Commerce Commission lifts coastal rates to match mountain charges
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied railroads the right to cancel existing commodity rates for shipments under a carload and raise them later. The move raises coastal rates to equal the higher mountain point rates, a change manufacturers and shippers of cotton goods in High Point and nearby expect to feel, though furniture makers may be less affected.
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Intermountain
High Point
Toval
Commission
Strikes Spread Across Allied Nations Amid War Turmoil
Reports describe widespread strikes in German occupied areas and Allied nations as workers walk out in Hamburg Berlin and Bavarian towns. Observers dispute whether the unrest is real or manufactured with fears it could influence negotiations and push toward peace.
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Voewuerst
Trolland
Ile
Russia
Explosion at Naval Station House Not Attributed to Alien Attack
Washington reports to the ordnance bureau say the New River explosion at the naval station caused by mercury destruction. Official notes indicate the blast occurred in a house in the former bomb storage area and was not the work of any enemy alien.
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Washington
Naval Station
New R. 1
Ony
Ordnance Bureau
Kiel and Hamburg Shipyard Workers Strike Reports
All workers in Kiel shipyards and in the Vulcans at Hamburg and the bands of workers in Rhenish Westphalia went on strike Monday, according to the Vossische Zeitung.
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Kiel
Ndon
Vulcans
Hamburg
Vossische Zeitung
Paris Raid Kills Twenty and Wounds Fifty
Paris reports show twenty killed and fifty wounded in last night's raid. Berlin states that fourteen tons of bombs were dropped on Paris as a reprisal, per official war office statements issued today.
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Paris
Berlin
War Office
Stone Defends Attacks on Republicans in Senate Debate
Washington on January 31 Senator Stone spoke on personal privilege denying reports that Democratic leaders urged him to stop his attacks on Republicans He said the claims aimed to break his forceful stance and deny that Democratic leaders or Postmaster General Burleson had sided with him on the war issue
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Washington
Stone
Burleson
Demands for Wage Increases Stagger Company’s Income Outlook
In a disputed payment round, employee wage increase requests reach enormous levels. The figures suggest total annual costs around 906 million, about half of last year’s operating income, signaling a major impact on finances and potential wage policy changes.
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Washington
Cail- Nad ‘Atwais
Flood Warnings Issued for Rivers in Carolinas
Flood warnings were issued for rivers in Alabama and the Carolinas as the Ohio river at Cincinnati rose from 28 feet to 38 feet by noon. The weather bureau indicated a general ice breakup in the lower Ohio within two to three days and noted cold relief from southern tributaries would slow flow on Thursday.
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Washington
Lee
Ohio
Cincinnati
Baureau
German papers ordered suspended over strike coverage
Amsterdam January 31 German censor bans The Berliner Tageblatt The Vorwaerts and The Berliner Post from printing, citing their attitude toward striking workers in Germany. Dispatch from Berlin reports the action to curb the papers.
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Berliner Tageblatt
Vorwaerts
Berliner Post
Berlin
Germany
Italian Attacks Against Austro German Lines Fail
Berlin via London Jan 31 Italian attacks southwest of Asiago failed under heavy Teutonic fire. The war office said Austro German forces captured more than 600 prisoners in the recent fighting.
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Berlin
London
Asiago
War Office
Steamer Ramondelar Floated After Bar Collision
The 1,983 ton steamer Ramondelar struck a bar off the port in fog early yesterday. A coast guard cutter responded to wireless calls, floated the vessel, and she proceeded on her own steam.
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Ramondelar
Coast Guard
Wireles
Three French Ships Sunk in Week Ending January 25
Paris reports three French ships of under 1,600 tons were sunk during the week ending January 25. Three French vessels were unsuccessfully attacked.
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Paris
Yochow Captured by Revolutionists in China
Pochow, the strategic step to the upper Yangtse Kiang, has been captured by the southern revolutionists according to Hankow reports dated January 31. The report confirms a shift in control during ongoing upheaval near Peking and Hankow.
