North Carolina Democrats raise over twenty five thousand dollars
Secretary treasurer Hugh McRae reports Guilford county leads with 1536.50 while Forsyth tops counties at 11050. North Carolinians contribute 25515.75 for Wilson Marshall campaign with outside state totals 617. Funds from Alamance to Wake show wide local support and distributed gifts across many counties.
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Guilford County
High Point
W. T. Parker
T. J. Gold
J. T. Burrus
L. Davis
Wilson
Marshall
Alamance
Alexander
Anson
Beaufort
Bladen
Buncombe
Burke
Caldwell
Catawba
Cherokee
Chowan
Cleveland
Columber
Craven
Cumberland
Davidson
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Forsyth
Franklin
Gaston
Graham
Granville
Guilford
Halifax
Harnett
Tredell
Johnson
Lee
Lenoir
Madison
Sis
Martin
McDowell
Mecklenburg
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
New Hanover
Orange
Pasquotank
Pender
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Rowan
Rutherford
Sampson
Scotland
Stanyl
Surry
Transylvania
Union
Vance
Wake
Warren
Wayne
Wilkes
Yadkin
Charlotte Observer
Ates
Three Months Hard Labor For Wearing Soldier Uniform
A 21 year old American, Arthur Alfred Wood of Norfolk Virginia, received three months hard labor in London for illegally wearing the British Army uniform with intent to deceive. He was arrested with two accomplices dressed in khaki and absentees from their regiments. Wood admitted he had never served in the army.
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London
Arthur Alfred Wood
Main Street
Norfolk
Wood
Christ Bambalis and Miss Effie Lanier to Wed
Christ Bambalis half owner of the New York cafe will marry Miss Effie Lanier the latter part of the month. Their engagement was celebrated with a Greek style party at Hicks' house last Wednesday night with N G Lacrenty exchanging rings.
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Christ Bambalis
New York
Effie Lanier
Hicks’ House
N. G. Lacrenty
High Point
Wilson's Policy Toward National Guard Criticized
A Republican critique argues the Wilson administration neglected National Guard welfare during border duties. It cites Order No 20 aiding families, claims a private order blocked discharges, and urges earlier guard relief amid Pershing deployments and Carranza tension.
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Wilson
National Guard
Nodueregard
Republican National Committee
United States
Mexico
Congress
General Pershing
Carranza
Government Ownership of Railroads Debate Topic
North Carolina high schools will debate whether the federal government should own and operate railroads. A 60 to 70 page bulletin with outlines and sources will be sent to member schools by November 30. Last four Aycock cup finals list Pleasant Garden Winston-Salem Wilson Graham as winners.
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North Carolina
High School Debating Union of
High Point
W. J. Bryan
Pleasant Garden
Winston-Salem
Wilson
Graham
Irrigation Congress Delegates Observe Large War Games
In El Paso Texas delegates to the Twenty third International Irrigation Congress watched the mobilized 60 000 troops and national guardsmen rehearse large scale war games. The forces gathered here since early summer conducted maneuvers while delegates and visitors toured camps and streets buzzed with activity.
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el Paso
Get
Make the Most of Prosperity With Foley Kidney Pills
A vehicle for a health-focused ad urges men to stay fit to seize opportunities. It claims disordered kidneys and bladder, back pain, swollen joints, and rheumatic pain hinder work. Foley Kidney Pills are touted as cost-effective, available at Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Co
Jimmy Callahan May Have Made Pirates Pennant Contenders
New York reports Jimmy Callahan’s reshaping of the Pirates may lift Pittsburgh toward pennant contention. He has developed pitchers, integrated young players, and rebuilt the lineup around Callahan’s brand of baseball, with Grimes and Evans as promising arms and Carey Hinchman and others in the field.
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Sox
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Jimmy
Fred Clarke
Callahan
Hans Wagner
Max Carey
al Mamaux
Bill Hinchman
Douglas Baird
Doc Johnson
Cooper
Bob Harmon
Dan Costello
Jimmy Voix Gibson
Murphy
White Sox
Joe Benz
Rob Russell
Jim Scott
Eddie Cicotte
Urban Faber
Callahar
Grimes
Mamaux
Evans
Miller
Jacobs
Warner
Baird
Jimmy Smith
Carson Bigbee
Farmer
Government to Own U S Railroads Within Ten Years
Washington reports Benjamin Marsh, executive secretary of the Intercollegiate Socialist society backed by Amos Pinchot, predicts eventual government ownership of 252000 miles of U S railroads within a decade. He calls private capitalists eager to extract profits, while urging fair value when transferred to public operation.
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Washington
Sam
Benjamin
Marsh
New York
The
Intercollegiate Socialist Society
Amos Pinchot
United States
Coal output in UK rises in 1916 amid war losses
The Coal Mining Organization reports UK mines produced 254 748 000 tons in the year to July 1916, up from 250 368 000 the previous year but below 1914. About 282 000 miners joined the colors and 116 900 were replaced, netting a reduction of 165 300. Difficulty persists in securing timber props, with 1000 German prisoners allocated to timber work in camps. Coal exports fell to 45 million tons in 1915 from 73 million in 1913.
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London
Coal Mining Organization Committee
United Kingdom
War Office
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Gentle Regular Bowel Action
Gentle guidance on avoiding biliousness headaches and indigestion by keeping bowels regular. Foley Cathartic Tablets are presented as first aid to good health and are described as non griping.
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God Health
Mann Drug Co
Adamson Law Averted Strike and Saved Nation from Disaster
The article praises Woodrow Wilson for averting a railroad strike by endorsing the Adamson law as a nine month test for arbitration. It contrasts public figures and defends the president against critics while noting unions and railroads sought overtime and increased rates. Franklin Underwood commends Wilson. Hughes remains unconvinced.
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Mr. Hughes
Mr. Hoosevelt
Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Brotherhoods
Congress
Franklin Underwood
The
Erie
Senator Overman to Deliver Speech in Asheville Soon
Oct 16 report notes Senator Lee S. Overman of Salisbury and Cameron Morrison of Charlotte among latest big-name speakers secured for Asheville events. Morrison date may shift due to scheduling conflicts as local Democrats adjust lines for a Morrison appearance.
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Senator Overman
Asheville
Eral
Columbus
Lee S. Overman
Salisbury
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Morrison
Death of Infant in Springfield Funeral
Miller Clifford nine months old, son of Mr. and Mrs Glenn McFarling, died Saturday. Funeral held at home at corner of Taylor and Gray streets Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. James W. Rose of West End Baptist Church. Interment in Springfield.
Re sale of land in Mason W Gant proceedings
In a special proceeding of Minnie Worth et al., a ten percent bid triggered resale. Bids for lots 1 2 3 4 on Green street start at 3300 dollars, and for lots in blocks A of E A Bencini and McLewallen plots at 250.25 dollars. Sale by public auction to the highest bidder on October 30 1916 at 2 pm on the premises. ED L RAGAN commissioner W P RAGAN attorney. vs Lou Kanoy Ander etc.
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Minnie Worth
L. Ragan
W. P. Ragan
Lou Kanoy Ander
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Democratic National
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Almond
Swain County
War Department
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Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
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Quaker City Rubber CO
Philadelphia
High Point Buggy CO
Tor Credit
High Point, N.C
J. Elwood Cox
C. M. Hauser
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