Labor Leaders Unite Big Rail Unions With Federation
Baltimore November 21 delegates of the American Federation of Labor and four large railroad brotherhoods forecast affiliation while pledging to work together to secure the eight hour day. W G Lee warned hang together or hang separately and praised President Wilson as labor aims to press for labor protections and oppose the Adamson act if already law.
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American Federation of Labor
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W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Federation of Labor
Lee
Federation
Lire Ciue
Sam
Wilson
Congress
Mexico
New York
Indiana
Illinois
A C L Rail Declares Semiannual Dividend Change
New York November 21 The A C L rail company announced a semianal dividend of 3.14 percent on common stock restoring a 7 percent basis with a 2 percent annual increase. Directors at the annual meeting were reelected.
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New York
Brotherhood chiefs seek alliance with AFL in Baltimore
Washington leaders of the four great railway employee brotherhoods met with President Wilson and federal agencies, then traveled to Baltimore to join the American Federation of Labor. They pledged to aid the Department of Justice in defending the eight hour law against court challenges by railway management.
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Wilson
Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Department of Justice
Cotton ginning totals reach over nine million by Nov
The Associated Press reports from Washington on November 21 that cotton ginned up to November 14 totaled 9.615.832 running bales. For the current year to that date 877.275 bales were ginned, with Carolina and other states contributing.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Yonnesd
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New Bern
German reply on Rowanmore sinking and other ships reached
Secretary Grew received Germany’s note denying submarine attack on Rowanmore lifeboats and stating two other questioned steamers were not sunk by German submarines. The statements clarify Germany’s position on the British vessel and two additional ships.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Secretary Grew
United States
Army and Navy set for Saturday clash at West Point
West Point reports Butler returns to bolster the cadets for the heavy Army eleven in the final drive for fame. Annapolis coaches refine the Navy lineup as confidence grows for a Sailors victory despite many new faces. About 1,300 midshipmen will travel to cheer the team.
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Associated Press
West Point
N. Y
Butler
Army
Navy
Annapolis
Vila Nova
Cotton opens steady then eases from 21 cent level
The cotton market opened unchanged with gains up to 13 points as all crop positions traded above 21 cents. Heavy realizing dampened sentiment causing a barely steady start. January slipped to 20.85 and May to 21.15 while futures showed December at 97, January 21.12, March 21.28, May 21.42, and July 21.35.
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Associated Press
New York
Overton Goes On Trial For Murder Of Judge Lawler Today
Huntsville reports David D. Overton former Madison county clerk goes on trial in Madison circuit court charged with murdering Probate Judge W T Lawler last June. Attorneys indicate self defense and life threat evidence may be offered.
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W. T. Lawler
Associated Press
Huntsville
David D. Overton
Madison County Court
Madison
Farmers Meet Opens National Convention in Palatka
Delegates from all sections of the country gather in Palatka to discuss issues of interest to American farmers at the national convention of the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America. The convention will continue through Thursday.
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Associated Press
Palatka
Fire
America
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Comptroller Demands National Bank Condition Report
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency issued a call for a condition report from all national banks. The request covers banks as of Friday November 17 and is dated November 21.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Death of Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson in Baltimore
Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died at his Baltimore home after a protracted illness. He was aged about seventy.
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Baltimore
Alpheus W. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Totau
Deutschland Starts On Her Return Trip Today
The German submarine Deutschland set sail from New London on its return voyage to Bremen after a prior return prompted by ramming the tug T. A. Scott, Jr. resulting in five fatalities. The incident occurred earlier when the submarine rammed the tug, forcing a dockside halt.
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Deutschland
Associated Press
New London
Shriners Head to New Bern for Sudan Temple Institution
Rocky Mount reports three score Shriners with a dozen or more candidates depart tonight in special cars for New Bern to attend the institution of Sudan temple Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine tomorrow. They will occupy the cars in New Bern and return here Thursday.
