Reduction 15 Only Hope For Acton In View Of Pflieger
Paul Pflieger, Ghent continental rep for John F. Maybank & Co. of Charleston, argues that American planters should reduce cotton acreage to a minimum to save both planters and spinners. He warns Belgium’s spinners face big losses, notes Texas and Oklahoma cotton dominate imports, and urges prompt action if markets do not improve. The letter, read to the Chamber of Commerce, underscores industry distress and calls for coordinated measures.
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Paul Pflieger
Ghent
Belgium
John F. Maybank & Co
Charleston
Florence
Arthur M. McCall
Chamber of Commerce
8. C
Texas
Oklahoma-Texas
Town Primary Next Tuesday Crowded With Few Announcements
Town voters face a light slate as mayor and council seats are up for two years and public works commissioners for four and six years. Mayor Hamer seeks reelection with little opposition as filing closes Monday at noon. Enrollment books open at Moody's, with rallies planned Monday night at 7:30 in court halls where candidates will discuss issues.
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Hamer
Ben Fo
Moody
Meveral
Evey Can
Ena
Officers Capture Sta In Rural Backwoods Case
Rural Policeman John McCracken found a crude vaulidrum with liquid fire on A K McLellan Little Hook place. He tied Andy Rich ole and Nichols to court in $200 bonds. Abram Thompson and Henry Williamson, tenants, were seized with the goods and bound over $200 each. Sheriff Be- Chea led pursuit and both were deported to court next term. Abraham and Het disclosed some knowledge but Sheriff Bo delayed proof.
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John McCracken
A. K McLellan Little Hook
Officrr McCracken
Andy Richole
Nichols
Abram Thompson
Henry Wilyliamson
Mr. McLellan
Supreme Court rules no blockade in Marion Man case
The Supreme Court reverses Judge Smith, ruling searches by federal agents without a warrant were unconstitutional in the Marion county whiskey case. Amos was indicted on six counts, acquitted on four, but convicted for removal of untaxed whiskey and selling untaxed whiskey. The ruling centers on warrantless searches and officer status, with the decision delivered by Justice Clark.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Smith
Federal District Court of
Eastern South Coveling
Lawrence Amos
Marion County
Supreme Court
Amos
Santh
P. J. Coleman
O. A. Rector
Anton’ House
Clark
Supeme
Cottons Outlook Prompts Call to Cut Acreage 50 Percent
T B Stackhouse, long time Bank of Dillon president and Standard Warehouse head, urges South Carolina farmers to reduce cotton acreage by at least half to improve prices. He cites surplus supplies, weak markets abroad, and heavy warehouse stocks as reasons to limit 1921 planting. He notes opinions from bank leaders and cotton authorities in Europe and America.
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T. B- Stackhouse
Bank of Dillon
Standard Warehouse Co
Stackhouse
Stackhour
Pee Dee
Texas
Oklahoma
J. M. Miller
First National Bank of Richmond
England
France
Belgian
Spain
Maybank
Charleston
Brussella
Belgium
Bradford Knapp
Piedmont
South Carolina
T. B. Stackhouse
Country Club Planned to Ease Town Rivalry
A Marion and Mullins committee formed at the Marion Chamber meeting to study locating a country club on the Marion Mullins road. The group aims to create a joint golf club with a midway location and a stock company of residents to purchase the property, hoping the club will ease long-standing rivalry between the towns.
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Marion and Mullins
Marion
Midway
Marion and ciUxeng
Raete
Alalmum Duca
Dillon Man Praises Anconas Club in South Carolina
Dillon's G G McLaurin leads a South Carolina Ancona movement after a Columbia poultry show, aiming to showcase a strong line of Anconas at the state fair. He reports pledges and over 100 entries, with a host of breeders like Wendell M. Levi and J W Cotrell backing the effort. The club’s executive board includes E L Sharps and Chas M Watson, with the motto the hen that lays when others lay down.
