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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
2
A garbled report notes potential formal recognition for the Carranza faction within weeks, with mentions of U.S. stance and regional authorities. The fragmentary text references H P D and various political actors, indicating transition steps amid a broader recognition push.
A large slide event blocks a canal area with a broad passage opening. The slide extends about 2 600 feet and runs roughly 1 500 feet back from the canal center line, affecting water flow and nearby activity.
Lieut Harris of the Delaware and Lieut Powell and Henry Parsons of Delaware were seriously injured when their car overturned while returning from the Country Club of Virginia. Dr Leslie B Wiges of Richmond was slightly hurt. The home of Lieut Harris is in Memphis Tenn.
Berlin reports via wireless to Tuckerton that payments by subscriptions to the third German war loan up to October total 6,420,200,000 marks, including 1,642,600,000 in some instalment. Funds show strong public support and continued mobilization of wartime finance.
President Wilson and Mrs. Norman Galt spend a day in Baltimore visiting Joseph R. Wilson, the president's brother. The couple attend church and host a family luncheon party, drawing several hundred onlookers near the church and the apartment house where Joseph R. Wilson lives.
German cannons mortars bomb throwers and aeroplanes captured in the battle of Champagne were set on display at the Hotel des Invalides. Crowds thronged the grand court of honor near Napoleon’s tomb to view 41 field pieces 20 mortars two six inch cannon five large bomb throwers 20 small cannons and 30 trench mortars.
President Woodrow Wilson announced engagement to Mrs. Edith Bolling Galt of Washington. Friends say Miss Margaret Wilson and Miss Helen Woodrow helped bring them together. Mrs. Galt, widow of a Washington jeweler, is about 38 and known for beauty, literature and charity work. The exact wedding date was not set.
Unfavorable weather disrupts a coastal war game near Norfolk Virginia. Small vessels part of a simulated conflict between defending and invading forces aboard American warships encounter rough seas and hindered progress along the coast.
Major General George Goethals has withdrawn his resignation as governor of the Panama Canal Zone. He announced the decision on arriving aboard the Cristobal from New York after a vacation in the United States. The action follows recent slides in the Gaillard Cut that narrowed canal traffic, and he said he would remain in Panama indefinitely.
Masked robbers halted a Baltimore and Ohio express two miles west of Central West Virginia. They demanded 90 registered mail packages, took the engine and mail car to Tollgate, then escaped in an awaiting car. Engineer Grant Helms and Fireman T B Knight survived the attack.
President Wilson and Mrs Norman Galt visited New York where thousands pursued them. The couple, soon to wed, drew the focus away from the President as they appeared in public together, smiling at friendly applause and posing for eager onlookers.
Sir Rodimond Roblem former French minister to Manitoba and three cabinet officers were committed for trial after a preliminary hearing here. Bail set at 50 000 for each. The other defendants are Hon Dr W I Montague former minister of public works J A Howden former attorney general and G P Coldwell.
Estimates for six torpedo boat destroyers authorized by Congress were lower at Mare Island and Norfolk Navy Yards than private bids. It is likely that one or more vessels will be built at government plants. Mare Island estimate for one ship is 762 438 dollars, saving 0 000 for two ships.
Germany disavows the sinking of the vessel and to pay indemnity, delivering a letter to Secretary Lansing via Count von Lernstorff. The move promises no more submarine incidents, with strict orders to captains to prevent repeats, easing fears of strained relations with the United States.
Panamanian Minister Eusebal A Morales tells a Washington conference under Navy League and NRA auspices that all American republics monitor U S preparedness. He warns occupation of Caribbean colonies would imperil the continent and calls for a continental defense organization led by the United States to command respect.
Austro Hungarian Ambassador Constantine F. Dumba sailed home on the Nieuw Amsterdam from New York, under a safe conduct arranged by the state department. He traveled with Mrs. Dumba, bound for Rotterdam en route to Vienna to report to his foreign office. He stated he bore no ill will toward the United States or its people.
Seaboard Air Line Railway directors approve consolidation with Carolina Atlantic and Western Railway to form a larger company with authorized capital of 100 million dollars. New stock exchanges include 27.28 million in preferred and 40.041 million in common. Preferred stock is 4 percent noncumulative. common and other stock carry six percent noncumulative before common dividends.
In the Court of Common Pleas Anna C. Bowen sues John T. Bowen and others. Pursuant to Judge Menmmingeor's decretal order dated September 30, 1915, a land auction will occur in November 1915 at Pickens C H. S. C. The described Norris town lot of about 1 21 100 acres fronts a street from Norris depot and Bank of Norris Cateechee, adjoining Southern Railway. Terms cash with papers stamps and recording. If not complied with in five days the property will be resold at the purchaser's risk. A J Boggs, Clerk of Court.
Washington report says wheat could top 1.002 billion bushels and corn nearing 3.026 billion, with oats, barley, rye, sweet potatoes, rice, tobacco and hay also set for record yields. Farm values for corn and wheat rise as prices hold.
A well defined earthquake shock was felt in San Francisco at 9 26. The tremor disrupted daily routine and prompted residents to check structures for damage. No major injuries reported as authorities inspected key buildings for safety.
Washington reports indicate the United States will recognize the Carranza government in Mexico within weeks. Pan American diplomats under Secretary Lansing will meet as planned to evaluate the factions’ material and moral capacity before reporting their opinions.
President Wilson and Mrs. Norman Galt received congratulations from across the United States and foreign governments as telegrams overwhelmed White House staff. Count von Hertedorff was among the first to send greetings.
In Pickens County a decretal order directs the sale of 93 acres on Crow Creek below Keowee River. The land borders J C Alexander and J J Vickery and others, with plat by W R Dalton dated January 5 1910. Cash terms five day payment or resale on next salesday.
Corena A Freeman et al vs Edel D Freeman Judge Menninger orders sale of a 30 acre tract in Nashey Township Pickens County. High bid to be accepted on November sales day 2015 at Pickens C H. S.C. sale details include adjacent lands of J J Bowen and Freeman estate lands. resell risk if not within one hour of sale.
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