Robbery spree hits four High Point businesses
Early morning heist targets R L Loflin's jewelry Ring drug store High Point Steam Laundry and the First Savings Bank. Robbers entered via rear doors or windows, stealing thousands in valuables and cash while leaving little clue. Laundry loses clothing on customers. Bank notes missing but vault contents largely intact. Authorities say a multi-person gang operated with no leads.
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R. L. Loaflin
High Point Steam Laundry
Ring Drug Store
Chediome Savings Bank
High Point
R. L. Loflin
Washington Street
Coal Miners Reject Wilson Settlement Proposal
United Mine Workers reject Secretary Wilson's plan as indefinite and inadequate. John L. Lewis says any settlement must grant a five day work week. Committee members say the conference will ratify last night's rejection and miners prepare for a strike starting November 1.
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Washington
Wilson
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Wilson Seeks New Machinery for Industrial Peace
President Wilson urged the national industrial conference to continue and report on a program acceptable to both capital and labor. Samuel Gompers said organized labor had withdrawn until rights are recognized, while public delegates were asked to proceed with efforts to form a peace framework amid stalled talks.
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Wilson
Organized Labor
M. Wison
Samuel Gompers
Labor
Capital
Tumult
Ten Thousand Will See UNC Versus State College Grid Game
Raleigh Oct 23 Ten thousand spectators are expected to attend the football clash between the University of North Carolina and State College. Except for Carolina quarterback Johnson and State college halfback Hudson who are sidelined by injuries both squads will field their regular lineups on the gridiron.
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Raleigh
University of North Carolina
State College
Johnson
Carolina
Hudson
New York Express Strikers Return to Work
New York October 23 Striking members of the international union of teamsters chauffeurs and helpers end a 106 day stoppage delaying express service after Director General Hines warned of troops if the dispute continued. Wage board action is sought by November 4. Washington dispatch reports Hines denies any troop threat.
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New York
International Union of Teamsters
Express
Hines
Wage Adjustment Board
Beny
Washington
Hylan Seeks End to Harbor Strike
New York October 23 Mayor Hylan sought an early conference between strike committees steamship owners and contracting stevedores to end the harbor walkout. Richard Butler of local 866 said a successful effort could lead strikers to vote on returning to work pending arbitration as about 6 000 of 40 000 strikers had already returned and shipping remained tied up.
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New York
Hylan
Richard Butler
Senate approves year extension of wartime alien restrictions
Washington bill extends wartime restrictions on aliens for one year to exclude radical and other undesirable aliens. The measure passed the Senate without a record vote and was sent to conference.
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Washinggton
Senate
Explosion Injures Fourteen On Oil Tanker Gilford
In Baltimore today a gas explosion at the dry dock yards of Standard Oil aboard the tanker W. L. Gilford badly burned fourteen men and left two missing. Rescue and medical teams scrambled to aid the injured as authorities investigated the cause.
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Baltimore
Standard
W. L. Gilford
Baltimore Dry Dock
Senate panel reports railroad return bill with anti strike clause
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee reported a bill to return railroads to private ownership under federal supervision with anti strike provisions intact. The measure, approved 14 to 1 with Sen La Follette the sole opponent, would take effect 380 days after enactment and be lined up for debate after the peace treaty is resolved.
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Washington
Senate’ Interstate Commerce Committee
la Follette
Cummins
North Carolina Osteopaths Convene in Greensboro Hotel
The annual session of the State Osteopaths of North Carolina will gather at the O Henry hotel in Greensboro Saturday morning with many in attendance. Notable papers include Treatment of Spanish Influenza by Dr. Meacham, Unusual X-ray Findings by Dr. Baxter, and Army Hospital Experiences by Drs Hoffman and Carson. The society officers are President Dr Frank R Heine, Vice President Dr A R Tucker, and Secretary Dr M J Carson.
