Irish Crisis Deepens as British Cabinet Prefers Ultimatum
In Iverness Scotland September 7 British ministers split over strategy for Ireland with some favoring notes to Sinn Fein and others pressing an ultimatum to De Valera. De Valera warned such an ultimatum would mean war and end the truce. The cabinet approved the government reply and sent it to Dublin via Robert Barton while two committees were formed to handle De Valera’s response and unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iverness
Scotland
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
de Valera
Dublin
Fire destroys Rendezvous Fun House in Atlantic City
A morning blaze swept the Rendezvous Park fun house in Bowery Atlantic City injuring several firefighters and threatening the Bowery district. The fire burned for hours and caused about 150000 dollars in damage with origin under investigation.
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Bowery
Atlantic City
Rendezvous Park
Officials study inspect property after drainage complaints
City council members led by Mayor Hedrick reviewed complaints about drainage on West Russell and Willow Brook streets. Attorney C C Barnhardt spoke for residents, urging immediate action to prevent property damage while plans were set for possible county cooperation and future street improvements on East Green Street.
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Ingram
Peacock
Pickett
West Russell
Willowbrook
Hedrick
C. C. Barnhardt
Barnhardt
Earnhardt
County Board
East Green
High Point Soda Fountain Cup Provision Adopted
High Point city council approved a plan requiring soda fountain proprietors to provide sanitary drinking cups for all drinks, with a rule for workplaces employing more than five people. Councilman C S Grayson led the recommendation and the measure was adopted, though the effective date is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Soda Fountain
High Point
C. S. Grayson
Grayson
Teatile Workers Appeal Amid Strike in Concord
About one hundred textile union members signed affidavits to Governor Morrison claiming they were kept from Gibson mill work yesterday morning by uniformed policemen with drawn billies. Mills report slight uptick in operatives at work, no admissions sought, no disorders reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Morrison
Gibson Mill
Mrs. J. A. Kennedy Dies At Home
Mrs. James A. Kennedy 80 died yesterday at their home three miles west of the city. She is survived by her husband and seven children J W Kennedy Thomas and Charles Kennedy High Point Maynard Kennedy Oak Hill Mrs A L Cecil Mrs F H Clark Mrs J R Beesley High Point. The funeral was held today at Pleasant Grove at 3 p.m. Mr Kennedy is in critical condition with little hope of recovery.
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James A. Kennedy
Kennedy
J. W. Kennedy Thomas
Charles Kennedy
High Point
Maynard Kennedy
Oak Hill
A. L. Cecil
F. H. Clark
J. R. Beesley
Pleasant Grove
Permits Required for Gas Stations Under New High Point Rule
The High Point city council adopted a motion by Councilman Ingram requiring location permits for filling stations. Previously no permit was needed to erect a station. the new ordinance makes application to the council mandatory, expanding prior rules that only covered garage and hospital locations.
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High Point
Ingram
Cotton Reaches New Highs on Opening NY Market
The cotton market opened strong in New York with first prices 130 to 172 points higher. December futures rose to 21.70 and May to 22.38, with October at 21.60 to 24.9 cents in New Orleans trading, marking new high levels for the season and year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New York
Liverpool
Cotton Exchange
Pershing Denies Labor Unions Won Late War Alone
Washington September 7 General Pershing and Samuel Gompers clashed at a Lafayette Marne day dinner. Gompers defended labor's wartime record while Pershing asserted that citizens, not unions, won and governed America.
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Pershing
Washington
General Pershing
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
America
Market opens with sharp gains then retreats in early session
The market opened up 130 to 172 points over last night, equivalent to 7 to 9 a bale, amid overnight buying and expectations of a Liverpool advance. Prices backed off by 70 to 123 points from the day's peak as distant deliveries topped 22 cents.
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New York
Liverpool
Tax on Light Wine to Fund Soldier Compensation
Former Congressman Vincent P. Brennan of Detroit urged a tax on light wines and beer to finance adjusted compensation for veterans. He defined light wines as non-intoxicating with alcohol not over 3 percent and argued Congress could pass such a law without constitutional amendment, noting it would curb bootleggers and generate large revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Vincent P. Brennan
Charles A. Larned
American Legion
Brennan
Deadly Gases Found In Cigarette Tobacco Report
Chicago Sept 7 The Anti Cigarette league reports investigations from American medical laboratories and the London Lancet Laboratory show cigarette and tobacco smoke contain prussic acid acrolein and carbon monoxide. The release notes these gases were used in the late war to kill soldiers and cites furfural as another highly poisonous irritant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anti-Cigarette League
American Medical Laboratories
London Lancet Laboratory
Dr Rondthaler to address High Point Rotarians
Dr Howard Rondthaler of Winston-Salem will discuss preserving the old plank road on the Boone highway at the High Point Rotary Club luncheon in the Commercial Club building tomorrow at 12:15 PM. He is billed as an excellent speaker and a distinguished citizen, and the meeting is expected to be highly enjoyable.
