Wilmington Hosiery Mills Wins Government Sock Contract
The Wilmington Hosiery Mills Co. has secured a U S government contract to produce 10 000 pairs of socks. President John H. Kuck announced the plant passed government inspections and will serve during the war, though current orders keep it busy. The firm, started years ago, credits Superintendent H F Martin and Secretary R E Calder for its growth and asks community support for war efforts.
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Wilmington Hosiery Mills Co
United States
Wilmington Hosiery Mills
Siz
John H. Kuck
Inc
One Jarze
Kuck
H. F. Martinat
R. E. Calder
Wilmington Hosiery Mills’ Lant
Store Robbery at 603 North Forth Street Reported
I M L Hurwitz reported a burglary of their firing store at 603 North Forth Street last night. Police investigated this morning but found no clue. entrance appeared to be gained through the rear door and about $5 was taken.
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M. L. Hurwitz
North Forth Street
Railway Conductors Back President in War Effort
Resolution adopted by Cape Fear Division members pledges support to President Wilson in the war against Germany. A committee was named to notify the President of the action, following a meeting held yesterday afternoon.
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Cape Fear
Wilson
Membrs
Aft Roor
Houly
Illuminating Flag to Shine Night on City Hall Roof
The American flag atop City Hall will be illuminated at night by searchlights placed by the fire department, following a suggestion from Councilman W. D. McCaig. The effect will display the stars and stripes clearly both day and night, offering a novel display.
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City Hall
Fre
W. D. McCaig
Death of Mr. C. J. Armstrong at Rocky Point
Obituary notes the death of Mr. C. J. Armstrong at his Rocky Point home Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. He leaves a wife, one son Mr. Armstrong Jr, and two sisters Mrs. J. C. Pearsall and Mrs. [sister], of Rocky Point.
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C. J. Armstrong
Lny
J Armstrong
Rocky Point
Armstrong
Suv Ving
Mr. Armstrong, Jr
J.C. Pearsall
Sis
Armour & Co Announces 5 Percent Yearly Bonus
Armour & Co informs local employees that each will receive a yearly 5 percent bonus of their total earnings for the past 12 months in addition to regular salary. The plan applies to all site workers and marks a new annual bonus policy.
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N Armour & Co
O & Co
Armour
Armour & Co
Local Chamber Commended for Supporting Universal Military Training
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce received praise from national leaders for endorsing universal military training. Letters from Senator Overman Senator Simmons Congressman Godwin and Navy Secretary Daniels thanked the chamber for its timely action and patriotic spirit. Daniels lauded North Carolina for doing the right thing at the right time.
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North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce
Lee S. Overman
H. L. Godwin
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Executive Committee
United States
Navy Department
Wilmington
N. C
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Negroes Organize Red Cross Unit in City
Colored women call a meeting at Anna Bentley's home on South Sixth Street for 4 PM Wednesday to form a local Red Cross unit. Mrs. Cuthbert Martin, president, along with Miss Hannah Bolles and Mrs. D C Craven will explain the Red Cross work.
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Red Cross
Anna Bentley
South Sixth Street
Cuthbert Martin
Red Cross Society
Hannah Bolles
D. C. Craven
Easter message stirs German press over reforms
News from Berlin reports Emperor William's Easter message promising internal reforms for Prussia and the empire, overshadowing other items. Liberal and Radical papers fault delaying reforms until after the war while Conservative and Reactionary papers lament any promise.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
William
Prussia
German Empire
Germania
Lokal Anzeiger
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Kreuz Zeitung
Germany
Largest and Most Radical Art Exhibition Opens in New York
New York April 9. The Society of Independent Artists opens what is billed as the largest radical art exhibit in America at the Grand Central Palace. About two thousand works fill the show with over one thousand artists each allowed two pieces. Cubists futurists and post impressionists are well represented. Exhibits are alphabetically arranged with no jury and no prizes.
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New York
America
Rand Central Palace
Society of Independent Artists
No Damage Expected From Light Saturday Frost
No damage of consequence to growing crops is expected as light frost Saturday and favorable weather conditions persist. Plants have reached a stage where they can withstand some rough weather.
Pay Sewerage Bills Tomorrow Discount Ends
A brief notice reminds residents that the final day to pay sewerage bills at the discounted rate is tomorrow. Residents are urged to settle dues to avoid penalty and late charges.
Wilmington Storm Wreaks Havoc Across City
A strong northeasterly storm hit Wilmington last night, causing extensive damage in the business district. Four Coast Line workers were injured as a roundhouse wall collapsed onto two engines, while downed wires, shattered shop glass, and a distractingly dimmed lighting system disrupted streets and commerce for hours.