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North Carolina
O. Henry
Greensboro
W. B. Meacham
Asheville
O. D. Baxter
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Plane Reported Lost At Sea Near Norfolk
Oct 23 submarine chasers from the naval base rushed to the assistance of a sea plane reported to have fallen into the sea about 25 miles distant. The aircraft number could not be ascertained but it was not believed to be the NC-4 on a voyage to Charleston. An investigation into the loss is underway.
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Norfolk
Naval Base
Charleston
Private report trims cotton market as ginning slows
A private report projecting five million bales ginned before October 18 and a crop condition of .52 triggered a fall in the Liverpool market and an opening decline of 40 to 52 points in U S cotton today. December futures dipped to 3551 in early trading.
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New York
Dale Heit Tacit
Credit agency urged at Atlantic City trade conference
Secretary Redfield urged forming a credit granting organization to buy securities of struggling nations. The body would be supervised by the Federal Reserve Board, capitalized from 5 million to 1.06 billion dollars, issuing small denomination bonds at low interest for sale in the United States.
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Atlantic City
International Trade Conference
Redfield
Federal Reserve Board
Railroad workers urged to reset clocks for daylight saving end
Washington on October 23 reports railway officials order turning clocks back one hour at 2 a m next Sunday when daylight saving time ends. Trains in terminals will be held to the scheduled departure time as the change takes effect.
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Washington
Fine
Dissolution Likely as Labor Delegates Withdraw
Washington reports that the national industrial conference may end today after organized labor delegates withdrew. Chairman Lane remained hopeful President Wilson could propose a solution, but public and capital leaders agreed further sessions were pointless without Hamlet. Thomas L. Chadbourne, chair of the committee of 15, said he would recommend the public group halt proceedings.
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Washington
Organized Labor
Lane
Wilson
Thomas L. Chadbourne
Cary battle yields no bodies found by coroner
Coroner Arch Wood investigated the Cary incident 3 miles west of Raleigh as two unidentified men in uniform fled after a battle with county officers. He returned without finding the bodies, believing the men feigned death. Deputy Lowe and Special Deputy King were wounded during the clash. three companions were involved. One man Nebrow was later found in Cary with a gunshot wound.
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Nebrow
Labor chiefs plan united front against capital pirates
The Illinois division of labor in Peoria urges a special American Federation of Labor convention to form an offensive and defensive alliance with railroad brotherhoods. The call seeks swift action against steel trusts and a nationwide assessment of workers and officers to fund the effort.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
Canada
Railroad Brotherhood
Fabor
President Wilson Makes Satisfactory Recovery Progress
Washington reports President Wilson is making as satisfactory progress as possible in the circumstances. Physicians issued a bulletin noting no new symptoms and that his condition continues to improve under careful care.
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Washington
Wilson
Obedience Saves FiveYearOld As Freight Train Passes
Oct 23 Pittsburgh report says Mary Minergiez, five, was playing under a freight car when a train started. Her mother ordered her to lie still and she obeyed, the train rolled over her without injury.
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Pittsburg
Mary Minergiecz
Cotton futures open steady in New York
Cotton futures in New York opened steady with Oct at 35.00 cents and Dec listed near that level, as traders awaited further market cues amid a quiet trading session.
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New York
Labor Federation withholds comment on international convention urge
The Samuel Federation of Labor declined to comment on a call from the international federation of labor for a special convention. Officials said the message had not yet reached its headquarters and a media statement would be issued promptly.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
International Federation of Labor
National Organization
Neady Quarters
Two Taken In Shootout With Police At Youngstown
Police in Youngstown Ohio opened fire near a steel mill district while attempting to arrest foreigners suspected of throwing stones at workers. Two men were wounded, both in critical condition, and believed to be involved in the attacks on workers’ homes.
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Youngstown
Ott
Frisco May Republican Convention Details
NFO image shows garbled notes around dates and locations for a Republican convention. The readable fragments reference Frisco and San Taran with mentions of routes and timing but lack clear outcomes or participants.
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