Austria Germany Unity Declared In Telegram Confession
Viennese dispatch reports Emperor Charles reiterates complete solidarity with Germany and vows joint effort for an honorable peace. He denies Clemenceau’s claim that Austria recognizes France’s Alsace Lorraine claim and asserts Austro Hungarian forces fight on that front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienng
Amsterdam
Austria
Germany
Charles
William
Clemenceau
France
Alsace- Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
Prench
Ggrman
Mooney to Be Re Sentenced in San Francisco Case
Thomas J Mooney, convicted of murder linked to the July 1916 San Francisco Preparedness Parade bombing, will be arraigned today for re sentencing to death. Gov Stephens holds fate of Mooney with many pardon requests including messages from President Wilson and Samuel Gompers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooney
San Francisco
Cal
Thomas J. Mooney
Moooney
Gov. Stephens
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mule tragedy claims Gulledge youth in tragic drag death
Simon Batliff aged 18 of Gulledge township was killed Friday when his foot became caught in trace chains as he mounted his mule. The mule ran for over a mile before being halted by E. L. Huntley and others. Simon died two hours later in a distressing accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Batliff
Gulledge Township
E. L. Huntley
Simon
Wadesboro
Ansonian
Leaders who failed to get a rearing in Democratic platform talk
Special to The Dispatch reports North Carolina Democrats split over suffrage and platform choices. Women advocates and Governor Bickett faced a cool reception from platform committee while Josiah W Bailey and Simmons faced political headwinds. The piece notes party strategy favored loyalty to the government over equal suffrage and hints at internal rifts within the state party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Bickett
Josiah William Bailey
Governor Bickett
Collector Bailey
Cameron Morrison
Morrison
John Motley Morehead
Senator Simmons
Simmons
Germany
Judge Bynum
Clarence Pugh
Butler
Democracy
Cam Morrison
Charlotte
Ca’m
Rumor on Captain Barr’s Disappearance Dims in New Bern
A hush falls over New Bern as officials say no evidence reappears about Captain Albert L. Barr who vanished near Camp Sevier Greenville. Meanwhile Dr. J Y Joyner and Craven county plan a high profile commencement with visiting students expected April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Albert L. Barr
Camp Sevier
Greenville
Barr
Army
Isaac A. Gray
Norfolk
Tabernacle Baptist Church
H. L. Swain
Ohio
J. W. Bailey
Craven County
J. Y. Joyner
South
T. W. Bickett
Joyner
S. M. Brinson
German Strategy Still Unrevealed
Amsterdam April 13 The strategy of the German army supreme command remains unrevealed and will become clear only in future operations. The Koennische Volks Zeitung calls the idea foolish that the Picardy failure led to an experiment elsewhere. The Frankfurter Zeitung views the thrust as part of a larger attack plan stressing the enemy’s nerves under haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Koennische Volks Zeitung
Woman Holds Key Supervisory Post at AT S Railway
One of the most responsible positions in the general offices of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company is filled by a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Railway Company
Expensive Draft Hit For Weeghman In Chicago
Chicago president Charles H. Weeghman of the Nationals says drafting Grover Alexander costs him 50000. Weeghman announced the draft after learning Alexander was called into the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grover Alexander
Charles H. Weeghman
Chicago Nationals
Weeghman
Alexander
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort for Troops in Camp and At Sea
Soldiers and sailors are urged to use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes. It reduces friction and freshens feet. Marketed as a 25 year standard remedy for sore tired sweating swollen feet and tight shoes. Platteburg Manual also endorses Foot-Kase usage. Try it today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Platteburg
Mortgage Sale Notice by Wilmington Homestead and Loan Assn
Public auction to satisfy a mortgage deed by Stacy Adams to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association. Property in Wilmington, North Carolina, described as a 60 by 120 feet parcel on Nixon Street near Eighth Street. Auction set for April 29, 1918 at noon at the Wilmington Court House door. Attorneys John D. Bellamy & Son. 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Furlong
Wilmington
Meares Street
Third Street
Second Street
Martin Street
Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association
John D. Bellamy & Son
Marshall H. Hill
Wimington Homestead and Loan Association
New Hanover County
Court House
City of
Dickinson Street
Gwynn Street
Stacy Adams
Nixon Street
Eighth Street
Eighth ‘Street
Special Tax and Bond Elections Planned for New Hanover County
The Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County orders a May 8 1918 election to decide on a 10 cent property tax and 30 cent poll tax to fund county schools. Also a separate May 8 1918 vote on public school bonds up to 250 000 with a property tax levy for school improvements. Registrations are open with designated polling places across townships and wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
New Hanover
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of
New Hanover County
Cape Fear
Johnstone Store
J. H. Johnston
J. .W. Winders
D. J. Joyner
D. J. Joyner, Judges; Harnett (Seven Mile Post
Smith's Store
Geo. T. Smith
Geo.t. Shepard
Wm.Canady
Harnett
Seagate
Roger
North Carolina
New
Ianover County
Johnston’s
J. W. Winters
BR. E. Hollis
Masonboro
Sunset Park
Baseball Park
J. ©. Long
W. E. Price
J. H. LeGwin
Federal Point
T. J. Burnett
T. Keyes
J. A. Biddle
Wilmington
First Ward
Engine House
Campbell
G. H. Davis
W. K. Mintz
C. McD.jones
Court House
W. W. Galloway
T.A. Shepard
G B. Applewhite
Giblem Lodge
R. E. Blair
L. B. Symmes
R. Lk. Williams
R. Lk. Williams, Judges. Fourth Ward, Met Lellan’s Stables, Jn. Jr. Furlong
W.M. Peck
Jh. L. Fox
Engine Hous
Fifth
Castle Streets
H. E. Foster
A. H. Ketchum
C. L. Barnes
Biddle
J. W. Gafford
Sion J. King
Henry Hewl
Registration details and polling places listed for New Hanover County
The document lists multiple registrars and judges for precincts in Harnett Masonboro Federal Point and New Hanover areas, detailing polling locations, registration open hours, and dates from April 1918. It states books stay open for electors until the days before registration closes, with official notices by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. LeGwin
T. J. Burnett
Ilaen J. Burnett
T. Keyes
A. Biddle
Wilmington
Engine House
Fyyrty
Ans Campbell
G. H. Davis
Wo Mintz
C. McD.jones
Second Ward
Fifth
Castle Streets
H. E. Foster
A. H. Ketchum
L. Barney
J. W. Gating
Sion J. King
Henry
Troy
Board of Commissioners of
New Hanover County
Jon Peek
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Krypto
Dr. Vineberg Masonic Temple
Whitman
Jarman & Futrelle
Princess Street
Albert Barr
Home Savings Bank
City Directory
the Mutual Life Insurance CO
New York
A. B. Croom, JR
Southern Building
Wilmington, N. C
United States
Eurtaw Am Imaaman
Fowler
N. Jacobi Hardware CO
S. Front St
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