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Isaie
The
News and Courier
South Carolina
Columbia
G. G. McLaurin
Dillon
Ancona Club
McLaurin
Ancona
Wind
Oly
McLawvin
Hitle
Anco
Wendell M. Levi
Sumter
J. W. Cottrell
Mile L. Roof
New Brooklyn
Greenwood
E. L. Sharps
W. A. Axon
Spartanburg
Thos. P. Hogan
FR. Rister
Chaplin
Chas. M. Watson
Navy Yard
H. H. Withers
Suicide of local farmer Jas H Berry shocks community
Jas H Berry a well known Playdale farmer killed himself Friday morning using a 32 caliber pistol. The body was found in an outhouse near the barn with the pistol near the temple. Berry had recently faced a land dispute in Dillon county and a pending supreme court case. He had lived on the farm for about 25 years and was regarded as a strong, productive farmer. Burial set for Latta with extended funeral details promised by Latta News.
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Jas. H. Berry
Playdale
Berry
Dillon County
Supreme Court
Mntter
Latte
Latta
The
Thewg Will
Hin Toneral
Woman Accuses Man Of Assault In Uncertain Identity
A white, middle aged woman testified before Magistrate Haselden that she was assaulted in her home by a man whose name she could not recall. She later named Beachman Cox as her alleged assailant, but Cox denied the charge and proved his innocence. Cox was bound over to await further proceedings amid conflicting testimony.
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Haselden
Haswidens
Beachman Cox
J. HM. David
Coy
Magistraty Haselder
Reid Cross
Bia
Gauet
Feud Over Wheat Turns Violent in County
The tale describes a violent feud between Bill and Jim Turner over a wheat crop and debts. Threats of shooting, a village confrontation between wives, and a mayoral intervention end with both men jailed and tensions lingering in the community.
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Jim Turner
Jim
Bill
Jim ‘Turner
Jioo
Johnson
Tyi
Tfbol
Jin
Meyer
Alstoy
Ubey
County Commissioners Organize After Recent County Government Shift
The Hewcombbiasioners appointed under the new county government met Tuesday to wind up last year’s business. J. H. McLaurin was chair, with J Hen Eawarde as clerk, W. C. Moore county attorney, and Dr LR. Graig county solicitor. The board includes one member from each township. members named were McLaurin Manning, Manship Kirby, Bernette Hillsboro, Hasty Hartleesville, McLellan Carmichael, and T. W. Berry as commissioner though he did not qualify due to holding another office and asked for a successor.
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J. H. McLaurin
Berry
Finest Tine Coming The Walton Ge Tribune
A quirky item recalls a man truly “up against it” facing endless misfortune. His horse died his mule lame and he lost his winnings at poker. A cyclone struck a winter day blew the house and an earthquake swallowed the ground beneath. Tax collector arrives and chaos continues.
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Walton, Ge. Tribune
Ant
Smith to Direct Dotton Inquire About Cotton Grades
Senator D Smith of South Carolina travels home to prepare for a long absence as he heads a subcommittee under authority to conduct a general investigation of the cotton situation. The panel will determine the volume of cotton in hand in the United States and assess grades amid reports that may misstate the market. The inquiry aims to establish truthful figures and may visit New York and New Orleans to secure evidence.
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Washington
D. Smith
South Carolina
United States
Auek
Sutlerer
New
New Orleans
Unclear Incomplete Visit Notes From Local Social Round
Fragmented OCR note lists short visits and socialings among residents in multiple places. Names, dates, and locations are garbled, but mention appears to cover February visits to friends in Nicholy Sngboro Latta Bracieville and other local households with several personal names.
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Crosby
Fatalhy
Nicholy
Mins
Dever
Karly
Sngboro
A. wDonald
Wad Mee
Percy Metoraki
Bendy Little Iin
Janet Stackholme
Emu
Mir Ko
Bracieville
Becky
Unclear OCR sports notes from March event evening
Fragmented lines describe a Bay area or city game event on a Saturday evening March 5 with multiple players and teams. The text references Mullin, Hounin, and several goals and free throws, plus guards and white team details.
Drowneville charge meeting marks fire inquiry at New Holly
The second quarterly contөrenser for the Drowneville charge at New Holly on Monday March Sint at three occurred after a fire damaged about thirty bales of cotton stored at the Brown Creek plantation. The blaze destroyed nine bales. cause unknown. Mrs W Boba county farm agent and Williany Gr engaged in club work. Ye Oak Grove school visit reported. Farmers show progress but little cotton shipments seen. spring, summer outlook discussed. OC Graham posted last Tuesday month.
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Drowneville
Williany
Ncope
Oak Grove School
Cnet
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Pont
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Dios
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