Plans to head off future railroad strikes debated in Washington
Washington officials and lawmakers weigh options to avert another railroad strike. Proposals include giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix wages and rates, plus arbitration or powers for the president to take over railroads if needed. Public pressure mounts as letters urge swift legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Capitol
Interstate Commerce Commission
Keating
Colorado
House
Indiana
Publicity Bureau
Republican National Committee
Wilson
David Barry
New York
Financial experts expect peaceful solution amid technical debate
A controversy over advice is described as highly technical, making a concise outline hard, but it is noted that major financial experts anticipate a peaceful resolution.
Prisoner Dies at Charlotte Police Station
John Newcomb a 49 year old English born night watchman from Highland Park mill No 3 collapsed in his cell at Charlotte police headquarters after being arrested on drunkenness charges. He died about 9 30 am Sunday with officers noting prior convulsions and no witness to a hospital request. Funeral held yesterday at his North Charlotte home.
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Newcomb
Mayson
Moore
Highland Park Mill
England
North Charlotte
Blanche Sweet at the Broadway Wednesday
Blanche Sweet stars in The Dupe on the Paramount program at the Broadway, a Jesse Lasky production written for her by Heeter Turnbull and Turnbull. The drama follows a country girl turned social secretary entangled in a jealous wife’s plot, sustaining audience suspense through five reels.
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Blanche Sweet
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount
Dupe
Heeter Turnbull
Margaret Turnbull
Lasky
National Guard to Stay on Mexican Border for Now
Secretary Baker explained the national guard will remain on the border until order is restored without risking lives and property. He noted training under regular officers enhances readiness for war or emergencies and stressed the force costs and duties understood by guardsmen.
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Department
YWCA Girls Pick Climb Peak At Western Student Conference
Estes Park Colorado hosts the Western Student conference with delegates from Wyoming Utah New Mexico Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Texas and Colorado. the event runs until September 1 and features leaders in church and YWCA circles. some delegates may attempt a climb up Longs Peak if guides are approved. the piece ends noting anticipation of Mr Hughes comments on the threatened railroad strike.
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Estes Park
Col
Long’s Peak
Socialist Party Names State Ticket in North Carolina
From Asheville on August 22 the state headquarters in North Carolina announces the Socialist party candidates for national and state offices headed by Allan R. Benson for president and George R. Kirkpatrick for vice president. The slate lists electors and district representatives in various towns with L. Miller, R. J. Morton, W. L. Sawyer and other names. The party lines up congressional and county tickets as well.
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Henderson County
Socialist Party
North Carolina
Allan R. Benson
George R. Kirkpatrick
E. A. Wolff
Pfafftown
PD. E. Hopkins
Ransomville
R. H. Lane
Aurora
D. M. Saunders
Rocky Mount
C. M. Babbitt
Bayboro
J. Praus
W. A. Pulliam
King
J. H. Price
Duma
W. J. Gregson
Spero
R. H. Hare
Kannapolis
H. C. Jenkins
Morganton
J. J. Miner
Brevard
L. Miller
Southport
R. J. Morton
Greensboro
W. M. Weatherly
W. T. Grabs
W. L. Sawyer
George T. Hunt
Lexington
J. H. Vance
Winston-Salem
C. P. Moorman
Asheville
L. A. Saylor
J. H. Idol
Walkertown
T. C. Westall
Ice Bill Dilemma Sparks Domestic Debate
A young couple discusses rising ice costs and their frugal habits. The husband questions the high bill while the wife admits efforts to conserve have not solved the issue as the icebox remains a mystery. They consider why supplies never seem sufficient despite careful use.
Washington Government Struggles to Surprise Public
In Washington officials face difficulty unveiling a plan that captures public attention. The effort appears rocky as policymakers weigh messaging and timing amid scrutiny from political observers and media.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With $100 Reward
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh in all stages. The advertisement asserts internal action through mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any case it cannot cure. Send for testimonials. address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio. price 75 cents. distributed by druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Girls Learn Latin in Seven Days at Oregon University
Seven days of Latin study sent Betty Schafer and Jane Campbell from novice to accurate Latin translators at the University of Oregon. Dr Berle of Cambridge says the method teaches by linking vocabularies to English derivatives to build lasting memory.
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Portland
Ore
University of Oregon
Eugene
Betty Schafer
Jane Campbell
Berie
Cambridge
Mass
Dr. Berle
Jane
Betty
Magnus
Archduchess Zita Donates Household Copper for Guns
Amsterdam reports Archduchess Zita wife of the Austrian heir presumptive has donated almost a ton of copper and pewter from her household to the government for conversion into firearms.
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Amsterdam
Zita
Chamberlains Tablets Praised For Constipation Relief
Eugene S. Knight of Willington N C says Chamberlains Tablets are mild and gentle in relieving constipation and indigestion. His wife also used them for indigestion with good effect. The ad urges readers to try the tablets and promises an agreeable laxative result available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Eugene S. Knight
Willington
N. C
Cardui credited with saving Laura Bratcher’s health
Ready Kentucky woman Laura Bratcher credits Cardui with ending years of illness and bed rest. She praises the tonic for easing head and other female troubles after eleven bottles, claiming renewed energy, weight gain, and ability to work. The ad urges other women to try Cardui and to write for treatment instructions.
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Laura Bratcher
Cardus
Foley Kidney Pills Relief and Estate Claim Notice
Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill Indiana reports relief from side and back pains after using Foley Kidney Pills. The notice as executor of H. Alexander’s estate requires all claims to be presented by June 20 1917 or they will be barred. debtors are urged to pay promptly.
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Frank Moseley
Moore’s Hill
Ind
Foley
H. Alexander
State of
North Carolina
Guilford
Superior Court
L. E. Ritchie
John A. Arey
Ritchie
J. Allen Austin
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Border Service
George Stephens
Kanuga Lake
Henderson
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Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
J. A. Hart Drug Co
A. E. Alexander
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