Railroading Employes Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike
News dispatch from New York reports that about 400000 railroad workers across the United States including engineers conductors firemen and trainmen voted overwhelmingly to authorize their leaders to strike if wage and hour demands are not met. The conference of railroad managers debated arbitration under the Newlands Act as unions released district by district tallies showing high strike support. The prospect of a stoppage alarms business circles and a potential food shortage is anticipated in New York City if a walkout occurs.
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New York
Brotherhoods
National Conference Committee
United States
New York City
W. S. Stone
W. S. Carter
W. G. Lee
A. B. Garrettson
Commissioners Ask Governor for Special Term of Court
County commissioners yesterday passed a resolution urging Governor Craig to order a special term of court for criminal cases starting September 11. They say the murder case against J. A. Terry should be tried promptly and the term will likely be used for that purpose.
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Craig
J. A. Terry
Terry
South Dakota Star Gene Vidal to Enter West Point
Vermillion South Dakota Aug 8 Gene Vidal famed athlete in football baseball basketball and track announced he will enter West Point this fall.
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South Dakota
Vermillion
S. D
Gene Vidal
West Point
Another Bad Day for Children in New York Plague
The heat and humidity wave coincides with a sharp rise in infantile paralysis deaths and new cases in New York. In the 24 hours ending 10 am today, 53 children died and 183 new cases were reported, raising totals since June 28 to 5,347 cases and 1,190 deaths in the greater city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Intruder Removes Entry to Evans Home In Broad Daylight
An unknown Black man entered Police Officer Evans's home at 306 Morris Street yesterday morning, stayed about five minutes, and handed a flyer to Evans's five year old daughter. No property was reported missing. The incident follows a spate of daytime intrusions in High Point.
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Evans
High Point
Mr. Evans
Morris Street
Principal seeks reimbursement for futile hospital trips
A. J. Griffin, principal of the negro normal school, asked the county commissioners to repay $26 spent trying to place his epileptic son in state hospitals. He was advised the boy would be admitted at Goldsboro then Raleigh, but both refusals followed. The board suggested the state hospital at Raleigh reimburse the funds.
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A. J. Griffin
Negro Normal School
Board of County Commissioners
Griffin
Goldsboro Hospital
Albert Anderson
Raleigh
Raleigh Hospital
Industrial Committee Meets This Afternoon
The Commercial Club industrial committee meets at 5 PM to hear four sub committees report on raising subscriptions for upbuilding High Point and maintaining an industrial office. Four three‑man committees have worked by wards and are believed to have about $2,000 in sight. If funds are available, an industrial secretary may be chosen and an office opened promptly.
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the Commercial Club
High Point
Tharpath
Prohibition Leaders Notify Henly and Landrith in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on a lawn ceremony, J Frank Henly received formal notification of his nomination for the presidency while Dr Ira Landrith of Boston was notified for the vice presidency during double notification exercises.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. Frank Henly
Prohibition
Ira Landrith
Boston
Weather Update Fair Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with probable showers in the extreme west portion. Light variable winds accompany the outlook.
Speaking Campaign for Bond Issue Two Meetings Tonight
An active campaign for a street improvement bond issue uses newspaper publicity and public speaking. Tonight two meetings feature Dr J T Burrus, J E Kirkman, C C Robbins at Robertson's store and Maj L C Sinclair, W N Keener, J Matt Hedgecock at Bradner's store. Speakers urge turnout and note non political stance.
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Robertson’s
Bradder
Robertson's
J. T. Burrus
J. E. Kirkman
C. C. Robbins
Bradner
L. C. Sinclair
W. N. Keener
J. Matt Hedgecock
will _tey
Normal service resumed on New York street car lines
After two weeks of disruption the main Manhattan and Bronx lines returned to operation. About seventy five hundred New York Railways and Third Avenue Railway workers will be covered by the settlement reached with city officials and company directors. The accord grants workers the right to organize and commits the two companies to negotiate grievances with the employee committee. Wage demands will be discussed by August 30 and arbitration is possible if no agreement is reached.
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New York
Manhattan
Bronx
New York Railways Company
Third Avenue Railway
Mitchel
Harrison replies to criticisms of Mexican policy
Representative Harrison of Mississippi defended President Wilson's Mexican policy in the house. He said Republican attacks aim to create a false campaign issue rather than change policy. He cited Hughes' nomination speech and remarks by Senator Fall and Representative Rodenberg as examples.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
House
Harrison
Mississippi
Hughes
Congress
Senator Fall
Representative Rodenberg
Illinois
Allied and Axis Fronts See Heavy Engagements Across Europe
Allied and German forces clash on multiple fronts from Verdun to the Somme as German gains at Verdun compete with French advances near Hill 139. In the south, Russian troops push Austro‑German lines back 15 miles along the Dniester corridor, while Italy reports continued gains on the Carso plateau and new positions seized along the Tsento river.
