German Merchants Taken In Custody After Coast Guard Boarding
An armed Coast Guard contingent from the Cutter Seminole boarded the German ships Kiel and Nicaria near the river shortly before 4 am. Vessels crews cooperated, and all were removed to Marine Hospital under guard. Seven deputy marshals were sworn in to take charge, and officials prepared for further inspections.
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Coast Guard
Seminole
Ryan
Smith
Kiel
Nicaria
Marine Hospital
Marshal Dortch
Raleigh
United States
S. P. Collier
Federal Court
J. C. Wessell
Nicaviz
Haake
Lemke
Hollasch
Uci
Princess Street
Jackies
Captai Lemke
Ul Streets
Wilmington Chamber notes Small as Rivers and Harbors chief
The Chamber of Commerce executive committee acknowledged Congressman John H. Small of Washington DC as the new chairman of the Rivers and Harbors Committee. Resolutions will be sent to him at once. Small, familiar to Wilmington, advocates advancing the Inter Coastal Canal with a link from Beaufort to the Cape Fear River and promised Wilmington consideration when canal work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Small
Washington, D. C
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina
Small
Wilmington
Beaufort
Cape Fear River
Congressman Small
Congressman Moore
Pennsylvania
Maunder Thursday Observed by Cape Fear Rose Croix
Cape Fear Chapter of Rose Croix held Maunder Thursday at the Masonic Temple with Dr. C L Pridgen as toastmaster and Rev J J Hurt as orator. Toasts honored the President, Supreme Council, Grand Commander, Grand Lodge of Masons NC, Grand Master, Grand Chapter and other bodies, plus memory of brethren.
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Maunder
Cape Fear
Rose Croix
Freemasonry
Masonic Temple
C. L. Pridgen
North Carolina
D. H. Howes
J.H. Mitchell
Supreme Council
G. C. McIntyre
W. W. Willson
Raleigh
Grand Lodge of Masons of
C. B. Newcomb
Grand Master of Masons of
S. L. Boyd
J. H. Hughes
F. H. McCullough
Rioters Arrested After Suburban Car Threats Frontier Incident
John Carney and Dick McKeithan, both carpenters from Seagate, were arrested by Sheriff George C. Jackson on warrants charging them with attempting to incite a riot by threats of assassinating the President and cabinet. They were held in jail in default of $1,000 bond and await arraignment before Recorder Harriss.
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United States
John Carney
Dick McKeithan
Seagate
George C. Jackson
George Harriss
J. J. Rackley
Edwin T. Burton
Jackson
Carolina Place
Wrightsville Sound
Messrs
Carneyan McKeithan
Wilmington
Harriss
J.M. Hall
Hilton
Tidewater Power Company
Castle Street
Buy in Wilmington Dress Up movement gains local merchant support
The Dispatch launches a Buy in Wilmington Dress Up campaign to curb out-of-town shopping. Local bankers and merchants urge residents to compare home stock before ordering elsewhere, promising lower living costs and a stronger community if purchases stay local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Private Hines Shot in Palm Cleaning Pistol at Camp
Private Frank Hines of Company A North Carolina Engineers was shot in the palm while cleaning a Colt automatic pistol belonging to Captain George W. Gillette at the headquarters on Front and Hanover streets. The sergeant's negligence led to the pistol being loaded. Lieutenant McBrayer treated him. he is in excellent condition and will keep all fingers.
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Frank Hines
Company A
North Carolina
George W. Gillette
Front
Hanover
Hines
McBrayer
Meeting to Protest Against the War
Delegates from across the country gather at the Planters' Hotel in St Louis for a hastily called Socialist convention to oppose U S participation in the war. More than two hundred credentialed delegates will assemble to take action against any hostile move.
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United Press
St. Louis
United States
Planters
Wilmington High to Meet Donaldson Military in Two Games
The Wilmington High school baseball team left for Fay etteville with high confidence and plans two games against the Donaldson Military Academy. Players spoke of trimming the Fayetteville lads, claiming their balanced lineup and strong condition will carry the team to victory.
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Wilmington
Fayetteville
Donaldson Military Academy
Donaldson
Blind Man Seeks Help Through Cup Appeal
A plea from J F Meares of 2111-2 Meares Street asks readers to drop a mite in a blind man’s cap as they pass. He explains his illness leaves him unable to work and urges generosity, citing the lesson of giving over receiving.
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J. F. Meares
Meares’ Street
Jesus
Alderman’s keynote speech inspires at centennial sermon
Dr Edwin A Alderman president of the University of Virginia spoke at the First Presbyterian church centennial in Wilmington. He urged democracy and self government as the path to universal justice and peace amid the crisis, lauding President Wilson and calling for global democratic frontiers to widen.
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America
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Carolina
First Presbyterian Church
Peyton H. Hoge
Alderman
A. D. McClure
Wilson
J. M. Wells
James Sprunt
Wilmington
N.C
United States
Washington, D. C
First ‘Presbyterian Church
American Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Birthday of Noted Financier Edward T. Jeffrey
New York notes a birthday for Edward T. Jeffrey a prominent railroad executive and financier. The feature highlights his extensive career in transportation finance and leadership roles in major rail enterprises.
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New York
Edward T. Jeffrey
Notable Rail Pioneer Reaches Seventy-Five Birthday
The article notes Mr. Jeffery, born in England and an early arrival in America, who began a railroad career with the Illinois Central at age 13 and has since been celebrated by many friends on the eve of his seventy-fifth year.
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United States
Mr. Jeffery
England
America
Illinois Central
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Thos. E. Cooper
the Wilmington Savings & Trust. Company
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