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Peking
Pochow
Hankow
Fuel Shortage Threatens Broad East Regions
Washington January 31 A fuel famine looms across the east unless the railroad administration speeds coal movements hampered by snow and ice storms. Forecasts offer little hope as Mississippi River sections face ongoing disruption and industries in New England Pennsylvania and the Atlantic seaboard risk shutdowns.
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Washington
Raiioa
Seitionst
Mississippi River
Industria
New England
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Seaboard District
9000 Men Idle at Big Naval Base
London reports scarce German news as many Berlin papers fail to print. Military authorities in Berlin call meetings on peace and labor issues. In Saxony's Chemnitz district a general strike halts major industry and Wiel work stoppages affect 50,000 workers.
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London
Copenhagen
Agilptis
Gino
Fuports
Ikalarem
Berlin
Chie Teleeraybh
Wiel
Chemient
Saxony
President appeals to farmers to aid war effort
President Wilson issued a message to the nations farmers through conferences at Urbana Illinois urging intensified support for the war in the coming years. He intended to attend but illness prevented his presence and Houston could not participate due to a railway tie up.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Urbana
Ill
Houston
Cessation of Work in Hamburg Complete
London dispatch reports work stoppage in Hamburg nearly complete with strikes spanning Vulcan shipyard and Blohm and Voss. Workers demand immediate peace without annexations or indemnities, signaling broad shipyard labor action.
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Hamburg
London
Daily Telegraph
Rotterdam
Vulcan
Blohm and Bloss
German strike grows with 58000 women among workers
London report cites Exchanged Telegraph correspondent in Copenhagen saying Berlin sees 700000 workers on strike, including 58000 women. A large number of socialist leaders have been arrested in various German towns, per the authority.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Berlin
Cierman
Meth yd unification commission names subcommittee on Negro status
Savannah Georgia January meeting notes a subcommittee was appointed to study the status of the Negro in the church as part of the unification of northern and southern branches.
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Savannah
Methyd Unification Commission
Torpedo Boat Hazard Sunk in English Channel Collision
The British torpedo gunboat Hazard was sunk in the English Channel on January 28 after a collision. Three crew members are reported lost.
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London
Hazard
Engish Cabinel
Admiralty
United States Dominates World Banking Per New Annual Report
Washington reports that the United States now leads global banking with an estimated power of 47.52 billion dollars, a rise of over 1.1 billion since Wilson. The comptroller warns against diverting capital to nonessential profitable ventures and urges Congress to back bank deposit guarantees under 4,000 dollars to mobilize hoarded funds for public service.
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United States
Washington
Tlow
John Skelton Willams
Congress
Williams
Idvut Wilson
America
Alhostate
Federal Reserve Vetem National Bank
Tratter
Compfrotter
Call Issued For First Class Men For Physical Examination
The call goes out to High Point township registrants in class one to report for medical screening. Examinations start Monday February 4 at 8:30 a.m. in the civil service room, post office building, with daily sessions from 8:30 to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Doctors include H W McCain, Houston B Hiatt, W L Jackson under Chairman A F Tate. About 500 men expected. orderly process to complete in one week. List of those called for Monday provided to press, names withheld here.
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High Point Township
Civil Service Room
Post Officce
H. W. McCain
Houston B. Hiatt
W. L. Jackson
A. FE. Tate
Bickett
Tate
Government troops score successes in Finland fighting
London dispatch reports ongoing clashes in Finland between the Red Guard and the White Guard. The White Guard has been actively engaged and scoring successes, with reported heavy casualties on the Red side near Karenye's station.
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Finland
Red Comerd
White Guard
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Red Guard
White Cam
Bolshevik State Forms Red Army to Back Revolution
An official Bolshevik government message states the new workmen and peasants red army will support the coming European revolution and bolster efforts in Petrograd.
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Petrograd
Red Army
Europe
Cotton futures rise on continued demand from stocks
New York on January 31 reports of sustained demand for cotton from local stocks pushing near month positions higher. The market opened steady with March around 30.34 and May near 29.82 as contracts extended gains into late morning trading with nearby months showing 12 to 16 point advances and May at 29.92.
Brazilian Fleet To Cooperate With Allies in Europe
Rio Janeiro January 31 Admiral Pedro Pronti appointed commander of the Brazilian fleet which will cooperate with the allies in European waters.
