Pacifist and anti pacifist pilgrims rally Capitol
Washington fatefully braces as pacifist Emergency Peace Federation members and anti pacifist Pilgrims of Patriotism converge on the capital. Delegates plan to lobby lawmakers and attend openings as vast telegrams flood the White House and Capitol while flags adorn downtown.
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Associated Press
Washington
Washington Today
Congress
Germany
Capitol
White House
New York
Emergency Peace Federation
Citizens’ Committee
Special meeting of Wilmington Lodge No 532 BPOE
The Wilmington Lodge No. 532 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks calls a special meeting for Monday evening at 2 o'clock on April 2, 1917 to act on a telegram from Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Righter. All members urged to attend.
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Wilmington Lodge No. 532
Edward Righter
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
Advertisement touts Wryeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken faded gray hair naturally. The 50 cent bottle is recommended, with directions to apply with a sponge or brush for instant-looking, youthful glossy hair. It notes the product is not a cure for disease.
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Wryeth
Notice of Divorce Suit in Hanover County NC
In Superior Court April term 1917 a C Jackson sues Margaret Jackson for divorce on grounds of cruelty. Defendant must appear at next term on first Monday in May 1917 at Wilmington Court House or demur to the complaint. otherwise plaintiff will apply for relief. April 2, 1917. Wm. N. Warring, Clerk. ran four weeks. Apr. 2-
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State OF North Carolina
New Hanover
A.c. Jackson
Margaret Jackson
Superior Court
Hanover County
Superior Court of Sainty
Said Minty
Wilmington
North Carolina
N. Warring
Big Sunday Fire Destroys Goldsboro Plant
Goldsboro April 2 A large blaze devastated the A G Griffin Manufacturing Company plant. much lumber shingles laths one box car and one oil tank car were destroyed. Indian Refining Company station nearby was threatened but saved as wind shifted. origin of fire unknown and losses and insurance not yet learned likely several thousand dollars.
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Goldsboro
A. G. Griffin Manufacturing Company
Indian Refining Company
Pacifists Clash With Delegations at Capitol Steps
About 1,000 pacifists gathered at the capitol steps while police cleared the plaza. Louis P. Lochner urged continued peace work if war could not be prevented. Delegations jeered, some pacifists left, and a few clashes occurred before reserves kept insignia moving. Senator Pomerane and Senator Martin spoke amid petitions regarding foreign relations leadership.
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Louis P. Lochner
England
Europe
Capitol
Pomerane
Ohio
Martin
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
War Measures Loom as Congress Plans Quick Credit
Lawmakers meet at noon to decide on emergency funding as Secretary McAdoo and Senator Simmons discuss immediate government needs. Acknowledgment that war with Germany seems certain follows assurances from Simmons that credit granted by Congress will be substantial, with details to follow after legislative action.
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Capitol
Simmons
Senate
Finance Committee
McAdoo
Congress
United States
Baker
Daniels
House
Germany
British Capture More Villages From Germans
British forces report additional village captures from German units on a war front. Eastern front thaw eases fears of German aggression while Paris and London largely ignore Rome rumors of a major Austro German drive in Italy. Observers expect Von Hindenburg to strike elsewhere to offset Picardy withdrawal.
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Paris
London
Rome
von Hindenburg
Picardy
Hanson Plans Weeklong Layoff From Wrestling
Fritz Hanson announced that no wrestling matches will be staged this week due to numerous church services and the First Presbyterian church’s 100th anniversary. He aims to conduct clean exhibitions and avoid drawing away worshippers. Negotiations for Joe Turner’s appearance were halted.
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Fritz Hanson
Joe Turner
Hanson
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
French Patrols Advance Near St Quentin and Vauxaillon
French patrols pushed to the enemy lines near St Quentin and north of Castres, with gains south of Oise and Vauxaillon. Prisoners total 120 and five machine guns captured. Counterattacks west of Maisons de Champagne repulsed, Carspach Wood seizure noted. Quiet otherwise along the front.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Vauxaillon
War Office
Dallon
Castres
Oise
Ailette
Champagne
Maisons de Champagne
Auberive
Navarin Farm
Alsace
Carspach Wood
Private Harriss Dies of Pneumonia in North Carolina
Goldsboro North Carolina April 2 Private C Harris of Raeford member of the supply company of the Second Regiment died at a local hospital late last night He fell ill with pneumonia while returning from the order and upon arrival here was moved to Spicer Sanitarium where his death occurred The body will likely be taken to Raeford today
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Goldsboro
N. C
C. Harris
Raeford
Harris
Spicer Sanitarium
Boc
Postal Telegraph Messenger Ad Service Promo
The notice promotes Postal Telegraph Company messengers for calling for ads and telegraph services. It directs readers to call 176 for ads information and to contact Postal Telegraph for telegraph service, noting the city coverage similar to telegrams and night lettergrams.
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Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Vacation Opportunity Advertised for Women Readers
A Southern Woman's Magazine notice offers a two week all expenses paid travel tour in New York or Yellowstone Park. It promises no interference with current jobs and quotes Miss Gertrude Upchurch of Raleigh praising the trip. Illustrations and details are available free on request from Nashville Tennessee.
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New York
Yellowstone Park
Gertrude Up
Church
Raleigh
Southern Woman’s Magazine
Nashville
Tenn
Lost tire between Rocky Point and Wallace found
torn note reports a 34 x 4 demountable rim tire lost between Rocky Point and Wallace. Reward offered and contact Baxter Tech Co Wilmington for return.
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Rocky Point
Wallace
Baxter Tech. Co
Wilmington
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Catrerng
Griffin Manufacturing Company
Private Harriss
Messenger Service
Wilmington Dispatch
Gene Byrnes
H. A. Mumford
Dock Street
Singer
Charles Finkelstein
South Front Street
Shands Grocery
Max Bane
West Davie Street
Sterling Furniture Co
E. H. Rueed
R. B. Moore
3Rd
Castle
Holland Nurseries
Castle Haynes
Gordon
Queen City Cycle Co
Market Street
South Sth
J. T. Gordon
Union Depot
North Front Street
Express
D. C. Proctor
Pembroke
Foltz & Kendrick
Theo. H. Tecklenburg
Charleston
8. C
Oregon and California Railroad Co
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Oregon
Motte
Leon L. Motte
Church Street
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Baxter’s
Byavses
Builders’ Supplies
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
the Peoples Savings Bank
Posal
P.O. Box
W.B. Cooper &Co
Wlimingtorf N. C
5Th and
Red Cross Streets
Victor Records
Drigo
Joseph C. Smith
Shanghai
Gene Green
Peerless
Billy Murray
Lambert Murphy
Goysy
Reinald Werrenrath
Orientale
Mischa E!man
John McCormack
Amelita Galli-Curel
Amelite Galli
Curel
Lucia
Amelita Galli
Samson and
Delily
Heo
Enrico Caruso
Rigoletto
Calli-Curci
Perini
Caruso
DeLuca
wealit-Gurei
Egener
Journet
Bada
C. W. Yates CO
Victor Agency
J. C. Brock
J. O. Brock
South Second Street
George T. Hewlett
New York Life Insurance Ofpany
Princess Building
C. L. Dickinson
American Bank
Chos. E. Cooper
Milton Calder
Wiy
Chas. E. Bethea
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