Coal Strike Deadlock Pushes Steps to Avert Shortage
Chicago reports a nationwide coal strike entering its sixth day with leaders pending any settlement after the Justice Department injunction issue. About 425,000 miners idle as rail lines trim service in the Midwest and Fuel Administrator Garfield gains full power over fuel pricing and distribution. Oklahoma mine reopenings with 450 workers, mainly farmers, could signal the first Southwest break in the stoppage.
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Chicago
Department of Justice
United Mine Workers
America
Middle West
Garfield
Oklahoma
Irrigation Issue Tight at Ohio Ballots as Prohibition Fights Continue
Columbus voters weigh the federal prohibition amendment and the Crabbe prohibition bill. Early returns from 55 of 88 counties show a close result with prospects shifting between ratification and the Crabbe bill as officials tally the counts.
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Columbus
Secretary of State
Smith
Immortality argued as a future life by Dr Weist
Dr Weist preached on immortality at the First Reformed Church, arguing that immortality is possible and probable, supported by science and human nature. He urged listeners to live a Christian life and decide for Christ. Overnight election returns showed mixed results on prohibition and beer measures across multiple counties.
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Dr. Wiest
Eter
Nity
Christ
UMWA Seeks Dismissal of Restraining Order Amid Strike
Attorneys for the United Mine Workers of America plan to file a motion in federal court to dissolve the restraining order barring union officials from issuing instructions to striking members. The hearing on the temporary restraining order is set for Saturday as motions must be filed two days in advance. Government officials report rising bituminous coal production and ongoing efforts to prevent fuel shortages under supervision of the railroad administration. Dr. Garfield returns to Washington with full authority on coal prices.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Railroad Administration
Department of Jus
Hines
North Carolina group eyes new Class D baseball league
Asheville on November 6 reports North Carolina representatives meet with natives from several towns in West today to discuss initial plans for a North Carolina Baseball League classified as Class D.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Parson Injured in DeHaviland Landing at Clinton
An accident during landing at Clinton North Carolina injures Lt Belvin W Maynard and Sergeant Cline on the DeHaviland plane used in the cross country flight. The right wheel broke the nose turned, propeller and radiator damaged. Parts wired to Popefield Fayetteville. Maynard to receive silver service from Sampson County at the county fair.
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Popefield
Fayetteville
Maynard
Sampson County
Strike of Longshoremen Broken by Insurgents Return
New York, Nov. 6 The 40 000 longshoremen strike in port activity appears broken as insurgent members surrender to return to work at the old pay rate today. The move follows a promise to Mayor Hylan and awaits a decision from the national adjustment commission at a hearing. International officials refused to authorize the strike or urge a return.
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New York
Hylan
Kentucky Governor Race Narrowly Settled as Prohibition Fate Hangs
In Kentucky's election Edwin P. Morrow, Republican, leads over Democrat James D. Black by about 29,992 votes in unofficial returns from 119 of 120 counties. The major topic is the statewide prohibition amendment with results not expected for days as wet and dry counties show conflicting tallies.
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Morrow
Black
Louisville
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
James D. Black
P. A. Palmer
Kentucky Anti-Saloon League
Will of W P Pickett Made Public
The will of W P Pickett of this city filed in Greensboro court states estate valued at 100000 dollars. It leaves one third of the estate in trust for wife Fannie L Pickett for her use and support, with remainder to the six children after Robert Klein Pickett reaches 91. Home place and household property go to John S Pickett and Robert Klein Pickett. Minnie S Carroll’s interest placed with High Point Savings and Trust for her and her children. Executors named are Mrs Fannie Jr Pickett John Pickett and Robert Klein Pickett.
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W. P. Pickett
Superior Court
Greensboro
John S. Pickett
Robert Klein Pickett
Fannie L. Pickett
North Main Street
Fannie Jr
Pickett
John Pickett
Minnie S. Carroll
High Point Savings and Trust Company
Captain Mills Takes Charge of Local Salvation Army
Capt H B Mills formerly of Athens Ga has arrived to lead the High Point Salvation Army relieving Captain Washburn who goes to Asheville Mills brings extensive experience and aims to meet the public soon inviting those in need to seek help at the local headquarters.
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H. B. Mills
Athens
Washburn
Asheville
Mills
High Point
Dress of Many Women Declared to Be Indecent
Atlantic City on November 6 reports a national training conference of the Interchurch World Movement of North America censuring current women’s fashion. Reverend J. K. Crowther of Seattle says indecent dress makes it hard for young men to keep 34 their thoughts pure and notes the public cannot distinguish street from church women.
