Railroads Move to Lift War Embargoes Amid Senate Vote
Railroads revoke war ship embargoes as the Adamson bill nears passage in the Senate with hopes the strike order will be recalled. Chicago and other lines announce shipments will resume Monday. Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway lifts all embargoes after approval signals.
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Wilson
Senate
House
White House
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago and Alton
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
Manon
Illinois
Chicago Great Western
Ilinois Central
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Western Railroad
Nashville
Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Decrease in Week's Total of New Cases
New York health figures for infantile paralysis show 61 new cases in 24 hours ending 10 am, down from 68 yesterday. Deaths rose to 19 from 16, and the weekly average is lower than last week with officials predicting further declines next week.
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New York
Wheat market rises on strike settlement signals
Chicago opening prices showed gains as the wheat market anticipated a strike settlement. December futures moved to 145 146 and May to 1.47 1.48, then rose further before easing back as traders reacted.
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Chicago
Southern modifies its embargo order
The Southern railway said it modified its embargo on livestock and perishable freight and will accept all other freight without restriction. Livestock and perishable items will be accepted if destined for Southern Railway points, while explosives to connecting lines require advance arrangements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Railway Today
Cree
Southern Railway
Rees Plans High Point Cigars Factory Expansion
John Rees outlines a plan to locate a High Point cigar factory with 160 workers, using a 25 by 100 foot building on two floors for offices and production. The Greensboro plant will add 200 jobs and double output next year as orders remain strong and overtime continues.
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Rees
Hi Reese
Greensboro
Greensboro Record
W. W. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Elm Street
No American Vessel Reported in Distress
Washington officials said distress calls picked up yesterday near Cristonel canal zone did not come from any American warship. Dispatches answering wireless queries showed no trouble among vessels. no American ship was in the vicinity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cristonel
Canal Zone
Navy Department
Department
Rev Leonard B Smith to Lead Ten Day Series at North Main St Church
Rev Leonard B Smith of Christchurch Baltimore Md will return to North Main Street Methodist Protestant church for another ten to fourteen day series. He is described as a strong speaker who preaches twice daily and has assisted Pastor Dixon in previous meetings.
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Leonard B. Smith
Christchurch
Baltimore
Dixon
North Main Street Methodist Protestant
Smith
Weather outlook: fair tonight and Sunday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures on Sunday. Moderate west winds are expected meanwhile.
Greece's Balkan role unsettled amid Rumanians and Russians actions
Rumanian advance in Transylvania checked by Teutonic forces near the Danube and Orsova. The Russian offensive along a wide front in Bukowina and eastern Galicia extends 15 miles north of the Dniester. Greece's stance remains neutral with rumors of a national defense committee in Macedonia and possible revolutionary troops. German attacks on the Somme and British gains near Delville Wood are reported.
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Orsova
Bulgaria
Turkey
Transylvania
Bukowina
Galicia
Dniester
A M College Sees Finest Prospects For New Year
W H Ragan reports from Raleigh that A M College faces the finest prospects in its history with enrollment at least 100 above previous records. Sessions start September 7. A six week summer school opens about June 15 at actual cost with minimal attendance expense. Captain Broadhurst of the U S Army to head the military department next session.
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W. H. Ragan
A. and M. College Board of Trustees
Raleigh
Broadhurst
United States Army
Three Die in Savannah Street Car Panic
In Savannah Georgia the street car panic after a controller box caught fire led to three deaths. Two women died last night and Mrs. E V Holliday died today of brain concussion at a local hospital. The motorman and conductor are under arrest charged with manslaughter.
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Savannah
E. V. Holliday
Wilson Accepts Renomination in Shadow Lawn Ceremony
President Wilson formally notified as the Democratic nominee at Shadow Lawn Long Branch New Jersey. He declares an end to provincialism outlining America’s future role and defends his diplomatic record while praising enacted laws and the party’s achievements.
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Pesident Wilson
Eratic Party
Armiv
Shadow Lawn
Ollie James
Kentucky
St. Louis
Wilson
America
James
United States
Mexico
Federal Trade Commission
Railroads Lift Embargo But Prepare for Possible Shutdown
Western railroad presidents order rescinding or modifying the embargo as Congress appears poised to pass an eight hour law. They claim they can operate trains if a strike occurs while reporting defections from unions and relying on loyalty from about 25 percent of train crews. Some lines and unions dispute the figures and vow to press on with legal challenges.
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Burlington and Quincy
Wilson
Congress
Holden
Burlington
Bbec
Rock Island Hein
Timothy Shea
The
Brotherhood of Firemen and
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Brotherhoods
Washington
Brotherhod
Texas
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Minneapolis
Calvin
Union Pacific
Omaha
Ral Miniacer
Minma Caps
St. Paul
Ste Marie
President outlines four year record of promises kept
The President declares his lengthy address of about five thousand words shows promises from four years ago redeemed through constructive legislation. He asserts near fulfillment of both the Progressive platform and his own, stressing continued progress.
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Progressive Party
High Point Guilford Good Roads Day Parade Plans
The High Point celebration led by Chief Marshal J. W. Harris schedules a Wednesday morning parade with at least 250 decorated cars. Greensboro marshal C My Vanstory expects 400 decorated autos. Dr. D W Daniel of Clemson College will speak, with T J Gold and Greensboro speakers also featured. Prizes include 250 for first and cash awards down the line.
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J. W. Harris
High Point
Marshal Harris
Guilford
Harris
Greensboro
C. My
Vanstory
Cobb Place
Good Roads
W. C. Boren
J. Elwood Cox
A. L. Brooks
D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
Dr. Daniel
High Point High School
Hudson Auto Co
Aristocratic Dogs Shine at Hinsdale Kennel Show
At Hinsdale Kennel Club in Chicago on September 2 wire haired fox terriers cocker spaniels Russian wolf hounds Scotch terriers chow chow Airedales and pups were shown. Miss Emily Hamril’s chow dogs draw interest for top honors while Mrs. Francis S. Peabody’s West Highland terriers receive much attention. Receipts benefit the Infant Welfare Society.
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Hinsdale Show
Chicago
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