Mediation Sways Rail Strike Crisis for 400000 Workers
The United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation faces a decision as railroad brotherhoods accept mediation to settle wage and hours disputes. Rail managers had proposed federal mediation after rejecting an eight hour day and overtime demands. A. B. Garrettson said offices must be recognized for agreement to proceed.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
United States Board of
National Conference of Railroad Managers
Garrettson
Federal Board of Mediation and
Federal Board
Conference of
Raiload Brotherhoods
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
A. B. Garrettson
Brotherhoods
Lee
J H Cook Drowned In Battle Ground Pond
Greensboro Aug 9 James H Cook a well known insurance man drowned in the Welfong pond at Guilford Battle Ground yesterday afternoon while swimming He swam across once and started back when seized with cramps Two shore observers could not swim He is survived by his wife and a son Harry E Cook credit man Meyers Department store He was 53 and had lived in Greensboro many years a former mayoral candidate and active sportsman
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Greensboro
James H. Cook
Welfong
Guilford Battle Ground
Abov
Cook
Harry E. Cook
Meyers Department Store
North Cedar Street
Baptist Church
McAdoo
Newport
Battle Ground
House approves Army appropriation bill totaling 267.6 million
The House today adopted the conference report on the army appropriation bill totaling 267,597,000 dollars. The measure had been approved by the Senate and now awaits President Wilson's signature.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Springfield man grows monster beet weighs six and a half pounds
J. S. Reddick of Springfield brings a massive beet to The Enterprise claiming it weighs 6 1 2 pounds and surpasses all other beets shown this year grown in his garden.
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J. S. Reddick
Springfield
Enterprise Office
Jurors Named for Two-Term Guilford Superior Court
Guilford County Commissioners drew jurors for a two term period of service at Guilford Superior Court. The first week starts September 4 for criminal trials, with the next two weeks devoted to civil matters. The list includes Robi Lewis, M. W. Brown, J. W. Johnson, A. M. Shepherd and many others.
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Guilford
E. L. M. Stewart
W. A. Causey
B. B. Phillips
J. M. Fentress
Geo. F. Hackett
H. C. Rudd
B. Highfill
J. Cook
W. 5. Moore
T. M. Stroud
J. R. Caffey
Jno
W. Regan
F. E. Hodgin
S. L. Alderman
Arthur O'Connor
W. T. Lockwell
W. H Coffin
C. A. Groome
Sam Davis
J. E. Ledbetter
Henry Sutton
W. N. Parrish
A. T. Millis
W. C. Carter
W. H. Robinson
Plato Futrell
Chas
H. Hodgin
Ed. L. Armfield
T. H. Warren
J. P. Fulp
S. B. Hutchins
J. A. Idol
B. T. Tucker
S. S. Sechrest
A. McDowell
D. R. Raper
J. C. Sechrest
W. M. Wilborn
W. C. Richardson, Sr
W. P. Hedgecock
J. E. Marsh
Fuse Blows On Train Car Sparking Panic and Fire
An eastbound New York New Haven and Hartford electric train departing the city ignited a car after a fuse blew. One woman passenger was injured as panic spread before the car was separated, the fire put out, and traffic resumed.
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Associated Press
New York
New York, New Haven
Administration Shipping Bill Up In Senate Debates
Washington August 9 The administrations shipping bill was taken up for general debate in the senate today as unfinished business after the child labor bill passage. Republican senators are expected to oppose the measure but its passage appears virtually assured.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
New York Plague Death Toll Surges In 24 Hours
An infantile paralysis epidemic in New York set new records as 57 children died in the 24 hours ending at 10 this morning and 153 new cases were reported.
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Associated Press
New York
Weather Outlook Fair Tonight and Thursday
Generally fair conditions expected tonight and Thursday with light west winds. No precipitation reported and surface temperatures likely at seasonal norms.
Germans Lose Ground As Italians Launch Isonzo Offensive
Allies hold gains on the Somme front amid heavy German counterattacks near Hemwood and Verdun. French reports say Thiaumont and Fleury sectors see ongoing struggles with partial French hold on outskirts. Italian offensive begins with removing Austrians from Gorizia bridgehead marking start of Isonzo actions.
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Gorizia
Isonzo
Wheat Prices Jump As Government Damage Report Emerges
Wheat prices rose sharply at the market opening with December near 1.45 and May at 1.50 a bushel. By mid day the gains extended to about 10 cents and December closed around 1.47 as export demand renewed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aug.d
Lane and Brandeis Named On American Commission
Acting Secretary Polk announced acceptance of General Carranza's proposal for a joint international commission to resolve the border dispute and discuss U S relations with Mexico. Secretary Lane will head the American commission with Justice Brandeis and a third commissioner to be named.
