Aircraft Inquiry to Be Unhampered By Hughes Plan
Washington May 22 The aviation investigation led by Charles E Hughes will proceed without Senate interference. A compromise moved to let the inquiry continue under War and Navy branches was approved, with the aviation subcommittee to review the situation while the Department of Justice handles related matters.
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Out of Justice
Charles E. Hughes
Senate
Washington
Military Committee
Wil
Department of the Investigation
Chas. E. Hughes
Congress
Chamin
Gregory
Hughes
Wilson
Earen
Sub-Conon Aviation
Picardy
Flanders
War Department
Moore for Senate Campaign In Abbeville Notice
Soldiers in town detrained Wednesday marching in honor of their own band from a camp in Alabama bound for parts unknown. Abbeville residents recall J Howard Moore Esq a known attorney and former state representative as a U S Senate candidate. The public Seventh Grade event Friday at Miss Thomson's home supports the Red Cross candy sale. Campaign tours begin June 18 with Abbeville speech planned for August 10.
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Ala
Abbeville Citi
J. Howard T
Moore
Gray
Abbeville
Manner
Dixie
House of Representatives
Yelock
Tn Thomson
Red Cross
U. S. Senate
Red Cross Campaign Speakers List by Location
Red Cross campaign speakers listed by church and locality include Dr G A Neuffer Jas 8 Cochran and others. Notables include Dr C H McMurray J S Morse R L Dargen Judge F B Gary Dr C C Gambrell Rev H W Pratt W L Peebles and J M Nickles E M Lander R H Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glovers Chapel
J. M. Nickles
E. M. Lander
Mr. Calvary
J. Moore Mars
R. H. Kay
Inquest Links Douglass to Henry Adams Death
May 21 inquest heard Henry Adams died from a chest wound after a fist fight with George Douglass in a Wade Cothran field. Douglass was arrested later that evening between Abbeville and Calhoun Falls. Also noted is a farewell dance for Louise Watson organized by Gladys Wilson before her move to Sumter where she will work as a stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Hollingsworth
Henry Adams
Mansfield Harris
Lucile Johnson
Douglass
Adams
Wade Cothran
George Douglass
Chief Johnson
Abbeville
Cal’ Houn Falls
Louise Watson
Gladys Wilson
Watson
Sumter
Registration Deadline for Abbeville County Opens
Since the last registration or those who reach 21 before June 5 1918 must register on that date. Applicants will appear before the Board of Registration for Abbeville County in the office of J L Perris Clerk of Court on the day named. Heavy penalties follow a failure.
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Board of Regis
Abbeville County
J. L. Perris
S Court
Germans Facing Stout Defense In renewed German Drive
US officers say the German drive in Picardy and Flanders was delayed as forces were scattered and rebuilt. Officials consider deeper causes beyond temporary dispersion, noting British strength rising and French and American troops lining roads to block advances. When renewed, Germans will meet strong defensive systems.
Register June 5th Draft Registrars at Namded South Carolina Posts
June 5 1918 registrars will be at listed sites to enroll young men who turned 21 since last June. Names include Winn at Donalds Ashley Honea Path Nance Calhoun Falls Liddell Lowndesville Kennedy Due West R McCarter Antreville Miller Hodges W W Wilson Level Land. Abbeville registrants will call a Local Board at their office.
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J. B. Winn
Donalds
C. M. J. Ashley
Honea Path
S. C
F. C. Nance
Calhoun Falls
S.C
Kennedy Couple Home From Charleston Visit
Mr and Mrs W P Kennedy visited their home folks in Troy and Abbeville after returning from Charleston where Mr Kennedy serves as a private in Captain Tillmans Coast Guard Artillery unit stationed at Sullivan s Island. The young couple appeared well and friends were glad to see them.
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W. P. Kennedy
Charleston
Troy
Abbeville
Mr. Kennedy
Captain Tillman
Coast Guard Artillery
Sullivan’s Island
Baptist Church Service Announces Sunday Topic
The pastor will preach on The Happy Christian in Sunday morning services and urges all church members to attend the important gathering.
