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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
A report from the American Ambassador of Commerce and Trade in Berlin warns Germany must cut civil meat consumption by 40 to 50 percent. Bread supply improves due to a surplus in wheat and rye, enabling higher bread allowances. a meat card may be introduced to control prices and demand.
London reports Italy's declaration of war against Turkey may push Balkan states to pick sides. Serbia backs Entente influence as Romania blocks ammunition, Bulgaria eyes Macedonian gains, Greece to set policy with Venizelos leading foreign affairs.
Galveston Texas faces disease risk as wind and water wreck 800 Hyves and many dollars in property in southeast Texas. Debris from floodwaters leaves thousands of carcasses of cattle and horses rotting, with removal efforts hampered for days.
Washington suspends judgement on the torpedoing of the Arbic with two American deaths as officials await official information. Ambassador Gerard is expected to deliver the decisive report while survivors say the attack came without warning.
The Meramec River overflowed its banks causing pleasure resorts clubhouses and cottages to be swept away. The flood reached a record height five feet above previous levels and many people fled to treetops awaiting motorboat rescues as authorities worked to save those stranded.
Washington city officials and diplomats await full details after reports from American survivors confirm the British liner Arabic was torpedoed without warning. Officials consider whether the attack signaled unfriendly act and if diplomatic relations with Germany should be severed, pending President Wilson’s decision.
Galveston officials announce immediate rebuilding of the causeway, aiming for a stronger and better structure. Estimated repair cost cited at 750 million dollars as the city restores wire service and fresh water supply from a distant reservoir. eight killed in the city and 25 in lower island areas. Major railroads plan rapid restoration of traffic as residents cope with loss, food supply, and health concerns.
A letter sent to Elmer Rk Murphy, claimed to be from B P Boho of Marietta Georgia, includes a rope fragment allegedly from Teo Franks lynching and two leaves from the hanging tree, sent to a Chicago businessman.
A government official said Germany starts the new harvest year with a 700000 ton surplus of wheat and corn. Rye yield is slightly below average while wheat is above average and potato crops are excellent.
Gov Nat FE Harris of Georgia after consulting the state prison commission released a statement in an interview about the Leo M rank lynching. He vows to do all in his power to bring the perpetrators to justice. He notes Milledgeville prison farm was not built to withstand outside attack.
Dallas, Texas. Galveston endures one of the Gulf’s fiercest storms with 14 known dead and widespread property losses possibly rivaling 1900 figures. Seawall breach, cut causeway, and 500 buildings destroyed amid fires and water shortages. Martial law declared as damages spread to Texas City Virginia Point and Port Arthur regions.
Wilmington Atlantic Coast Line Railroad confirms orders for 750 new freight cars and 10 locomotives. Cars begin delivery in three months at 25 daily until completion, locomotives by November 1. Investment estimated over $1 billion. President John R. Kenly cites preparing for future needs.
London reports Kovno fell to German forces opening the Vilna Warsaw Petrograd Railway line. German guns claimed 400 fort guns and large war materiel seized. The railway loss is described as the major consequence of the capture.
Villa and Cantu send favorable replies to the Pan American conference offer to aid restoration of Mexican government. The Villa agent here presented the reply to Secretary Lansing, and the responses are not yet public.
International financiers discussed shrinking the planned foreign loan from half a billion to 100 to 150 million dollars. The aim was to restore normal value to currencies while meeting maturing bills for American exports. Banks noted the move might not quickly take concrete form and collateral would include American securities and British external notes.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report on Rock Island Railroad finances shows multi million losses in stock deals with the Frisco and Alton deals totaling over 10 million. It accuses officers of misrepresentation to stockholders and highlights profits to holding company promoters. The DOJ awaits review.
In Bainbridge Georgia a mob of farmers lynched John Riggans a Black man accused of assaulting a tobacco planter's wife. Sheriff officials reported the incident as a fatal act of vigilante justice. The case follows other recent racial violence within the state.
The Frye incident centers on a US note to Germany over the destruction of the William P. Frye by the Prinz Bitel Friedich. The issue, though involving a single case and modest sums, could sway belligerents' handling of neutral commerce and may hinge on a proposed value by a proposed board.
About fifteen Americans were aboard the White Star liner Arabic when torpedoed by a German submarine southeast of Fastnet. Of 423 aboard 82 may have perished, most crew missing. Survivors reached Queenstown for care as weather aided rescue. The vessel left Liverpool August 18 and had no first class passengers.
Washington Comptroller of the Currency Williams says current loan capacity of national and reserve banks could finance at market value the entire cotton crop and part of tobacco and wheat. He notes banks are stronger than ever and prepared for demand, amid talk cotton may be contraband if Europe declares it so. The British Embassy later confirmed Allies agreed cotton could be contraband.
Allied governments have agreed in principle that cotton is contraband of war. An exact disclosure date is under consideration and related proclamations will follow. The statement was authorized at the British embassy. They plan to back the market to prevent price depressions for planters.
News from Washington reports the torpedoing of the White Star Line steamer Arable with Americans aboard. Official details are scarce and confirmation comes via press dispatches, signaling renewed tension between the United States and Germany after prior notes.
Dr. David Bancroft Johnson, president of Winthrop College at Rock Hill South Carolina and long prominent educator, was elected president of the National Education Association by 479 votes to 174 over Grace C Strachan of Brooklyn. Johnson has led Winthrop Normal and Industrial College and earlier headed Columbia city schools.
Miss Beulah Row of Caroleen North Carolina drank three pints of whiskey in a short time without intoxication. While visiting Sam Elders at Clifton No 1 mile she was bitten on the foot by a copperhead snake. Despite suction whiskey and local remedies the wound swelled but she was reported to be improving with no serious outcome expected.
Greenwood County Live Stock association leader T. J. Kinard convened farmers to hear W. W. Long outline a fall plan to import a carload of pure bred beef bulls. A follow up meeting is set for August 28 where township committees report on club formation to buy the bulls.
Calhoun county saw its first bale of new cotton stored at St Matthews weighing 400 pounds and graded strict middling. It was grown on Jim Wannamaker’s farm from selected seed yielding a fine staple. Cotton is opening and several farmers have begun picking. the county reports good overall condition though lower areas suffered drought harming corn. Over 3,000 bushels ground at the local flour mill.
About 35 members of the South Carolina State Clerk's Association met in Greenville for their annual convention. Three sessions were held during the day with an evening session adjourning the gathering. The program covered matters affecting clerks in both criminal and civil courts.
Clint Carter, a sentenced African American inmate, died in Spartanburg following an appendectomy. Convicted of murder in Greenvale County, his execution had been delayed by an appeal. The body was given to an undertaker for transport to Greenville relatives.
The coal handling plant on the Cooper river near Charleston has been completed and is undergoing final tests. The $600,000 facility will soon begin operations with the first carload of coal set to be dumped onto a lighter beside the wharf, as trains from the Cumberland coal fields start delivering coal to Charleston.
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