Wilson outlines peace plan with freedom of seas
President Wilson told the League to Enforce Peace that the United States would join a universal association of nations to preserve world peace. He urged absolute freedom of the seas and guarantees of territorial integrity and political independence as core terms for a future settlement.
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Wilson
League
United States
Hilo
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
United Sarites
Sattesha
Tees
Universal Association of Nations
America
Serbian Army Lands at Saloniki After Aegean Crossing
Remnants of the Serbian army, reorganized on Corfu and now at Saloniki, are reported in full strength with new rifles and clothing supplied by allies. Estimated at 80 000 to 100 000 officers and men, the force previously faced heavy losses from typhus and battles during the campaign against Austro German and Bulgarian advances.
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Paris
Aegean Sea
Saloniki
Serbia
Corfu
Montenegro
Adriatic
Balkan
Army Appropriation Bill Becomes Largest in History
Washington reports the army appropriation bill, unanimously reported to the House, as the largest regular army supply measure in congress history. It adds about 49.6 million dollars from last year, funds National Guard federalization near 25 million, and includes 1 million for air ships, 150 thousand for armored autos, and 1.4 million for 447 automatic machine guns.
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Washington
House
Hay-Chamberlain
Congress
Hay
National Guard
Council of Executive Information
War Department
Army
United States Enlisted Men Repel 20 Bandits Near Cruces
General Pershing reported a detachment of seven Seventeenth Infantry men, without an officer, under Lance Corporals Davis Barkebury who died of wounds, fighting 20 bandits led by Cervantes and Bencomon near Cruces. Private Hulett killed both bandit leaders. Several Villista attackers were wounded as blood tracks showed. Absolute identification of Cervantes remains, with a large reward in the vicinity.
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United States
Washington
Cruces
Seventeenth Infantry
Cervantes
Bencomon
Geo. Hulett
War Department
Pershing
Namiquipa
Davis Barkebury
Hueltt
Villista
Embalmers End Meeting in Florence with May Greenwood Session
The Funeral Directors and Embalmers' Association of South Carolina wrapped up a two day session in Florence and adjourned to meet in Greenwood in May at a date chosen by the executive committee. Attendees toured local sites including the industrial school and cemeteries while praising Gate City's progress. Officers elected includes C. L. Pace president, Chas E. Taylor first vice president, A J White second vice president, James F. Mackey secretary and treasurer, A H Mackey assistant secretary.
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Funeral Directors and Embalmers' Association of
South Carolina
Greenwood
National
Pine Crest Dairy
Gate City
C. L. Pace
Marion
Chas, E. Taylor
Lexington
A. J. White
Manning
James F. Mackey
Greenville
A. H. Mackey
Baptists Pick New Orleans for 1917 Convention
The Southern Baptist convention selected New Orleans as the 1917 meeting site. The choice was ratified, with plans to start the opening session at 10 a.m. Judge Landrum suggested the change from the usual 3 p.m. start. Other cities had bid, and the Woman's Missionary Union report showed notable progress before the applause and brief interruptions.
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Bapists
New Orleans
Asheville
N. C
Southern Baptist Convention
W. W. Landrum
D.D
Louisville
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Hot Springs
Muskogee
Okla
Woman's Missionary Union
Committee On
Lansing Burrows
Miss Page Resigns as Spartanburg Chorus Director
Miss Lula Page of North Carolina resigns from her post directing the children’s chorus for the Spartanburg music festival. The board accepted the resignation with immediate effect and did not name a successor, though several applications are reported. It is understood she is leaving Spartanburg.
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Miss Page
Spartanburg
Lula Page
North Carolina
Jubilant Over Railway Prospects Bowman
Jubilant residents anticipate a broad gauge railroad with Seaboard survey already done. Work is expected between now and year’s start, bolstering the town’s status in the low country as the current line nears collapse. Bowman welcomes the Seaboard connection.
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Bowman
Seaboard
Governor Manning entourage greets Wilson in Charlotte
Twenty members of Governor Manning's staff accompanied the governor to Charlotte to help receive President and Mrs. Wilson. The South Carolinians played a prominent part in the day’s events and were warmly received during the stay, returning on a special Southern Railway Pullman of the twentieth of May.
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Charlotte
N. C
Gov. Manning
Wilson
Southern Railway
Firemen Injured as Trailer Wrecks on King Street
Charleston firefighters Markley Prince and Tom Halsall sustained painful injuries while responding to a fire alarm when the department’s big motor tractor trailer overturned on King Street. The trailer was a total wreck.
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Charleston
Markley Prince
Tom Halsall
King Street
South Carolina News Briefs Highlight UNC and Academic Milestones
Columbia seeks printers sanatorium site for International Typographical Union in the East. USC prepares for 111th commencement June 11 12 13 14 with 107 degree applicants including 33 for law 83 arts 10 science 20 MA and 5 civil engineers. Lumpkin elected grand chancellor of South Carolina Knights of Pythias. USC rep Hanna attends Washington assembly of the League to Enforce Peace. Augusta Chronicle manager McAuliffe to address SC Press Association meeting in York.
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Columbia
International Typographical Union
University of South Carolina
Alva M. Lumpkin
South Carolina Knights of Pythia
South Carolina Press Association Meet Set at York
The South Carolina Press Association plans its annual York meeting June 7 to 10. Dr. Talcott W Williams will deliver the principal address at York’s event expected to draw record attendance. Officials urge members to confirm plans and arrange rail transportation with details on visiting editors and homes.
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T. W. Jaine
New York
York
South Carolina Press Association
Talcott W. Willams
School of Journalim
Columbia University
Association
Defense Board Compiles Data in Columbia
South Carolina naval reserve board members held a conference in Columbia to classify state industries and discuss appointing about 50 civil engineer aides to aid the central committee. The assistants will gather information on the state’s natural resources. names were not released. Committee members include W. M. Riggs, J. McNela, H. L. Scaife, J. L. Coker Jr., and R. N. Brackett.
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Defense Board
Columbia
South Carolina
Naval Reserve Board
Central Committee
Wi. M. Riggs
Clemson College
John Mc Nela
H. L. Scaife
Clinton
James L. Coker, Jr
Hartsville
Richard N. Brackett
Survey Railway Soon Spartanburg Clinton Proposal
Finance committee of the Carolina Rapid Transit Company announced bids for a preliminary survey of an electric line from Spartanburg to Clinton. The project includes branches to Union and Woodruff and bids will be opened at W. L. Gray's Latrens office.
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Spartanburg
Llowing
Carolina Rapid Transit Company
Clinton
W. L. Gray
Latrens
Union
Woodruff
Epworth League Gather in Laurens Hosts Visitor
South Carolina State Epworth League conference will be held in Laurens from June 8 to 11. Visiting secretary Charls G Hounshell of the Student Volunteer Movement of America will address the gathering, challenging young people and focusing on youth work at the event.
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Epworth League
Laurens
South Carolina
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