Judge Boyd Rules Child Labor Law Unconstitutional
Federal Judge James I. Boyd declared the Keating child labor law unconstitutional in Greensboro. An injunction halted the discharge of miners Reuben and John Dagenhart from Fidelity Manufacturing in Charlotte, challenging federal limits on child employment and hours for under 16s. The case questions wages and state work hours in light of inter state commerce rules.
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James I. Boyd
Robert H. Dagenhart
Reuben
John
Fidelity Manufacuring Company
Charlotte
Reuben Dagenhart
North Carolina
Government to appeal ruling on federal child labor law
Washington reports that the government will appeal Judge Boyd’s ruling declaring the federal child labor law unconstitutional. The appeal is expected to be expedited to reach the Supreme Court at the next fall term.
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Washington
Boyd
Local attorney weighs child labor law and future Supreme Court fate
A prominent local attorney says manufacturers risk violation if they continue employing child labor until the United States Supreme Court rules on the Keating Owen Act. He notes judges in different states may rule differently, delaying a final decision. He recommends recognizing the act as constitutional for now. Attorneys nationwide are expected to advise clients as the issue unfolds.
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Toureme Court
United States
Georgia
Spreme Court
Attorny
Supreme Judicial Body of
Trio On Trial For The Murder Of Little Girl
The trial of Mrs. Alvin Kennston Miss Etta Mae Hicks and John Kerwin for the murder of eight year old Alice Bradshaw opened in St Johnsbury Vermont. Kerwin pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact and his sentence was deferred. The girl disappeared in July and her body was found a month later.
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St. Johnsbury
Alvin Kennston
Etta Mae Hicks
John Kerwin
Alice Bradshaw
Kerwin
Negro Pays Penalty in Electric Chair Murder Case
Richmond August 31 Albert Barrett a Negro paid the death penalty today in the electric chair for the murder of W F Roach a prominent Charlotte county farmer Aubrey Barrett 18 was also condemned to die in the same incident but his execution was postponed 30 days a fight is being made to his case on grounds he was not tried
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Richmond
Albert Barrett
W F . Roach
Charlotte County
Aubrey Barrett
No Boost For The Dove 10 Occu
Minneapolis leaders of a people's council of America announced plans to seek a federal ruling on their right to hold a convention. If not granted, the gathering could be on the plaza in front of the capital. Lewis P. Lochner, the executive secretary, spoke after talks with eastern council leaders. Early plans had considered Milwaukee as a possible site.
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Minneapolis
People’s Council of America
Washington
Lewis P. Lochner
Eastern Council
Milwaukee
Peace conference in Milwaukee possible despite obstacles
The People's Conference of America for Democracy and Peace led by Lewis P. Lochner announced the meeting would proceed, possibly in Milwaukee, despite barred access in Minnesota and hostility in Hudson Wisconsin. North Dakota Governor Frazier offered protection if speakers avoid inflammatory statements as protests erupt in Hudson.
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Minneapolis
People's Council of America Today
Lewis P. Lochner
Milwaukee
Hudson
Frazier
North Dakota
Banks to observe Labor Day on Monday
Next Monday September 3 banks across the city will close for Labor Day as a national holiday. Institutions including Home Banking Wachovia Bank and Trust High Point Saine and Trust Bank of Comampree and Commercial National Bank will operate on holiday hours.
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High Point Saine and Trust Company
Bank of Comampree
Commercial National Bank
Cotton market quiet before crop report release
New York trading opened steady as traders awaited today’s crop report. Prices moved within a narrow band with activity muted and points fluctuating around prior levels awaiting developments over the loan as the market anticipated Tuesday’s notice.
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Lb General
Lanent
No clear Washington London diplomatic note emerges
Fragmentary text from a Washington memo hints at an ambassadorial matter in London but no formal declaration or official statement is present yet. The record offers only vague references to parliamentary or departmental review with uncertain outcomes.
Government War Message Sparks Public Enthusiasm
Fragmentary text notes a wartime message and public reaction, mentioning the president, pope, and British public approval, indicating a strong domestic response to a global conflict. Limited readable details prevent full event clarity.
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Ives
Soldiers Now Ave 90 Records From Local Donors
Soldiers now have a musical library of 90 records donated by residents and groups in the city. J. M. Evans led the way with the first donation last week, followed by others including J T Ryan, W G Ryan, Mrs J F Farley, and many local businesses. The collection began with 28 records and has since grown by 62, aided by gifts from Jarrett Stationery, Maur Dae Co, Horace Sisson, W A Copeland, John R Raper, George Burns, and more.