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Lane and
Brandeis
Eral Carranza
Joint International Commission
United
Lane
Interior Department
American Commission
Lewis UD. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Explosion Kills Man Near Salisbury in Western Rowan
William Bailey a young white dredge boat worker from Iredell County was killed instantly at 10 o clock this morning when a box of dynamite exploded on hillside near Witherow's creek about 10 miles west of Salisbury. His body was hurled across the creek and found mangled. He was unmarried.
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Associated Press
Salisbury
William Bailey
Witherow’s Creek
Bailey
Iredell County
Zeppelins Raid England Wounds Dozens in Coast Attack
London reports seven to 10 Zeppelins attacked the eastern coast and southeastern Scotland early today. About 160 bombs were dropped and 23 people were killed or wounded, according to an official statement issued this afternoon.
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Associated Press
London
England
Scotland
New York Street Cars Run Regularly As Union Efforts Continue
All New York street car lines operated today restoring usual service across boroughs. Carmen union organizers pushed to enroll workers of the st stay elevated and Brooklyn Rapid Transit systems, while union officials withheld plans for presenting demands. They did not expect another strike. The strike cost the companies about $600,000.
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New York
Aug.y
Carmen
Brooklyn
Cloudburst Triggers Million Dollar Property Loss
A cloudburst in Rabin's Creek valley near Huntington West Virginia caused property losses exceeding one million dollars this morning. Fears of multiple fatalities were spread by rumors about Acme West Virginia, but Acme coal company officials denied any deaths.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Rabin's Creek Valley
Acme
Acme Coal Company
Dye Prices Hit 70 Dollars A Pound In Import Circular
A New York dye importing firm issued a circular listing some rare dyestuff grades at 70 dollars per pound. The colors are not yet produced in the United States and will be reserved for regular customers to meet mill needs. Local importers expected the first shipment today from the undersea merchantman.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Banker E. Q. Bishop Drowns in Greensboro Sanitarium
E. Q. Bishop of Laverne Alabama, a prominent banker, was found drowned in a bathtub at a Greensboro sanitarium. Officials say he had been despondent and believe the death was self-inflicted. He had been in Greensboro for about two months.
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Alabama
City OF
Greensboro
Associatee
Aug
E. Q. Bishop
Laverne
Ala
Bishop
Master Bakers favor larger loaf size
In Salt Lake City in August the National Association of Master Makers adopted a resolution urging an increase in loaf size. The measure was approved unanimously during a session claiming support for advancing bread prices via larger loaves.
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Salt Lake City
National Association of Master Makers
Hicks Secures Permit for Six Room Residence
F R Hicks obtained a building permit yesterday to construct a six room frame residence on Louise Avenue with a cost not less than $1 750. Contractor Montgomery was awarded the contract.
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F. R. Hicks
Louise Avenue
Contaretor Montgomery
Brother William Hill of Flint Hill Dies
Mrs. Dougan Davis receives telegram announcing her brother William Hill death near Flint Hill. Mrs. Davis and her daughter Mrs. Fred Taylor depart to attend funeral services.
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Dougan Davis
William Hill
Flint Hill
First Reformed Sunday School Picnic Brings Cheer
Members of the First Reformed Sunday school held a picnic at Criddle Baugh's farm yesterday. The event was well attended and described as highly enjoyable by those present.
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First Reformed Sunday School
Criddlebaugh’s Farm
High Point Unveils Industrial Secretary and Bond Talks
The Commercial club industrial committee chose Steve C. Clark as industrial secretary with a $50 monthly office allowance and opened an urban office. Sub committees reported $1,260 raised toward a $2,000 goal as bond talks continue with tonight meetings at Kennedy's and Silliman's stores and more speeches planned for Thursday and Friday.
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Industrial Committee of Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Clark
Commercial Club
High Point
Industrial Committee
Steve C. Clark
Industrial Department
The
Clarke
Bessie Hackney
Raleigh
Mr. Clarke
James T. Ryan
Kennedy's
T. W. Albertson
Julius Smith
J. Matt Hedgecock
Silliman’s
W. T. Parker
J. Allen Austin
C. ©. Robbins
Bonds
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J. H. Cook
Battle Ground Pond
Somme
France
Hem Woods
Verdun
Thiaumont
Fleury
Secretary Polk
States
Mexico
Western
Rowan
First Reformed Picnic
Mr. Clark
the Industrial Committee of the Com
Mercial Club
Steve C.clark
Kennedy’s
Sillimanus
Rob
Ertson’s and Bradner’s Store
Robert
J. T. Burrus
J. E. Kirkman
Sam L. Davis
Bradner’s
W. G. Clark
Hedgecock
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