Beach Hotel in Carolina Beach Fire Under Scrutiny
Wilmington reports inspectors from the state insurance department and the National Board of Fire Underwriters conferred with local officials after a fire destroyed the Carolina Beach Hotel. Loss estimated around 110000, with 97500 covered by policies. Owners H T Ireland and J L Bird, Greensboro, escaped in night clothes and were away reviewing policies.
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Wilmington
Carolina Beach
W. A. Scott
C. L. Topping
National Board of Fire Underwriters
George C. Jackson
Woodus Kellum
Jackson
Board of Fire Insurance
H. T. Ireland
J. L. Bird
Greensboro
Ireland
Bird
Minister Dwight Ware Delivers Rotary Talk in Lexington
Rev Dwight Ware youthful pastor of First Methodist spoke at Lexington Rotary on the influence of emotion on people's attitudes. The address drew a large turnout and strong interest from Rotarians.
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Lexington
Dwight Ware
First Methodist
Speed Trials Ramp Up At Carolina Motor Speedway Bowl
Charlotte observers report entrants in 25 50 and 100 mile sprints awaiting a 140 mph mark on the mile and a quarter bowl. Dave Evans and Earl Devore turned 133.1 and 131.6 mph as 13 drivers enter the high speed events. Most shops plan closures Monday as merchants back the speed classic.
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Charlotte
Carolina Motor Speedway
Dave Evans
Earl Devore
Speedway
James PP. Stowe
The
Merchants Association
Sargent Honored For Forest, Arboretum Legacy Worldwide
Glacier Park Montana reports on Charles Sprague Sargent who inspired national park efforts and forest conservation. His work as Arnold Arboretum director led to the Silva of North America and global plant exploration, shaping U S forestry policy and early reservations under Presidents Cleveland and McKinley.
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Glacier Park
Mont
Charles Sprague Sargent
Rocky Mountains
Congress
Glacier National Park
Arnold Arboretum
Harvard
Sargent
United States
Uncle Sam
China
North America
Adirondacks
New York
Pacific Coast
National Academy of Science
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
McKinley
Slogan Contest Offered By Woman's National Club
Washington September 14 The Woman's National Democratic club announces prizes of 100 50 and 25 for the three best democratic campaign slogans submitted by October 31 Entries may be mottos limericks rhymes or jingles dealing with issues not personalities Each entry requires a one dollar fee to cover clerical expenses
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Washington
National Democratic Club
L H Machen Dies in Richmond Office Death
Lewis H. Machen assistant attorney general of Virginia was found dead in his Richmond apartment. Coroner J M Whitfield ruled heart disease the cause. Machen had served as prohibition administrator and directed the Virginia legislative reference bureau and was a state senator.
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L. H. Machen
Richmond
Lewis H. Machen
Virginia
J. M. Whitfield
Machen
Prohibition
Ius
Virginia Legislative Reference Bureau
New York Age Restricts Marriages for Under 21
A new New York law raises the marriage age hurdle for those under 21, requiring five days’ waiting and birth certificates. It also bars city clerks from performing marriages, a change expected to cut down ceremonies at the New York City chapel after the first of the month.
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New York
New York City
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