Railroads Seek Federal Directors to Run Lines Under Control
Washington May 22 The Railroad Administration began the search for the most able operating officer on about 200 roads under government control to be federal director of his line and act as chief executive for operations until appointed. Many presidents would be chosen, and current management would continue until then. Officials voiced dismay at Director General McAdoo’s policy, but assurances said most executives and workers needed would not lose their jobs as reforms proceed. Salaries for federal directors remain a topic of speculation.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
M. T. Coleman
Kennedy
Ruth McLane closes successful school year with raise
Miss Ruth McLane led closing exercises last Wednesday night to conclude a successful year. Trustees praised her teaching and offered a substantial salary increase, while noting a strong music program with capable pupils.
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Ruth McLane
Ruth
Misa McLane
Auto Party Travels to Winsboro
Mrs. Francis Henry, Mrs. J. C. Hill, Miss Mamie Hill, Miss Jessie Hill, Dr. J. E. Pressly and Mr. Albert Henry journeyed to Winsboro on Wednesday. Mrs. Henry will stay a month with her daughter Mrs. J. B. Doty while the rest of the party returned home Thursday. Dr. Pressly was a guest of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Neil Pressly, during the visit.
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Francis Henry
J. C. Hill
Mamie
Jessie Hill
J. E. Pressly
Albert Henry
Winsboro
Henry
J. B. Doty
Pressly
Neil Pressly
Great Fear in Rhine Cities as Allied Air Power Mentioned
Reports from May 22 describe German prisoners praising Entente airmen and fearing future operations on Rhine targets. They claim anti aircraft defenses are weak and warn of raids on Teuton camps depots and airdomes day or night. The piece also notes German leaders and local wartime fundraising in Abbeville and nearby towns with small per capita contributions.
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France
Rhine
Teuton
William
Ludendorff
Germany
Rudolph von Valentini
Work or Fight Is Order by General Crowder
Washington May 23 Every draft age man must work or fight after July 1 under a drastic amendment to the selective service regulations announced by Provost Marshal General Crowder. The new rule targets idlers and all registrants in non usefull occupations to appear before local boards and choose a new job or the army. Included are gamblers race track attendants bucket shop workers fortune tellers waiters bartenders ushers elevator operators and other club hotel and store attendants and clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Selective Service
Crowder
Abbeville Hero Neuffer Reports Arrived Safely Overseas
News from Abbeville confirms Lieut. Gottlob A. Neuffer has reached the overseas stage of his service. He advanced from private to first lieutenant, earning trust and esteem from his men and community, after volunteering for border duty. A telegram Wednesday morning shared the arrival news.
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Abbeville
Lieut
Gottlob A. Neuffer
Dr. Neuffer
Lieut. Neuffer
Work of Aviators Most Notable Feature of the War Situation
The war sees exceptional aerial activity with German raids on Rhine cities and Paris, while American aviators notably contribute in Luneville and Toul sectors. Allied counterblows hammer German plans, forcing retreats and establishing stronger lines. Pershing’s troops engage fiercely, artillery pounds German positions, and night gas attacks near Toul intensify the battle note.
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France
Rhine
Paris
Luneville
Toul
Hun
Pershing
Fos
Death of Mrs Gordon Miss Mattie Winn dies after illness
Mrs J Newton Gordon of the Donalds section died Wednesday night May 22 after a short pneumonia illness. Funeral at Greenville church with burial in the church cemetery. Born Mattie Winn she taught county schools and lived a life of fine character. Survived by husband and one child. Brothers John Eugene and Charles M Winn. Parents Calvin Winn and Lizzie Hagan Winn.
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J. Newton Gordon
Donalds
Greenville Church
Charles M. Winn
Gordon
News of Mrs Reid
Mrs Sam Reid was taken to Chester for medical attention last Monday and it is hoped she is improving steadily. She has recently moved to the community and her bright and attractive manner has endeared her to all who know her.
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Sam Reid
Chester
Reid
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Ving Hughes
the Red Cross Campaign
the Colored Churches
Lula Ellis
Evan Reams
Coline Phillips
Flora Timmons
Alberta
Clinkscales
Nina Wilson
Messrs
Lowry Wilson
John Lomax
Hugh Hannah
Henry Wilson
J. T. Clink-seales
Grier Sherard
Benefit Red Cross
United States Army
Hon
Baptist Church Service
HMS
General Crowder
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