Demand for Tariff Board Powers Grows in New York
New York on February 2 reports President Wilson backing a tariff board to enforce its findings. Nathan Hirsch urges a 12 to 16 member body with purchases hearings and power to revise duties, backed by a $1,000,000 initial appropriation. He warns against waiting for Congress and stresses nonpartisan management amid postwar economic strain.
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New York City
Congress
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Joseph Hirsch
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Wilson
Democratic Club
United States
England
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Tariff Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Mount Holly to Have a New Cotton Yarns Factory
Adrian Manufacturing company forms to build a new cotton mill in Mount Holly with authorized capital 5000000. Incorporators include Hutchinson of Mount Holly J H Cutter Paul Allen and J C Lowe of Charlotte. Output will be fine yarns. Ernest Ellison resigns from American Trust and is replaced by Charles E Lambeth. YWCA hosts largest women’s banquet with about 400 attendees. Southern Power Southern Public Utilities and Piedmont Northern lines plan to move into a new building on Church and First streets within 30 days. Building described as 80 feet long four stories high with high cost noted.
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Charlotte
Adrian Manufacturing Company
Mount Holly
Hutchinson
J. H. Cutter
Paul Allen
J. C. Lowe
Ernest Ellison
Walter Lambeth
American Trust Company
Charles E. Lambeth
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Southern Power Company
Southern Public Utilities
Piedmont and Northern Lines
Interurban
Nureh and
First Streets
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President's prompt action saves five little girls
In Crimwell Iowa a crowd gathered to see the President and Mrs Wilson as his train stopped. Five little girls crowded to the rear of the train and narrowly escaped being run over when the train moved back. The President ordered the train halted and the danger was averted. The crowd cheered and the President expressed gratitude that no fatality occurred.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Crimwell
United States
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Owen forges artisan army to balance economy and war
New York February 1 Senator Robert N Owen of Oklahoma urged a 1000 man artisan army paid a minimum wage to work on public projects half time and learn industrial and military skills. He argued such a force would aid national welfare, deter aggression, and avoid interfering with private enterprise while keeping democracy and labor content.
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New York
Robert N. Owen
Oklahoma
Republican Club
America
England
France
Germany
Europe
Mexico
Earthquake Shakes Homes Across Schenectady County
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Schenectady County last night. Reports from communities including Schenectady show houses shaken, windows and dishes smashed, and residents thrown from beds.
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New York Life Agent in High Point Office Details
F. A. Ogburn of New York Life Insurance Company operates as agent in High Point North Carolina. The contact lists phone 249 and office at Bank of Commerce Building, 12th floor.
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New York Life Insurance
High Point, N. C
Bank of Commerce Bldg
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Schedule in Effect
The schedule shows train arrival and departure times for stations, with times not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Southbound service is noted under the posted list, with W. F. Price as General Manager.
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