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Durham
Henderson
Fayetteville
Selma
Sanford
New Bern
Sudan
A. B. Andrews, Jr
Potenate
Sudan Temple
Rocky Mount
Institution of
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Work To Begin On South Main Street Tomorrow Morning
A force of laborers from the North Carolina Public Service company will remove car tracks on South Main street to one side, allowing traffic to continue while the cement foundation for the line is laid. This marks the first step toward paving the street.
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North Carolina Public Service Company
South Main Street
Weather Outlook: Fair Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and on Wednesday with fresh north to northeast winds. Minimal precipitation expected as high pressure dominates.
Marguerite Way Demonstrates Outdoor Dance in Woods
Nov. 2 report notes society interest in Miss Marguerite Way a noted classical dancer and social figure who attracts many pupils from the social set. A photograph shows Miss Way dancing in the woods.
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Butdar
Marguerite Way
Miss Waly
Teutonic Forces Win Ground in Northwestern Wallachia
The German led offensive seizes a large area in northwestern Wallachia as Romanian forces retreat toward finish. Petrograd reports Romanian retirement to Finish region to avoid encirclement. Russian troops bolster defense in eastern Wallachia while Romanians resist in the Alt valley. In the Monastir sector French and Serbian troops pursue German Bulgarian forces who evacuated Monastir under Entente pressure. On the Somme and Ancre fronts limited artillery actions continue.
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Wallachia
Alt Valley
Macedonian Front
Monastir
Last Chance Offered in Mexican Border Talks at Atlantic City
In Atlantic City the American commissioners told the Mexican delegation that the punitive expedition would be withdrawn within a reasonable time under conditions to guard the frontier. They outlined enforcement plans and said the United States would punish any band entering U S territory. Mexican leaders studied the proposal and offered no immediate comment. They said they would meet again after further study.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Lane
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Nip and Tuck in Race for Y M C A Members
Rocky Mount North Carolina reports a nationwide contest to recruit 30,000 members for Railroad Y M C A branches. The Atlantic Coast Line area shows shifting positions with Rocky Mount and nearby branches like Waycross and Tallahassee rising, while Richmond and other early leaders fade.
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Associated Press
Rocky Mount
Railroad
Young Men’s Christian Association
W. H. Newell
Y. VC. A
Atlantic Coast Line
Richmond
Plerenee
Rocky Mownt
Avavcross Ja
Takelands
Tenky Mount
New Hanover Jail Stands Empty for First Time
Wilmington dispatch reports the New Hanover Jail being empty of prisoners on Saturday afternoon for the first time in its history. The jailer noted the absence of inmates as a notable distinction while awaiting a court appearance for a minor detainee held on bail.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Nev
Haneer
Nity
Coma
CD .S
Political notes and Thanksgiving turkey line in AP dispatch
An Associated Press report from Newerk outlines Republican leaders including Wilson and Willcox, discussing nomination prospects for President. The piece notes Hughes and other figures weighing strategies and forecasts while ending with a stray line about Thanksgiving turkey being a very rare bird.
National Lock Co to Build Factory in High Point
National Lock company of Rockford Illinois officials spent yesterday in High Point with Wishart manager of the local branch to establish a manufacturing plant here. JT Hogland secretary and W B Nelson general superintendent announced the factory will be built and work start soon. A real estate agent was asked to procure a site for immediate construction. The venture will bring locksmiths from Rockford and add pay for local workers, with a foundry to be erected nearby as the operation begins.
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National Lock Company
Rockford
Turing Establishment
Manufae
One Cent Off The Spot Quotation Fades In North Carolina
Rocky Mount North Carolina November 21 The time honored one cent off the spot quotation for delivery in New York has then for gotten by the cotton buyer. These reasons they state bearish tendencies are friends though it costs a rent to deliver a pound of cotton in New York. North Carolina mills are turning into cotton products more of the staple than the state produces and they are buying for home consumption. This is why cotton has brought in North Carolina this season higher than in New York.
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Associated Press
Rocky Mount
New York
North Carolina
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