Third Congressional District Candidates Speak in Pickens
A large Pickens courthouse meeting featured four candidates for Congress in the Third District. Fred H. Dominick, FS Evans, John A Horton, and incumbent E. D. Aiken spoke on records, policy, and party alignment before about 400 attendees. Each candidate faced questions and applause, with Aiken receiving the strongest crowd support.
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Pickens
Campany
Pickens Court House
L Oe Clocs
G. F. Norris
Fred H. Dominick
Newberry County
Democratic Executive Committee
South Carolina
House
Dominick
Aiken
FS. Evans
Greenwood
John A Horton
Belton
Anderson
Farners’ Bank
Wilson
Bryan
Horton
Panama
Condi
Young Woman Elopes From Norris
Policemen Myers and Batson arrested a couple from Norris in Pickens county aboard Southern train No 12. The woman named Mrs Roland, about 18, said she had a baby at home and was eloping with a man named Hampton who claimed no ties to her. Pickens sheriff wired for capture and the pair were held and returned to Pickens late yesterday.
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Greenville News
Myers and Batson
Norris
Pickens County
Southern
Roland
Hampton
Knoxville
Tenn
No. 12
Pickens
Night operator Ray Lynch returns home after illness
Ray Lynch, night operator at the telephone exchange, who had been on the sick list for a week, has recovered enough to be released from the hospital and return to his country home.
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Ray Lynch
Candidates Attack Bleassism in South Carolina Campaign
Candidates for governor and other state offices tour the Piedmont region as debates sharpen on Bleaseism and pardoning power. Richard I. Manning denounces the administration as a disgrace while others push education, rural credits, and law enforcement amid a crowded 1920s political backdrop.
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Orangeburg
St. Matthews
E. D. Smith
United States
Filbert
York County
R. I. Manning
Richard I. Manning
Sumter
Mannning
W. C. Inby, Jr
Charles Carroll Simms
Mr. Manning
Mr. Bleass
Blease
Charleston
Columbia
Ichards
John G. Richards
W. C. Irby, Jr
Simms
Irby
Richards
Clinkscales
John G. Clinkscales
Robert A. Cooper
Mendel L. Smith
Lowndes J. Browning
Union
Charles A. Smith
France Under German Invasion Rumors and Reports
The Standard reports German forces invaded France with troops crossing near Nancy and entering Luxemburg. Generals state 2,090,000 men called to colors while rail lines and life controls are mobilized. A French aviator allegedly destroyed two German airships. details and sources remain unverified.
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Standard
Ronald Gerros
Berlin
Bartel
Netherlands
Hachman
Liege
Belgium
Nancy
France
Cirey
Strassburg
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Germany
Longwy
Brussels
Saarbrucken
Prince Imperial
Luxemburg
Treves
Trois Viergesine
Balkan News Brief Signs of Pause in Serbian Campaign
Nish and Servia through Saloniki and Austria appear to have paused their aggressive campaign against Servia to prepare for a possible Russian attack.
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Servia
Saloniki
Austria
Rumor Claims Emperor Francis Joseph Assassin at Large
London reports the Daily Chronicle published a rumor that Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria has been assassinated. The claim remains unconfirmed and no official confirmation has been issued.
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The
Daily Chronicle
Francis Joseph of
Austria
Italy Strikes Threaten War Prevention Pace
Socialist, Republican and anarchist factions in Italy plan a protest meeting with railway and workmen unions to issue an ultimatum to the government. They demand abstention from warlike actions or nationwide strikes in all industries. Authorities say measures are in place to handle the situation.
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Italy
Martial Law Declared in German Protectorate of Kiao Chau
Peking announces martial law in the German protectorate of Kiao Chau. All foreigners ordered to depart while Germans in Peking leave for Tsing Tao.
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Peking
Tsing Tao
German Cruiser Bombards Libau Reported as Fire Flares
Augsburg reports bombardment of Libau naval harbor and engagement with an enemy cruiser. Libau naval port described as in flames amid action, with the vessel transmitting from Brussels via Berlin.
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Berlin
Brussels
Augsburg
Russia Crosses Frontiers as War Looms in Europe
Imperial staff reports Russian artillery crossed into Schwinden near Bialla and patrols pushed toward Johannesberg East Prussia. German guard at Warthe bridge attacked and repulsed with two wounded. French aviator bombs near Nuremberg. Austria and Bavarian leaders praised mobilization amid tense declarations of war.
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Potsdam
Henry
Bavaria
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Imperial
Koenigsburg
Bilderweitschen
Eydtkuhnen
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Russia
France
European War Crisis Widens as Powers Clash
The text describes four great European powers Austria-Hungary Pulsia France and Germany at war or on the brink while Germany and France avoid a formal declaration. It notes German invasion of France and violation of Luxembourg neutrality and uncertain Belgian pledge, with Britain poised to act as crisis looms and Asquith awaits Parliament statement.
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Great Britain
Asquith
Japan Considers Attitude On European War
Toky o reports the emperor has summoned the privy council to decide Japan's stance amid the European war. The emperor asked Lieutenant General Okla minister of war to report on the army's condition.
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Privy Council
Okla
Preparing for War On Pacific Shores
Western Pacific coast shows active war preparations with British and German fleets concentrating while Japanese warships stand ready to sail at a moment’s notice.
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Pacific
Tokio
Japan
Cable firm reports British censorship of messages to England
The Commercial Cable Company issued a statement noting that the British secretary of state announced all messages to England would be subject to censorship.
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New York
Commercial
England
Antwerp Panicked Tourists Embrace Safe Return
American travelers in Antwerp are in a panicky state as the Kroonland sails with a full complement of passengers many leaving baggage behind to avoid staying in Europe. The civic guard has been called out.
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Kroonland
Europe
Civic Guard
Swiss Reservists Call-Up Issued in Washington
Under Berne orders the Swiss legations in the United States informed all Swiss nationals liable for military service to report for duty joining their colors as directed by Switzerland.
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Berne
Legations
Switzerland
United States
Senatorship Tour Draws Crowds Across Western Counties
A series of senatorial candidate meetings in Edgefield and Aiken draw factional clashes and sharp attacks on Governor Blease. W P Pollock and L D Jennings deliver strong speeches while Senator Smith defends his agricultural record, and Blease criticizes the press and party rules. Community rallies in Western counties continue with further stops planned for Anderson Walhalla Pickens Greenville later in August.
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Aiken
W. P. Pollock
Gov. Blease
Senator Smith
L. D. Jennings
Blease
Jennings
Emerson
Anderson
Glgin
Higefield
Judge Jones
United States Marshall
F. H. Weston
Smith
Senate
Emerson on Independence of Solitude Amid Crowds
The quote asserts that true greatness lies in maintaining personal independence and inner calm in the face of public opinion. It emphasizes sweetness of solitude and the strength to remain unfazed by the crowd.
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