Labor and capital plan postwar employment reform
London reports a joint scheme by labor and capital to reinstate wartime workers in civil employment after peace. A central board is urged to regulate reinstatement, civilian redistribution, and postwar job placement with benefits including a month’s paid leave and rail transport.
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Associated Press
London
United Kingdom
Joint Labor Committee
Frederick Huth Jackson
Bank of Enngland
Consider Appointment Physical Supervision for Panamanians
Panama, Jan. 13. The national assembly in extraordinary session will hear a suggestion from the United States government that a fiscal supervisor be appointed for Panama. The American government has pressed this point to curb corruption and inefficiency in the republics finances as a major obstacle to good local government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Panama
National Assembly
United States
Republic of Panama
Allen Store Announces January Clearance Sale
A misprint in yesterday's Enterprise stated a white sale at Allen's department store. It clarifies the annual January clearance is under way with the white sale scheduled later in winter and promises unlimited bargains for thrifty shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
Allen’s Department Store
Cody Estate Valued At 65000 In Denver
The estate of Col. William F. Cody who died in Denver is estimated at not more than 65000. It comprises three ranches near Cody Wyoming and an antique in a hotel in Cody.
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Cody
Denver
Col
William F. Cody
W. L. Wall
Bradner Buys Powell Interest in Local Firm
On December 29, 1916 B. A. Bradner purchased B. R. Powell s interest in the Bradner and company concern and all owning this concern are asked to settle their accounts promptly so the purchaser can pay all bills owed by the old company. Signed B. R. BRABPNER and B. R. POWELL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Bradner
B. R. Powell
Bradner and’ Company
Local Quintets Fall to Invading Teams
The Lexington high school boys lost 16 to 13 to visiting High Point, while the Lexington girls defeated High Point 29 to 4. The girls’ game featured a brief temper flare but no injuries. Scorers included Helmstetter, Sink, and Kirkman for the locals. Leonard and Sink led for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington High School
High Point High School
Armory
Lexington Lassies
Leonard
Sink
Helmstetter
Kirkman
Lexington
Miller
Price
Mendenhall
High Point
Rankin
White
Moffitt
Welborn
Lexington B. Leonard
Messie
Rippel
Lancaster
Trexler
Lyon
Smith
Warner
Shuletice
Hicks
Petition Protests French Seizure of Chinese Land at Tientsin
Peking reports daily petitions to parliament protesting French action in expanding its concession in Tientsin. Officials across China urge resistance, warning surrender could invite further foreign land grabs and threaten national existence. The Association for the Protection of National Territory argues the issue has grave consequences for China’s sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peking
Frnnch
Tientsin
China
Association For the Protection of National Territory
Pwwers
Mexican Dollar Discount Across Locales
Mexico City reports the American dollar at a 10 to 40 percent discount due to coin scarcity. Taxes rents and wages must be paid in Mexican coin, boosting local demand. Mexican gold ten peso coins fetch about £5.50 in Mexico City and up to $7.50 in remote states, previously $4.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
American Chamber of Commerce Organized in London
London January 13. An American Chamber of Commerce was organized in London last month. It will be affiliated with the Chamber of the United States and foreign firms will be admitted as associates. Prominent American bankers and businessmen had sought to establish it for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Funeral of R. E. Austin Attended by City and Masons
The funeral for R. E. Austin, a prominent Albemarle attorney, was held at the First Presbyterian church after his sudden death from apoplexy. Reverends Gill and Gay led services, local Masons conducted rites, and many businesses closed for the occasion amid numerous floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albemarle
R. E.austin
First Presbyterian Church
Gill
Gay
First Methodist Church
Outlook for North Carolina baseball grows uncertain this year
Chapel Hill Jan 13 The North Carolina baseball prospects look dim as only three lettermen return and freshmen are ineligible. Captain elect Zollicoffer did not return, leaving Barnes Bennett Powell and others to fill roles. Powell anchors the pitching with Lewellyn Coleman Kinlaw backing him, Williams at third, and Folger at first.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Zollicoffer
Barnes
Powell
Bennett
Varsity
Lewellyn
Coleman
Kinlaw
Williams
Carolina
Marshall Williams
Athletics
Herty
Royster
Bill Folger
Jennette
Self
Weeks
Pippin
Stewart
Miss Isabel Clarke and John S Hursey to Marry
Asheville January 13. The engagement and coming marriage of Miss Isabel Clarke of Des Moines Iowa to John S Hursey of Asheville is announced by Mrs W A Robertson Des Moines grandmother of Miss Clarke. The wedding will be in early spring at the bride’s home. Clarke, a popular brunette, spent a year in Asheville recently. Hursey owns the Ray Campbell company a real estate and insurance firm and has timber land interests in the region.
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Asheville
Isabel Clarke
Des Moines
John
Hursey
A. Robertson
Miss Clarke
Ray- Campbell Company
Alexander a Hold-Out in Phillies pitching dispute
Lincoln Neb Jan 13 Grover Alexander a prominent member of the Philadelphia Nationals pitching staff mailed his contract unsigned to the Philadelphia club saying he believes he should receive more money for his services Alexander has been spending the winter at his home in St Paul Neb
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Alexander
Lincoln
Neb
Grover Alexander
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Worth Attention of Women Kidney remedy helps Fay Shelburg
A reader from All, Missouri, says kidney trouble caused tiredness and backaches. She tried Foley Kidney Pills and reports two 50 cent boxes cured her. Sold by Mann Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Shelburg
All
Foley
Mann Drug Company
Bank of Commerce Annual Meeting Notice in High Point
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Commerce in High Point North Carolina will be held in the directors room on Wednesday January 17 at 10 a m for the transaction of business before the meeting. H A Millis cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bank of Commerce, of High
Kidney Pills Compared By 87 Year Old Springfield Man
H H Adams of Springfield Missouri writes of a severe kidney trouble at age 87 and states Foley Kidney Pills gave better relief than other treatments. Foley Kidney Pills claim to build up weakened kidneys and cleanse the blood. Sold by Mann Drug Company.
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H. H. Adams
Springfield, Mo
Mann Drug Company
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ALLEN
B. R. Brabpner, B. R. Powell
R. E. Austin
John S. Hursey
Bell-Ans
Minstrels
South
Ting
H. A. Millis
Hart Drug CO
Gardus
Amelia Wilson
Alma, Ark
Cardus
North Carolina Public
Bulletin NO. VII
Chas. B. Hole
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