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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Better Industrial Conditions.

Washington.-Some improvement in
industrial conditions in the South Is
shown in the monthly survey of the
employment service Of the department
of labor for August The brightest
spot in the South appears to be in
Florida
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Constantine Suffers Relapse.

Athens-King Constantine, who was
stricken with illness while visiting
the Greek front in Anatolia, has suf-
fered a relapse.
The Greeks have penetrated Priluk,
80 miles from Angora.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Water consianed to Greece.

Philadelphia.-United States treas
ury department agents came here to
investigate charges that water had
been substituted for whiskey in 100
barrels consigned to the government
of Greece.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Eord's Is Rich Company.

Lansing, Mich. - The Ford Motor
company has in the neighborhood OF
$54,000,0OO in cash in the bank, ac'
cording to a report rendered the de,
partment of state here. The report
has not been officially accepted, be,
cause of minor errors
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Water Famine Is Imminent.

Raleigh, N. C.-Partial suspension
of pumping operations at night and
orders stopping use Of water for con.
struction purposes and preventing
plumbers from making new connec'
tions are the latest steps taken by
the city to stave off water famine.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Greenville.-Walter and Carl Bow
ers, father and son, who were placed
on trial in the court of general ses-
sions for the murder of Andy Wells,
a young farmer, Of Travellers Rest,
were found guilty Of manslaughter
with recommendation to mercy by
a jury that deliberated over three
hours.
Andy Wells died two days after he
was struck about the head and chest
in a fight he had with Walter and Carl
Bowers in a garage at Travellers Rest
on May 7, last. The fatal blow was
inflicted with an iron axle.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Mo Alarm Felt Over Wheat.

Washington.-No cause for serious
alarm is apparent at present over the
prospect of tho worlds wheat supply,
although the situation is not so satis-
factory as was expected during the
frst part OF the current season.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Ship American Bodies Home.

Hull. - The bodies Of the sixteen
Americans, who lost their lives in the
ZR-2 disaster, having all been re-
covered, will be placed aboard train
here for Plymouth, where they will
be transferred to the British cruiser
Dauntless for the journey home.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Horse a Memory Within Decade.

New York.-"The horse will be vir-
tually only subject for natural his
tory museum in the United States
within a decade" F. w. Fem, secre-
tary of the national motor truck COM
mittee, National Automobile Chamber
of Commerce, declared.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
II r We Invited to CHATTANOOGA.

Chattanooga, Tenn. - Following a
meeting of representative business
men here it was voted to extend an
invitation to the United Confederate
Veterans to hold their annual con
yention here.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Manning.-The first bale of new cot
ton was brought in by w. T. Briggs
and sold to w. G. King at l6 cents
per pound. Mr.. Briggs has an extern
sive farm and last year made lSs
bales on 1875 acres. On the same acre
age this year he will gather probably
25 bales.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Bandholtz Commands Troops.

Charleston. w. Va.-The recommen-
dation that federal troops be sent into
the disturbed area of West Virginia
having been granted by the war de-
partment, Brigadier General H. H.
Bandholtz will be in command.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Reoroanize Air Service.

Washington.-Reorganization Of the
army air service at reduced strength
was announced by the war depart
ment. Twenty-one detachments, in
cluding heavier-than-air units, supply
and school organizations, were order
ed demobilized
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Eloht Communist Leaders Killed.

Riga. Eight Russian communist
leaders at Petrograd have been as
sassinated within the last two months,
in connection with the white terror
ist" plot, it was revealed by Leon
Trotzky in a speech.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Mill Workers Return to Jobs.

Raleigh, n. C.-All cotton mill work
ers in Charlotte, Concord and Kan
napolis returned to their jobs, thereby
bringing to a termination the strike
which has been in progress for three
months.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Oil Fields of Aruentina.

Washington. Argentina oil fields
will see a much greater development
in the next few years than in the IL
years since the first we'll was drilled,
the commerce department was advis-
ed by Consul General Robertson at
Buenos Aires.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Dr.. Jeremiah Smith Dead.

Cambridge, Mass. - DR.. jeremiah
Smith. professor of lawemeritus at
Harvard university. and the senior
member of the faculty, died at st. An
drews. n. b. He was born at Exeter,
". H., in 1887.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Another Period Of Terror.

Belfast. - Although the truce be-
tween the discordant factions is be-
ing completely observed throughout
the remainder of Ireland, Belfast
again experienced another period OF
terror from gunmen and snipers.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
MiIIerand Taking Vacation.

