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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
1
A Pickens County farmers meeting on Saturday February 13 will cover fertilizers and home economics with talks by prominent men. The event aims to help residents learn formulas obtain ingredients and set fair fertilizer prices while sharing practical experiences and planning against price risks.
Mrs Rosa Bailey wife of J B Bailey died at her Liberty home January 25 and burial aid services were held January 27 conducted by Rev W M Walker. Mrs Joanna Smith died January 25 at her daughter’s home aged 86 and was a Rice's Creek church member with Rev Walker also officiating. Mrs Zoa Heaton of Gaffney visited her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Smith over the weekend. Mr Smith ill but improving. L T Curry promoted to night superintendent at Maplecroft mills and Oscar Atkinson to night overseer of spinning. The town’s sidetrack is being lengthened, aiding local traffic, and readers note ongoing improvements over the past year and future plans.
The Keowee chapter U D C of Liberty held its January meeting at Mrs. W A Sheldon's home with opening exercises and business discussions. A program featured historical copies for 1915. Mrs. B Smith invited members to February gathering. Robert E Lee birthday observance followed by school program and a donated portrait presented to the school by Rev J C Bailey.
W B Cheshire of Anderson writes to the Anderson Intelligencer explaining why Cole L Blease resigned as governor five days after his term ended. He says rumors claimed Blease bet $5000 that Marion would not succeed him and asserts the bet did not pay off.
Announced reappointments of forty four postmasters in South Carolina. Joan W Head at Crete Pickens County and Long M Single named for Next ce Gooner creating printed notices in The Pick Picks Sentinel. Details appear in the 6 Emav issue.
London dispatch notes renewed Russian offensive in East Prussia and a bold Carpathian push southwest of Dukla Pass. Russian forces claim to force Austro German retreat, aiming to turn the Teuton flank while Bulgaria and Serbia influence Romania's stance amid Balkan tensions.
General Carranza forces regain control of Mexico City after November retreat by Villa and Zapata loyalists. Orbego n singled out as target of cathedral roof sniper fire. Three soldiers killed and several wounded in street fighting. Salons closed while banks and commerce prepare to resume. 20 000 extra Carranza troops arrive. Zapistas retreat south.
The French war office reports comparative quiet along the battle line in France with artillery engagements at several sites. Some locations saw fairly violent exchanges and a few infantry actions are noted, while long stretches show no activity.
A Washington bill by Representative Clark of Florida would require District of Columbia transportation companies to provide separate accommodations for white and negro races. The district committee reported the measure favorably to the House.
Washington. The House opened consideration of the naval appropriation bill carrying about $148,000,000 and was expected to provoke lively discussion. The agricultural appropriation bill of over $22,000,000 passed the House and went to the Senate. Only two major appropriation bills have passed the Senate.
Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard, told the Industrial Commission that Rockefeller donations have generally had a positive effect on university policy. He noted that such gifts were made by the general board and cited John D. Rockefeller's 1908 offer of one million dollars to Harvard if the university could raise 875 thousand more.
Provisional President Garza and government flee to Cuernavaca after a heated convention decision. General Alvarado commands the Carranza advance with the National Palace and key posts closed. Food prices soar, rail link to Vera Cruz critical to avert widespread suffering as evacuation ends.
London reports the Turkish advance guard reached Egyptian territory near El Kantara east of the Suez Canal. The clash, described as small, wounded one British officer while Cairo dispatches say the invaders suffered heavy losses from British machine guns. The fighting occurred on the caravan route from Rafati, 143 miles away.
In Columbia, South Carolina Governor Manning sent a special message to the senate urging the General Assembly to appoint a committee to investigate the absence of records from the Blease administration. All records are claimed to have been removed, and the message was referred to the judiciary committee for action.
New York Harry K Thaw pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charge after being brought from New Hampshire. Trial set for February 23 and he remains jailed in the Tombs as counsel declined bail. The state will not seek Mattawan asylum unless lawyers alter their decision. Deputy Attorney General Franklin Kennedy leads the case.
The house sent the prohibition referendum bill to the senate and debated bills on liquor shipments licensing, railcar limits, and civil actions. Other actions include university leadership induction, salary provisions for election managers, and measures affecting cotton, guns, and lobbying.
Manning asks the House and Senate to index and safeguard unused files in the governor’s office. A joint committee will investigate disposal of records, with Graydon Bradford Graham from the House and Lide Laney from the Senate named to compile findings this session.
The Due West train ran on the Sabbath for the first time in its history last Sunday due to the sudden illness of Mrs. Hale Boyce who has appendicitis. She was taken to Charlotte North Carolina for treatment.
