local Nieces
Mrs. George H. Cornelson of Orangeburg is in the city visiting her nieces Mrs. J. Allen Smith Jr. and Mrs. W. H. White.
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George H. Cornelson
Orangeburg
City
J. Allen Smith, Jr
W. H. White
J L McMillan Improves House on Magazine Street
J L McMillan is making improvements to his residence on Magazine Street. A large front and side porch is being added and the building will be painted upon completion.
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J. L. McMillan
Magazine Street
Expected Home For Mrs. Frank B. Gary After Extended Trip
Mrs. Frank B. Gary is expected home this week following an extended visit to Washington New York and Philadelphia. She has received much pleasant attention during her travels.
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Frank B. Gary
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Salvation Army Drive Lags in Abbeville County
The Abbeville area reports only 263.10 raised toward a 2000 quota for the Salvation Army drive. With two days left, residents are urged to support the effort honoring the Army’s service to American soldiers in France.
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Salvation Army
Abbeville
France
German Peace Delegation Granted Seven Day Extension
Paris reports an official announcement that German peace delegates were granted an extension of seven days until May 29 to reply in full to the peace terms. On May 21 Count von Brockdorff Rantzau, head of the German delegation, requested more time to present Germanys reply.
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Paris
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Germany
Sanders Picked to Oversee Abbeville Paving Work
Abbeville council in a special session selected W A Sanders of Anderson to supervise street paving. He will arrive around June 1 to consult with the street committee and prepare drawings and estimates. An ordinance approved issuing 90 coupon bonds of 1000 each at up to 5 1/2 percent interest, terms not to exceed 30 years.
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Abbeville
W. A. Sanders
Anderson
Sander
Street Committee
Presisent
Gainesville
Fla
Germany Refuses To Sign The Peace Treaty
Berlin reports the cabinet states Germany declines to sign peace terms. Reasons cited include economic destruction, moral degradation, and political dishonor for present and unborn generations. The note also cites Germanys right to a peace of right and justice based on Wilsons fourteen points.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Versailles
Lansing
Methodist Drive Shows Results at Abbeville Hospital
Nashville May 21 Official reports from 35 conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church South show centenary fund subscriptions totaling 20 622 144 dollars. The Abbeville Hospital is expected to open June 1 after necessary stands have been raised and civic club support.
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Abbeville
Civic Club
Heax
Nashville
A. Ft
Morse Re-Enlists in Regular Army for One Year
Sergt Amos B Morse Jr re enlisted for a one year term in the regular army after joining in May 1917. He went to the Mexican border and was among those who faced delays and hardship in early service as he hoped to be among the first to go to France.
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Sergt
Amos B. Morse, Jr
Morse
France
Haigler Jr Returns from France in Good Health
C A Haigler Jr returns from service in France and is greeted by friends in Abbeville. Mrs Haigler enlisted early in the war and served in the 485th Aero Construction Squadron.
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C. A. Haigler, Jr
France
Abbeville
Mrs Haigler
485Th Aero Construction Squadron
Mrs Coleman to Speak at Calhoun Falls Club
Mrs M T Coleman travels to Calhoun Falls today to address the Mother's Club on Home Service. The club was organized by Miss Ruth McLane and now boasts a large, flourishing membership.
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M. T. Coleman
Calhoun Falls
Mother’s Club
Home Service
Ruth McLane
Engagement celebration planned for Miss Eliza Mabry
Mrs. M. B. Reese will host a Friday afternoon event in honor of Miss Eliza Mabry whose engagement to Dr. James Austin was announced recently. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. McGee are visiting Mr. M. B. Kay in Santac from Belton. Mrs. McGee and Miss Mary Kay toured Abbeville stores admiring hats and women’s fashions.
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M. B. Reese
Eliza Mabry
James Austin
H. H. McGee
Belton
M. B. Kay
Santac
Harold Nance Home Returns from Army Service
Harold Nance, recently discharged from the medical department of the army, is at home visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J A Nance of Monte Tes Abbeville friends recall his commendable service and good health after his country service.
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Harold Nance
Army
J. A. Nance
Monte
Nance
Abbeville
Mrs Mamie Pressly Visits City For Shopping
Mrs Mamie Pressly of Due West spent Thursday in the city for shopping and errands.
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Mamie Pressly
Due West
City
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C. H. Mey
W. M. Barnwell
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