Rambouillet, France. - President
Millerand Of France has been spending
his vacation in the medieval castle
here built by the kings of France IN
the fifteenth century. 1t is surround
ed by a wide moat.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Hardinus Will Attend.

Washington. President and Mrs.
Harding will attend memorial services
for the late King Peter, OF the Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes, to be held here
at st. Adams Church.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Several Persons Wounded.

Berlin. - Several persons, among
them children, were wounded by ma
chine gun fire and hand grenades
during fighting at Coburg between po-
lice and agitators.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Lancaster-The Charlotte road FROM
Lancaster to the North Carolina line,
20 miles, has been completed and the
chaingang force moved to another part
OF the county. This road has been
top.soiled and is classed by many
people who have used 1t as the best
dirt road they ever saw.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Aoreement is Reached.

Mexico City. - The presidents OF
American oil companies having large
interests in Mexico reached an agree
ment with the Mexican government
upon taxation and other auctions IN
dispute.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Further Irish Conference.

Dublin. - 1t was authoritatively
stated here that the reply is an ac-
ceptance Of the invitation Of Mr..
Lloyd George for a further confer
ence in London. No plenipotentiaries
have yet been nominated, however.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Heavy Decrease in Exports.

Washington.-Th decrease of ST.
$4,000, 900 in the value of the coun'
trys exports during the last fiscal
year as compared with 1920 was con-
fined to trade with Europe, Canada
and Japan.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
General Wood Accepts Post.

Manila. - Major General Leonard
Wood announced his acceptance OF
the post of Governor General of the
Philippines rendered to him by Presi-
dent Harding.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Sealed Indictment Returned.

New York.-The federal grand jury
has returned a sealed indictment
against 62 alleged violators OF the
Sherman antitrust law in the build
ing trades, Col. William Hayward,
United States attorney, announced.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Weeks Studying Ford's Offer.

Observation-Disclosures by experts as
to the operation of the Muscle Shoals,
Alabama, nitrate plant and dams un-
der the proposal submitted by Henry
Ford were placed before Secretary
Weeks for study.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
knickers for Women.

Chicago.-One Of Chicago's largest
wholesale clothing houses for men are
extensively advertising knickerbock.
ers for women for general wear The
advertisements point out the desira'
bility of knickers for women for bus
mess and street wear.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
To Rewrite House Tax Bill.

Washington.-Decision was reach
ed by the senate finance committee to
rewrite the house tax bill so as to
include in one document every inter
nal revenue law on the statute books.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Bold Statement by Official.

Nashville. - E. B. Craig, retiring
collector of internal revenue for Ten
nessee, told members Of local club
at a luncheon that at least 65 per cent
OF the officers of the law in this state
are cooperating with moonshiners
and bootleggers.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Pan-American Postal Rates.

Buenos Aires. - Argentina's propo
sition granting various countries free
dom of action regarding postal rates
between American nations has been
approved by the commission Of the
Pan-American postal congress.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
DAMAGES Awarded KeniIworth.

Asheville. - The Kenilworth De-
velopment company has been awarded
SIPS, 900 by the government for phys
ical and material damages to Kenil-
worth hotel, which has been operated
as an army hospital.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Greeks Condemn Spy to Death

Smyrna, Asia Minor. - An Italian
merchant named Alberto Penzo, has
been condemned to death by a Greek
court martial for acting as spy for
the Turks.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Troops 40 to West Virginia.

Washington.-Federal troops to the
number of more than 1000 took up pO
sitions in the West Virginia Goa
fields and were reported by Com
mander Brig. Gen. H. H. Bandholti
to have the situation well in hand.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Manaqer of Theater Killed,

Jacksonville, Fla.-George S. Hick-
man, manager Of the Palace theater
here. was instantly killed when a man
giving his name as Frank Rollins held
up and robbed the cashiers Office OF
220O
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
DiriojbIe Balloon is Burned.

New York. - Dirigible balloon Dc,
the largest American naval airship
of its type, the blimp HI and the
kite balloon A-P were destroyed by
a fire which also razed the hangar at
Rockaway Point naval air station.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Lost Airplane Located.

