Rail strike talks fail as big five end New York conference
In New York on August 25, representatives of rail executives withdrew from negotiations with the Brotherhood chiefs after a two hour session. The mediators had sought a settlement without surrendering seniority, while union leaders prepared for renewed action. Officials indicated talks would not resume for the present, stating the dispute could move to a ten man commission if needed.
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New York
Samuel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Brotherhood
David Williams
Wth
Labor
Moreovver
Rural Church Representatives Attend Guilford County Meet
Representatives from nearly all Sunday schools in High Point township attend the Guilford County Sunday School convention at Tabernacle M. P. church ten miles south of Greensboro. The event runs from Thursday to Friday with sessions led by Miss Flora Davis and Rev. E. White among others, featuring devotions, talks on the value of Sunday schools, cooperative work results, and plans to reduce the "Jack Spot" on North Carolina.
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High Point Township
Guilford County
Tabernacle M. P
Greensboro
Lottie Barber
High Point Township Sunday School Association
G. F. Milloway
Tabernacle M. P. Church
T. C. Hoyle
Flora Davis
D. W. Sims
E. E. White
Astor Forest
Avenue Baptist Church
E. F. Lee
Buffalo Presbyterian Church
North Carolina Sunday School Association
A. G. Canada
Summerfield
M. E. Church
North Carolina
J. N. Wills
North Carolina Faces Revenue Dip and Klan News
Insurance Commissioner Stacey Wade reports a rare revenue drop from building and loan associations, urging limited collections for supervision while highlighting strong state law enforcement and fire prevention efforts. Deposed Ku Klux Klan official cites election results as cause for alleged mood shift as Democratic HQ opens ahead of election week with Norwood guiding a large handbook campaign.
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Raleigh
Stacey W. Wade
Morrison
Wades
North Carolina
Wade
King Kleagle
Ku Klux Klan
Guerrard
Bruce Craven
Norwood
Melvin Trotter Granted Absolute Divorce
Grand Rapids judge awarded Melvin Trotter, evangelist and rescue mission superintendent, an absolute divorce to Mrs Trotter. Court found no substantiation of unfaithfulness or cruelty claims nor paternity of a child born in July 1915. Alimony includes the Trotter home, adjoining house, furnishings, and 85000 cash. Estate valued at 850,000 or more.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Dunham
Melvin EK. Trotter
Grand Rapids
Trotter
Florence Moody
Negotiations to settle coal strike resume within a week
Washington reports negotiations between anthracite operators and United Mine Workers officials to end the suspension of mining operations are expected to be renewed within a week. President Harding is said to be aware of the situation and supports resuming talks on arbitration.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Harding
Lewis Likely Silent on Coal Conference Talks
Philadelphia August 25. Sources say John L. Lewis head of the United Mine Workers will probably have no statements about resuming talks between the union and anthracite operators in the near term.
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Lewis
Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Elks Band Concert Tonight Led by Dan Smith
The Elks band plays at the city bandstand on North Main Street with Dan Smith directing in C. G. Dickerson’s absence. The varied program includes marches Blue Danube Wabash Blues Aida Washington Post and National Emblem among others plus overtures and renditions by Sousa Verdi Barnard Lampe and Lampe selections with a dream picture reference and classic dance pieces.
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Elks’ Band
North Main Street
C. G. Dickerson
Dan Smith
Strauss
Meinken
Lampe
Clydia Schottische Aurens
Verdi
Cluly Brown
King Rose
Barnard
Washington Post
Sousa
Bagley
Rotary Club Provides College Loans To Four Local Boys
Four local boys received loans from the High Point Rotary club college loan fund announced at the Rotary meeting at the Sheraton hotel. The lads borrowed the amounts they asked for to support a year off at school on a long term repayment plan. Two more applicants await consideration.
