Wilmington Parade Celebrates New Cavalry Recruits
Thousands lined Front Street as a civilian-clad parade welcomed a new cavalry unit. Residents expressed strong patriotic support for the nation and a commitment to military duty, with Navy buglers, police officers, Red Cross nurses, and Boy Scouts marching amid a sea of American flags. The event underscored local pride and devotion to country amid looming global conflict.
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Paul Revere
America
Iilmed Front Street
Melice Nathan Williams
Wilmington Drum and Buss Corps
Guardians of the Law
Advan‘ce
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus Pledge Loyalty to WWI War Effort
Resolutions adopted by Knights of Columbus Council No. 1074 Wilmington NJ pledge loyalty and full support to President Woodrow Wilson in mobilizing the U S armed forces for war. The call cites Congress declaring war on Germany and authorizing mobilization for defense.
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Knights of Columbus
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
United States
United States Congress
Senate
Wilming
N.C
Wilmington
N.J
Names Committee for Relief Work Formed
Rev. Thomas P. Noe names a relief committee for wartime needs in Wilmington. Mayor Parker Quince Moore and county figures W A Gavanty M J Jacobi Hugh MacRae and H C McQueen lead the nucleus, with Red Cross and Associated Charities coordinating fundraising and distribution. The Dispatch contributes $50 and invites further donations for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. H. Fuchs
Thomas P. Noe
Wilmington
The
Red Cross
Associated Charities
Noe
Parker Quince Moore
W. A. Gavanty
M. J. Jacobi
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
Hugh MacRae
H. C. McQueen
Red Cross Service
Fuchs
Mary Houston Leads After Red Cross Queen Vote Shakeup
In a late count Miss Mary Houston surged to the lead in the Red Cross Queen contest during Shriners Gala Week, winning a $15 gold prize with 6 510 votes Cast yesterday. Mary Houston now tops the official standings with 11 122 votes, ahead of Mary Pickett and Vera Furlong while Gladys McEachern drops to fourth amid a six candidacy race.
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Red Cross
Shriners
Mary Houston
Gladys McEachern
Vera Furlong
Miss Mary Pickett
Gladys McHachern
Dorothy Meier
Elizabeth Westbrook
Miss Mary Houston
Cape Fear Camp No. 254 United Confederate Veterans Meet
All members are urged to attend the regular annual meeting at the W L I Armory today at 4 o clock to elect officers for the coming year and transact other business.
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Cape Fear Camp
U. Co
Colored prima donna to give recital
Mrs. M. H. Denby of Boston famed mezzo soprano will perform at the First Congregational church Tuesday evening under the Willison Industrial school auspices. She will be assisted by top local colored talent. remarks praise its rich mellowness from northern city recitals.
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Willison Industrial School
M. H. Denby
Boston
Mass
First Congregational Church
Railroad ties found on line near Tarboro
A freight train crew discovered a pile of railroad ties on the Atlantic Coast Line track near Tarboro North Carolina this afternoon preventing a possible wreck. The incident was reported by United Press from Norfolk.
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United Press
Norfolk
Atlantic Coast Line
Tarboro
N. C
Flags all sizes on sale at Rehder's
Local retailer Rehder's advertises a sale featuring flags in all sizes during the coming Monday with prices and varieties highlighted. The notice emphasizes a broad selection for customers shopping for patriotic displays or events.
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Rehder’s
Big Scramble For Honors In First Ward Primary
The City Board of Elections met to review affidavits and petitions filed for mayor and council seats in the impending primary. Incumbent Parker Quince Moore faces B A Merritt for mayor while First Ward candidates include C C Cashwell J F Sellars W C Boesch L L Shepard W A Sue and C M Jones in a six-way race. McCaig and Hall in Fourth and Sixth Wards have no opposition. Ballots will be printed early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Elections
the Register of Deeds
C. W. Woodward
W. N. Harriss
John Haar
W. E. Lawson
Woodward
P. Q. Moore
B. A. Merritt
Claude C., Cashwell, Esq
J. F. Sellars
W. C. Boesch
L. L. Shepard
W. A. Sue
C. McD. Jones
James M. Hall
W. D. McCaig
Parker Quince Moore
J. M. Hall
Cc. C. Cashwell, Esq
W.W. C. Boesch
C McD. Jones
Easter at St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Two Easter morning services at St. Mark's P. E. Church for the colored congregation led by Father H. A. Parrish. Noted Episcopal clergyman lectured in London and major U. S. cities. choral communion at 5 am and 11 am under Dr. L. J. Davenport with a full musical program.