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Yak
J. M. Evans
J. T. Ryan
W. G. Ryan
J. F. Farley
W. J. Armfield
P. N. Tate
J. Elwood Cox
Jarrett Stationery Company
Maur Dae Company
Horace Sisson
British casualties total 59811 in August report
The August British casualties on all fronts are 59,811. Wounded or died of wounds include 1,278 officers and 10,942 men. Wounded or missing include 4,22 officers and 48,469 men.
General Faison to Command North Carolina National Guard
Brigadier General Sampson L. Faison U S A has been ordered to take command of the North Carolina brigade of National Guard troops at Camp Sevier. Faison a native of North Carolina, formerly resided at Faison in Duplin County.
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Raleigh
Sampson L. Faison
North Carolina
Vote on tax bill by tenth of next month
Washington Aug St The senate resumed debate on the war profits provisions of the war tax bill under an agreement for a final vote not later than Monday September 10 The vote will be taken before then if debate ends sooner The agreement also sets September 5 for disposition of the income tax provisions and for cloture petition withdrawal. Hardwick bill to prohibit sending drafted troops abroad without consent reported adversely. Fletcher bill on enlistment not affecting citizenship given favorable recommendation.
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Washington
Aug
Senate
Hardwick
Fletcher
Germany
Russian Operations Fail to Gain Ground Near Dvinsk
Berlin reports Russian forces 60 miles southeast of Dvinsk made operations yesterday but failed to win any gains. Official dispatch notes the actions were unsuccessful.
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Berlin
Dvinsk
Cotton outlook improves with August production rise
Washington reports August cotton production up by 550000 bales, lifting the forecasted final out-turn to 12499000 equivalent 500 pound bales. The Department of Agriculture released the estimate with acre field conditions at 174.6 pounds per acre, up from 166.9 pounds forecast on July 25.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
China urges foreign advisers to help plan war effort
From Peking on August 31 the Chinese press calls for a foreign commission to advise the government of China as it prepares plans to participate in the war.
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Peking
China
The Crops Benefited From Recent Rain
Rains last night and today benefited crops in surrounding sections, with corn especially helped. The downpour was general and ample in this area, not causing flooding, while also cleaning city streets.
Hearst Declines Mayoral Run in New York
William R Hearst will not seek the New York mayoral office after filing his declination with the board of elections. Democratic leaders waited as Hearst faced a deadline to withdraw or remain a candidate by inaction. Supporters offered no hint of his plan.
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New York
William Or Hearst
Board of Elections
Hearst
Aus
William R. Hearst
Cotton Crop Forecast Tops 12.4 Million Bales
The Agriculture Department issued a revised forecast of 12,409,000 equivalent 500-pound bales for the national cotton crop based on conditions through August 26. The forecast shows 67.8 percent of normal, with Virginia at 76 percent and South Carolina noted in the state table.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
South Carolina
Cheaper Bread Forecast by Lower Wheat Price
Washington reports a 2.20 per bushel price for the 1917 wheat crop shrinks bread costs. A licensing system for flour and bread dealers will soon take effect, though not covering smaller dealers. Board members agree 2.20 allows a 14 ounce loaf for five cents with fair profits for manufacturers and bakers.
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Washington
Pope Will Make a New Peace Move
Berlin August reports indicate Pope Benedict plans a new peace initiative. President Wilson’s reply to the Pope’s peace proposals has not yet been received by late hour. editors in New York offer commentary as the only available hint of the reply’s tone.
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Benedict
Vatican silence and pope's reply on peace proposals
Vatican circles report Pope Benedict plans to issue a reply after responses to his peace proposals. He questions whether all at war can accept terms and whether further talks are needed to make peace a political matter. The pope reportedly expressed bitter disappointment at Wilson's reply.
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Rome
Aus
Vatican
Benedict
Wilson
United States
Local Company M to Ship From High Point for Greenville Camp
The North Carolina regiment is ordered to leave High Point for Camp Sevier Greenville South Carolina tomorrow evening at 8 10 oclock Captain James W Welch in receipt of war department telegram The mobilized unit expects to reach cantonment by August 5 and faces a long stay with hopes of joining French British Allied forces in a major WWI campaign.
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United States
Germany
Camp Sevier
Greenville
S. C
James W. Welch
War Department
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Morehead City
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High Point
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England
Welch
War College
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Mantat
Missing proper context in Rome travel book circular note
The circular to send books to lay readers in Rome cites the minister of public fiction describing a reading list. It mentions travel books novels and romances and emphasizes circulating titles for educational and cultural enrichment.
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Rome
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