Senate Deliberates Coal Strike Response Amid Tense Talks
Washington discussions center on President Wilson’s approach to the threatened bituminous coal strike. Senator Borah opposes committing to a program, while Senator Thomas seeks unanimous consent to debate a resolution of support. Jenkins the American consular agent at Puebla is freed after ransom payment amid Mexican bandit activity.
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Lutherans Plan Local Campaign for New Church
Lutheran congregation launches drive to raise about $15,000 for a church on Main and Howell, a project aided by community donations. Seventy five members not stated. Members worship in Masonic hall as plans emphasize a prominent city site and expanded worship.
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Daniels Urges Forceful Action Against Bolshevism in Greensboro
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels tells the Western North Carolina Conference in Greensboro that Bolshevism is an evil force to be crushed. He argues the world is in transit after World War I, praises League of Nations aims, and urges American leadership in postwar governance and self-government.
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Poland
Mill Workers Strike at Pilot Cotton Mills in Raleigh
In Raleigh 225 workers at the Pilot Cotton Mills walked out at 10 this morning after a demand for union recognition was refused. No other demands were made and no disorder occurred.
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Senator Martin Restless Night at Charlottesville Home
United States Senator Martin is reported ill at his Charlottesville residence after a restless night. He took his usual breakfast and read the morning papers, an official announcement stated.
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Judge Calls Baby Fingerprints Finest Wall Art
In New York on October 27 Justice Roditzek dismissed a damages suit, ruling that baby fingerprints on wallpaper constitute mural art. He quipped that a world where infant prints adorn hearts would be happier than one filled with masterpieces.
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High Point citizen W P Pickett dies in Washington
W P Pickett a prominent High Point business leader and ex mayor died in Washington after a heart attack while seeking a medical consult. He was 92, survived by a widow two brothers two sisters and several children. The Senate rejected Johnson amendment 38 to 40.
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Wilmington
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Thomasville
Quiet City Wedding Seals Emma Trotter and Silas Thomas
A quiet ceremony was performed Saturday at 3:30 PM at the home of Rev. J. M. Hilliard. Miss Emma Trotter married Silas Thomas and will reside in the city with many friends noting their plans to settle here.
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Mine Workers Leader Denies Government News On Strike
John L. Lewis acting president of the United Mine Workers says no government word on President Wilson’s stance. He warns threats to prosecute him and associates will not stop or end the coal strike if it occurs. He spoke at his Springfield home after a restless night with no new developments.
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Riot Breakers Qu in Brooklyn NY
In New York City on October 27 a pitched battle broke out between about 2 000 striking longshoremen and several hundred nonstriking workers at the Bush terminal docks in Brooklyn. Scores were injured as 50 to 100 revolver shots were fired and rocks sticks and clubs used. 100 arrests followed with police reserves and surgeons treating the wounded.
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Ill child Pollock of North Main Street
Miss Marcella Pollock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Pollock, is very ill with diphtheria at their home on North Main Street.
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Infant Wade Dies in City
Friends of Mr and Mrs William Wade announce the death of their infant son William Jr. in this city. The notice notes the family’s sorrow over the loss of their baby.
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David Harris Heads to New York on Business
David Harris departed last night for New York to conduct business engagements and meetings with clients and partners.
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Mexican fishermen sought over aviator murders in Baja California
Plans were set to arrest accused Mexican fishermen in Baja California and Washington for the August 21 killings of American aviators Lieutenants Cecil H. Connaly and Frederick Waterhouse. Officials noted identity of the suspects known to both sides as bodies of the flyers were returned aboard an American destroyer after exhumation.
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Joe Alien Richards
High Point Baseball Association Meeting Tonight
Ball enthusiasts are urged to attend the High Point Baseball association meeting at 8 oclock in the commercial club. Officers and directors will be elected and a decision on next season baseball is expected, with the furniture city’s chance to support a Carolina league team.
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Odd Fellows Convention To Be Held In Greensboro
The Odd Fellows of the 11th District will hold a Greensboro convention tomorrow. The High Point team will attend and aim to confer the degree of brotherly love at the night session. The lodge boasts one of the best degree teams in North Carolina. The convention expects strong state-wide representation.
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Governor suspends Canton mayor over steel strike
Governor Cox suspends Mayor Charles E. Poorman of Canton for alleged inefficient handling of the steel strike and appeals to Canton businessmen to back Vice Mayor Schrantz. If order cannot be restored, Cox would deploy the Ohio National Guard from Akron to Canton. Also, G F Casey, wanted in connection with a recent negro uprising, has been arrested at Seneca Kansas.
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Kansas
Miners Ready to Negotiate New Wage Pact
Indianapolis officials say United Mine Workers members are prepared to negotiate a new wage agreement between now and November 1 amid the looming strike of about half a million soft coal miners. Ellis Searles notes miners are willing, while operators have rejected every proposal.
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United Mine Workers
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Mine Workers’ Journal
Mine Workers Leader Discusses Strike Attitude
John Springfield Oct 27 Lewis acting president United Mine Workers of America at his home was not prepared to define the union stance on President Wilsons statement that a November 1 coal strike if carried out would be unjustifiable and unlawful. Lewis reiterated the wage demand of 60 percent is subject to negotiation but warned the situation is not status quo.
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President's health progresses. plans to transact business
Washington bulletin reports the president's progress as satisfactory and states he is expected to handle some business today. He conferred with Dr Grayson on executive matters and asked to see Secretary Tumult.
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Grayson
New York Cotton Market Faces Nervous Trading, Slight Advances
The cotton market in New York on Oct 27 faced nervy trading due to labor concerns and hedge selling. Bulls remained, with January futures up around 22 to 30 points after steady opening, trading near 85.15 to 49.0 cents before a later pullback above 35 cents.
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