Settlement Imminent as New York Railway Strike Eases
A peaceful end to the New York Railway surface car strike looms with union leaders and company directors meeting to approve settlement terms. Wage demands of 30 to 38 cents an hour reportedly granted along with union recognition and arbitration for future disputes. Carmen’s union leader Mahen says tentative agreement has been ratified, pending director approval and ratification by the railways.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Railway Company
Shonts
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
Mayer Mitchel
New York Railways Company
Queens County
Second
Third Avenue
Place
Staten Island
Mahen
Carmen's Union
Railroad Switchmen Ready to Arbitrate
George W. W. Hanger of the United States board of mediation and conciliation announced that after a conference the switchmen's union and railroad officials agreed to settle differences by arbitration. The dispute, not linked to the four brotherhoods, involves about 30,000 switchmen and centers on an eight hour day and overtime pay. Eastern and middle west railroads are involved.
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Washington
George W. W. Hanger
United Sates Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Shde
Bhorberheads
Rail workers vote overwhelmingly in favor of strike
The count of about 400000 railroad employees votes on an eight hour day and overtime pay. The result was announced from the four brotherhoods headquarters in New York with an authoritative source saying the strike was overwhelmingly approved.
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Associated Press
New York
Submarine sighted off Maine coast reported by coast guard
Machinsport Massachusetts August 7 Captain Small of Cross Island coast guard station reported sighting a large submarine bound west. It surfaced then submerged after 15 minutes with no determined nationality. Navy said no U S subs along the coast and officials suspected the German Bremen or Deutschland on a homeward or inbound voyage.
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Machinsport
Small
Cross Island Coast Guard
Bremen
United States
Maine
Seal Island
Grand Manan
Cross Island
Washington
Navy
Fund for Flood Sufferers Increases Slowly Here
The relief fund has risen by 2.25 since Sunday with small acknowledgments listed. The fund remains open in High Point and contributions are urged promptly. Stricken district reports in recent days indicate more money will be needed than collected so far.
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High Point
Stricke
Postmaster Clapp Takes Needed Vacation
Assistant Postmaster C. J. Clapp left Saturday afternoon for a brief rest at Hiddenite. This is his first leave in five years and is well earned.
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C. J. Clapp
Sati
Hiddenite
Mr. Clapp
Boys at Camp Glenn Receive Their First Pay
Camp Glenn August 7 The first infantry soldiers receive their initial mobilization pay after Maj R T Daniels quartermaster department disbursed 38000 dollars to the regiment. Pay was exact to the penny and soldiers celebrated with meals and leisure while duties were suspended.
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Camp Glenn
First Infantry
Jill
R. T. Daniels
Quartermaster Department
Relief Expected as Showers Move East of Mississippi
Washington reports showers tonight and tomorrow over much of the country east of the Mississippi may bring relief from the heat. A high pressure area keeps warm from the South Atlantic, with no significant temperature drop forecast. Unseasonable heat continues in the upper Mississippi and Ohio Valleys and the upper lake region.
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Washington
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic
Ohio
Upper Lake Region
West End Baptist Pastor Fiddler Resigns to Take Vacation
Rev. F. L. Fiddler, West End Baptist Church's first and only pastor, submitted his resignation to take effect around November 1. He will take six weeks vacation after attending Ridgecrest Bible school, conduct revival meetings in Stokes county, and may pursue evangelistic work full time afterward.
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F. L. Fiddler
West End
Geren Street
J. M. Hilliard
Fiddler
West End Church
Ridgecrest Bible School
Quaker Gap
Stokes County
Typhoid Case Traced to Well Water
Health officer reports a new typhoid case in a child tied to well water use in a city area with several prior deaths from the disease this year. Officials urge boiling all drinking water from wells and warn most cases stem from well water.
Traffic resumes across the Catawba River
Hickory August 7 The Southern's temporary bridge over the Catawba river was opened for traffic this morning with the first crossing by an eastbound freight train.
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Hickory
Southern
Catawba River
President Wilson Returns From Potomac Naval Trip
President Wilson arrived back at the White House shortly after crossing the Potomac aboard the Mayflower yacht following a weekend voyage. He was driven directly to the executive mansion.
