Effects of German Vessels Kiel and Nicaria Moved Ashore
The personal effects of officers and crew from the German merchant ships Kiel and Nicaria lie across the river from Grace Street and have been moved to the Marine Hospital. Immigration authorities detain all ship personnel and the ships’ machinery is heavily damaged. Captain Edgar Williams oversees the vessels at Wilmington as government agents decide their fate.
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Kiel
Nicaria
Grace Street
Marine Hospital
Germany
Edgar Williams
Wilmington
Rights of Alien Enemies Urge Surrender of Weapons
A Department of Justice communication signed by Attorney General T. W. Gregory urges police chiefs to notify alien enemies to surrender firearms and war materials within 24 hours. It calls for detailed receipts and states failure to comply will lead to summary arrest and seizure for U.S. use.
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Department of Justice
T. W. Gregory
United States
Officers Installed at Wilmington Elks Lodge Luncheon
The Wilmington Lodge of Elks held a luncheon and installed new officers led by Past Exalted Ruler H. E. Longley. Life trustee L. Stein was honored for long service, with officers including W. L. Register as Exalted Ruler and J. Owen Reilly as Secretary.
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Elks
Wilmington
H. E. Longley
W. L. Register
E. H. Brown
John B. Doscher, Jr
W. L. Futrell
James Owen Reilly
He A. Webber
Father (. Dennen
P.M. Holmes
Messrs. L. Stein
T. B. Carroll
Bird Life Films Delayed Postpones Hemenway School Showing
Mr J Bla superintendent of City public schools announces a delay in film shipments. The Hemenway School entertainment featuring bird life under the National Audubon Societies was postponed and will be shown later.
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Hemenway School
J. Bla
City Public Schools
Heme Way School
Ushices
National Association of Audubon Societies
Unpierged Admit Walton Case Deepens City Talk
Florence Davis the companion of Neal Walton who was shot near Bell cemetery last Wednesday might have erred in saying the shooter was colored. Miss Davidson remains hospitalized as investigators push for leads ahead of Monday coroner's inquest. Officials expect no quick arrests. witnesses from Bellevue cemetery night may reveal key facts as search for the gun continues. Walton’s body was buried at Masonboro after services by Rev. W G Hall with pallbearers named.
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Florence Davisson
Neal Walton
Bell Cemetery
Walton
Miss Davidson
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Burton
Police Department
Jackson
Williams
Young Walton
Bellevue Cemetery
Mr. Walton
Masonboro
W. G. Hall
Southside Baptist Church
Install Officers for Brotherhood Meeting at St Andrew’s
Recently elected officers were installed at the regular monthly meeting of the Brotherhood of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Officers installed are A. H. Shepard president O. H. Shoemaker vice president W. A. Wylie secretary and A. B. McNair treasurer.
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Brotherhood
Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
A. H. Shepard
O. H. Shoemaker
W. A. Wylie
A. B. McNair
Another Affidavit Follow-Up in The Dispatch
An affidavit signed by Mr. R. E. Blake relates to a recent affidavit presented to the City Council by Councilman Bradshaw sworn by Mr. J. F. Hobbs. The notice urges readers and voters to read the document as it carries interesting points.
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R. E. Blake
Bradshaw
J. F. Hobbs
Prohibition Tactics and Bootlegger Lore in the South
Comedian Neil O'Brien describes Southern bootlegger methods in a witty routine at the Academy of Music. He recalls visiting a barber shop where a back room and a “blind tiger” were referenced with coded slang about alcohol and gear.
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Neil O’brien
Academy of Music
Awaiting Official Orders for Cavalry Troop and Naval Division
Washington and Raleigh authorities offer few details on disposition of the Cavalry Troop and Naval Division organized here. Enlistees remain confident they will be mustered for service soon as Navy action against Germany is the current military focus. Lt. H B Peschau reports assurances from Raleigh. Capt. Gaus awaits inspection for official recognition as a National Guard unit. Uniforms and equipment to follow. Supply Sergeant W L Smith directs recruiting for Company A Engineers to reach war strength 164 men with several new recruits since border service. more responders urged.
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Washington
Raleigh
Naval Division
United States
Germany
Navy
H. B. Peschau
Adjutant-General
Thomas J. Gaus
National Guard
Company A
Engineers
W. L. Smith
Smith
County Getting Much Publicity
Dr. C. W. Stiles of the U S Public Health Service told Wilmington Chamber members that New Hanover County earns country wide advertising for sanitary statistics though several Southern counties rival it. Traffic chief J Allan Taylor urged patrons to use the Wilmington New York Pullman car. George Rountree praised the traffic committee as M W Jacobi announced an Eastern North Carolina landowners conference in the city with Governor T W Bickett expected to attend.
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C. W. Stiles
United States Public Health Service
Chamber of Commerce
New Hanover County
Stiles
New Hanover
M. W. Jacobi
Chamber
Conference of Landowners
North Carolina
Jacobi
T. W. Bickett
Inspiring Talk by Mrs Eddy At Grace Church
Mrs Katherine Sherwood Eddy of the National YWCA foreign department addressed a large Grace Methodist church gathering on missions and world meaning. The talk offered encouragement with lasting impact and she planned to speak in Charlotte Sunday before returning. The event, presided by Mrs C C Covington, featured a musical program and a second address at the YWCA gym yesterday morning.
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Grace Church
Eddy
Katherine Sherwood Eddy
Foreign Department
National Y. Ww. C. A. Board
Grace Methodist Church
Charlotte
Correct Method for Handling Explosives Lecture
Dr. D L Terry of Richmond Virginia, inspector for the Bureau of Explosives, spoke at the Coast Line freight office on proper handling of explosives and inflammable materials. He stressed observing Interstate Commerce Commission rules and demonstrated with stereopticon slides. The talk was part of a regular monthly meeting attended by shippers and employees, with MBE J Leagie of New York accompanying.
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D.L. Terry
Richmond
Bureau of Explosives
Coast Line
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Terry
J. Leagie
New York
Better Element in Wilmington Drives Health Campaign
A Wilmington article highlights the better element of Negroes led by Dr. F W Avant and Emmett J Scott in promoting National Negro Health Week April 22 to 28. Tuskegee figures Moton and Washington network urge white cooperation. A Tuskegee plan lists daily actions from sermons to yard work and pest control to improve physical and moral health.
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George F. King
Booker T. Washington
Wilmington
Medical Society
F. W. Avant
State, Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association
National Negro Business League
Washington
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
R. P. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute
Virginia
Tuskegee
Emmett J. Scott
Tuskegee N. & I. Institute
Dr. Washington
Liberia
Africa
Morton
Pyrene Mfg Co Faces Price Increase and Public Faith
C Louis Allen of the Pyrene Mfg Co explains a 100 percent annual sales rise but an 18 percent annual profit drop. He cites rising brass, chemical, labor costs and a planned price increase from $8 to $10 on May 1, with April advertising urging buyers to “Buy Pyrene Today and Save $2.”
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C. Louis Allen
Pyrene Mfg. Co
Allen
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Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Peteetse
Peterson & Rulfs
Ues Today
Miss King
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