U S Shipping Heads Toward Parity With Britain by 1920
Senator Jones warned in Washington that by end of 1920 the United States will rival Britain in ocean tonnage. He predicted 18 million tons in a warship and merchant fleet, with government ownership of about eight million tons, giving the two nations two thirds of world tonnage.
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Mob Burns Black Man Near Macon After Assault
A mob of about 400 people burned Paul Jones, a Black man, alive near Macon after he assaulted a white woman two miles from the city. The woman, a 50 year old widow, was attacked as she walked home from church. she identified the assailant by blood on his shirt. Jones was captured in a box car shortly after midnight.
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Senate set to vote on peace treaty ratification this week
Washington reports a plan for a final vote on ratification of the peace treaty this week with a possible deadlock over reservations. The agreement aims to dispose of amendments today and reserve Friday to Saturday for alternates while debate would be limited to 15 minute speeches on each subject. In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers headquarters maintain silence amid the coal strike caused by a restraining order.
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Maynard Off To Wake Forest For Reception
Governor Bickett plans to fly to Wake Forest with Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard the flying parson. Maynard, arriving in Raleigh from Mineola, will attend a reception at Wake Forest College with Sergeant Cline and the police dog mascot Trixie. Local clergy and Merridith College students will participate.
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Revival Begins Tonight At First Reformed Church
Revival services at the First Reformed Church start tonight with Rev. George R. Brown delivering the opening sermon. Dr. Weist, a Pennsylvania minister, will arrive tomorrow to preach tomorrow night. He comes highly recommended and is expected to draw large audiences.
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Fire Victims In Clay County Household Blaze
Ashland Ala Nov 3 Two children died another is dying and Arlin Bridge the father is critical after a lamp explosion caused a fire that destroyed the family home near Delta in Clay County The mother escaped unharmed
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Prominent Randolph County Farmer Josiah Small Dies at 70
Josiah Small, a prominent Randolph county farmer, died at a local hospital yesterday after a brief illness. He was 70. The body was returned to his home near Fullers and the funeral was held at Mount Tarbor church this morning at 11 o'clock. He was the father of J. F. Small of Thomasville.
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Red Cross Roll Call Opens With Near Million Enrolled
The third annual Red Cross drive started today in Washington with nearly one million volunteers enrolled. The nationwide campaign opened with a flying start as enrollments surged and local chapters prepared to mobilize support.
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Chelsea Piers Strike Break Point Reported
The Chelsea piers area between West 14th and West 23rd streets saw most longshoremen return to work. Chelsea district hub for White Star Red Star and French Lines crews was regarded as central to the strike, and union leaders announced all pickets would resume duties.
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Anglo Americans Buy German Diamond Interests in Africa
A Johannesburg cable reports the Anglo American company purchased all Germany's stake in diamond fields in former German Southwest Africa for 1,000,000 pounds. The deal's secrecy provokes protests and claims of undue influence.
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Senate panel orders favorable Webb judge report
Washington November 3 the senate judiciary committee ordered a favorable report on the nomination of Representative Webb to be an additional federal judge in the western North Carolina district.
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Juvenile court push outlined in High Point case
Judge Kirkman heard two youths under 16 on larceny charges in municipal court and ruled parents must sign $50 bonds to control their children until a juvenile court is set up. He warned that future charges would target parents, not the youths, if no court is established. High Point council plans steps to create a juvenile court.
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Ohio voters face statewide prohibition referendum tomorrow
Columbus, Nov. 3 Spokesmen for wets and drys claim victory ahead of Ohioans voting tomorrow on a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal statewide prohibition. The ballot includes two referendums and two amendments, with one amendment on property taxation classification. Interest centers on Ohio as the only state voting on statewide prohibition this fall.
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Curtis Faces Two Criminal Sentences In Municipal Court
Charlie Curtis, described as a young negro, was found guilty on two charges in municipal court. He received six months for larceny of a bicycle and six months for theft involving a bicycle accessories case. Appeals bonds set at 509 and 200 dollars. A white woman, Ed Tucker, was jailed after a faulty assault claim against Robert Ring. Other local cases included fines for assault, drunkenness, and speeding.
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Strike Threat Prompts Widespread Mine Closures in Illinois
Springfield reports show mines statewide idle as Frank Farrington and nine operators confirm no miners are at work aside from plant caretakers. Farrington criticizes government restraining orders and forecasts a long, bitter strike unless a settlement is reached.
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Strike to Decide Coal Production Status Today
Chicago report on the 425000 bituminous miners strike as of November 3 describes plans for production halt or returns to work. Mines may resume with nonunion labor and older miners returning unchanged. Operators acknowledge union figures are close. 150000 nonunion at work in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, 22000 union miners in Kentucky under recent contracts.
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Senator Martin's Condition Unchanged In Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE Virginia November 8 Senator Martin's condition remained unchanged today as medical staff provided updates on his status following recent illness.
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International labor conference heads delegates’ attention
Washington reports that delegates focus on the international labor conference today as efforts to shape agenda and outcomes continue. The event draws attention from officials and workers groups amid ongoing negotiations and policy discussions.
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Rail policy orders seizure of all coal shipments
Local officials of the Southern railway were instructed by the railroad administration to hold all bituminous coal on the tracks here regardless of consignor. The policy aims to confiscate coal for ongoing train operations.
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Government ready to inquire into coal strike merits
Attorney General Palmer told protesting coal miners the government will use its power to investigate the strike’s merits but will tolerate no law violations. The reply to Glencoe Ohio union locals suggested no move to end the wage dispute until the strike ends.
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President Wilson to Resume Work After Short Rest
Washington November 3 President Wilson slated to return to executive duties after three days of rest. Several bills were awaiting his attention as he resumes work today in the White House.
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