South Carolina Proclaims Memorial Day Observance 1918
Gov Richard Manning proclaims May 30 as day of public prayer and fasting urging church services closures, in memorial of national sacrifice. The note requests cooperation from local governments and chambers of commerce for proper observance and honors soldiers and allied forces. Also reports flour purchase restrictions by federal food administrator and upcoming wheat crop, plus new enterprises Estill Enterprise and Fertilizer Co and Kingston motor sales firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Columbia
United States of America
William Hlliottt
Fed
Food Administration
State Food Administration
William Illiott
Ood
Senator Renews Bid for Re election In Wartime South Carolina
The piece recounts Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina delivering a campaign address at the state Democratic convention explaining his decision to seek re election due to war duties. It notes his naval committee leadership and his wartime stance, and mentions Clemson College unveiling a large service flag and calls for medical personnel to meet wartime quotas.
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Natonal Congress
South Carolina
Bennettsville
Senate
Germany
Committee On Naval Affairs
Woodrow Wilson
Clemson College
Clemson
W. 5. Currell
W. M. Riggs
Currell
Riggs
Textile
J. C. Littlejohn
National Memorial Day proclaimed by President Wilson
The May 30th National Memorial Day observance is proclaimed by President Wilson as a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting. He urges nationwide gatherings in worship to seek divine aid for victory mercy justice and lasting peace in the ongoing war.
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United States
Congress of the
Richard I. Manning
South Carolina
Wilson
Washington
Congress
Congress of
Senate
House of Representatives
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
District of Columbia
Black Soldier Held for Double Murder at Camp Upton
James Layton a 22 year old negro soldier in training at Camp Upton is jailed in the Tombs charged with the murder of Private Michael Maloney and Brooklyn resident Mrs. J Harrity on May 6. Police say he confessed to killing Maloney as he came to Mrs Harrity’s aid after an attack and to sealing her lips with a shot. Layton, drafted from Rion South Carolina, will be held at Camp Upton during trial by court martial. Authorities fear possible lynching as the investigation continues.
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New York
James Layton
Camp Upton
Michael Maloney
J. Harrity
Brooklyn
Cantonment
Layton
Maloney
Three Kinds of Field Artillery At Camp Jackson
About 24 French 75s and a similar number of British guns arrive at Camp Jackson Columbia to join American artillery. The three kinds are being issued to trainees to ensure familiarity for deployment in France. Camouflage markings appear on several pieces, with some paint worn or fading. Officers say enough equipment will be amassed to train an entire brigade at once.
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Camp
Jackson
Columbia
France
Armaeent
Horrible Murder at Columbia City Home
A friable report states James McLoughlin longtime Eagles Home steward was killed in his room above Swan's Clothing Store at 1330 Main Street. He retired at midnight and was found dead at 7 next morning, head crushed, likely by a hatchet, with no sign of robbery. The crime occurred near the city’s largest banks, heard by pedestrians on Main Street.
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Columbia
Main Street
James McLoughlin
The
Eagles
McLoughlin
Swan
Tie
Wreck at Camp Jackson Kills Nine Soldiers
A light railway car fell from a trestle over Wild Cat Creek at Camp Jackson. Nine soldiers of the 321st Infantry were killed and 25 injured, many critically, as they entrained for Camp Sevier. Most casualties occurred in the light woolen coverall. Wounded received care at the base hospital on the post.
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Camp Jackson
Columbia
Wild Cat Creek
Three Hundred and Twenty-first Infantry
Camp Sevier
Base H
Beard Bold Bad Boy
Federal warrant issued for W. P. Beard former editor of the Abbeville Scimitar for disloyal utterances against the government hindering war effort. Beard previously convicted last November and sentenced to one year in the Atlanta federal penitentiary. He is out on bond pending appeal.
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Beard
Bad Boy
Greenville
W. P. Beard
Abbeville Scimitar
Federal
Atlanta
Mysterious gunshot death found near Southern Railway track
A 23 year old white man was found dead by a train crew near Columbia's main track with a 38 caliber bullet through the brain entering the left temple and exiting above the right. No identification was found and police have not yet identified the victim as investigation continues.