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Colored Episcopal Church
St. Mark’s P. E. Church
H. A. Parrish
Father Parrish
Episcopal Church
London
L. J. Davenport
Stainer
Evening Service Time Change at Winter Park Church
Rev. Peyton H. Hoge will preach at Winter Park Presbyterian Church this evening at 7 45 instead of 4 30. The Dispatch note from yesterday described the afternoon service, but the 7 45 p m start is now in effect and a congregation is expected to attend.
Prices seen rising as war looms in Wilmington
Local business leaders forecast higher prices across many goods as war spreads. Hardware leather woolen goods and household items are expected to climb, with experts noting steel and textile materials may also rise before settling as the conflict unfolds.
Dr Wharton to Speak to Men at First Baptist Church
A men only meeting at First Baptist Church starts at 3 30 pm with Rev H M Wharton D D of Baltimore as speaker. He will discuss Men Wanted or Gods Call For Men and comes in as a noted evangelist and former Confederate Army chaplain. Mr P W Bush leads the music. Dr Hart invites all city men.
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Wharton
Army of
Northern Virginia
P. W. Bush
Hart
Dad McClear Lands First Season Drum In City Exhibition
The first drum of the season was caught by Dad McClear and shown in the city business district yesterday. Weighing about twenty pounds, the catch required twenty five minutes to land, and was taken from the Seashore Hotel pier according to a street car motorman.
Shriners Gala Week Opens With Parade and Kennedy Shows
The city readies for Shriners Gala Week with a twilight parade from City Hall through Main streets led by the Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps and Sudan Drum Corps. Kennedy Shows promise two free aerial acts and a 25 member band as part of the outdoor spectacle.
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Shriners
Don T. Kennedy
City Hall
Redcross Street
Thirteenth
Wilmington
Sudan
Kennedy
Life of Rev W E Hill to be featured at Fayetteville church
Rev William Edwin Hill pastor of First Presbyterian Fayetteville delivers a sermon The Marks of the Master at the Centennial celebration. A brief life sketch notes Hill born Wilmington 1890 educated Davidson College Union Theological Seminary married Zaida English. He served Hot Springs Gadsden Farmville and West End Presbyterian Church Atlanta before returning to North Carolina.
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William E. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Fayetteville
Wil
Mington
Hill
William Edwin Hill
Hot Springs
Gadsden
Ala
Farmville
West End Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
North Carolina
Noted Colored Orator Speaks at St Stephen's Church
Dr. John R. Hawkins of Washington D C financial secretary of the Methodist Episcopal denomination will address Wilmington's colored community tomorrow night at 8 oclock in St Stephen's A M E church He has aided 24 institutions of learning in the United States and Africa as secretary of education His leadership has influenced North Carolina and the South He is an eloquent speaker White citizens are invited to attend Also today at 11 oclock Dr M A Jolly will preach at St Stephen's followed by Dr S G Means of Atlanta Ga at 3 oclock delivering an evangelistic address as revival meetings continue.
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George F. King
John R. Hawkins
Washiton
D. C
Wilmington
St. Stephen’s A. M. E
Africa
North Carolina
South
M. A. Jolly
St. Stephen’s A. M. E. Church
S. G. Means
Atlanta
St. Stephen’s Church
Dr Wharton Revival Sermons At First Baptist Church
Dr H M Wharton preaches a powerful revival at First Baptist with strong singing attracting interest. Topics this week include A Praying Mother Jesus In the Home The Friend of Our Homes The Enemies of Our East Our Home In Heaven.
Leadership at Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church
The text notes leadership at the First Presbyterian church of Fayetteville. It identifies Miss Julia Hill as principal of I Bear school on Market Street and as the only immediate relative of Rev. Mr. Hill.
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First Presbytian Church of
Fayetteville
Julia Hill
I Bear School
Market Street
Mr. Hill
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Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Names Committee For Relief Work
Mido Houston
Miss McEachern
Mlle
Denby
Board OF Elections
First Ward
McCaig
Hall
ST. Mark’s
Uncle Sam
Marcus W. Jacobi
Jacobi Hardware Company
Jacobi
Morris Lipinski
Bon Marche
Lipinski
J. W. Williams
Belk- Williams
Williams
L. Stein
A. David & Co
Stein
C. W. Polvogt
North Front Street
Safety and Service
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
St. Stephen's Church
G. Dannenbaum
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