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Washington
Wilson
Potomac
White House
Russians Press Advantage on Several Fronts Amid Persistent Fighting
Reports detail Russian advances in Galicia south of Brody along the Sereth and Graberki rivers with captures of villages, officers, and thousands of men. British and French fronts show limited gains. Verdun and Somme actions continue. Turkish positions fall to British and Russian forces in Asia Minor areas, while Austro Italian clashes see Italian lines repulsed after bombardments.
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Sereth
Brody
Pollay
Lemm
Pervilles
Verdun
Hiapitre
Somme
Paris
Soea
Suez Canal
German East Africa
Graberki
Rix
Reborts
Berlin
Sereth River
Chapitre Weed
Argonne
Stakhed
Zarecze
Carpathians
Highwood
Pevieres
Estrees
Thiaumont
Pezieres
Asiatic
Turkey
Kialkit- Chia
Erzingan
Opnut
Mush
Bitlis
Petrograd
Philadelphia Transit Metermen Strike Over Recognition and Wages
Metermen and conductors on Philadelphia Rapid Transit lines began a strike under Amalgamated Association orders to press for union recognition higher pay and better conditions. Management said only about 15 percent are in the union and planned to fill absentees.
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The
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Forty Cities Apply for Farm Land Bank Plans
The federal Farm Loan Board met for the first time to organize and divide the United States into 12 land bank districts. It considered four candidate cities and anticipated reviewing claims from southern and midwestern cities during the hearing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Farm Loan Board
Land Bank
Congress
United States
Record Breaking Day for Selling Ford Cars
The High Point Motor Company sold 13 Ford cars on Saturday and delivered eight the same day. Most buyers were farmers, according to reports.
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FORD
High Point Motor Company
Epidemic of Infantile Paralysis Reaches Sixth Week
New York reports 44 deaths and 145 new cases in the last 24 hours as the infantile paralysis epidemic enters its sixth week. Since it began there have been 5168 cases and 1145 deaths in the city. Jersey City adds three cases. Health officials seek recovered patients to donate blood for serum to treat current victims, hoping early use may prevent paralysis.
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Associated Press
New York
Health Department
Five Boroughs
New York City
Jersey City
N. J
Philadelphia closes pictures to children under sixteen
Philadelphia health authorities order all motion picture theatres closed to children under 16 to curb infantile paralysis. The city reports two deaths and seven new cases in the last 24 hours, totaling 19 deaths and 79 cases since July 1, with six additional cases outside the city bringing state totals higher.
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Philadelphia
Engine 36 Derails Near Nebo. Crew Injured
Hickory August 7 The engine tender and baggage car of Southern train No. 36 derailed at Nebo 38 miles west of Hickory this morning. The engineer and fireman sustained minor injuries. The engine turned over and no passenger was hurt.
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Hickory
Southern
Nebo
Here
Blackwelder to Leave St Marys Episcopal Church
Reverend L W Blackwelder announces his resignation as rector effective next Sunday. After 20 months in High Point he leaves St Marys in good shape, with increased services, 22 confirmands, and a near zero debt. He plans to assist mission work in Rowan and Davie counties and to make a future announcement then.
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
L. W. Blackwelder
Blackwelder
High Point
St. Mary's
Hardin
St. Mary’s
Scotand Neck
Rowan
Davie Countie
Blehwelder
Heavy registration for bond election noted in city wards
Registrars report 1,079 residents registered for the August 15 bond election to fund improved streets, 251 more than the March 7 vote. Ward totals: Ingram 289 vs 232, Sechrest 166 vs 148, Brown 237 vs 183, Hoffman 287 vs 265. Overall 1,114 registered this time, up 251. Pro bond supporters predict a strong campaign ahead.
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L. J. Ingram
Jake L. Sechrest
Frank Brown
J. P. Hoffman
Fire Damages Sun Plant in New York
Five large presses used for printing the New York Sun were badly damaged by a fire that began in the Sun building sub cellar. Tonight's editions were printed on the Evening Mail presses. No workers were in the press room when the blaze started.
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New York
New York Sun
Sun
Evening Mail
Weather Forecast Fair Tonight With Showers Southwest
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with probable showers mainly in the southwest portion. Highs range toward the south and west ends.
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