Letter From a Marine on the Hector Wreck
A.M. Epting, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay H. Epting, recounts the July wreck of the Hector off the Carolina coast. He describes orders at Port Royal, boarding the Seabago, the storm, firefighting, salvage attempts, and the moment the ship’s papers were entrusted to him by the first mate before lifeboats were launched.
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A. H. Epting
Jay H. Epting
United States Marine Corps
Hector
Carolina
Port Royal
S. C
Santo Domingo
Charleston
Wellington
Cape Romania
Charles Iton
Sailors Describe Rescue Of Hector Survivors At Sea
A letter from Charleston dated August 20 recounts the救 rescue at night of the ill fated Hector. The U S S light buoy tender Cy Press reached the vessel at 10 30 pm on August 14 and evacuated remaining men while the Wellington stayed outside the channel. Survivors were taken to the Navy Yard at Charleston where they remain.
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Tain
Cypress
Hector
Wellington
Navy Yard
Charleston
One Republican and Seven Populists From Wilkes to Democratic Convention
Washington Ga Sept 15 One Republican and seven Populists will represent Wilkes county at the state democratic convention in Macon on Sept 26. After the primary Hugh M Dorsey telegraphed Judge William Wynne requesting naming rights and proposed eight delegates including one Democrat one Republican and six Populists. The Democrat declined so Wynne added another Populist.
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Wilkes
Macon
Washington, Ga
Wilkes County
Hugh M. Dorsey
William Wynne
Democratic Executive Committee
Wynn
Equipment Plan For New Young Men's Christian Association
A senior department meeting reviewed the new YMCA building and a proposed gymnasium equipment list including bars, rings, mats, lockers, and weights. It outlines costs totaling 2657.85 and calls for fundraising to equip the facility for first class work.
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New
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Joel A. Wier
E R. Hodgson, Jr
W. T. Forbes
Kansas City
116th Anniversary of Proclamation Mexican Independence Day
Mexico City observes the 116th anniversary of Hidalgo's 1810 proclamation with nationwide ceremonies. Flags adorn buildings as military and civil groups parade, bands play, and a large choir performs. A sports program modeled on the Olympic games features track and field events, baseball, basketball, and soccer with many entrants from schools. General Carranza donates 30000 pesos for equipment. A gala opera and a bull fight are planned to draw crowds.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Hidalgo
Dolores
Republic
College notes on Lumpkin Hill and faculty returns
Dr Andrew M Soule president of the Georgia State College of Agriculture returns from Canada and expects higher attendance at the opening next Wednesday. Prof John R Fain returns from Jefferson City Tennessee. Dr W B Massie joins the veterinary program with his wife Mrs Massie, Michigan graduates. Prof I V Arthur arrives as new animal husbandry instructor from Iowa Agricultural College. Professors Firor Goodwin Dilts Campbell Mc Hatton Rast report at the college after vacations.
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Andrew M.soule
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Canada
John R. Fain
The
College of Agriculture
Jefferson City
Tenn
I. V. Arthur
Guy Firor
C. T. Goodwin
Dilts
J. Phil Campbell
T. H. McHatton
L. E. Rast
Or Aheentec
Race for judge of appeals narrows with leading candidates
Capital Gossip reports four top contenders Bloodworth George Jenkins and Stephens with vote counts ranging around 134 to 158 from 15 counties in the race. Also notes sharp upcoming speakership race in the Georgia House with incumbents Burwell Jones Culpepper and Turner returning. A Georgia Highway Department meeting is planned to organize the new agency with federal guidance and future funding discussed. Empire Life case reverses in part as the state supreme court finds fraud but limits recovery, sending the matter back with creditors to be considered.
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Atlanta
The
Court of Appeals
Bloodworth
George
Jenkins
Stephens
Tlanta
House of Representatives
Garland M. Jones
Coweta County
W. H. Burwell
Hancock
State Highway Department
State Prison Commission
Georgia Highway Department
L. W. Page
Public Roads Bureau
National Agricultural Department
Prison Commission
Messrs. Davison
Patterson
Rainey
S. W. McCall
Empire Life
Atlanta, Ga
State Supreme Court
Ellis
Fulton Superior Court
James R. Smith
Empire Life Insurance Company
Smith
Supreme Court
Empire
Wm. A. Wright
Insurance Commissioner
Mr. Higgins
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Athens Bay
Lumpkin Hill
W. B. Massie
Carrieaa Annaamnantat
Massie
Michigan Agricultural College
Luziannf
Nath. Culpepper
Meriwether
Morton Turner
Brooks
State Department
General Assembly
Mabel Taliaferro
Charlie Chaplin
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