Clemson rolls out reforms after cadet walkout
The Clemson College board of trustees released a report after a walkout by 450 freshmen and sophomores demanding reinstatement with no punishment and cadet government reforms. It upholds the president and faculty, sets conditions for readmission, adds funds for mess improvements, and outlines trial rework and possible appeals, including Cadet Crosland’s case.
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Board of Trustees of
Clemson College
Crosland
Crossland
Pennsylvania Republicans Eye Wood Hardening Split
The Pennsylvania GOP watches the Wood Lowden Harding Johnson campaign friction with calm, fearing a stalemate could push the convention toward Gov. William C. Sprout as the lone real dark horse at Chicago. Sprout is being groomed as the possible unexpected candidate in the fight for the nomination.
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Pennsylvania
Wood
Lowden
Harding
Johnson
William C. Sprout
Commonwealth
Chicago
Visitor praises Georgetown in hometown letter
A visitor from Mission, North Carolina writes from Georgetown, South Carolina praising the town. He commends the friendly people and the land around Georgetown, noting it both developed and undeveloped, and expresses plans to visit again soon.
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Georgetown
S. C
Georgetown Index
Mission
N. C
North Carolina
Death of W. R. Cooper Nesmith March 14 1920
W R Cooper Nesmith died at his home near Nesmith Sunday afternoon March 14 1920 after a lingering illness. He served as Sunday school superintendent clerk and treasurer of the church and was a deacon until recently. He endured pain without complaint and told his family he accepted death as God’s will. He leaves a widow two sons two sisters and one brother and was laid to rest at Belin's cemetery Monday March 15 with prayers for his bereaved family.
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Nesmith
W. R. Cooper
J. Cooper
Ie Keltey
Cooper
S. H. Cooper
Georgetown
W. J. Cooper
Morrisville
B. Cooper
Mouton
Ida Wooten
Andrews
G. R. Walton
Belin
B. D. Thames
Georgetown Seeks New Modern Hotel Project
Local business leaders plan a new hotel in Georgetown costing about 200000 dollars. Several investors have expressed interest and northern capital shows interest as active contributors join the effort to promote the project.
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Georgetown
Organization Meeting of Steele Moses Corporation
Stockholders met at J. W. Wingate’s office to organize the Steele Moses Corporation. J. Flaum was elected president, Jos. Schenck vice-president, A. Moses treasurer, F. L. Siau secretary, with a board of directors including Flaum, Schenck, Moses, Siau, and Rosa.
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Steele- Moses Corporation
J. W. Wingate
J. Flaum
Jos. Schenck
A. Moses
F. L. Siau
Joseph Schenck
F. L. Stau
D. Rosa
Beef cattle plan for Eastern Carolina from Carolina Stock Farms
A Foreston Maryland area company outlines converting waste lands into pasture for beef cattle. The Carolina Stock Farms operates 4000 acres, supplying foundation herds to local farmers with Hereford based cows and registered bulls, promoting carpet grasses, velvet beans, and winter feed to boost meat production and profitability. Farmers are invited to visit Foreston to learn successful livestock practices.
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Lina Stock Farms
Foreston
D. C
Carolina Stock Farms
Clarendon
Georgetown
Carolina
America
Bermuda
Haselden Home Damaged by Fire, Insurance Covers Loss
Fire partly destroyed the home of E. C. Haselden last Friday due to a faulty chimney. The damage totaled $2,000 and was practically covered by insurance as local firemen fought the blaze effectively.
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E. C. Haselden
Growth of Truck Transportation Across the Nation
The article argues motor trucks will dominate short haul freight due to efficiency and rail limitations. It notes within 160 miles the truck excels, boosting New York area freight, and that long hauls favor trains. Roads development, labor limits, and fleet sizes shape the shift to truck transport.
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Comec
Ely
Consignee
New York
Motor Express
Georgetown County Seeks Unity For Regional Road Links
The Conway Board of Trade calls for Georgetown County to meet halfway and back better road outlets to the state through Georgetown. It urges unified effort among county and town authorities to accelerate development in Conway and Horry County. Ed. So mote it be.
