Southern 10 Run Faster Trains Now
The Southern railway announces faster schedules between New York Washington and the south starting Sunday August 14. Through trains No 138 Atlanta Special No 38 New York and New Orleans Limited No 29 Birmingham Special No 30 Memphis Special and others will have earlier arrivals and later departures. The improvements come after double tracking from Washington to Atlanta boosting on time performance.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Washington
South
Southern Railway System
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Augusta
Southern
Durham Mills Official Sails to Europe for Negotiations
H. C. Flower Jr of Durham Hosiery Mills New York office travels from Durham to Europe, sailing August 13 to visit offices in France England and Denmark. He plans negotiations in Germany after peace declaration.
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Durham
H. C. Flower, Jr
Durham Hosiery Mills
New York
Europe
Durham Mills
France
England
Denmark
Germany
National police bureau to centralize crime records
New York Aug 4 Uncle Sam plans a national police bureau in Washington with Douglas K McKay as secretary. The bureau will hold fingerprints of over a million and a half people and issue daily bulletins for rapid crime detection and international cooperation.
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New York
Sam
Washington
Douglas K. McKay
McKay
West Point
Salisbury Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury marks its centennial, founded in August 1821 with 13 members led by Rev. Jonathan Otis Freeman. Local and former parishioners join in the celebration, including a noon picnic that splits the day's two main sections.
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Salisbury
First Presbyterian Church
Jonathan Otis Freeman
Massachusetts
Pacellene Beating Incident Reported in Spencer
Aug. 4 a well known young married man in Spencer was flogged by the husband of a local woman after an ensult act. The incident details are sparse but indicate a serious domestic conflict resulting in a publicized assault.
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Spencer
Accommodations for Veterans Keep Improving
Durham report notes progress in veterans housing and services with officials citing ongoing improvements. Community groups and local agencies coordinate efforts to provide shelter, medical aid, and supplies for veterans, highlighting steady gains since early measures.
Trinity College dormitories prepared for Confederate veterans reunion
Dormitories at Trinity College in Trinity Park have been turned over to the reunion committee for Confederate veterans. The event will convene August 6 24 and 2d. Efforts aim to provide a grand reunion with the best living conditions and hospitality for the veterans.
Nash County to Erect War Memorial Tablet
Rocky Mount Aug 4 In connection with the Nash county war memorial the board of county commissioners have decided to erect a tablet bearing a past service roster for the local veterans.
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Rocky Mount
Nash County
Board of County Commisioners
Nash County Tablet Honors War Dead with Doughboy Memorial
The plan called for a tablet listing every boy in service and a memorial for Nash County youths killed in action. Originally the tablet was to honor only the dead, but the memorial now will include a statue of the American doughboy as the central feature.
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Nash County
Fayetteville Appeals to Weeks to Retain Camp Bragg
Fayetteville plans a strong appeal to Secretary Weeks upon his return August 10 to convince him to keep Camp Bragg permanently. City leaders weigh many factors affecting both the community and the military post as they press for continued operation.
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Fayetteville
Weeks
Camp Bragg
Government Move Does Not Save Claim in Camp Dispute
The article argues that relocating the camp will not save the claim, detailing objections to the move and the potential implications for ongoing negotiations and local stakeholders.
Made in Carolina Exposition building completed in Charlotte
The building for the Made in Carolina Exposition was finished and turned over to the exposition company. It measures 200 by 150 feet, with a 30 000 square foot floor, one story, 16 foot ceiling, and fireproof construction. An adjacent 150 foot square airdome with booths, 2 000 seats, and a bandstand will be ready before the September 12 to 29 event.
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Charlotte
Exposition Company
Salisbury Milk Prices Fall in Narrow Window
Milk prices in Salisbury North Carolina dropped from 20 to 15 cents per quart over two days as local dairies cut prices. A dairyman posted 18 cents first, then a rival cut to 15 cents the next day. The article notes the nation contains about 65 000 locomotives.
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Salisbury
N. C
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