Mediation talks stall in railroad brotherhood dispute
Mediators report a deadlock as talks resume between railroad managers and four brotherhoods. They seek concessions to form a basis for settlement we with President Wilson awaiting possible input. A proposed arbitration reform draws interest but no commitment is made.
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Associated Press
New York
Four Brotherhoods
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Martin Knapp
Knapp
Wilson
Brotherhood
Eee
Non-Brotherhood Protest Reaches White House
R T Frazier of Nashville representing non-brotherhood railroad employees in five southern states met President to seek congressional action to stop a nationwide strike. No engagement was made as the President defers to the Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation. Frazier notes non-brotherhood workers are only 20 percent of railroad employees.
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Washington
R. T. Frazier
Nashville, Tenn
South
White House
Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Frazier
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Brotherhood
Bainbridge Colby Backs Wilson Reelection
Bainbridge Colby, who nominated Theodore Roosevelt at the Progressive national convention in Chicago, declares support for President Wilson. He accepts a Progressive committee role aligned with the Democratic campaign, warning that Charles B Hughes would be coerced by the “old guard” if elected.
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New York
Bainbridge Colby
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Wilson
McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Colby
Democratic Campaign Committee
Charles B. Hughes
Hughes
Albany
First 1916 Louisiana Cotton Bale Reaches New Orleans
The first bale of 1916 Louisiana cotton to reach New Orleans arrived yesterday from Church Point Arcadia Parish and was sold at auction for 18.14 cents per pound. It was classified as good middling.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Church Point
Arcadia Parish
Mystery Surrounds Bremen Submarine Departure
Mystery envelops the German submarine Bremen as officials in Berlin admit ignorance about whether she has sailed and, if so, on what date. The status of the vessel remains unclear as reports circulate from Berlin via London.
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Bremen
Berlin
London
Bond Advocates Whoop Up Bond Issue Campaign
In High Point the bond issue campaign gains momentum with crowds at Hauser and Stone's, Culler's, Evans', Kimrey brothers and Robertson's stores. Speakers include Gilbert W. Clark Dr S. S. Coe J Allen Austin L B Williams Dr McAnally George Wood J E Kirkman T W Albertson W H Dugdale John W Walker Julius Smith B D Garringer and others. A large Saturday night mass meeting is planned before the Manufactures club site with Springfield band music and many prominent citizens. Speaking begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Hauser and Stone’s
Gilbert W. Clark
S. S. Coe
J. Allen Austin
L. B. Williams
Culler’s
Dr. McAnally
George Wood
J. E. Kirkman
Evans
Mangum Street
Dr. Burrus
C. C. Robbins
M. C. Crowson
Dr. Coe
Kimrey Brothers
Washington Street
T. W. Albertson
W. H. Dugdale
John W. Walker
Robertson’s
Julius Smith
W. A. J. Jidel
B. D. Garringer
Rescue parties make slow progress in Cabin Creek Valley
Huntington W Va August 11 Rescue parties pushed into the mountains to bring relief to hundreds of people in the Cabin Creek valley after a flood that wiped out bridges and blocked roads. Debris clearing work aims to prevent an epidemic and open routes for supplies to stricken towns.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Cabin Creek
Infantile paralysis shows slight decline in New York
The daily bulletin reports 31 deaths and 165 new cases in the 24 hours ending at 10 am. Health experts remain hopeful that cool weather will limit the spread of the disease in the city.
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Associated Press
New York
Daily Bulletin
Shipping Bill to Be Voted on Soon
Washington officials report that Republican senators signaled a vote on the administration shipping bill could be reached late tomorrow or Monday. The discussion occurred as Senators Jones and Gallinger questioned Senator Simmons about progress on the revenue bill drafted by a finance sub committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Jones
Gallinger
Simmons
Allied Offensives Push Fronts Across Europe
Russian forces advance along the Dniester toward Halicz and toward Marianpol, while Italians widen a front from Gorizia against Austrians with a goal near Trieste. British actions on the Somme push against Bazentin Le Petit and Pozieres as French preparations widen trench bombardment north of the river.
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Associated Press
Dniester
Galicia
Halicz
Lemberg
Dneister
Marianpol
Gorizia
Trieste
Isonzo
Somme
Bazentin-Le Petit
Pozieres
London
Publishers Asked to Provide Information on Newsprint Prices
The Federal Trade Commission said its inquiry into newsprint pricing is slowed by publishers delaying responses. The commission assured confidentiality to encourage full disclosure as agents audit manufacturers and suppliers nationwide.
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Assted Press
Washington
Avil
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Democratic Senators Hope for Early Adjournment
Democratic senators expect adjournment by September 1 despite Republicans balking at a program agreement. The shipping and revenue bill and conference report stay on the Democratic agenda while Republicans push for action on immigration reform corrupt practices widow pensions Civil War veterans retirement measures before Congress ends.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Health certificate required for children on trains in South Carolina
Columbia news reports an order from the state board of health barring travel of children under 16 on railroad trains without a health certificate from a reputable physician. The measure aims to prevent infantile paralysis as 35 cases and five deaths were recently reported in the state.
