Are the Railroads Underpaid in Mail Haul Costs
The article discusses the railroads dispute with the post office over mail pay. It cites a Leslie's excerpt contrasting Panama railroad payments of 2.77 per ton mile with private lines at about 10 cents, arguing railroads may be forced to haul mail at a loss and urging government payment for work performed.
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Parcel Post
Washington
Southern Railway
Post Office Department
Atlanta
Leslie
Sam
Panama
Committee On Railway Mail
United States
Department
Ernal
Congress
High Point Wins State Federation Convention
The State Federation of Women's Clubs selects High Point as next year’s meeting site. The Enterprise reports the honor signals prestige for the city and promises a welcoming, profitable stay for delegates. Local women anticipate a successful, memorable event.
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Enterprise
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
High Point
Federation
Britain Promises Aid Yet Fails to Implement Ship Subsidies
The article notes Britain frequently proposes ways to aid American shipping but repeatedly falls short in putting suggestions into practice, reflecting a pattern of theory without action and limited political will.
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Great Britain
Japan Intensifies Push as China Sees Shifting Ambitions
The report notes Japan's renewed determination to press territorial and influence goals in Asia, while China responds with cautious recalibration of its regional strategy and diplomatic posture.
Electric switch engine runs on Main Street in town
The North Carolina Public Service Company tested its two hundred horsepower electric switch engine which can pull a dozen loaded freight cars. The trial drew much attention in Main Street as the town showcased its industrial plants and promised full support to moving freight.
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North Carolina Public Service Company
Main Street
Americans Lose Patience with England Over Delays
American packers voice fury at England for delays costing southern taxpayers millions. Raleigh and Greensboro express approval of recent management, while Germany’s submarine warfare appears less catastrophic than some officials feared. Taxpayers face looming poverty this month amid the dull streak of New York murder mysteries.
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England
Tax Day Reminder Promptly Hits Rood Afternoon
Readers are urged to file taxes promptly in the wake of the tax season push. Officials remind residents to check deadlines and gather required forms for accurate submissions.
Market Quotation Row Sparks Newspaper Debate
The Greensboro News quotes Charlotte prices showing eggs at 20 cents and cotton at nine cents. It notes wholesale eggs at 16-17 cents yesterday and cotton at 10 cents for a week, arguing its rival’s market claims are faulty and outdated.
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Greensboro News
Charlotte
Charlotte News
Inauguration Coverage Angers Wilkes Patriot
The Raleigh News and Observer fronts President Graham’s inauguration with Josephus’ Napoleonic image while relegating educators like Alderman Joyner Venable Martin to page eight. The Wilkes Patriot questions whether this is gall or a full notice of the publisher’s worth.
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Graham
Raleigh News and Observer
Josephus
J. ¥. Joyner
F. P. Venable
W. J. Martin
Observer Force
Wilkes Patriot
Time to end illicit liquor, Bailey urges public help
Collector Bailey argues the time is ripe to end illegal liquor manufacture and sales. He urges public and press cooperation to secure evidence, noting witnesses may lie to protect guilty parties and fear retaliation, which undermines testimony and government protection.
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Bailey
New Bern Sun
U S urged to weave dye-stuff industry at home
In a Fayetteville Observer editorial the writer questions why the United States did not rescue cotton mill workers from dye-stuff shortages. The piece argues for tapping American brains and wealth to develop domestic dye production, praising the Commerce Department for finally focusing on encouraging dyestuff manufacture domestically.
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United States
Germany
Fayetteville
Cotton Market Slips Then Edges Up After Early Losses
New York May 5 Renewed weakness in Liverpool cables followed by a drop at the opening of today’s cotton market with losses of 10 to 15 points. Active contracts fell 14 to 16 points after the call under Liverpool New Orleans and Wall Street selling. Prices quickly rallied three to four points as offerings were not heavy. Opening quotes May 9.72 July 9.93 August 10.07 October 10.28 December 10.45 January 10.50 March 10.62.
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New York
Liverpool
New Orleans
Wall Street
United States objects to prize court in Frye matter
The United States released a note declining the suggestion to use prize court for indemnity over the loss of the steamship William D. Frye sunk by the cruiser Prinz Metall. The note argues that using prize courts would cause delay and proposes diplomatic negotiations, offering proof of vessel ownership and proposing the imperial German embassy handle further settlement in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Formany
William D. Frye
Prinz Mitel
Foreign Office
Garrard
United States
Submarine fires on fleeing trawler crew near Aberdeen
Seven crew members of the trawler cruiser were landed at Aberdeen by a collier after a German submarine opened fire as the cruiser approached with fish. Four died when a shell hit the bridge and four others were wounded as the crew fled in a lifeboat, which capsized and left survivors in the water. The collier rescued those in the water.
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Associated Press
Aberdeen
Scotland
Colhier
Hendersonville Elects Mixed Officials After Spirited Vote
Hendersonville voters chose a Democratic mayor and a split commission with three Republicans and three Democrats. C. E. Brooks defeated R. H. Staton 234 to 220. Elected commissioners include Kr. G. Morris, Brownlow Jackson, R. C. Clarke for Republicans and J. W. Baley, M. M. Sheppard, John Ss. Forrest for Democrats.