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Associated Press
Verdun
Somme
France
Lemont
Hardefast
Trones Woods
Fleury-Thiaumont Sec
Tor
Tiaumont
Paris
Dneister
Cyscien
Russian War Department
Tsenzo
Carso
Rome
Local Health Authorities Quarantine Child From Epidemic District
City physician Dr. H W McCain learned a child from the infected infantile paralysis district arrived in High Point on train No 36. The child, resident of 400 Vail Street and linked to L C Nichols, was quarantined at once to protect local children.
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H. W. McCain
New York City Board of Health
High Point
L. C. Nichols
Vail Street
New York
McCain
No. 36
Yearly Meeting at Guilford Draws Quaker Attendance
The North Carolina Yearly Meeting of the Friends church meets at Guilford this week with Dr. L. L. Hobbs presiding. Five to six thousand are expected Sunday for an old time religious service and all day picnic. Prominent out of state speakers include Prof. Elbert Russell and Edgar T. Holt.
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Friends Church
High Point
Guilford
Out of
Prof
Elbert Russell
Haverford
Thomas Jones
Young Friends’ Work In
America
Edgar T. Holt
Africa
John Kittrell
Walter White
L. W. McFarland
Sylvester Newlin
A. C. Barrett
M. C
M. A. Farlow
Fund for the Relief of Flood Sufferers Growing
The High Point drive to aid flood victims continues though not as fast as hoped. Acknowledgments list donations from Green Street Baptist and South Main Street Methodist churches, Mrs S I Pewin, Christian Sunday School, Brank Bagh Fein, and other donors totaling several dollars and cents.
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High Point
Green Street Baptist South
Hosiery mill expansion boosts High Point output
The Piedmont Hosiery mills finished a four story brick addition 110 by 60 feet doubling output and adding about 100 jobs. Production will rise from 2500 to 5000 dozen pairs daily. total High Point hosiery output now about 6000 dozen with 800 employees. Officers: J H Adams president J F E Millis secretary treasurer C C Robbins superintendent.
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Piedmont
High Point
Piedmont Mills
J. H. Adams
J. F E. Millis
C. C. Robbins
Preserve Status of Appam Through Superseders Bond
Norfolk Virginia August 8 Judge Waddill denied the British owners of the Appam release of the vessel under bond pending the German appeal. He allowed a supersedeas bond to preserve custody in federal courts and cover any damage to libellants if the Supreme Court sides with the British. The order was not signed at once as counsel requested more time.
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Norfolk
Appam
Waddill
United States District Court
Supreme Court
Farm Loan Board to Hold Hearings on Districts
Washington dispatch reports the new farm loan board will begin hearings August 21 in Portland Maine as part of dividing the nation into districts and locating 12 farm loan banks created by the rural credits bill. The board plans to tour all sections, aiming to hold hearings at state capitals where feasible. It may take six months to finalize districts and organize the system.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Farm Loan Board
Portland
Joint canvass urged in Guilford County politics
A Guilford County Democratic chair invites Republican candidates to a joint canvass and debate of county and legislative offices before the November election. Republican leader Chandler is expected to reply. Democrat Hines emphasizes voter benefit and asks for an early answer.
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High Point
Hines
Chandler
Guilford County
Democratic Executive Committee
Army Appropriation Bill Passes Senate
The Senate approved the conference report on the army appropriation bill totaling 267,597,000 dollars for Army and National Guard maintenance. It advances plans for a National Defense Council, aid for soldiers’ families, and over 13 million for Army aviation development. The bill awaits House ratification before final passage to the President.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Army
Reorganized Army
National Guard
Council For National Defense
Chamberlain
House
United States Accepts Carranza Proposal
Washington reports the administration will agree to General Carranza note proposing a six member commission with three Mexicans and three Americans. The plan calls for electing the three American members and proceeding to resolve the points of difference before addressing additional questions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Revival at Hickory Chapel in Freeman's Mill Road
Revival services are in progress at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church two and a half miles from High Point on Freeman's Mill road. Services will be at the usual hour tonight.
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Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church
High Point
Freeman’s Mill Road
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Hanly and
Landrith
Figh Point
Bradner’s
Robertson’s Store
North Carolina
Yearly Meeting of the Friends Church
Guil
Ford
Dr. L. L. Hobbs
Old Time Quakers
Fund For the Relief
Hickory Chapel
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