South Carolina's Executive Manning Biography Fails of Error
Richard Irvine Manning II, governor of South Carolina, born August 15, 1869 at Homesley Plantation Sumter County, rose from plantation duties to leadership. He attended Kenmore University High School and the University of Virginia, later farming, marrying Lella Bernard Meredith, and serving in the state legislature and senate. Manning led multiple Sumter enterprises including Masonic Temple, Cotton Warehouse, Home Building and Loan, Bank of Sumter, and Sumter Telephone Manufacturing.
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Richard Irvine
Manning
Cola Bléase
South Carolina
Homesley Plantation
Sumter County
Kenmore University
University of Virginia
Ianning
Lella Bernard Meredith
Judge Meredith
Richmond
Stede
Pri
Ansel
Dith “Manning
Masonic Temple
Wssertation
Sumter Cotton Warehouse Company
Home Building and Loan Association
Bank of Sumter
Sumter ‘Telephone Manufacturing Company
Newspaper Man Honored As DC Commissioner Nominee
President Wilson named Louie P. Brownlow a commissioner for the District of Columbia to succeed Frederick Siddons. Brownlow, a veteran newspaper man born in Missouri in 1879, has long been Washington correspondent for southern papers and a Haskin Syndicate representative. He has held editor roles in Nashville, Louisville, Paducah, and Washington, with a career spanning from early work on a weekly to city editor and Washington correspondent duties.
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Wilson
Louie P. Brownlow
District of Columbia
Frederick L. Siddons
Brownlow
Jsa
Washington
Thetus W. ‘Shige
Tennessee
South ‘Em
Haskin Syndicate
Monday ‘Evening Club
Copinog Club
Preas Sigh
Missouri
Nashville Banner
Nashville
Louteville
Courier Journal
Louisville Times
Nashville Iier
Louisville
Woman named Colorado assistant governor first in state history
Gov George A Carlson names Mrs Carl son assistant governor making her a key adviser on women and children's issues. She plans daily Capitol work meeting women on sociological questions and humanitarian legislation. Mrs Carlson previously served as district attorney’s wife and studied law in her husband’s office.
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Colorado
George A. Carlson
Carlson
Weld
Boulder
Larimer
Mre
From House to Hills Shoes The Big Man Steps In
The text notes a transition as a new representative, Huddleston, gains prominence on December 7 as Congress opens. It references an apprentice congressman from Pinawa and a noted work ethic, with anticipation of his term beginning March 4. The piece hints at future leadership and responsibilities within the session.
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Congress
George’. Huddleston
Dove
Pina
Death of Edward Clifford Brother of State Official
Springfield reports the death in Champaign of Edward Clifford born 1846. He married Marcella Watson in 1872. three children were born, but only son Cas survives. Clifford spent 37 years with the Illinois Central Railroad between Champaign and Centra lia and was a long-time pensioner. Funeral held in Champaign.
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Springfield
State House
Champaign
Edward Clifford
W. Cass Clifford
Mr. Clifford
Marcella Watson
Cas
Mlinoia Central Railroad Company
Centralia
Clifford
Nicobarese Of The Nicobar Islands Documented In Detail
The Nicobar archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, a hard reach for travelers, yields rich ethnographic notes. Dr. W L Abbott brought back wood carvings and votive images. natives trade coconuts for tools and goods, display honesty, and live in beehive like houses. They value rum over cocoanut toddy, worship spirits, and keep strict social rules under headmen. Many diseases hinder colonization, while fever limits lifespan and old age among Nicobarese remains rare. The twelve inhabited islands host jungle tribes that raid shores and scatter bones after three years.
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Nicobar Islands
Bay of Bengal
W. L. Abbott
Nicobars
National Museum
Washington
Nicobar
R. L. Honeyman
Luck Was With Traveler Escaping Execution in China
A World’s Work traveler recounts narrowly escaping execution after arrest in China. His foreign appearance and claims of scapegoating prompted a cautious prison superintendent to seek higher approval. An early morning call from Admiral Tiang triggered further inquiries about a foreign detainee.
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China
Admiral Tgai
Torelener
Waa
Samuel and Israel Intercede Against Philistines
The lesson outlines Samuel’s leadership during Israel’s 20 years of bondage, urging return to Jehovah with the whole heart. It highlights intercessory prayer, fasting, sacrifice, and repentance as keys to deliverance, portraying Samuel as a type of Christ and an effective intercessor.
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Samuel
Israel
Ashtaroth
James
Terael
Christ
Mizozh
Dan
John
Moses
Aaron
Rael
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