Mexico City. An airplane which
had disappeared while making flight
from Tampico to this city with two
passengers, was located in an iso-
lated mountain district, far from the
railroad.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Greenwood-The 31st session OF
Bailey Military institute will begin
Tuesday, September 13, with every
room in the barracks occupied. In
spite of the financial depression, appli-
cations on file show a marked In
crease over former years and pros
poets are unusually bright for very
successful year.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Jail Delivery Frustrated.

Chicago.-An alleged attempt by a
"trusty" in the county jail to free
Gene Gary, Carl Wanderer and Frank
Ligreni, under sentence Of death, was
revealed by Jail authorities after they
had discovered a partly completed
tunnel through one of the jail walls.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
VIII Settle Jap-U. S. Matters.

Toxic. - The Japanese foreign Of
fee has received advices, according to
Toxic newspapers, indicating that the
points at issue between Japan and
the United States over the control of
the island of zap would soon be set
fled
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
cooIidoe's Platform Collapses.

Williamsburg, Mass.-Vice-President
Coolidge and ten other men escaped
without injury when speakers plat
form on which they were standing
COLLAPSED here
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

York-The dying request OF Will
liam Patton, widely known negro
citizen Of the East View section, that
his body be allowed to stand upright
in the grave rather than rest in a re-
cumbent position, accounted for
strange burial at Pineville church.
eight miles east Of York. His wish
was observed.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Chester.-The first bale OF new cot
ton sold in Chester was bought here
by the S. NJ. Jones company. 1t was
raised by w. R. Hair og the Halseville
section. The grade was good mid
ding. Price paid was Is cents per
pound. The first bale came In last
year September 8 and brought 80
cents.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Los AnueIes Limited Held Up.

Salt Lake City.-The Los Angeles
Limited of the Union Pacific railroad
was held up by two masked and armed
robbers near Clearfield, nine miles
south of Ogden. All the male pas
sengers were robbed.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Rock Hill.-The Rock Hill unit OF
the Highland Park Manufacturing
company has resumed operations, af-
ter having been idle since June /,
when the operatives walked out IN
unison with the operatives OF the
Charlotte units of the company.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
No Agreement on Food Relief.

Paris.-The international commits
sion for relief in Russia created by
the supreme council to coordinate
the relief work of all nations has not
been able to bring the countries to-
gether in unified plan Of action.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Woman Maaistrate Here.

New York. Sir George Fisher
Smith and his wife, who is one OF the
four women magistrates appointed a
year ago by the lord chancellor Of
England, have arrived from England.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Nine Ships Offered for Sale

Washington.-The nine ships tenn
porarily allocated to the United
States Mail Steamship company were
offered for sale or charter in one lot
as "a going concern" it was said at
the shipping board.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Would Use German Property.

Observation-Disclosures that
funds now in the possession Of the
Alien Property Custodian be used in
the settlement of American claims
against Germany was made to Presi
dent Harding by Custodian Miller.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Two Men EIectrocuted.

Trenton, N. Frank ]. James and
Raymond w. Schuck, both OF Cam
den, n. J., were electrocuted at the
state prison here for the murder last
October of David S. Paul, Camden
bank messenger.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Membership is Increased.

Chicago-Membership in the United
States Grain Growers. Inc, was in
creased last week to Sis, with the
addition of 1,466 farmers, it was an
nounced. Twenty more elevators
ioined the movement.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Two Aviators Are Killed.

Hampton, Va. - Cadet Aviators
Adolph Ferenchak of Brooklyn, N Y,
and Samuel C. Chapkowitz of Pater-
son. N. j., were killed when their air.
plane was wrecked near the flying
field
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
New Alaskan Gold Fields.

Anchorage, Alaska.-Receding tides
in the Gulf of Alaska, on Turnagain
arm, have revealed five-foot vein
Of gold quartz assaying about SlOO
to the ton, according to reports.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Sadl Lecointe Wins Flight.

Brescia, Italy.-Sadi Lacointe, the
French aviator, won the aviation
Grand Prix, flying three hundred kilo-
metres QS641 miles) in one hour,
l3 minutes and seconds.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Eour Axlators Burn to Death.

Charleston, w. Vo.-Four army av-
iators are reported to have been
burned to death when an army air
plane crashed near Poe, in Nicholas
county. Three other planes have
crashed without loss of life.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Chester.-One Of the most remark
able religious services ever conducted
here was that held upon the lawn OF
the First Baptist church when l27
new members, who had united with
that denomination since April. when
the Rev. Robert G.. Lee, Phi D., as
sumed the pastorate Of that church.
were given a special welcoming ser
vice.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Wife Stands by Husband.