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Associated Press
Columbia
S. C
State Board of Health
South Carolina
Pepper Smuggling Fetches Four Dollars Per Pound
Amsterdam reports Dutch smugglers on the Belgian border are getting up to four dollars a pound for pepper smuggled across the frontier to German troops. The pepper is said to be used in bombs and tear gases.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
East Methodist excursion to High Rock a peaceful success
The High Rock day trip organized by East Methodist Episcopal Sunday school was praised as exceptionally successful. The leaders reported an unusually smooth outing and a neat sum of money raised for the Sunday school.
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High Rock
East Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Democratic push to adjourn with no Republican aid
Washington August 11. Democratic senate leaders said they will push a compromise legislative program and seek to finish pending bills by September 1 without Republican cooperation after Republicans rejected the idea of an early adjournment.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
President plans 10 cross the continent across the continent
President Wilson is near a nationwide speaking tour before the November election. An itinerary is to be set in weeks with possible Pacific coast leg. Troop review on the border discussed but not decided. Invitations flood in, pending review by McCormick and other Democratic leaders. Congress staying in session after September 1 delays final plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Pacific Coast
McCormick
Government expects aid flood sufferers in western North Carolina
Raleigh August 11 Representatives of the war and agricultural departments will confer with the state central flood relief committee on relief plans for flood victims in western North Carolina. The relief fund at headquarters has neared 36500 with other contributions spent. A congressional appropriation will be used to rebuild highways and relieve insantary conditions while seed aid is planned for farmers. Agricultural officials survey conditions and urge crops that mature before winter.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
War and Agricultural Departments
State Central Flood Relief Committee
North Carolina
Central Relief Committee
Agricultural Department
Woman's Party Leaders Clash Over Resolutions Committee
Colorado Springs August 11 sharp differences arose over selecting a resolutions committee to draft election policy at the Woman's National party conference. A substitute to widen the panel to 12 members failed 49 to 2, then an amendment to ensure representation by state passed, and the original motion was approved unanimously.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Woman’s National Party
Naional
Weather forecast: fair tonight and Saturday
Generally fair conditions with light west winds. Tonight and Saturday expect pleasant relief from warmer days, with clear to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures shaping the weekend outlook.
Industrial club plans letter writing and folders for High Point
The Commercial Club industrial committee outlines future steps including a September letter writing week, distribution of 50 000 folders, and gathering city manufacturing statistics. Secretary Steve C Clark leads enthusiastic members in a drive to attract capital and labor, with sub committees reporting progress and a goal of $2 000 in subscriptions by next Thursday.
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Industrial Committee of the Commercial Club
Steve C. Clark
Clark
High Point
Steve Clark
Main Street
High
Enterprise
J. T. Ryan
High Point Shipments Start New Era for Furniture City
High Point, a leading southern furniture hub, sent a carload of built up panels to Grand Rapids, the first time such panels left High Point for Michigan. The Denny Roll and Panel Co. values the shipment near 5000 dollars and challenges the belief that Grand Rapids alone supplies top quality panels.
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High Point
Grand Rapids
Denny Roll and Panel Company
Michigan City
Denny Company
Two High Point Men to Leave for New Mexico
James E. Hoover and Skiles Hoffman of High Point plan an Albuquerque departure next week to study geological and metallurgical engineering at the University of New Mexico for two years. Hoover leaves Elwood duties tomorrow night and Hoffman is already pursuing studies at Roanoke after Carolina.
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James E. Hoover
Elwood
Skiles Hoffman
Albuquerque
N. M
University of New Mexico
Messrs. Hoover
Hoffman
High Point
Hoover
Greensboro
University of North Carolina
Carolina
Roanoke
University of Mexico
Mesris
New Mexico
Colorado
New Mexico University
Turkey blocks neutral relief for Syrians Christians
Washington reports Turkey refuses United States request to allow a neutral committee to undertake relief work in Syria where thousands of native Christians are said to be starving.
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Associated Press
Washington
Turkey
United States
Syria
Mrs Sallie Taylor of Abbotts Creek Dead
Mrs Sallie Taylor an aged resident of the Abbott's Creek section died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock and was buried this morning. She was a well liked and highly esteemed member of the Abbott's Creek neighborhood.
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Sallie Taylor
Abbott’s Creek
Committee Deliberations Under Hours Rather Than Weeks
A brief note indicates the committee is proceeding by hours rather than weeks or months. The wording suggests a focus on immediate progress and daily scheduling to advance its work. No specific date or participant names are provided in the text.
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Evans’ Store
and Kinney Brothers’ Store
Cabin Creek Valley
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