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Wilmington
Princess Street
North Front Street
Grace
Chestnut
Atlantic Coast Line
All Coast Line
Roundhouse
Hicks- Bunting Drug Store
Front
Grace Streets
Bunting Drug Store
Western Union Telegraph Company
Raymond Hunt
Tidewater Power Company
J. C. Womack
United Cigar Company
J. S. Smith
Coast Line
McRae Street
Will Evans
Dock Street
L. D. Hollingsworth
Walnut Street
Elvington
Market Street
Orton Hotel
Win
Red Cross War Relief Committee Formed in Wilmington
Acting Red Cross chairman Mr Eliot Wadsworth directs a Wilmington effort to aid families of soldiers. Mrs Cuthbert Martin heads a new committee with notable local businessmen including Hugh MacRae and W H Sprunt. No appeal yet, a $50 gift received, calls for contributions to support Associated Charities and war relief.
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Eliot Wadsworth
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
Cuthbert Martin
J. W. H. Fuchs
Associated Charities
Rea Cross War Relief Committee
Wilmington
Be an Early Bean Warrior Soy Beans as a Nutrition Asset
Washington April 9 Soy beans or Togo beans are touted as vital in home preparedness. The piece compares their protein fat and carbohydrate content to navy beans, notes low-fat cooking benefits, and provides a practical baked soy beans recipe with soaking, boiling, and optional thickening steps.
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Carl Vrooman
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
United Press
Washington
Japan
Telephone Company Works After Storm Damage
Workers from the telephone company labored this morning to repair lines cut by the storm. Warnings had been issued during the tempest, but service was restored on the undamaged sections once the wind subsided.
Easy Way to Get Rid of Itching
Simple home remedy advises using pe ointment and resinol soap from a drug store. Bathe affected skin with warm water until crusts peel away, apply a thin layer, cover if needed, and repeat twice daily to relieve itching and restore healthy skin.
Choosing Your Shampoo Soap
Selecting a soothing resinol based soap may aid scalp comfort and reduce dandruff and itching. The Tesinol balsams in such soaps are marketed as gentle for youngsters and helpful for hair health.
First Presbyterian Church Marks 100th Anniversary
The 100th anniversary celebration of the First Presbyterian Church concluded with Rev. William E. Hill delivering the closing sermon on The Works of the Master. Dr. Alexander Sprunt preached in the morning on Alpha and Omega, stressing salvation through Christ and the church’s role.
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First Presbyterian Church
William E. Hill
Fayetteville
Alexander “Sprunt
Charleston
S. C
J. M. Wells
Sprunt
Alpha and Omega
Jesus Christ
Wiliam E. Hill
Wilmington
Carrie Bowen
Joseph B. Fenley
Elijah
Wilmington Citizen J A Springer in Critical Condition
J A Springer, a highly esteemed Wilmington resident, is critically ill in a Philadelphia hospital after surgery. He went to Philadelphia with his brother Horace Springer of Washington DC to visit his sister and consult a specialist. An operation was performed and initial signs were favorable until a sudden decline yesterday.
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J. A. Springer
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Springer
Horace Springer
Washington, D. C
S. J. Springer
Easter Weddings Fill New York Society Sets
Easter Monday in New York featured many weddings. Highlights include Roxana Wentworth Bowen daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Winthrop Bowen marrying William Stephen Van Rensselaer secretary of the American embassy in Rome at St. Thomas church. Jean Morris daughter of Mrs Lewis Cass Ledyard wed Mansfield Ferry son of Mrs Charles H Ferry at St James Episcopal church.
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New York
Roxana Wentworth Bowen
Clarence Winthrop Bowen
William Stephen van Rensselaer
Rome
St. Thomas’ Church
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Jean Morris
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Mansfield Ferry
Charles H. Ferry
Cuban Elections In Oriente Province Determine 4 Year Rule
Havana reports Cuba's April 9 vote to decide if President Menocal Conservative party remains in office or if Liberal Dr. Alfredo Zayas will win. Last November’s elections sparked disputes as both sides claimed victory amid fraud charges before provincial court rulings in Oriente province.
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Havana
Cuba
Menocal
Alfredo Zayas
Victoria de Las Tunas
Oriente
Freud
Former Senator Cooper in Washington Contacts Key Officials
Former Senator W. B. Cooper returned from a brief business visit to Washington where he reports brisk official activity. He met with Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, Senator Simmons, and Senator Overman, among other prominent officials, and spoke of the Washington scene.
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W. B. Cooper
Washington
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Simmons and Overman
Raleigh News
Australia Rejoices War Declaration From America
Melbourne reports enthusiastically greeted Americas war declaration with theatres playing the American national anthem. Three Americans and a New Yorker met Secretary Daniels seeking introductions to the Shipping Board chair to offer services if interned German ships are returned to service.
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United Promt
London
Melbourne
Reuter’s
America
W. B. Cooper
Wilmington
Chas, Abernethy
New Bern
Fred Hasler
New York
Daniels
Shipping Board
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M. W. Jacobi
W. A. McGirt
P. Q. Moore
M. J. Corbett
W. H. Sprunt
D. L. Gore
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