Fire prevention as war measure in South Carolina
At a Columbia conference led by Gov. Manning and attended by state officials, business leaders, and insurance executives, fire prevention in depots and factories is linked to wartime conservation. The plan calls for vigilance, watchman services, and plant protection against fires and possible sabotage, with national underwriters aiding state efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Dargan
The
Royal Co
R. T. Caldwell
Inspection Bureau
Edward Day
South Carolina Fire Prevention Association
Sind
Council of National Defense
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Infpecton
United States
Thees
Manning
South Carolina Medical Corps Appointments Announced
Governor Manning named Dr. W. C. O'Driscoll of Charleston to command the sanitary detachment of the SC Infantry, S C N G, filling Maj. Jervey's vacancy. Four first lieutenants were appointed: Dr. Henry T. Schiffley of Orangeburg, Dr. W. C. Stone of Johnston, Dr. James L. Orr of Greenville, and Dr. James M. Symmes of Greenwood. Schiffley and Stone join the sanitary detachment. Orr and Symmes join Field Hospital No. 1. All exams pending future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina Infantry
Guv Manning
W. C. O'Driscoll
Charleston
Allen J. Jervey
Maj. O'Driscoll
Henry T. Schiffley
Orangeburg
W. C. Stone
Johnston
James L. Orr
Greenville
James M. Symmes
Greenwood
Lieut. Schiffley
Lieut. Stone
Lieut. Orr
Lieut. Symmes
District exemption boards meet in Columbia for SC districts
Eastern District chairman R B Scarborough of Conway and secretary W A Stuckey of Bishopville were elected at a joint conference with the governor. Columbia was chosen as the board’s permanent sitting place. Sessions are set to begin August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Columbia
R. B. Scarborough
Conway
W. A. Stuckey
Bishopville
Lee County
Prof Temple Taber Led South Carolina Geology Efforts
Prof Stephen Taber of the University of South Carolina completed a detailed report on available materials in South Carolina for rapid highway, railroad, and fortification construction. Appointed state geologist by Gov Manning, he advanced geological research despite funding gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Taber
University of South Carolina
War Department
South Carolina
National Research Council
Council For National Defense
Taber
Gov
Manning
Proceedings
National Academy of Science
Scientific American
Appalachian
Bulletin
The
Seismological Society of America
Pacific Slope
Federal drive to keep Columbia dry after July
Federal authorities vow relentless war on illicit whiskey trade in Columbia to support a dry cantonment. L P Fouche, deputy collector, announced new measures as Melton Washington faces federal prosecution for receiving a trunk of whiskey from Jacksonville. The 1917 act, effective July 1, makes shipping whiskey into a dry area a misdemeanor, or violating state limits in partly dry zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
L. P. Fouche
Fouche
Melton Washington
Jacksonville
Dandas Fertilizer Company charter filed in Charleston
The Dandas Fertilizer Company of Charleston is authorized with capital stock of 35000 to manufacture and sell fertilizer and related materials. Petitioners named are Walter Pringle and Charles S Dwight of Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandas Fertilizer Company of
Charleston
Walter Pringle
Charless. Dwight
Insurance Agreement Filed in South Carolina
W. T. Caldwell, manager of the South Carolina inspection and rating bureau, filed with state insurance commissioner F. H. McMaster a pact by which the bureau will conduct inspections and set rates for South Carolina insurance companies. Prescott, chairman of the executive committee of the South Carolina Underwriters Association, signed on the document on behalf of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
W. FR. Prescott
South Carolina Underwriters’ Association
W. T. Caldwell
South Carolina Inspection and Rating Bureau
F. H. McMaster
South Carolina
New Enterprises Authorized In Allendale and Greenville
The Carolina Boll Weevil Implement Company of Allendale is authorized to sell boll weevil machines and farm implements with capital stock of 15000. Petitioners include J. J. Owens, R. P. Searson, W. T. Johns, and others. The Dixie Auto Company of Greenville is incorporated by the secretary of state with capital stock of 5000 and incorporators C. B. Scott, P. N. Scott, and W. B. Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Boll Weevil Implement Company
Allendale
J. J. Owens RR
BP. Otts
R. P. Searson
W. T. Johns
Baldock
Dixie Auto Company of
Greenville
C. B. Scott
P. N. Scott
W. B. Statford
State fair aims to be its greatest with war era emphasis
Plans for the state fair promise a record event with thousands of dollars in prizes. The fair runs October 22 to 26 and highlights agricultural and livestock displays to support America and its armies. Patriotic appeals and war issue talks will be part of an educational program. Clemson College will assist with exhibits.
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Columbia
America
Europe
National Army
Clemson College
Two Sumter Girls Drown In Muldr ew Mill Pond Tragedy
Miss Rita Haynesworth aged 15 and Miss Jessie Haynesworth aged 13 of Sumter drowned in Mul drow mill pond while bathing at Morton Muldrow’s home. Miss Evelyn Barnes, 16, nearly lost her life but was saved by Matt McCown. Bodies recovered and an inquest to be held.