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High Point Rotary Club
Rotarians
Sheraton Hotel
Irene Castle Injured in Fall at Ithaca Show
Irene Castile known as Mrs. Robert E. Tremain suffered a broken collar bone after being struck by a falling horse while schooling a hunter for the New York show in Ithaca New York. Doctors say she will cancel all fall engagements.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Irene Castile
Robert E. Tremain
New York
Aler
Salvation Army Plans 10 Day Wage Campaign Here
Salvation Army advisory board met in High Point chamber of commerce to plan a $5,000 fundraising drive October 1 to 7. A payroll of fifty major donors will be organized. kickoff meetings September 15 precede canvassing at industrial plants and women’s groups. Ensign Mrs. Thomas and Lt. Bivns will lead local efforts amid expected heavier winter workload.
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Salvation Army Advisory Board
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Salvation Army
Clara Cox
High Point
Army
Thos. J. Gold
J. D. Gilliam
W. D. Brooks
E. M. Shipman
J. E. Marsh
J. Allen Austen
Fred Taylor
J. Ed Millis
Chas. F. Blake
R. O. Lindsay
Frank Gurley
Thomas
Bivns
J. Gold
Local Lumber Firm Sues Melton Rhodes Co Over Promissory Notes
The R B Wood Lumber Co of Delaware files a complaint in High Point against the Melton Rhodes Co Inc and its president Fred B Rhodes of Washington seeking 2771.83 with interest on three promissory notes. The notes were dated two months after date and protested for nonpayment.
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R. EB. Wood Lumber Company
Delaware
M. W. Gant
Melton Rhodes Company, Incorporated
High Point
Fred B. Rhodes
Washington
Insurance Meet Loses in City This Afternoon
North Carolina representatives of Imperial Life Insurance close their annual conference in Ashe ville with a final session at 2 PM. The gathering, praised as one of the best ever, featured speeches by H T Brunson and Mayor Hedrick and noted R Lanier’s strong local sales record.
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North Carolina
Imperial Life Insurance Company
Elwood
H. T. Brunson
Greensboro
State Department of Insurance
Mperial Company
Asheville
Hedrick
Bruce Carraway
High Point
R. Lanier
Imperial Company
Lanier
Reward Offered for Thieves in Rocky Mount Bomb Attempt
T R Albright of the Atlantic Coast Line announced a $500 reward for the arrest of those who attempted to blow up the pumping station at Rocky Mount. A second $500 reward was offered for information leading to the capture of persons who threw a stick of dynamite into the shop enclosure on Wednesday night.
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Rocky Mount
T. R. Albright
Atlantic Coast Line
Little Girl Alta Silman Dies at Home
The four year old Alta Oneal Silman of 908 South Main street died yesterday after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the family home conducted by Rev. T. J. Rogers of South Main Street Methodist church, with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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J. M. Silman
South Main Street
Alta Oneal Silman
T. J. Rogers
South Main Street Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Bickett to Speak Before New Bern Hi Y Club
Mrs T W Bickett wife of the late North Carolina governor will speak in New Bern September 4 before the Hi Y boys of the local YMCA. Secretary Beemer Harrell announced the event and mass meeting plans are under way.
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New Bern
T W. Bickett
North Carolina
Hi-Y Club
Young Men’s Christian Association
Beemer Harrell
Negro Murderer Gets 25 Years
John Harris pled guilty to second degree murder for killing German Brown in Yadkin county last December. He received a 25 year term in Yadkin superior court yesterday.
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Winston-Salem
John Harris
German Brown
Yadkin County
Yadkin Superior Court
North Carolina Praised By Salem College President
Dr. Howard Rondthaler, president of Salem College, told High Point Rotarians that North Carolina is the best state in the union. He compared the state’s geography, climate, agriculture, and education, noting 85 percent rural population and diverse flora across coast, piedmont, and mountains.
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Howard Rondthaler
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Union
Rondthaler
Salem College
High Point Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
Randthaler
Old North
Rotarians
High Point
Rew
Italy
Greece
Persia
Rome
Paris
London
Saxony
United States
Winston Salem
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