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Columbia
Southern Railway
Cottape Cheese Study Prompts Food Use Push
South Carolina experiments in agriculture show cottape cheese matches meat in value. Officials urge extending its use to absorb skim milk waste and offer a cheap meat substitute. J L Liles of Orangeburg announces candidacy for lieutenant governor. W P Beard begins one year in Atlanta federal prison for disloyal utterances. Harold J Keyes, private in Camp Sevier, receives 25 year sentence at Leavenworth for desertion. Woodruff council buys a new fire truck and expects volunteer brigade to aid in a major fire.
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Department of Agriculture
J. L. Liles
Orangeburg
W. P. Beard
Greenwood Scimitar
Atlanta
Harold J. Keyes
Camp Sevier
Greenville
Leavenworth
Kansas
Woodruff
Wooday
South Carolina Travelers' Protective Association Ends Meeting
With officers elected and Chasteec chosen as next meeting place, the South Carolina division ends its session endorsing President Wilson and his cabinet in war efforts. Reports from officers for the year were encouraging, and the session was praised as among the best in years.
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Chasteec
Wilson
South Carolina
Travelers’ Protective Association
American and British Brigades Form in Key Sector
American troops are brigaded with British forces on a crucial front as Allied command emphasizes cooperation in this vital sector amid ongoing operations. The arrangement strengthens coordination and pressure on enemy positions, signaling a unified effort.
Americans Await New French Battlefront Role
American troops prepare for action on a fresh sector from Merville to Ypres as Pershing’s men join British and French forces. The fifth American front location is east of Luneville Toul St Mihiel Meuse and Montdidier. The unit is likely to be brigaded with the British rather than used separately.
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France
Channel
Merville
Ypres
General Pershing
Third Liberty Loan totals surpass $4.17 billion in subscriptions
Washington reports the third Liberty loan reached 4,170,019,650 dollars with about 17 million subscriptions, all districts oversubscribed, New York at 124 percent. Secretary McAdoo called it the most successful loan, noting full allotments and strong American patriotism.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
New York
United States
McAdoo
Atlantic District
Treasury
President Wilson in New York for Red Cross drive
President Wilson arrived in New York to review the Red Cross parade and open a 100 million dollar war fund drive. He was greeted by Colonel and Mrs Edward M House at the station and dined with them before a theater visit. Crowds cheered as he passed and later gave him a citywide ovation during a 15 minute ride with Mrs Wilson.
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New York
Wilson
Ile
Edward M. A Louse
Colonel Ton
Mrs. Wilson
Dr Johnson on Trial in Richmond Murder Case
In Richmond Virginia Dr Lemuel Johnson a dentist from Middlesex North Carolina stands trial for the murder of his wife December last The coroner Dr J M Whitfield testified he analyzed the victim Mildred Taylor and found two tenths of a grain of poison in her stomach The testimony follows statements from Mildred Taylor who was with Mrs Alice Johnson the bride on trial with Dr Johnson
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Richmond
Mildred Taylor
Alice Johnson
Lemuel Johnson
Middlesex
N. C
J. M. Whitfield
American sector heavily bombarded on Picardy front
The American sector on the Picardy front was subjected to a heavy bombardment for 45 minutes early this morning. Aerial activity was high yesterday and today with a bright sun and little wind, but no signs of a renewed offensive emerged. Troop movements behind German lines remain normal.
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Picardy
Taking Bigger View of Life Crisis Calls for Service
The piece urges a shift from self centered living to meaningful action. It argues that current times demand focusing on large life goals and conserving strength spent on petty opinions. Women are urged to stop worrying about others views and act to achieve real value and service.
Notable Exchange Marks Humiliation of a London-Bound Figure
In a terse dialogue, Ameren asks about a brother in London. Respondents describe the fall from high station to a humbler fate, comparing a silk hat to a steel helmet as a measure of disgrace.
Not Printable Ad Hoc Dialogue From Browning’s Magazine
Fragmentary literary line asks if the speaker can nail the Kaiser with a quip and hints at a nearby woman entering the scene, reflecting a wartime humor fragment from Browning’s Magazine.
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