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Boone Highway
Howard Rondthaler
Winston-Salem
High Point Rotary Club
Commercial Club
Rondthaler
Memorial services for ZR-2 disaster victims
London September 7 memorial services for the ZR-2 disaster victims were held at Westminster Abbey. Bishop Ryle officiated with King George and Queen Mary represented. George Harvey the U.S. ambassador and other prominent Americans attended the ceremony.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Ryle
Westminster
George
Queen Mary
George Harvey
United States
England
Allies to be asked for views on German peace treaty
Washington reports the American government will informally request allied powers to share their views on the Berlin negotiations and the resulting peace treaty between Germany and the United States. Officials withhold details but expect a formal statement from each power.
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Washington
Berlin
Germany
United States
Bright Leaf Opens With $20.16 Average
Bright Leaf tobacco averaged $20.16 per hundred pounds at Wilson North Carolina market opening. Best grades reached 75 cents a pound, lowest under two cents, with 488304 pounds sold on opening day. Farmers expressed satisfaction with the initial prices.
Three States Account For Half of Seized Liquor
Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair reports that half of the liquor seized for prohibition violations comes from New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. He could not provide an accurate overall estimate of total liquor seized nationwide.
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Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Internal Revenue
Blair
Methodist greetings for world peace conference in London
The world conference of Methodists in session in London issued greetings to President Harding and King George. The address to the king affirmed unity with His Majesty in hoping for peace and a speedy settlement of Ireland.
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Londo W
Harding
King George
Conference of Methodists
Ireland
William E. Borah
Idaho
Washington
Borah
Hoe
Bodies of airship disaster coming home
The American dead of the ZR-2 disaster will arrive in New York on September 16 or 17 aboard the British cruiser Dauntless. Memorial services will be held at the dock on arrival, as announced by Secretary Denby after a department officials conference to arrange the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Dauntless
Denby
Mount Vernor Negro Baptist Church Expands Mission Work
The Mount Vernor Negro Baptist Church in this city grows its membership and undertakes foreign missions. Rev. W. L. Mason, formerly of Concord, delivered a strong sermon last Sunday. A total collection of 51.02 was taken and the fifth Sunday offerings will fund foreign missions.
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Mount Vernor Negro Baptist Church
W. L. Mason
Concord
Georgia Farmer Held for Peonage
J Homer Burke a Kinsey County Georgia farmer was held for peonage after a hearing before U S Commissioners in Savannah Georgia The charge involves Mrs Florence Nixon and her sons allegedly kept in peonage on his farm Burke posted 5000 bond but offered no statement
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Savannah
J. Homer Burke
Kinsey County
U. S
Florence Nixon
Tobacco Market Opens in Washington With Strong Start
Washington tobacco market opens with 6000 visitors and 256000 pounds on the floors. First sale sample higher than last year. Prices range 3.5 to 55 cents per pound. Ware housemen forecast average between 20 and 23 dollars. Farmers express satisfaction with sales.
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Washington, N. C
City Council Boosts City Physician Duties and Pay
The High Point city council increased the city physician duties and set a $100 monthly salary electing Dr. J. W. McAnally to the post. The physician will tour cafes, hotels, and boarding houses, inspect cooks, serve students, publish articles, and report monthly results. A health board with ward representatives may meet monthly to discuss conditions.
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C. S. Grayson
J. W. McAnally
Grayson
High Point
Hosiery Manufacturers Form Southern Division Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of Hosiery Manufacturers for the Southern Division met at the Commercial club in Elizabeth City and discussed market conditions. Secretary G. W. Seyffert reported growth with nearly all mills enrolled in the three-state division and plans to recruit smaller mills. The next large meeting is expected in Charlotte around September 20 with leaders including A. L. Patterson and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Division
Commercial Club
Virginia
Carolinas
G. W. Seyffert
Elizabeth City
A. L. Patterson
Albemarle
S. T. Gaddy
Newton
H. A. V. Parker
Portsmouth
E. Lyerly
Hickory
F. Garran
Valdise
J. E. Millis
High Point
Cigar Holders Add Glamour for Women in London Stores
In London shops during September, fancy cigar holders for women appear with a tiny clipping device to cut cigar ends. The trend showcases fashionable accessories alongside smoking aids.
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London
Onions for Longevity Advocated by 102-Year-Old
Brighton England September 7. Mrs Amelia Summersford aged 102 claims eating raw onions between meals helps dream of living to 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Eng
Amelia Summerford
One Week Each Month for Pardons Announced
Governor Morrison ordered pardons hearings limited to one week each month due to a flood of applications. Pardons commutations and reprieves require a concise facts statement, court record transcript, and two week newspaper or courthouse notice.
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Raleigh
Cameron Morrison
Capitol
Morrison
State 10 War on Fake Eye Specialists in NC
The North Carolina State Board of Health fights fake eye specialists suspected of fleecing residents from mountains to coast. Dr Rankin warns no eye examiners or glasses fitting are official from the board and asks police aid to prosecute two men claiming to be Dr Turner and Dr Burns. A statewide push targets the fakirs as police cooperation, while the highway commission plans a new 90 day program across nine districts.
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Max Abernethy
Raleigh
State Board of Health
North Carolina
W. 8
Rankin
Caswell County
Wilkes
Wake
Buncombe County
Board of Health
West
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Elizabeth Brandes
Supreme Court
Brandeis
District of Columbia
J. A. Kennedy
Gotham
DR. Rondthaler
U. K
Negro Church
Georgia Farmer
Hosiery
WEN
Sity
Dr. Rankin
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