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Georgetown County
Charleston
Johnson
Horry
Georgetown
Marion
Conway
Horry County
Conway Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Conway Field
Stave Company to Employ Large Force in Georgetown
The Pennsylvania Stave Company has bought substantial property in Georgetown and is building a large factory to manufacture barrels for the American Sugar Refinery and other materials. The plant will employ about 600 workers when it opens, roughly six months from now.
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Pennsylvania Stave Company
Georgetown
Planters Warehouse to Double Tobacco Warehousing in Georgetown
A company formed to erect another tobacco warehouse for Georgetown, named Planters Warehouse, will be built on the corner of Duke and Wood Streets. The wood structure will measure 74 by 152 feet, replacing the old building to boost market activity this season.
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Georgetown
Planters
Duke and
Wood
Local Businessman Lee Carraway Dies After Illness
Lee H. Carraway prominent young merchant dies at his parents home on Highmarket Street after a week long illness from influenza developing pneumonia. Born December 28 1887 he served in the naval reserve and marine corps overseas before returning to his hometown and resuming business. Funeral held Friday at Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church with Rev John H Lighbourn officiating.
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Lee H. Carraway
Highmarket Street
Lee Carraway
Naval Reserve Corps
Charleston
Germany
Marine Corps
Church of Prince George
Winyah Episcopal Church
John H. Lighbourn
Cotton Convention Moves to Montgomery in April
The American Cotton Association meeting, postponed due to Alabama quarantine, will now be held April 12 to 16 in Montgomery. Delegates from Georgetown include F. A. Bell J. B. Steele W. D. Morgan of Georgetown and D. L. Mayd W. H. Andrews E. N. Beard of Andrews.
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American Cotton Association
Alabama State Board of Health
Atlanta
Montgomery
Georgetown
Messrs
F. A. Bell
J. B. Steele
W. D. Morgan
D. L. Mayd
W. H. Andrews
E. N. Beard
Andrews
Publishing Company Formed For Georgetown Index
Subscribers to capital stock of the Georgetown Publishing Company met last Monday and elected E. N. Beard as president and general manager C. C. Phillips as vice president R. M. McConnell as secretary and treasurer The new board includes J. B. Steele C. C. Phillips P. H. Pow F. A. Bell and E. N. Beard The old city hall has been leased and machinery installed The Index faces difficulty but plans aim to complete setup in a week or ten days.
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Georgetown Publishing Company
Georgetown Index
E. N. Beard
C. C. Phillips
R. M. McConnell
Messrs. J. B. Steele
P.H. Pow
F. A. Bell
Alaska Sled Dogs Dominate Arctic Transport
In Alaska dogs hold near unrestricted rights of way as winter seals vast territory in ice making dogs the primary transport means. Arctic sled teams are the aristocrats of dog life and form the main service to the U S government in this region.
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Alaska
Arctic
United States
Mexican Trouble LANSINGs Undoing
Henry Lane Wilson, ex ambassador to Mexico, argues in Chicago that President Wilsons Mexico policy caused decades of anarchy and the Lansing resignation. He claims Mexicans view liberty as license and that US policy failed to deter German plots and protect American interests.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wilson
Mexico
Robert Lansing
Henry Lane Wilson
Agate Club
U. S
Caranza
United States
Fletcher
Lansing
Senate
Shipping changes as Lake Clear taken off Baltimore to Charleston run
Senator Dial announced steps with the Shipping Board to replace the Lake Clear after its sale. Henry F. Mosman of Charleston complained the vessel was removed from service, with cargo bound for Baltimore and then Charleston and Georgetown awaiting a replacement boat's assignment.
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Lake Clear
Washington
Dial
Henry F. Mosman
Charleston
Baltimore
Shipping Board
Georgetown
Correction of Bank Statement Error at Planters and Mechanics Bank
A correction notes an error in the previous issue where $1,633.75 appeared as due banks and bankers. the amount was actually undivided profits after current expenses and taxes. The correction is published in this issue.
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Planters and Mechanics Bank
First Umbrella Origins and Odd Parasol History
The text traces the umbrella's birth from a quitasel parasol of oiled mustard, imported from India via England, a feminine monopoly. It notes the man wore a roque laure cape of oiled linen, and the first umbrella used this material with ribs of rattan.
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India
England
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Eastern
Stave Company
H. L. Wilson
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