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Hendersonville
C. E. Brooks
R. H. Staton
Kr. G. Morris
Brownlow Jackson
R. C. Clarke
J. W. Baley
M. M. Shepperd
John Ss. Forrest
Second Typhus Case Reaches New York Port
New York May 5 The second typhus case to reach the port within a week was found aboard the Cunard liner Carpathia on arrival from the Mediterranean. A steerage passenger was taken to Swinburne Island hospital while seventy five others were moved to Hoffman Island as fumigation followed before the ship resumed docking with 831 passengers aboard.
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Associated Press
New York
Cunard
Carparthia
Mediterranean
Swinburne Island Hospital
Hoffmar Island
Carpathia
Forest Carter to Speak at First Baptist Tonight
Rev Forest Carter pastor and returned missionary from China will address the prayer meeting at First Baptist Church. He will show Chinese curios on display for all ages, and the public is invited to attend.
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Forest Carter
First Baptist Church
China
D M Cline Re-elected Mayor in Granite Falls
Granite Falls town election held Monday ended quietly. D M Cline was re elected mayor and A M L Martin A D Abernethy L T Sharpe were chosen to the board of commissioners.
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D. M. Cline
Ranite Falls
Board of Commissioners
A. ML. Martin
A. D. Abernethy
L. T. Sharpe
Cotton Acreage Reduction Forecast by Agriculture Chief
Raleigh May 5 The Associated Press reports a 20 percent decline in cotton acreage despite a recent market rally, as predicted today by North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Graham.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Commissioner of Agriculture
Graham
Opening Stock Market Shows Mixed Early Gains
New York May 5 moderate trading marked the opening with irregular movement. War specials gained one to two points while some standards slipped fractionally. London Americans showed little change.
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New York
London
Dr G T Rowe Delivers Address at Randleman Graduation
The Randleman graded school commencement closed Monday night with 10th grade exercises in the auditorium. Dr G T Rowe, pastor of the Washington Street M E church in High Point, delivered the evening address to an attentive audience.
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DR. Rowe
Randleman
Randleman Graded School
G. T. Rowe
Washington Street M. FE
High Point
Melton Clark
Greensboro
Mayor Eaton Re-Elected In Winston Salem Primary
In Winston-Salem municipal primary O. B. Eaton was reelected mayor over Republican W. A. Lemley and Socialist J. P. Taylor by 168 votes. Lemley carried his Salem ward by 202 and aldermen elected include W. L. O'Brien A. J. Farrell G. E. Webb A. R. Lewis G. W. Snyder R. H. Shelton Louis Owen and F. A. Fogle.
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Winston-Salem
O. B. Eaton
W. A. Lemley
J. P. Taylor
Mr. Lemley
Dark Horse
Mr. Eaton
Salem
W. L. O'Brien
A. J. Farrell
G. E. Webb
A. R. Lewis
G. W. Snyder
R. H. Shelton
Louis Owen
F. A. Fogle
Concord Elects Entire Democratic Ticket in May 56
The Democratic ticket swept Concord in the municipal election. CC. A. Isenhour won mayor by 125 over incumbent A. F. Hartsell. Ward results include S. L. Best 100 over H. C. Barrer, J. T. Sapp over Widenhouse by 10, C. A. Ritchie over Biggers by 7, Love over Niblock by 15, and C. S. Smart with A. R. Hoover as aldermen at large by about 140.
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Concord
CC. A. Isenhour
A. F. Hartsell
S. L. Best
H. C. Barrer
J. T. Sapp
Couple in Winston Held on White Slave Charge
Winston Salem May 5 P C Rogers a Greek man and Miss Virginia Cornelius an 18 year old white girl from Hagerstown Md were arrested. Rogers faces a federal Mann White slave act violation and assault while Miss Cornelius a witness and the complainant. The pair had been living together and the woman says he whipped her yesterday morning prompting the arrest.
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Winston-Salem
P. C. Rogers
Virginia Cornelius
Hagerstown
Rogers
Californians Seek Clemency for Leo Frank From Georgia
San Francisco officials urge Georgia Governor to commute Leo M. Frank from death to life imprisonment. Resolutions were adopted by the San Francisco board of supervisors and forwarded yesterday.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Atlanta
Statekville Mayor Wins Re-Election in Quiet Ballot
In Statekville's municipal election yesterday the Democratic slate won all mayoral and alderman seats. L. C. Caldwell was re-elected mayor and W. J. Matheson, D. M. Ausley, T. N. McElwee, J. G. Shelton were re-elected aldermen along with new board members W. A. Evans H. O. Steele and N. D. Tomlin. No Republican ticket ran. about 40 votes went to H. A. Yount who opposed Caldwell in the primary.
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Statekville
L. C. Caldwell
W. J. Matheson
D. M. Ausley
T. N. McElwee
J. G. Shelton
W. A. Evans
H. O. Steele
N. D. Tomlin
H. A. Yount
Caldwell
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Japan
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New York City
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Eaton
Winston
Frank
Rose Theatre
Edison
Vitagraph
Kalem Hicksville
Chance E. Ward
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W. C. Idol
Cashier
ASTOR
BuRbank
John Young
B. A. Best
Lindsey Street
Lexington Grocery Company
Man Gum Avenue
Johnson Street
Chas. L. Amos
Farriss Publishing Co
National Surety Co
Timardian
Max T. Payne
W. C. Jones
Steele Street
Dr. Austin
E. D. Steele
A. V. Sapp
South Maintreet
G. Hy
Wearns
Mann Drug Company
FORD
Frank Gurley
Barnes’ Shoe Shop
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