Hines Optimistic In Face Of Odds
New York Oct 17 Colonel Charles Hines told 700 railroad workers at the Cable Club dinner he remains an incorri gible optimist and believes rail unions and companies can find a sane solution to problems. Washington Oct 17 federal officials began a survey as rail unions threaten a general strike set for October 50 and officials hope for a conference basis with the Interstate Commerce Commission to avert paralysis of transport. The public group urged boards to accept wage cuts and prompting the railroads to withdraw further wage demands while workers rescind the strike order pending action.
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New York
Charles Hines
Edward J. Pearson
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Roads
Cable Club
Washington
Harding
Department
Secret Service
Interstate Commerce Commssion
Great Court of Public Opinion
Medal Placed on Unknown Soldier Tomb in Westminster Abbey
London October 18 The Congressional Medal of Honor was placed on the tomb of Britain's unknown warrior in Westminster Abbey. Gen Pershing carried the wreath and medal in a ceremony attended by the King’s representative, the prime minister, diplomats from France and Japan, and an Anglo American audience. The event marks a notable display of Anglo American friendship since the 1919 victory march. Bomba October 18 Reports from Malibar that a large offensive against Indian revolutionists is expected to begin shortly.
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London
America
Great Britain
Westminster Abbey
France
Japan
Gen. Pershing
England
Governor says trains must run in South Carolina
Governor R A Cooper warns rail service must continue despite strike risk. He vows to call a special session and seek volunteers to operate trains, arguing public welfare and farm prices demand continuous railway traffic even amid railroad labor disputes.
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Columbia
South Carolina
R. A. Cooper
Erskine College Head to Preach at Presbyterian Church
The Rev. R. C. Grier, president of Erskine College, will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning.
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R. C. Grier
Erskine College
Presbyterian Church
Engineers Head Sees Light Ahead
Cleveland dated report on the looming nationwide railroad strike led by Warren S. Stone president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He blames 10 percent wage cuts and elimination of favorable working agreements for up to 75 roads plus a 12 percent cut that began July 1. He says the strike could be settled by railroads or prevented by the government and outlines four strike groups with timing beginning October 30.
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Warren S. Stone
Cleveland
Ohio
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Mr. Stone
Stone
Stock Traders Planned Convention in Abbeville
J. G. Wilson of Williamston, president of the South Carolina Stock Traders Convention, writes secretary George T. Barnes that the next Stock Traders' Association meeting will be held in Abbeville on November 16 19. He invites everyone with horses cattle automobiles or other items to trade to bring them to Abbeville on those dates.
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J. G. Wilson
Williamston
South Carolina
Stock Traders Convention
George T. Barnes
Chamber of Commerce
Stock Traders’ Association
Abbbeville
Abbeville
Salesman Stricken With Paralysis Before Breakfast
R. Ellis of the L. W. White Company suffered a stroke this morning just before breakfast. The right side is affected. Ellis is usually in good health and his friends hope the illness is not permanent.
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Ellis
L. W. White Company
Highway contract set for Donalds Greenwood road
The highway commission will decide tomorrow on the contract to build a 7.36 mile road from Donalds to the Greenwood county line. Local officials expect bids and details on the project scope and funding.
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The
Highway Commission
Donalds-Greenwood Road
Doalds
Greenwood County
Speakers to Advise Abbeville Farmers on Next Year Planting
Abbeville County farmers will hear Clemson College experts discuss soil preparation and crop choices for next year to reduce dependence on boll weevil cotton. Sessions will cover what to plant when, livestock and dairying, cooperative marketing, and viability of substitute crops amid cotton losses.
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Clemson
Fammers
Abbeville
Barnes
Clemson College
Agricultural College
Simmons closes his testimony on Klan probe
Washington reports the house rules committee voted not to call any more witnesses in the proposed Ku Klux Klan investigation. Imperial Wizard William J. Simmons appeared fatigued as he denied lawlessness and claimed Klan membership was just under 100,000.
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House Rules Committee
William J. Simmons
Campbell
Dhuteatin
Washington
House
Department of Justice
Newberry Comes Meets Abbeville on Rosenberg Field
Newberry’s football squad travels to Rosenberg Field to face Abbeville tomorrow at 3 p m in a sought after clash. Abbeville seeks revenge after two defeats last season and hopes for an promised holiday to attend the Clemson Furman game. Refreshments will be sold by the Parent-Teacher Association.
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Abbeville Hi
Rosenberg Field
Newberry
Abbeville
Abbeville Boys
Clemson Furman
Parent-Teacher Association
Reverend Derbyshire Heads to Spartanburg Convocation
GOING TO SPARTANBURG Rev. A. J. Derbyshire leaves today for Spartanburg to attend the Fall meeting of the Greenville Convocation of the Episcopal church He will address the convocation tomorrow from 430 to 530 pm at the Church of the Advent Spartanburg on The Need of the Spiritual Emphasis Mr W M Barnwell leaves tomorrow to represent Trinity Church as a lay delegate at the Greenville Convocation
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A. J. Derbyshire
Spartanburg
Greenville
Episcopal Church
Church of the Advent
W. M. Barnwell
Trinity Church
Place
Cotton Market Holds Narrow Range As Futures Edge Higher
Spot cotton trades between 19 and 19.50 cents per pound with one bale at 20 cents. December futures close at 18.30, up 19 points from yesterday. Geologic survey notes 600000 gold topographic maps. surplus maps imply need for broader market outlets and new creameries and packing plants to utilize surplus. Farmers urged to unite to avoid collective loss.
Vision Appears in Strike Ranks Across Rail Unions
Chicago Oct 17 union chiefs report opposition from eleven railroad labor groups to a united October 30 strike plan. They expect a majority to push a broad walkout, while some unions defer formal calls until tonight meeting. Leaders warn that little can avert the strike as talks continue in Cleveland and St Louis.
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Chicago
Big Four Brotherhoods
Switchmen’s
Cleveland
E. J. Manion
Order of Railway Telegraphers
St. Louis
Thomas M. Prernon
F. Grable
Maintenance of Way
Timothy Healy
E. H. Fitzgerald
Stenographers, Clerks and
Buyers Decline School Bond Issue in Abbeville
The Abbeville School District board reports Hillsman and Co. brokers in Atlanta informed their attorneys disapproved the $20,000 bond issue after earlier advice that bonds were valid. A 1909 boundary change is blamed, and the board will decide to re advertise the bonds or wait for potential legislative relief after today’s session.
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Hillsman and Co
Atlanta
J. Moore Mars
Abbeville
General Assembly
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Bomba
Malibar
Presbyterian
Pennsylvania
Wilton
West
Simmons
Congress
KU Klux
U. S. Geologic Survey
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