Washington. - Mrs. Walter krout,
whose husband of two weeks IS under
arrest, charged with forgery, declared
that she would stand by him in his
fight for freedom.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Not to pismantIe Camp Bragg.

J Washington. - Secretary Weeks Of
ficially announced that Camp Bragg
will not be sold. All of the troops are
to be taken away, but the camp, build
ings, roads, streets, ETC., will be held
intact for future war use.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
UNEMPLOYMENT Assembly Sept. is.

Unemployment Assembly Sept. IS.
Washington-Assembly Of President
Harding's unemployment conference
in Washington by September 15-or
by the goth at the latest-is plan
ned by the administration, Secretary
Hoover said.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Cotton Prices Break.

New York.-A heavy selling move
ment in cotton by commission houses
and others broke prices S. a bale to
the basis of 1892 for January.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
U. S. BUYS Submarine Motors.

Geneva.-It is announced that the
engineering firm of Sulzer at Winter
thur, has received an order from the
American government for s5,OO0,0OO
worth of Diezl motors for submarines.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Bodv of MaxfieId Recovered.

London.-The body Of Commander
Louis H. Maxfield, commanding Of
ficer of the American contingent, who
was killed in the ZR-2 disaster, has
been recovered.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
obreoon Opposed to Treaty.

Mexico City. The signing OF a
treaty with the United States is con-
trary to Mexican constitutional pre-
cepts in that it creates special privi'
leges for America, according to OBJ
regions message to congress.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Increase in Public Debt.

Washington.-An increase of $751;
OS2,658 in the public debt during the
month of August was announced by
the treasury.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Something New Under the Law.

New York. Charlie Chaplin was
sued for $4,000 by the attorney of his
former wife, Mildred Harris, for SER
vices rendered her while she was in
California getting the divorce.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Newberry.-The primary election IN
this county to fill the vacancy in the
house of representatives caused oy
the death Of George S. Mower result
ed in the election OF Eugene S. Blease.
his only opponent being H. H. Evans.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08
Another Americans Body Found.

Hull, Eng.-The body Of still another
American who was killed in the ZR-2
disaster was found. 1t was that OF
Maurice Law of Greensboro, N. c.,
rigger.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-08

Charleston.-Chief J. w. Mcintosh
OF Hartsville and Chief r. S. Hood. OF
Sumter, members Of the South Caro-
lima State Firemen's association testi-
monial committee, presented Chief
Louis Behrens, president Of the fire.
mems organization, with a handsome
gold watch, a token Of love and al
lection.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-08

Roy Holmes, Darkey Joe Herbert Camp bell, our great-grandchild Raymond Campbell, grandchild; Gladys Wilkinson, Jerusha Ann Eliza Drake; Ellen Camp bell, Old Oldest Gal; Lolets Lord, Our Youngest Gal; Grace Campbell and Neva Mancini, the twins; Winnie Briggs, Gig gling Ann; A. L. Christopher, Uncle Jake; Blanche Montgomery, Rosy May M. H. Bartlett, Parson Briggs; Harold Geer, Samuel Dow; Mary Wilkinson. Peggy Lee; Jessie Anderson, Nancy Gray; lola Button and Herbert Salisbury bride and groom Frank Morgan, school teacher; Mrs. Flora White, Cousin Mary Jane; Ethel Roode, Johns third cousins wife; George Palmer, an awful nice old bach; Mrs. William Edmond, Mary Ann Sophia; William Holmes, good old Dea- con Brown; Mrs. Chauncey Robie. his faithful wife. Mrs. George Briggs of Vol
 untown sang Within a Mile of Edinboro'
 Town. Miss Frances Montgomery, dress i ed in real old-time gown and hat. sang Grandma's Advice. They were accompa-
 nied by Mrs. Richardson. It was a great success, $40 being added to the treasury The Gardiner class of the Methodist
 church met at Mrs. w. c. Jeffers' homf
 this week. During the evening Mrs. J B. Aldrich was presented a handsome
 Boston bag.
 Barnyard and Balehay's circus, whicf
 was given in Norwich by the Y. M. C. A Ibpys, is to be repeated in Finn opera house for the benefit of the local Y. M. c A. This is the only organization in tow1
 for boys of the teen age and the pro motors of the circus are hoping for gen
 erous patronage.