President Wilson Signs Indian and Railroad Bills at Sea
President Wilson, aboard the U S 8 George Washington, signs the Indian appropriation bill and the railroad deficiency bill while en route from Europe. A Great Northern mail transfer and mid ocean signing mark a historic use of wireless communications and rapid administration at sea.
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U. S
George Washington
Associated Press
President Wilson
Europe
Hoboken
Great Northern
White House
Washington
Department of Justice
mid-Atlantic
Mid-Ocean
Woman in Greenville Jail for Arson
Greenville June 30 Mrs J W McFarland wife of a soldier in France a woman of education was arrested Friday charged with complicity in starting a large fire that destroyed five buildings on Rhett and Pendleton streets Thursday night She has been committed to jail on an affidavit of Sheriff Rector and has made a second confession to the jail cook Ula Anderson Magister Ballenger committed her She may be examined soon by a lunacy commission Sheriff Rector says he has evidence linking her to the Colonial Apartments fire two months earlier
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Greenville
J. W McFarland
France
Rhett
Pendleton
Rector
McFarland
Ula Anderson
Ballenger
War Time Prohibition Law Enters Effect In Full
The dry law takes effect at midnight with bans on selling distilled liquors for beverage use unless export, on removing bonded liquors for beverage purposes, and on using foods to produce beer or other intoxicants. Exceptions include sacramental wine and physician prescribed alcohol under supervision with records kept. Violations carry up to one year imprisonment or a $1000 fine.
Our Boys and Our Schools, A State Graduation Issue
A editorial appeal on gender disparity in high school graduations, citing the state inspector's report that four year schools grant diplomas to students with at least 14 standard units. Includes quotes about ambition and records, plus local wedding and business notes.
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Graded Land High Schools
Dillion Herald
Luni Sanrocente
Hanure
Cotton planters blue says Harris pessimistic view across South
Commissioner Harris reports from every Southern state that excessive rains boll weevils and labor shortages have caused heavy losses. Farmers abandon crops plow under fields and sell below fertilizer cost. Some planters expect drastic reductions in yield with high prices looming, per the Columbia Record.
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Harris
Mr. Harris
South
J. J. Brown
Georgia
Columbia
South Carolina Press Association Meets in Greenville
Greenville hosts the forty fifth annual South Carolina Press Association session with about one hundred members arriving. Senator Pollock delivers the opening address as Rev. L M Rice gives the opening prayer. Tomorrow includes talks by Albert S Johnston and W Banks with a banquet planned for Wednesday. Florence reports Buchheit block destroyed by fire causing thousands in losses with several nearby buildings damaged.
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South Carolina Press Association
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Cheaw
Fome
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Edgefield Advertiser
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State Board of Charities and Corrections
L. M. Rice
Union
William Banks
Columbia
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Gaffney
Kentucky
Association
Imperial Hotel
W. J. McGlothin
Furman University
Raid on Stills To Continue Across State
J P Coleman revenue agent for the Internal Revenue Department received Washington orders to press on with raiding stills in enforcement of the prohibition law. Coleman departs on a raiding party and says many stills exist statewide and public cooperation is needed.
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J. P. Coleman
Internal Revenue Department
Washington
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Revenue Department
Department of Justice
Snothae Ardare
Potato crop prep and planting tips for Irish potatoes
Clemson College outlines soil selection and thorough land preparation for a second Irish potato crop. Advice covers soil type, manure and fertilizer use, drilling depth and spacing, and postplanting cultivation to ensure a good stand. Also notes beneficial sprouting of tubers from the previous year.
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Clemson College
Bethea Wins Libel Suit Against Columbia Daily Record
Andrew J. Bethea wins an $8000 libel verdict against the Columbia Daily Record after a six hour jury deliberation. Trial heard claims of published articles about his army service and right to wear a major’s uniform. Attorneys for both sides indicated plans for a motion for a new trial as Judge Townsend prepares rulings.
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Andrew J. Gethea
Columbia Daily Record
W. S. Nelson
Townsend
Cotton Leaders Plan for Future at New Orleans meeting
Members of the American Cotton Association board discussed policies on banking legislation warehousing and marketing. A proposed warehousing bill modeled on North Carolina's will be submitted to southern state legislatures. The group plans funding via Liberty bonds and aims to store at least one third of the crop.
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A American Cotton Association
O. C. McConnell
Raleigh
North Carolina
J.S. Wannamaker
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S. C
Cotton Exporting Financing Corporation
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Charleston
D. C
American Cotton Association
Transport Brings Canadian Troops to Newport News
Transport ships arrive from France with a large contingent of officers and men. The force is expected to disembark tomorrow morning at Newport News Virginia as part of repatriation and buildup.
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Newport News
France
County News and Happenings In Rowland District
Local notes report visits and travels of residents including Mrs. Carmichael and family, Miss Edwards from Lander College, Autry Carmichael home from overseas, and Mrs. Rogers in Baltimore. Crops improve with rain though cool spells slow tobacco. area farmers discuss plowing and curing, with church and social events noted from Dillon to Bermuda and Myrtle Beach.
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University Hospital
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Virgie
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Bermuda
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Nichols
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Oversea
Allen Moody
Dillon Matinee Races Set for Fourth of July Crowds
Dillon Matinee Association prepares for the big Fourth of July races tomorrow with a 300 foot grand stand and seating for 3000. Holiday crowds are expected, new horses join the program, and races start at two oclock under National Trotting Association rules. Purses include 200 for free for all trot or pace and 200 for 2.27 trot, with distributions and fees noted.
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Dillon Matinee Associature
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