Scaffolding Fall Injures Two at Wilmington Iron Works
At Bagies Island shipyard two workers a white man from Norfolk and a Wilmington born colored man Miller suffered injuries around 2 PM when scaffolding on a large schooner under construction collapsed from about 15 feet. They were taken to James Walker Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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Wilmington Iron Works
Bagies Island
Cavery
Twitty
Norfolk
Miller
Wilmington
Caplin
Edward P. Bailey
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Wien
War Act Passed United States Enters War Against Germany
President Wilson signs the war resolution as Congress votes 373 to 50, declaring a state of war with Germany. Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall sign, with the measure sent to the White House for the President to finalize. Miss Jeanette Rankin and Rep. Kitchin deliver dramatic votes and speeches amid tense debate. An arrest in Nashville asserts treason after comments about fighting Germany.
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Clark
House
Marshall
Senate
White House
Wilson
United States
Germany
Washington
Kitchin
Jeanette Rankin
Montana
Miss Rankin
Mr. Kitchin
Nashville
Tenn
Columbia, Tenn
Andrew J. Armstrong
Columbia Police
Armstrong
South
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Carolinas
Mississippi
Mexico
Birmingham Terminal
Africa
Army Bill Aims to Raise 1 Million and Train Units
The plan calls for a 1,000,000 strong army with no unit under six months training. It outlines 32 infantry divisions and four cavalry divisions across 16 training districts, plus mobilization of the National Guard and border regulars to form a unified national force for emergency needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Administration
Scott
House
Senate Military’ Committee
National Guard
War Department
Senate
Regular Army
National Army
War sentiment shapes House debate on German threat
Proponents argued that German rights violations created a state of war while opponents blamed Britain’s blockade for Germany's brutality. After a final vote members dispersed, and the House planned to reconvene Monday.
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Oped
Germany
German Spy Pleads Guilty to Canal Bomb Plot
Captain Alfred Aritzen, indicted in a German conspiracy to blow up the Welland canal, pleaded guilty in New York and received 18 months in the penitentiary and a one dollar fine.
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Associated Press
New York
Alfred A. Aritzen
Welland Canal
Americans in Germany seek safe passage as crisis looms
Berlin reports show neutrality for Americans amid Wilson speech criticism. Foreign Office says no change in stance toward American property or travel, while a list shows under 500 Americans remaining, mostly women and children. Many depart to Switzerland and Denmark. several thousand still present, some long enough to be considered Germans.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Wilson
Washington
Foreign Office
United States
Germany
American Association of Commerce
Switzerland
Denmark
Mortgagee Sale Notice for Lot 41 Fox Subdivision Wilmington
Notice of mortgagee sale under a 1916 deed for C C Taylor and Viola Taylor. The property in New Hanover County Harnett Township is Lot 41 Fox Subdivision East Wilmington. Sale at New Hanover County Courthouse on May 6, 1917, noon, for cash to highest bidder. Attorneys: C. D. Weeks and Addie A. Ox.
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C. C. Taylor
Viola Taylor
Register of Deeds
New Hanover
Court House
New Hanover County
New Hanovver County
North Carolina
Harnett Township
Fox
Wilmington
BE. J. W. Anders
Eyans Street
Market Street
Evans Street
C. D. Weeks
Addie A
Proclamation on Alien Enemies Regulations and Restrictions
The text outlines President issued regulations limiting alien enemies from possessing weapons or engaging in hostile acts. Prohibitions include firearms, aircraft, ciphered writings, and proximity to military sites. Restrictions require registration, possible arrest, and detention under executive orders, applying nationally.
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United States
Gy Pees
Ted States
New York Observances Mark Good Friday Across Denominations
Observers in New York mark Good Friday with services across Episcopal and Catholic churches. Major exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange close for the day and remain shut until Monday. Noonday services draw crowds at Trinity and St. Paul’s as organ recitals and penitential observances unfold.
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Goodey
New York
New -York
Holing Great
Old Trinity
St. Paul's
Public Auction Notice of Property By Mortgagee
In the matter of a mortgage sale the undersigned will offer for cash a lot in Wright Street area described as 30 feet along Wright Street and 36 feet to a corner, then northward parallel to Third Street to a specified boundary. Sale held at the Court Public Auction at twelve o'clock M on the 7th day of April, 1917. HELLAMY, Mortgagee.
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Caren Howard
Euan
Gourt
Berin
Wright Man Chemie Sv
Baely
Wright
Reilel
Tita Ates
Salter
W- M
Hellamy
Mortgagee
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