Strike Vote Shows Strong Support Across Rail Unions
At noon 200000 of 400000 ballots counted from four railway brotherhoods indicate a large majority in favor of a general strike. Eastern and southern members lead support while western districts lag, with officials targeting completion by August 7 barring delays.
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Four Brotherhoods
Big Four Railroad Brotherhood
West
Southwest
Railway Union
Engineers
Cengectass
iAn Official
Southern Association of
South
Casement Likely to Hang Tomorrow in London
Gavin Duffy, solicitor for Roger Casement, says he believes no reprieve will be granted as the former knight faces execution by hanging tomorrow in London.
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Roger Casement
Associated Press
London
Gavin Duffy
Roger ‘Casement
Tomoerrow McErning
Dutch Herring Fleet Benefits From War Disruptions
In Vlaardingen Netherlands August fishermen anticipate a bumper early season as German and much of the British fleets are absent from the North Sea. A single catch is valued at about 1400 dollars, triple typical yearly earnings, with most exports flowing to Germany.
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Vlaardingen
Netherlands
North Sea
Germany
Infantile paralysis outbreak scales New York toll
The Associated Press reports 41 children died and 166 were stricken in New York City in the last 24 hours as the infantile paralysis epidemic continues. Nearby cities also indicate the outbreak is not under control.
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Associated
New York
Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Foreseen Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight with a likely continuation into Thursday. Winds will be light and variable, shifting from a ghostly east as the system passes.
Deutschland Merchant Submarine Not Sighted at Cape Henry
Reports from Cape Henry and nearby Virginia waters indicate the German submarine Deutschland had not been sighted by 2 p m as it returned from Baltimore. Naval observers consider the craft may be north of Tangier Sound or halted in Chesapeake Bay during its fast voyage toward the Virginia capes.
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Associated Press
Cape Henry Va
Baltimore
Germany
Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk
Cape
Tangier Sound
Newport News
Virginia Capes
Recorder Court Fines Two Women and a Drunk Man
In Recorder's Court Eva Turner was fined five dollars and costs for simple assault after a dispute with Eva Davis. John Seacraves, repeatedly drunk, was fined five dollars plus costs after testimony about a drunken episode. James Rudd, charged with abandoning his wife, received a costs-only disposition after promising to return to live with her.
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Carrell
Evans
John
Dalton
Eva Turner
James Rudd
Mann Blocks Flood Relief Measure in House
Washington reports Representative Mann blocked a House vote on a 540000 relief appropriation for flood victims across six states. The Senate had passed the measure, but Mann objected to immediate consideration tied to southern states funds for federal road repairs.
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Mann
Associated Press
Washington
House
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Senate
President Promises to Speak in Kentucky Birthplace
Senator James of Kentucky urged President Wilson to open the Democratic campaign in Louisville Hodgenville by September 6 to speak at Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. The President said he did not want to mix politics with the trip but promised a Kentucky visit later in the campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
James
Kentucky
Wilson
Hodgensville
Abraham Lincoln
Ito
High Point Council Adopts Bond Plan Under State Law
The High Point city council unanimously approved spending the proceeds of a 50 000 bond issue under state law. If the election on August 15 passes, one fourth goes to abutting property owners, one half to the city, for permanent improvements in districts petitioned by property owners. The action aims to boost support for the bond election while using state law limits rather than Brockett act provisions. The meeting included refunds of poll taxes to two residents and was led by Mayor Pickett with City Manager Arthur Lyon present.
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Counci
BR. B. Terry
Stlent Commian
Robert
Brockett
Levis
Brockett All
M. M. Coltrane
H. B. Pendley
High Point
Pickett
Arthur Lyon
Jersey City Enforces Ban on Ammunition Movement
Jersey City officials moved to ban storage of ammunition in cars at piers and on shipments to steamers bound for Europe. The order, prompted by the Black Tom Island explosion, targets railroad terminals and all war explosives moving through the city with enforcement starting tomorrow. Some railways threatened to seek an injunction to halt the ban.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Therty
Europe
Black Tom Is
Cruiser North Carolina moved to Hampton Roads
Norfolk Virginia reports that the armored cruiser North Carolina and two torpedo boat destroyers, on neutrality duty off Cape Hen ry, moved into Hampton Roads last night as the Deutschlands left Baltimore. No reason for the shift was given.
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North Carolina
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Cape Henry
Baltimore
French Drive Strong Position On Somme Front Near Monaco Farm
Paris bulletin says French forces dealt a heavy blow by capturing a fortified position between Hemweoed and Monaco farm near the Somme, northwest of Peronne, after days of bitter fighting. Berlin claimed Prussian repulse near Monaco farm.