John G. Richards of the South Carolina railroad commission is appointed chairman of the executive committee of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners.
Local donors in Pickens county have contributed more than $100 to the Belgian relief fund. Community supporters organized collections and appeals to aid civilians affected by the conflict.
Washington reports President Wilson vetoed the immigration bill citing the literacy test for aliens. House actions to pass over the veto follow informal debate, with many doubting a two thirds majority. Senate leaders expect easier repassage. the veto message argues the country’s wishes and party stances do not mandate restriction.
French reports say German attacks in Flanders France and Alsace in the first three days of the week cost 20 000 German casualties plus further losses from Russian trench assaults in Central Poland. Allied statements claim success only near Craonne where French losses were 800. Germans say they defeated the French at Craonne and repelled attacks in the Vosges and upper Alsace with heavy losses.
John D Rockefeller Jr conferred for two and a half hours with Colorado Fuel and Iron Co representatives at the Rockefeller Foundation offices in New York. They discussed the workers condition. both sides offered no detailed comment. Rockefeller said there had been an exchange of views.
Former President William H. Taft spoke at the University of Virginia on the Barbour Page Foundation lecture praising changes to the president's power of appointment. He argued that current practice weakens presidential prestige and reduces influence with Congress as terms lengthen.
The German submarine U-21 sunk five ships in the Irish Sea near Liverpool, while two more British steamers were torpedoed in the English Channel near Havre. Crews were saved and some vessels landed at the Isle of Man or diverted to Queenstown as the raid prompted a return to normal traffic.
The steamer Dacia, recently transferred to American registry, sailed from Galveston for Rotterdam via Norfolk with 11 000 bales of cotton for Bremen. Captain George McDonald said no effort would be made to avoid capture as the cargo valued around 240 880 000 dollars, awaiting owner E N Breitung of New York papers.
London report states Admiral The Hon Victor A Montagu has died at age 79. He served in the fleet during the 1855 Russian war, the 1857 China War, and the 1858 Indian mutiny naval brigade. In Vienna the Vienna Zeitung notes a ministerial decree limiting bread to 50 percent flour or rye meal with substitutes allowed.
William M Brown representative in Congress for the Twenty fourth District of Pensylvania and former Lieutenant Governor died here of pneumonia.
A major windstorm swept eastern Texas and parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma with tornado like damage in Tyler and Malvern. Temperatures fell as property losses reached about 15000 dollars in Tyler and Malvern Arkansas. No fatalities or major travel disruptions were reported.
John Lawson of the United Mine Workers of America continued his testimony before the Industrial Relations Commission in STorado New York denouncing Colorado mining camps. He charged complete despotism with companies owning houses grounds schools churches and stores and he sharply arraigned John D Rockefeller Jr for not informing himself about conditions. There is no social life in the camps he asserted.
The Pickens Sentinel touts larger paid in advance circulation than all Pickens county papers combined. It claims broad reach for advertisers with economical options and lower rates than rival publications.
Ernest Agnew a colored man fatally shot his wife Jersey in their Liberty home Sunday afternoon. Jealousy alleged as motive with claims of her being intimate with another man. Agnew fled but was captured by Officers Black and Adams. inquiry notes threats to other residents. He will likely be tried at next month’s term of court.
The Oolenoy correspondent reports a serious accident when a mule driven by Mrs. Crenshaw and her son balked on a creek bridge, backing into the stream and capsizing. Mrs. Crenshaw suffered a broken arm and severe head wounds and is listed in dangerous condition. Crenshaw and two children were only slightly injured. The note adds news of Mrs. Robt. Nimmons’s serious illness and community sympathy.
Honor roll list for Norris School showing students by grade for the fifth month. First Grade includes Clyde Entrekin Lee McWhorter J G Bok Advanced First includes Sabina Bakes Janice Green Lillian Cleveland Ete McQueen Mary C Tend Grade Cecil Young Thomas Tate Narene Johnston Hamer Rice Damer Couch Fourth Grade lists Lillian John on J P Garvin Lizzie Entre in Ninth Grade Nelse Brewer Joe Alexander Tenth Grade Rita Mullinax.
Local letters and notes describe visits by Flora and Pearl well to Mr and Mrs E Porters home. Ed Stewart and wife called on his parents S H Watt and Mrs S H Watt. Anne Porter and Ola Hudson visited Mrs Waddy Stewart. Miss Mattie teaches Small grain looks well. Farmers report less rain and improving conditions. Freeman Patterson passes through town and hogs are mentioned as part of town life.
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