Western Front Battles Steady as Artillery Dominates
British and French reports emphasize heavy artillery action on the western front with continuous gun use. Despite floods and mud hindering infantry, Allied lines advance in the Aisne valley Champagne and eastern Argonne while German forces claim gains in western Argonne. Russian efforts falter at amidst Caucasus front. Goeben damages cited. Bulgarian diplomacy shifts noted as Italo-Bulgarian alignment discussed.
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Aisne
Champagne
Estern Argonne
Western
Argonne
Woevre
Alsace
Mlana
Caucasus
Urgan
Goeben
Sofia
Bulgarian Mini Foreign Affairs
Italy
Cotton Ginning Records Top in December and 1914
Cotton ginning for the two weeks of December surpasses prior years and pushes the 1914 crop total to 14,447,623 bales, a record high. The figures cover Alabama and Oklahoma and show industry gains despite shifts in annual output and regional totals.
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Ashington
Ala
Oklahoma
Navy honors Vera Cruz heroes on deck of the Florida
Secretary Daniels presented Medals of Honor to 13 enlisted men of the United States Navy for distinguished conduct at Vera Cruz in April. The ceremony aboard the battleship Florida at the Brooklyn Navy Yard featured Rear Admiral Fletcher and a long roll of officers and sailors cited for heroism and bravery.
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New York
Daniels
United States Navy
Vera Cruz
Florida
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Fletcher
Atlantic Fleet
Vera
Navy
Henry N. Nicherson
Abraham de Somer
Joseph G. Harner
George Cregan
Lawrence Cregan
Lawrence C. Sinnett
Percy A. Decker
Charles F. Bishop
James A. Walsh
Charles L. Nordsick
Fred J. Schneipel
Bernie H. Jerritt
William Zuiderveld
Harry C. Beasley
Edward A. Gisburne
Marine Corps
Battle of
America
Nicki
Lords Hear Kitchener Review of Six Weeks War Talk
London dispatch notes the Lords met two months before the Commons to hear Lord Kitchener review military operations since prorogation. The Secretary for War’s speech conveyed little new information and peers appeared somber in mourning robes amid the usual formalities. Panic in New York Subway Injures Dozens After Smoke Fumes
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London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lord Kitchener
New York
Clemson Creamery Reaches 1500 Pound Mark
The Clemson College cooperative creamery reports December butterfat receipts of 1500 pounds and farmer payments between 500 and 600 dollars. Shipments came from Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Laurens counties as three dairy experts assist in expanding the venture.
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Clemson College
Greenville
Anderson
Pickens
Spartanburg
Laurens
Clemson
Blease Disbands the South Carolina Militia
Governor Blease ordered the disbanding of the South Carolina militia affecting 31 companies and about 2000 officers and men. Disagreement over organization and equipment prompted the move. Officers sought to delay returning $200,000 in supplies and urged Congress to intervene. Manning, successor to be sworn in, may reinstate the soldiers.
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Blease
South Carolina
War Department
Congress
Washington
Gov. Manning
Manning
Governor Blease halts mass pardons as term nears end
About 125 convicts remain in Columbia prison after Governor Blease pardoned or paroled roughly 1,000 inmates on a Saturday. State records show clemency totals of 1,674 prisoners since his inauguration nearly four years ago. He plans to retire on January 19.
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Columbia
Blease
State Reformatory
Pleasant Grove Section News Letter
Mr Editor this letter notes a sick child of G B Fortner and a burn injury to J D Cisson’s son from Christmas coffee. It mentions Will Capps expecting 1200 bushels of corn from his Martin place farm and his move from Greenville. Quince Burgess was badly bruised by a gun burst at Christmas. B Rigdon moved from near Cleveland to Stanuel Looper’s farm on Sat er uca. Cisson of Dalton Va spent Christmas with family. Avery cited severe snow in Virginia before returning south.
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G. B. Fortner
J. D. Cisson
Will Capps
Capps
Martin Place
Greenville
Quince Burgess
B. Rigdon
Cleveland
Stanuel Looper
Sateruca
Cisson
Dalton
Avery
Rlina
Governor Grants Blanket Pardon To Over 1000 Convicts
Governor Blease issued a blanket pardon Saturday afternoon restoring citizenship rights to more than 1,000 convicts paroled for good behavior. The proclamation filed with Secretary of State R. M McCown states the action affects a large portion of those previously parolees.
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Blease
R. M McCown
Pickens County Children In School Census Report
Census bulletin shows 9 398 children ages 6 to 20 in Pickens County for 1910, with 4 919 or 52 3 percent attending school. Age groups detail 6 9 years 2 850 total with 1 620 in school. 10 14 years 3 160 total with 2 169 in school. 15 17 years 1 750 total with 796 in school. 18 20 years 1 638 total with 334 in school.
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Pickens
Petition Drive in Pleasant Grove Promotes Prohibition
A Pleasant Grove correspondent urges readers to circulate a petition supporting prohibition in South Carolina. The letter argues stopping liquor sales would benefit citizens and calls on five state representatives to ensure an election opportunity.
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Pleasant Grove
South Carolina
Star
Sian
Picnic at Olive Camp hosted by Reverend DW
A notice invites attendees to a social gathering at Olive Camp near Cross Roads on Thursday at o'clock. Reverend DW, P. McParusic, and the committee encourage families and sweethearts to attend, enjoy music by a local string band, and bring well-filled baskets. Oysters will be served in the afternoon.
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Basket Olive Camp
DW. r.aiFn
P. Mc
Chapman
President Wilson Speech Sparks 1916 Outlook in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis Jackson Day remarks, President Wilson hints at possible 1916 bid while defending Democratic unity and his administration's policies. He defends Mexican liberty, urges noninterference, and contrasts European wartime actions with Mexican self-determination, drawing strong audience reaction.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ent
Republican Party
Fec
Wilson Gravely
Mexico
Britain's Lords Adjourn After War Debate
London report notes two day Lords session with speeches by Kitchener Haldene the Marquis of Crewe and Lucas on war progress and Britain's preparations. Lords adjourn to February 2 as opposition fails to learn army growth or navy operations, government says recruiting is steady and compulsory service not yet needed. Washington carried other items including Governor elect Willis's farewell, Virginia Senators pressing for Hampton Roads fleet assembly, and Garrison backing Chamberlain coast artillery expansion.
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House of Lords
London
Lord Kitchener
Viscount Haldane
Marquis
Crewe
Baron Lucas
Great Britain
Virginia
Washington
Daniels
Hampton Roads
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
Hundred Years Peace Celebration At Chalmette Remembered
A three day commemoration marks the hundredth anniversary of the U S British war ending near New Orleans. Events include a salute at 8 20 to honor General Jackson and a monument unveiling. Regular troops from the Seventh Infantry and sailors from the Rhode Island battle ship participate. The celebration features receptions and a parade led by Brig Gen J Franklin Bell with 2 000 soldiers.
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New Orleans
United States
Great Britain
Jackson
Chalmette
Canada
England
Seventh United States Infantry
Texas
Seventh Infantry
J. Franklin Bell
McLean
Rhode Island
Cera Cruz
William Gerry Slade
United Daughters
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