Cummins Battles Tariff Plan Over Steel Duties
Senator Cummins of Iowa led the Republican attack on steel plate tariffs as the Senate opened its big fight over individual schedules in the tariff bill. Underwood and Stanley led the Democratic minority arguing against duties while citing US steel's global pricing and potential price impacts on cloth and clothing costs.
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Cummins
Iowa
Underwood
Alabama
Stanley
Kentucky
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
United, Corporation
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Congress
West Point Appointment For Geddings Roche
Geddings Roche has passed the mental and physical exams and has been notified to report at West Point on July 1 to enter as a cadet. He received the appointment from Congressman Dominick and has fulfilled all requirements as a successful young man.
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Geddings Roche
West Point
Geddings
Dominick
Muscle Shoals bids face counter proposal from House committee
Washington May 28 The House Military Committee issued a counter proposal for the government 106 million war initiated Muscle Shoals projects. None of the bidders offers met acceptance though Henry Ford's bid was closest. Alabama Power Frederick Engstram and Charles Parsons urged early next week for decision. Mayo Ford chief engineer planned Detroit talks before replying. Some members believe Ford may accept despite removing the Gorgas plant from the deal.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
House Military Committee
Congress
Weeks
Henry Ford
W. B. Mayo
Ford
Alabama Power Company
Frederick Engstram
Charles Parsons
Mayo
Detroit
Gorgas
Ala
Film on Calcium Arsenate Poisoning of Boll Weevils
Boll Weevil film shown in Abbeville explains calcium arsenate poisoning and dusting methods for cotton growers. Manager Verchot consented to present the Department of Agriculture educational film at the opera house this week. Southern Cotton Oil Company operates five demonstration farms in Abbeville using the poison to double crop yield.
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Verchot
Department of Agriculture
T. M. Cheatham
Cotton Oil and V. C. Company
Abbeville
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Opera House
Demand for beans boosts Sumter canning output
May 17 report from Sumter notes a weak market for fresh string beans yet strong demand for canned varieties. The Sumter canning factory received orders for four carloads of canned string beans this week after completing a spinach canning run earlier in the season.
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Sumter
Arthur Manning Kiugh Visits Atlanta on Business
Arthur Manning Kiugh traveled to Atlanta for business engagements and meetings. The trip focused on professional talks and potential deals.
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Arthur Manning Kiugh
Atlanta
Prosperity Hope Tied to Anglo American Cooperation
Washington May 27 Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador says world prosperity depends on wise national actions and closer Anglo American cooperation. He urges unity among nations to restore global economy and notes Britain desires friendship with the United States. He mentions a possible cotton trade shortage if trade develops.
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Sir Auckland Geddes
Washington
United States
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Sir Auckland
Great Britain
America
England
Hall Loses Barn Fire. Mule and Feed Lost
Sloan A. Hall's barn burned between ten and eleven Friday night on the W. H. Long place. He lost his feed and one mule. John Smith, a Black man, is jailed on a charge of burning the barn.
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Sloan A. Hall
Mr. Hall
W. H. Long Place
John Smith
Post Office Schedule Update For Memorial Day
Post office to close tomorrow for National Memorial Day observance. One city delivery and general delivery window will operate 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 30 is a legal holiday.
Cut in Wages for Railroad Men
Chicago May 28. The United States railroad labor board cut wages for about 400,000 railway workers by more than 48 million dollars, averaging five cents an hour. The move largely affects maintenance of way workers and matches prior July cuts, with potential broader effects on the 1920 wage increases and employment levels. The decision was signed by six board members, with a dissent from labor representatives.
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United States Labor Board
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Jthe
Death of John R Grant at Midway section
John Robert Grant of the Midway section died at his home Saturday night around 9 o'clock. He was 58 and buried Sunday at 4 pm at Midway church after funeral services led by Rev. H. G. White of Lowndesville. He is survived by six sons Alton Farris Gassoway James Rupert and David and two daughters Lorena and Hamutel. Sister Mrs J A Schroder of Abbeville attended with her family.
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John Robert Grant
Midway
Midway Church
H. G. White
Lowndesville
Grant
Alton
Farris
Gassoway
James
Rupert
David
Lorena
Hamutel
J. A. Schroder
Abbeville
School Board Reelects Teachers for Eight Month Session
The Board of Trustees reelects the current corps of teachers for eight months with nine months if a new two mill school tax is guaranteed. Derbyshire leaves Albbeleville for Columbia. F E Harrison Jr to teach French and part English. A R Hafner named high school principal. Edna Bradley to join high school staff. salaries set at 100 for high school and 85 90 for others. Building committee authorized for new Chestnut Street high school.
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Board of Trustees
A. J. Derbyshire
Albbeville
Columbia
Derbyshire
F. E. Harrison, Jr
Harrison
J. M. Daniel
A. R. Hafner
Daniel
Hafner
J. D. Wilson
Gladys Norris
A. B. Morse
W. M. Barnwell
H. R. McAllister
W. A. Calvert
Chestnut Street
German bankers press Germany to accept reparations conditions
Paris May 27 The committee of international bankers in session served notice that further consideration of a 1 billion loan to the German government is unlikely until Germany accepts fully the reparations commission ultimatum due May 31 and guarantees currency inflation is halted. Bergmann, representative of Germany, relayed the decision to Berlin.
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Paris
Committee of International Bankers
Germany
Ajourn
Karl Bergmann
Bergmann
Berlin
Germony
Farewell Sermon for Rev A J Derbyshire at Abbeville Church
The Rev A J Derbyshire preached a farewell sermon at the Episcopal church yesterday morning. His French class from the High School and seventh grade were invited, and a large congregation showed esteem for the pastor. He chose the sermon he delivered when he first took charge here, and the community wishes him and his family well as they move to Columbia.
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A. J. Derbyshire
Episcopal Church
Derbyshire
Abbeville
Columbia
Passage of tariff foreseen by Lodge
Washington May 28 Congress will pass a Republican protective tariff before adjournment. Senator Lodge Massachusetts Republican leader outlined views on the measure now before the Senate predicting the country will approve it when the electorate passes judgment. He noted night sessions continue with metal schedule items to resume tomorrow and said protection is the surest road to rebuilding American economic interests.
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Washington
Congress
Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Hoover
Boston
United States
Interesting Visitors At Mayor's Court In Abbeville
Two visitors called at the Mayor's Court in Abbeville. Andrew R. Hamilton of Easley, a Revolutionary era descendant, searched for ancestry facts. C T Martin of Easley, Abbeville native and former editor of the Easley Progress and Democrat, accompanied him. One case, Greenville disorderly conduct, appeared, resulting in a $7.50 fine.
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Press and Banner Office
Andrew R. Hamilton
Easley
Andrew Hamilton
Abbeville
C. T. Martin
William A. Martin
Martin
Alabama
Easley Progress and Democrat
Brown
Greenville
Mrs W P Kennedy Attends Dak ar College Commencement
Mrs W P Kennedy went to Dak ar College Sunday and will spend the week enjoying the commencement exercises chance to view graduation events and participate in campus activities.
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W. P. Kennedy
Dakar College
Chicora Students Margaret Cox and Helen Haigler Return Home
Misses Margaret Cox and Helen Haigler of Chicora College are expected home tomorrow. They have excelled in their studies and look forward to vacation months.
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Margaret Cox
Helen Haigler
Chicora College
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Walsh
Julius C. Moss
National Association of Retail Clothiers
Moss
Sumter Sella
S. A. Hall
John R. Grant
Edna Bradley
Mayor's Court
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