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Rio Janeiro
Pedro Pronti
Francis Receives Instructions on Washington Developments
Ambassador Francis in Petrograd was told by Dr. Sams to report to the State Department any developments linked to threats by anarchists over Emma Goldman and Alexander Bergman. It is left to the ambassador to decide the course of action. The department believes it has informed the Bolshevik government and sought relief.
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Washington
Dan
Samsing Hag
Francis
Petrograd
State Department
Emma Godman
Alexander Bergman
Department
Bolshevk
Stutts Sentenced In Seduction Case Heads To Term
The Greensboro Superior Court heard Stutts sentenced to ten months in the state penitenary for seduction. The case centers on a 21 year old man from Cameron Moore County promising marriage to a minor girl, aided by her father who seeks about $1000 restitution before the wedding. A possible reconsideration and suspension of the sentence was discussed, with a hoped marriage and adjustment of terms pending today.
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Pearl Beck
Roy Nintts
Stutts
Wome
Greens
Wr. Adams
High Pointer
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Moore County
Stutt
Stoo
Retail food prices rise in December reports
Washington reports December retail food prices regained the November one per cent drop. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks 27 items. 16 grew, 3 stayed the same, and 8 edged lower, signaling mixed movement in the cost of living.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Secretary commends rescue of ship officer in December incident
Washington January 31 secretary Daniel commended Chief Cook James Marcie for bravery in rescuing Chief Quartermaster Robertson who was washed overboard from a ship on December 17.
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Washington
Daniel Today
Cook James Marcie
Quartermastre Robertson
Americans in French Front Raid Suffer Casualties
An American position on a French front was raided in heavy fog after daylight. Two Americans were killed and four wounded, with one missing believed captured. Casualties have occurred almost daily in this sector, with shell fire mainly from shrapnel causing deaths.
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France
Associated Press
Washington
Fair Weather With Low Temperatures Across Regions
A cold wave grips the Midwest and Plains with readings near zero from the upper lake states to central Oklahoma. La Paz Saskatchewan reports 36 degrees below zero as fair weather returns east of the Mississippi tonight and Friday with persistent low temperatures.
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Washington
Michigan
Oklahone la Paz
Saskatchewan
New England
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Gulf Coast
CANNOT NOW CROSS THE SWEDISH BORDER
London reports no crossing at the Swedish frontier since Monday as Geneva dispatches note a serious turn of prices. Germany faces continued strike action with Interior Minister Wallruss to confer with strike leaders. Central strike committee in Berlin remains in session amid solidarity assurances from Leipzig Dusseldorf and Jemen despite tight military control.
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London
Geneva
Switzerland
Terr Wallruss
Berlin
Leipzig
Dusseldorf
Jemen
Germany
British Casualties Decline in January Figures
London reports January casualties at 79,527, with 13,608 officers and men killed or died of wounds and 12,605 wounded or missing. December totals were higher at 179,527, reflecting intense fighting on the Calbrai front last month.
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London
Calbrai Front
Effort to Reconcile Army Efficiency Dispute Reported
Secretary Bakr and Chairman Chamberlain of the military committee met yesterday in Washington to bridge gaps in the army efficiency controversy. The gathering was seen as a move toward better understanding and a more cordial settlement of differences.
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Washington
Bakr
Chamberlain
Food Scarcity Told From Havanna Cuba by Passengers
Atlantic Port reports delayed passenger accounts claim acute food scarcity in Havanna Cuba. Dr J Nelson aboard the ship notes there was scarcely a pound of flour in the Cuban capital when the vessel departed.
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Atlantic Port
Havanna
Cuba
Paosrhiers
J. Knelson
Rescue Swedes In Finland Faces Curbs On Return
Stockholm dispatch reports Sweden residents in Finland face curbs on returning home as government oversees freighters and ships to Sweden amid wartime restrictions.
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Finland
London
Reuter
Stockholm
Save Tn
Sweden
State of siege declared in Hanau Alton and Wambsceet
Copenhagen reports a state of siege declared in Hanau Alton and Wambsceet according to the Hamburg Presse socialist news weekly.
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Hanau
Alton
Wambsceet
Hamburg
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