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Florence
Rita
Jessie Haynesworth
Sumter
R. B. Haynesworth
Muldrow's
Mill Pond
Evelyn Barnes
Matt McCown
L. T. Barnes
Haynesworth
Rita Haynesworth
Morton Muldrow
Miss Barnes
Messrs. McCown and
Muldrow
Death in Sumter Y M C A Pool
James Whilden an 18 year old good swimmer died in the Sumter YMCA pool. He appeared to suffer a sudden water incident while swimming underwater and was pulled out as others noticed he had stopped moving. First aid and a physician arrived quickly but he was dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
James Whilden
Whilden
To Start Glove Factory in Gaffney
A stockholders meeting in Gaffney organized a $5,000 glove factory to produce canvas gloves. Nearly all capital stock has been subscribed, mostly by locals. Few such factories exist in the South, but nationwide they are profitable. one holder with experience will serve as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney
Pee Dee Fair Association Seeks 5000 for New Building
Florence plan aims to raise 5000 for a new Pee Dee Fair building on the grounds for the next fair. Over 4000 has been raised in new stock or to collect overdue stock payments. The main building burned before last fall’s opening, forcing use of hastily built structures.
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Florence
Exemption Boards Called for South Carolina
Notices of appointment for 38 district exemption board members have been mailed in South Carolina. The Eastern and Western districts list prominent local officials and professionals set to organize, elect a chairman and secretary, and determine hearings locations in Columbia or nearby. Spartanburg reports rapid Camp Wadsworth progress with new facilities, water systems, and a target August completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
Ar E
Astern
William Godfrey
Cheraw
State Council of Defense
R. Q. Jeffords
Darlington
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Robert J. Scarborough
Conway
The
State Hospital of the Insane
W. A. Stuckey
Epville
Tiebert Wilson
Charleston
Medical College of
Marion J. Davis
Newberry
J. W. Gaston
Spartanburg
EB. A. Hines
Seneca
South Carolina Medical Association
J. FE. McDonald
Winnsboro
A. Foster McKissick
Greenwood
Camp Sevier to show only soldier friendly films
North and South Carolina and Tennessee National Guardsmen at Camp Sevier Greenville will have access to five YMCA operated movie houses. Films will be chosen for entertainment and instruction with no vampire or risqué titles. A small admission covers actual expenses, with soldiers admitted for a 2 cent stamp or its equivalent.
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Camp Sevier
Greenville
National
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Theda Bara
YY. M. CG. A
To Teach Agriculture in Orangeburg County Schools
Verd Peterson, state supervisor of agricultural education, will oversee teaching agriculture in at least five Orangeburg county schools next year. Lawrence Wolfe, farm demonstration agent, connected with Peterson upon his assignment to this important work.
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Orangeburg
Verd Peterson
Peterson
Lawrence 8S. Wolfe
South Carolina News Items Highlight Local Firms and Cannery
Engineers near completion of the McCormick county survey report. Thomas and Howard Co. of Columbia formed as a wholesale grocery firm with 270000 capital. Rock Hill cannery operates at full capacity with Ruth Steele supervising seven helpers handling tomatoes and vegetables for wide local patronage.
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McCormick County Good Roads Commission
Thomas & Howard Co
Columbia
C. C. Thomas
C. L. Howard
J. B. Timberlake
Rock Hil
Diplomat General Hugh L. Scott and His War Roles
General Hugh L. Scott stands as a rare hybrid of diplomat and soldier. He fought Indians on the Western frontier then befriended them through negotiations and folklore. After Villa’s raid he met Obregon with Funston to seek peace, later leading the American mission to Russia.
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Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Scott
Villa
Carranza
Bee
Mexico
Funston
General Obregon
Russia
Head of Army Transportation Faces Great Mobilization Task
Maj. Gen. Henry G. Sharpe as quartermaster general leads a vast effort to supply transport for recruits to mobilization points, camps, embarkation points, and European deployment. The department aims to move up to eight million troops and provide food, clothing, vehicles, and shelter, rapidly expanding fleets and cantonments to house and train the Army.
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Henry G. Sharpe
Europe
War Department
Sharpe
United States
National Guard
Admiral Gleaves Wins Honors in Great War Effort
Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves commanded the convoy of transports and teamed with Vice Admiral William S Sims to deploy destroyers for submarine zone protection. The combined effort yielded total naval victory with no enemy hits on American vessels and the loss of one or more submarines. The piece notes the 19 year anniversary of Coryvern’s fleet destruction and references casualties among American sailors, including the torpedo boat Cushing and the Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gleaves
William $. Sims
Coryvern
Pury
Schley
Gleaves
Brooklyn
Cushing
Weyler Firebrand in Spain Dominates Disturbance Scene
A dramatic report portrays Captain General Weyler as the moving force behind Spain’s military unions and the suspension of constitutional guarantees. It notes his Cuban past, Prussian ties, and alliance with Germany and Prime Minister Muura amid wartime politics.
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Kingdom
Spain
Weyler
Marquis of
Teneriffe
New World
Cuba
Germany
Prince Maximilian Hohenlohe
Muura
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Theerman
D. R. Coker
Hartsville
F. Louise Mayes
Woman's State Council of Defense
State Council
Herbert Hoover
Camp Wadsworth
Army Transportation
Admiral Gleaves
Weyler Firebrand
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