Government objects to prize court in Frye sinking
The United States and Germany dispute method for settling the Frye wreck claim after Germany admitted liability for the sinking by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. The note rejects prize court proceedings and opposes admittance of submarine warfare rights, citing potential future attacks on American ships. A separate local report notes Fair Officers in Catawba county planning a fall Catawba Fair with committees to organize events and coordinate a permanent fairground in Hickory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Office
State Department
United States
Germany
William P. Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Ambass Gerard
Ncte Wias
John W. Robinson
N. W. Clark
J.J. Willard
A. C. Henderson
J. D. Elliott
Killian
H.C. Lutz
A.P. Williams
W.R
Catawba
Hickory
Reductions in Freight Rates to Hickory Detailed
Secretary Joy of the Hickory Chamber asks about Cleveland Detroit territory rate cuts. J J Ryan replies that proportional rate reductions will touch all points feeding Hickory from Virginia Cities, with specifics varying by commodity and origin. The territory spans Buffalo to Chicago and includes Buffalo Pittsburg Detroit Grand Rapids Lansing Cleveland Niles Toledo Marion Zanesville Richmond Fort Wayne. The change covers central manufacturing regions and aims to lower shipping costs for many makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
Hickory Chamber of Commerce
Air
J.J. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturer’s Association
Cleveland-Detroit
Ryan
Virginia
Hickory
Virginia Cities
Ohio River
Buffalo
N. Y
Pittsburg
Charleston
W. Va
Mississippi River
Chicago
Ill
Lake Michigan
Buffal
Ittsburg
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Lansing
Miel
Cleveland
Niles
Toledo
Marietta
Zanesville
Richmond
Fort Wayne
Ind
Reductions Proposed on Carload Shipments With Hickory Aid
A letter from J T Ryan dated June 28 1915 explains proposed rate cuts on carload shipments including automobiles beans matches varnish and other commodities. The adjustments aim to benefit Hickory and nearby interests and reduce costs while awaiting an effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Midh
Automobiles
Carload
Raleigh Bureau of Publicity organized in Raleigh
The North Carolina Bureau of Publicity for Agriculture and Industry was formed to advertise the state and attract settlers and industries. Officers include President Henry A. Page and Secretary John C. Forester. Other topics report tax valuation in Catawba Township and a county boundary dispute between Iredell and Catawba counties. A boy named Jimmy attempted swings at a club but fell, with his brother providing first aid.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Bureau of Publicity For Agriculture and Industry
Commonwealth
Edward K. Graham
University of North Carolina
John G. Worester
Greensboro
Newton
Catawba Township
Iredell
Southera Power Company
Catawba County
Board of Equalization
Tawba
Cornfield Authority
Jimmy
Montgomery Advertiser
Jimmie
Commissioner of Agriculture
North Carolina
South
Farmers Institutes Plan County Gatherings
Farmers are invited to institutes in St James on Wednesday August 4 and at Dr Foard's Store on Thursday August 5. An institute will be held at Lenoir College in September with date to be announced later. Officials hope for large attendance at each event.
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St. James
Dr. Foard
Lenoir College
Reunion Date an Error in Confederates’ Newton Event
A Tuesday paper corrected the reunion date for the annual Confederate gathering in Newton. The correct date is August 12, not August 19, and readers are urged to note the change for planning and attendance.
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A ‘Ual
Newton
Baraca Philathea Notes at First Methodist Church
Sunday morning June 27 the new officers of the Baraca class at First Methodist Church took offices. Leslie and Hoffman spoke on new plans to attract young men to Sunday School. A social committee was appointed and forty three members plus two visitors attended. The class plans an attendance contest for the summer with a California Exposition trip as the prize.
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First Methodist Church
Leslie
Hoffman
Jo Sharpe
Clifford Abernethy
C.C. Greene
Lawrence Crouch
California Exposition
Reds
Blues
Exposition
Hannah
Ivey Mill Shipped 38 Bales of Cloth at 1750 Yards
West Hickory June 29. The Ivey Mill Company shipped 38 bales of cloth Saturday with an average of 1750 yards per bale. The work is running fine with plenty of help. Local social notes mention visitors and illnesses among residents, plus a July 5 holiday for Hickory Merchants Association members.
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West Hickory
Ivey Mill Company
H.W. Warner
J. M. Freeman
D. B. Abernethy
J.B. Clay
Asheville
Joe Maurice
Rockingham
Mr. Bean
Lenoir
Warren
Whitsel
Pauline Abernethy
Alice Pipes
A.J. Dram
Jessie Baker
J.B. Abernethy
Zula Mull
Rhodhiss
Roby Hanby
Vida Abernethy
Cleve ‘Teague
Josephine Starnes
Virgie
Officials anxious over Mexico City crisis in June report
Washington officials expressed concern as Mexico City remained cut off for days with aid scarce and risk of military action. Consular news said General Carranza massed troops and aimed to take the city within days, while diplomats sought protections for foreigners and private property amid possible evacuation plans. A separate college feature praised graduates driving industrial progress in the state and urged local youth to pursue skilled trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Vera Cruz
Department
Carranza
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Easy Laxative Action
An Easy Pleasant Laxative description promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills. One or two pills with water at night lead to a smooth morning evacuation and a day free of discomfort. Sold by all druggists, 36 for 25 cents. Also notes safety warning about clothing near machinery.
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Dr. Kings New Life
Dr Kings New Life
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An old fashioned promotion for Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup highlights its soothing pine tar and honey formula. It claims thousands benefited and urges readers to buy the 25 cent original bottle from dealers to end coughing and cold symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Wide Open Sunday Alarm Sparks Hickory Letter
A reader urges citizens to oppose any change in Hickory ordinances to permit a wide open Sunday. He argues Sabbath breaking harms youth and urges the City Council to hear the moral voice of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
W. H. Nicholson
Sloan's Liniment Offers Quick Muscle Relief
Relieves aching muscles from over exertion with light application. Sloan's Liniment promises fast relief from soreness and pains, praised as a superior counterirritant. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents. penetrates without rubbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Verites
Claremont College Opens Sept 7 Under J M Lyerly
Claremont College will open September 7 with a selected faculty and facilities for next year. Rev Prof J M Lyerly Ph D named principal, Dr Murphy remaining president and serving pastorate duties. Lyerly founded Crant Academy and will lead an announced faculty. Independence Sunday links Huss anniversary with Reform movement observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont College
North Carolina
J. M. L. Lyer
Dr. Lyerly
Hickory
Claremont
Schoors
Arnica Salve for All Ailments and Skin Issues
A Bucken’s Arnica Salve advertisement promotes its use for ordinary wounds and many skin problems. It claims protection against infection and complications from cuts, bruises, sores, pimples, rheum, eczema, and other blemishes, urging readers to get an original two ounce box from their Druggist.
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Bucken
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Frye
Chamber of Commerce
J.T. Ryan
Pligh Point
Bureau OF Publicity
John C. Forester
Farmers’ Institutes
Philathea
Hickory Merchants’ Association
Mexico
Agricultural and Mechanical College
St. Stephenvangelical Lutheran Church
Ie. J. Sox
Christ
Jesus
Paul
London Saver
Ethel
Dr. Murphy
Rev. J.M.L. Lyerly
Huss
John Huss
Hussientz
Bohemia
University of
Preznc
Beth‘Tehem
Prague
Wicklf
Martin Luther
Murphy
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