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Associated Press
Positon
Hemweoed
Monaco Farm
Somme
Peronne
Paris
Berlin
Fermah
Nationwide Street Car Strike Threat Looms in New York
New York authorities prepare to quell a threatened citywide street car strike that could paralyze Greater New York. Companies train replacement crews as union leaders refuse to reveal strategy while a nationwide walkout is rumored to follow. Denis Frédiger, counsel for the union, asserts the push for recognition is nationwide.
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Greater New York
Denis Frediger
Crigarezer.s
Second Case of Infantile Paralysis Found In Concord
The Associated Press report states a second case of infantile paralysis has appeared in Concord, with officials tightening quarantine to prevent spread. A third case near Kannapolis is noted, and authorities say precautions are in place to protect residents.
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Associated Press
Conard
Forted Tods
Ty Focal Physicians
Castiapilcl
Kannapolis
Sunday church relief fund contributions listed
A church Sunday collections notice thanks contributors for relief fund. Names include Wesley Memorial cash Dr. Peacock and others from Green Street Baracas Lutheran, Presbyterian, Lebanon M P church with amounts 12.78 10.00 and 2.15 respectively.
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Green Street Baracas Lutheran
Presbyterian Church
Cash
Lebanon M. P
Reunion of Long Family at Bethany Church
The first annual reunion of the descendants of Thomas Lange Long will be at Bethany Reformed Church Davidson County on August 19. President J P Long presides with genealogical sketch by Joseph Lange Murphy and greetings from relatives. All invited to bring a dish share and mingle.
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Bethany Church
Thomas Lange
Long
Bethany Reformed Church
Davidson County
Newton
N.C
J. C. Leonard
Lexington
N. C
Ida Hedrick
Rock of Aves
Sarah E. Murphy
Katherine Hege
George
John
Building permits for past month in High Point show decline
July permits total expenditures of 14 528 with likely final costs near 20 000. Three sizable permits include Frank Wineskie for Parkway home at 5 000 Ruth Freeman for Parkway 2 600 and J W Clinard on South Main 2 000. Multiple smaller issues listed, with a long roster of names and amounts.
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High Point
Frank Wineskie
Parkway
Ruth Freeman
J. W. Clinard
Charles Ragan
South Main
Intram
Intram Are As Follows: (. M. Kelling, Weed House $95; C. A. Hiatt
C. A. Hiatt
Tate Street
North Main Street
John Burns
Tayer
T. Reighter
Mowe l
BE. V. Jestes
Park
J. BE. Kirkma Iing
DM. Pollock
Varace
Es Seford
Palace
D. Ming
Raper Dayephhe Bott
Ungerd Evans
Sechrest
Tritain
Nora Steward
Dwellne
R. J. Comstock Stock Rooms
Claude Wricht
Enling
V2. Simmons
A. Drelsing
WS. Merguson
W. L. Stamey
Miss Wth Freeman
P P
D. L. Montsinger
Wil Richardson
W. A. Jowell
Lb. F. Samuel
Barr
Eugene Loflin
Dan Bomar
E. F. Snow
M. FE. Shiplett
Casement to be hanged at Pentonville Thursday
London reports readiness for the execution of Sir Roger Casement at Pentonville Prison. The hangman is named Ellis, a barber from Rechadle, who will be paid five pounds. Only prison officials will witness the ceremony.
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London
Roger Casement
Pentonville
Ellis
Rechadle
Shorthand Expert Dead in London
London reports the death of W. T. Hewett a renowned shorthand writer for Parliament over two decades He went to Canada in 1863 as private secretary to Lord Aberdeen and received an honorary D CL from Lennoxville College for his writings for boys and young men.
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London
W. T. Hewett
Canada
Lord Aberdeen
University of Lennoxville
President Wilson Maintains States' Rights on Suffrage Issue
Washington reports President Wilson has not changed his stance that women’s suffrage should be solved by the states. The White House announcement followed Charles E. Hughes’s support for a federal amendment. A suffrage delegation met yesterday and indicated they expected a new statement before the American Woman’s Suffrage Association convention in September.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Charles E. Hughes
Trward
Wife of Bishop Atkins Dies in Waynesville
Mrs Atkins wife of Bishop James Atkins of the M E Church South died at Waynesville North Carolina after a paralytic stroke. The death news reached Chattanooga Tennessee and notes she was 24? or 22 years old.
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Atkins
Waynesville
Associated
Chattanooga
Venn
N.C
Bulbs Sold in Holland District for Cattle Food
Bulbs mainly crocuses and certain tulips are being sold in the Brownny districts of Holland as cattle feed. The move follows Britain’s recent ban on bulb imports.
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Naarlem
Netherlands
Holland
No Tip Movement Gains in London Hotels
In London on August 2, reports say six hotels within a week announced abolishing tipping by adding a small percentage to TOPMETS accounts. The effort aims to end the tip nuisance and standardize service charges across establishments.
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London
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