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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1917

Page

5

Seaboard Rail Faces $48500 Penalty Suit Over Hours

The United States District Court suit accuses Seaboard Air Line of 97 Hour of Service violations totaling 48500. The government charges crews worked 16 hours to 28 hours 15 minutes on lines radiating from Hamlet and Wilmington Charlotte, with penalties of 500 per violation. The case could be pared through eliminations if the railroad admits to some charges.

Seaboard Air Line ‘Way Company United States J. O. Se Seaboard Hamlet Wilmington-Charlotte Seaboard Airine Fogleman New York Beulah Buck Harry L. Fogleman

Endorsed for Grand Exalted Ruler by Wilmington Lodge

Resolutions from Wilmington Lodge No. 321 endorse Fred Harper of Wilmington and Lynchburg for Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks. The lodge urges support at the Boston convention and directs representation to vote for Harper. Copies will be sent to Lynchburg Lodge No. 321 and North Carolina lodges.

Fred Harper Wilmington Lynchburg Nehburg Carolina Order of Elks Tolher I Grand Lodge North Carolina Charles T. Harper Mer of Elks Fred Harp

City Ordinances Recommended To Regulate Chickens Pigeons

Attorney General J S Manning says damage disputes over running fowl should be settled by city ordinances. Citizens may impound birds or sue owners after notice. advocates urge local councils to enact protections for gardens against fowls and pigeons.

Atttorney J. S. Manning Council Hall Ruark Dispatch Raleigh Wilmington Manning

Wilmington to Screen Fort Oglethorpe Applicants

North Carolina sets up two Army examiners for Fort Oglethorpe recruits and plans to have each applicant examined by a resident physician here to speed processing. Applicants may use their own doctor or a local patriotic physicians network. committee members include Col. Walker Taylor Capt. E. A. Metts Morris Lipinsky and A. H. Styron.

Army North Carolina Fort Oglethorpe Wilmington Col Walker Taylor E. A. Metts Morris Lipinsky A. H. Styron

Bladen Journal Urges Regional Celebration of Cape Fear Canalization

The Bladen Journal advocates Wilmington Fayetteville and Bladen County joining in a celebration for the completed canalizing of the upper Cape Fear. It argues the event benefits all, with lower water rates and a mid way hub for commerce.

Wilmington Fayetteville Bladen County Cape Fear Bladen Journal Bladen Chambers of Commerce

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