Senate War Amendments Boost Pay and Draft Provisions
Washington reports Senate and House action on war measures including higher enlistment pay proposals of 29 and 30 dollars monthly, abolition of a 3.9 million army expense section, and directives to permit Colonel Roosevelt to raise a volunteer force. The vote splits show broad support for draft and volunteer plans, with varied Republican and Democratic positions on exemptions and liquor prohibitions.
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Farm and Arm Roosevelts War Rally in Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt entered Chicago under the rallying cry Farm and Arm and urged full national effort in the war against Germany. He pressed universal training conscription and immediate division for Allied service, pledging to endure in France and offering to serve as a second lieutenant. A reception greeted him reminiscent of his presidency.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Germany
France
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
South Carolina Prepares for War Effort on All Fronts
The piece outlines South Carolina's role in wartime finance and farming. It highlights federal and state leaders like D. I Houston and Asbury Lever promoting planting food crops, conserving supplies, and supporting naval needs. It notes meetings with Surgeon General Rupert Blue and state health planning, plus inspections at Camp Moore and a pending commission for Marshall F. Sanders.
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South Carolina
B. R. Tillman
Senate Committee On
Naval Affairs
Navy Department
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Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Samuel McGowan
Pellagra Expert to Attend Southwestern Convention
Joseph Goldberger M D, famed pellagra specialist, is detailed by the U S public health service to attend the fifth annual convention of the Southwestern Sanitary association in Greenville from May 9 to 10. Several Columbias are charter members, with Dr C E B Smith serving as secretary of Greenville.
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Joseph Goldberger
United States Public Health Service
Southwestern Sanitary Association
Greenville
C. EB. Smith
New Enterprises Authorized For Capital Lumber and Laurens Coca Cola Betting
A commission was issued to Capital Lumber company of Columbia with capital stock of 10000 to engage in buying and selling timber lands and building material wholesale and retail. A charter was issued to Laurens Coca Cola Betting company with capital stock of 12000.
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Capital Lumber Company of Columbia
Laurens Coca Cola Betting Company
Food on State Farm urged for Sumter crops
A telegram to the South Carolina preparedness commission from the Sumter county committee of public safety urges government action to prevent cotton planting on state farm land and to plow up any cotton already planted in favor of corn and other food crops. The message cites the food situation and references a plenary address to locals.
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South Carolina Preparedness Commission
Sumter
Medical Commission Named by Governor Manning
Governor Manning appoints a medical preparedness committee to join the Council of National Defense. The roster lists Robert S. Cathcart of Charleston as chairman, with J. A. Mood of Sumter, I. H. McLean of Florence, Edgar A. Hines of Seneca as secretary, LeGrand Guerry of Columbia, Curran B. Earle of Greenville, Charles W. Killock of Charleston, Lane Mulally of Charleston, W. W. Fennell of Rock Hill, and J. LaBruce Ward of Columbia.
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Medical Commission
Manning
Len
Council of National Defense
Roberts. Cathcart
Charleston
J. A. Mood
Sumter
I. H. McLean Florence
Edgar A. Hines
Seneca
LeGrand Guerry
Columbia
Curran B. Earle
Greenville
Charles W. Killock
Lane Mulally
W. W. Fennell
Rock Hill
J. LaBruce Ward
Students Favor Liquor Measure Telegrams Sent to Wilson and SC Delegation
University of South Carolina students unanimously approved a resolution urging abolition of liquor as an emergency war measure and sent a telegram to President Wilson. A First Baptist congregation in Columbia had previously sent a similar resolution to the president, Speaker Clark, and Congressman Lever. Gov. Manning recommended Smyth Blake and William Hart for second lieutenants in the South Carolina National Guard. The regiment’s lieutenant colonel appointment was still pending and headquarters for the unit in Columbia were not announced. Physical examinations have nearly been completed.
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South Carolina
Congress
University of South Carolina
First Baptist Church of Columbia
Clark
Lever
Smyth Blake
William 5S
Hart
Federalize Health Work Moves From State Boards
The state medical association agrees to federalize state board of health functions during the war period. At the Spartanburg convention the plan was approved and James A. Hayne, M D state health officer, departs for Washington on April 29 to meet the surgeon general. All states will be invited to join the movement to have health board activities directed by federal officers during wartime.
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State Board of Health
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Rupert Blue
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H. M. Biggs
France
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Maryland
S. G. Dixon
Pennsylvania
W. A. Sawyer
California
C., St. Clair Drake
Willard Hotel
Calse
State Medical Association
Spartanburg
M. D
Washington
Public Health Service
Great Reunion 3 Held At Chester
The South Carolina Confederate reunion drew about 800 veterans to Chester with 4,500 visitors registered. Governor Manning opened the parade and spoke for Wilson's draft bill while Col. J. Rice Smith and Haddon Johnson addressed the crowd. A 2,000 voice chorus, Daughters of the Confederacy events, and eloquent speeches highlighted the Carroll Club gathering.
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Vance Davidson
Arthur L. Gaston
J. H. Wharton
Laurens
S. C
Haddon Johnson
Aiken
B. H. Teague
United Confederate Veterans
Col
J. Rice Smith
Augusta
Stuart
Calvary
Georgia
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Chamber of Commerce
Abbeville Increases Planting Of Corn And Cotton
Abbeville county reports extensive corn and other food crop planting with cotton rapidly taking hold in many areas. The county remains without a county agent, and residents question why no agent is appointed this year to promote diversification.
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Abbeville
Patriotic Rally Gathers 500 in Dillon for Food Production
Dillon county citizens and business leaders organize a patriotic meeting at the court house drawing about five hundred attendees from all areas. The rally follows recent speaking tours and a cooperative effort to promote food production amid existing county concerns.
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Dillon
Dillon County
Court House
Kinard Wins First Place in State Oratorical Contest
Karl Kinard won first place at the South Carolina High School Oratorical and Athletic Association contest held at the University. He defeated ten rivals to earn the Will Evans medal and Greenwood School the right to hold the Wiesepape Manufacturing trophy for a year.
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Philippines
South Carolina High School
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Wiesepape Manufacturing Company
Greenwich Village Becomes The New Bohemian Capital
The article notes Europe’s war impact and shifts NYC’s Greenwich Village into a global bohemian hub. It contrasts the old quiet, conservative working class roots with current spotlight on bohemian life, though many residents remain traditional and work by common means.
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Paris
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Charles Phelps Cushing
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New York City
Did Cleo Use Her Needle Rug Shop Banter
A customer questions if a rug is an antique in a shop. The salesman asserts it comes from Cleopatra's home and sewing room, joking about holes from a sewing machine as proof.
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Ium
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The Only Benefit from the Smith Deal
A dialogue reveals a business deal with Smith yielding only unbounded respect for Smith's business ability, underscoring the speaker's understated takeaway and the high regard earned.
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