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Atlantic City
Interchurch World Movement of North America
Rev
J. KR. Crowther
Seattle
Culpepper Returns to North Carolina
Rev. Burke Culpepper the Tennessee evangelist who led a revival at Wesley Memorial Methodist church in this city will begin a new series of meetings at First Methodist church in Lexington in January He recently preached in Houston Texas to large crowds and expressed desire to return to this state inviting High Point residents to hear him with many likely to attend from nearby areas
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Burke Culpepper
Tennessee
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
North Carolina
First Methodist Church
Lexington
Culpepper
Houston
Texas
South
High Point
High Pointer Seeks 10000 Damages Over Railroad Death
Arthur Sturgis, identified as High Pointer, sues Southern Railway for 10000 dollars for the death of Rummally Johnson killed on the railroad a year ago. Guilford Superior Court heard the case with jury empanelment yesterday afternoon and evidence begins today. a verdict may come late this afternoon.
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Arthur Sturgis
High Pointer
Southern Railway
Rummally Johnson
Guilford Superior Court
Mexico Won't Be Asked to Refund Ransom for Jenkins
Washington November 6 Mexico will not be asked by the American government to refund the 150000 dollars paid for the release of Consul William O Jenkins an American consular agent. The decision was announced today at the state department.
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Washington
Mexico
William O. Jenkins
Jenkins
State Department
Businessmen to Attend Greensboro Chamber Banquet Tonight
Over 50 High Point business men will leave the city this afternoon for Greensboro to attend a banquet hosted by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce at the O Henry hotel. Prominent speakers from both cities will headline an elaborate program of speeches.
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High Point
Greensboro
Chamber of Commerce
O Henry
Made in Japan Fever Spreads Through London Stores
London reports show window displays filled with goods labeled Made in Japan. The trend extends to other English cities as shops actively sell Japanese articles, signaling a growing consumer interest in Japanese products.
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Japan
England
London
New Jersey Governor-Elect Opposes Federal Prohibition
Governor-elect Edwards declares he will resist federal enforcement of prohibition in New Jersey. He says the election shows statewide opposition and will seek legal guidance on state sovereignty while awaiting further congressional action.
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Jeneey City
N. J
Edwards
New Jersey
Carpenters Strike Halts Work In City
A large number of local carpenters walked off the job this morning after their union’s demands were rejected by contractors. Strikers reportedly sought a nine hour day with pay for ten hours, and several construction sites halted as crews quit.
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Carpenters’ Union
Confederate Vets to Meet Saturday at Local HQ
The Confederate veterans will hold their regular monthly meeting at local headquarters Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A meeting has not been held in some time and it is understood that several matters of importance will be discussed. Capt. D. Dowd, adjutant and recording secretary, stressed that every veteran should attend.
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Confederate Veterans
D. Dowd
Gore amendment to require advisory popular vote on war rejected
The Senate rejected Senator Gore's peace treaty amendment by a 67 to 16 vote. Republican Leader Lodge and other Republicans opposed the proposal, which would have made an advisory popular vote mandatory before any declaration of war under the League of Nations.
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Washington
Gore
Oklahoma
League of Nations
Sen
Lodge
New York Drug Store Strike Expands Across City
Union drugstore clerks and soda fountain workers walked out in greater New York to press for higher wages and shorter hours. The United Drug Clerks Local claims about 4,000 members involved, though exact striker counts were not released.
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New York
United Drug Clerks
Trial resumes for Charlotte police chief and 383 officers
The murder trial against Chief of Police Orr and 383 patrolmen over five fatalities during the August car barn riot in Charlotte reopened. Proceedings continue as the case moves forward.
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Charlotte
Orr
Bears Push Price of Cotton Lower
New York November 6 The cotton market opened weak after yesterday's gains with heavy selling influenced by a sharp Liverpool break and higher call money. Early prices showed declines of 67 to 87 points on active positions and 125 points on September. January sold around 36.60 and March near 36.18 with December at 87.50, May 25.75, and July 35.26.
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New York
Liverpool
Newspaper Men of State Plan to Discuss Problems
Raleigh November 6 John A Park publisher of the Raleigh Times invites every daily newspaper in North Carolina to attend a meeting at Greensboro Saturday evening to form an association of North Carolina dailies Grave problems confronting newspapers today make the plan essential Park says he was chosen chairman of the committee to arrange the meeting from the recent North Carolina Association Afternoon Newspapers meeting
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Raleigh
John A. Park
The
Raleigh Times
North Carolina
Greensboro
Park
North Carolina Association
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