DuPont workers fined in tax case at Recorder's court
E Hamilton Wy Rives and Rivenbark employed by the DuPont powder Co were fined 200 each for hiring labor from the State without paying the tax. They appealed the judgment with counsel Judge Bryan noting wartime plant exemptions and the need to keep plants operating.
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E. Hamilton
Hy Rives
Park White
DuPont Powder Company
Recorder's
Charit
E. K. Bryan
Superior Court
Bryan
DuPont Company
Messrs
Hamilton and
Rivenbark
Harriss
Clifton Kay
Castle Haynes
James Walker Memorial Hospital
George Patterson
Hallie Parker
Alex. Williams
Olis Hanna
Dempsey
John Doe
Walter Murray
William Cox
Murray
Cox
Francis White
Louvenia Bracey
South Carolina Cattle Tick Fine Under Dip Rule
A Conway South Carolina farmer, W H Chestnut, was fined 25 dollars for refusing cattle dipping orders during the cattle tick regulations hearing held July 28. Warrants are pending for two others who did not appear, and officials report several notices served with compliance rising across MN County sections.
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South Carolina
Harry Herald
Conway
Counses
Herald
W. H. Chestnut
B. F. Graiat
Blanche
Graham
National Guard to Be Transferred Into American Army
Washington Aug 4 The National Guard units of most states will be mustered into the American Army by Aug 5 leaving few western and southeastern states to join later. The shift creates new state reserve battalions and places veterans into the war zone while many militia regiments convert to artillery units in Europe. Fr Gen William A Mann leads the militia affairs division in the War Department and has built a broad career from the frontier to Cuba and the Philippines.
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Washington, D. C
France
Europe
Federai
William A. Mann
Division of Militia Affairs
War Department
Pwo
Mann
Albert L. Mills
United States Military Academy
17Th Infantry
Steven
Aris Isseton
Lincoln
Russell
Custer
Montana
Wyoming
Dakotas
Pine Ridge
el Caney
Santiago
Philippines
Luzon
Chart
Panay
Pemblon
Department of Visayas
Internal Revenue
United States
Fort Porter
Fort Niagara
N. Y
Department of Infantry
Department of the Visayas
Division of
Lee College
Naval War College
Newport
Havana
Cuba
Ed A
Army of Cuban Pacification
6Th Infantry
N of
Fort William Henry Harrison
Bureau of Militia
2D Brigade
The Big Luma Comes Tonight in Wilmington Campaign Finale
Tonight the Four Minute Men bring their present to finish the campaign in Wilmington. Speakers Woodus Kellum and J. R. Eddy will address audiences at the Bijou and Grand Theaters with four minute talks. The series ends with a stirring finale as the National Committee plans further announcements from Washington.
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Nationals Committee
Washington
Wilmington
Bottling Crown Shortage Ties War Efforts to Tin Plate
Bottlers warn of a serious shortage of tin plate crowns used in soft drink bottling. George H Hutaff says six months of crowns remain but supplies after that are uncertain due to government control and Italian export cuts. Cork prices soar, making bottling harder. Meanwhile a Masonic Temple event honors enlisted members with speeches by Rev Dr McClure Major Pridgen and others.
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George H. Hutaff
Hutaff
Italy
Masonic Temple
Charles W. Woodward
Masonic Military Information Bureau
A. D. McClure
D.D
Claude L. Pridgén
North Carolina
Joseph H. Mitchell
W. L. Fisher
Davis H. Howes, Jr
St. John’s ‘Lodge No. 1
Huggins
Pridgen
St. John’s Lodge
Whitlock-West Orchestra
Messrs
Bert Jones
John
Wilmington
John F. Harris
D. A
Red Cross Bulletin Highlights Local Donations and Volunteer Calls
The bulletin urges women to join Red Cross work rooms in Wilmington to learn making surgical and hospital supplies. It lists numerous donations from individuals and units including Mrs. A. H. Witherington and the Clarkton Chapter. It notes shipments to France and thanks contributors from Masonboro, Carolina Court, St Johns Mission, Wrightsville Beach, and others.
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Wilmington
Red Cross
A. H. Witherington
Faison
N. C
Military Red Cross Relief Bank
Mamie Schloss
Robt. Bullock
Isaac Grainger
Jas. H. McKay
Red Cross Entertainment
Annie Kidder
Bell Thomas
W. L. Parsley
Bolts Crinoline
Bolt Hospital
Bolt
Virginia Burton
Minnie Burton
Louise Williams
St. John’s Block
Bates
Clark
Kate Munson
Masonboro
Carolina Court
St.John’s Mission
Wrightsv
He Beach
Clarkton
France
Receivership Dissolved in Town Creek Lumber Case
The case against Town Creek Lumber Company, placed in temporary receivership by Estes and Company, Inc., was dissolved yesterday afternoon by Judge W. P. Stacy after evidence and arguments. The suit claimed about 50 000 dollars. plaintiffs were McClammy and Burgwin, with City Attorney Robert Rourke for the defendant.
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W. P. Stacy
Town Creek Lumber Company
Estes and Company, Inc
New York
McClammy
Burgwin
Robert Rourke
Waiting For Congress President Questioned Over Power
A Louisville Courier broadcasts a heated exchange asking why the President is seen as having power while Congress is sidelined amid fears about a prisoner plan and old age risks. The debate centers on constitutional balance and leadership.
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Congress
Louisville -Courier
Governor Opposes Home Guards Amid National Guard Draft
The Raleigh News and Observer reports Governor Bickett opposes forming a North Carolina home guard. With the National Guard drafted into federal service, state defense would rely on War Department coordination, while cities pursue un funded local units at private or municipal expense.
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Raleigh News and Observer
the News and Observer
National Guard
United States
Wilson
Council of National Defense
Bickett
Home Guard
North Carolina
War Department
Charlotte
Unsolved Murder Mystery Linked to Lizzie Borden
New Bedford recalls the August 4 1892 double murder of Andrew J. Borden and his wife in a case that remains unsolved. Lizzie Borden was arrested, tried for both killings, acquitted in 1893 after a six week trial, and later traveled in Europe.
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New Bedford
Mass
Andrew J. Borden
New England
Lizzie Borden
Bridget
Andrew Borden
We Borden
Mrs. Borden
Mrs. Barden
Bridget Sullivan
Sicense
Borden House
Lizzie
Linzie Borden
Europe
Interpreters Needed for Army Overseas Training
Washington report says hundreds of expert interpreters will be required for the new national army abroad. Columbia University offers summer courses in military language interpretation approved by Secretary Baker and the war college as linguists prepare for home and field service. Applicants must read and speak French or German, pass exams, and will enter as sergeants to assist officers in foreign country operations.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Baker
War College
Columbia University
War Department
Finland Landtag Dissolved by Order in Helsinki
In Helsinki on August 4 the assembly voted seven to six to publish a manifesto from the provisional government dissolving the Landtag. The body adjourned and later was suspended sine die as deputies quit. The Governor General cited reasons for dissolution and said a new body would meet with the constituent assembly to decide Finland’s political future, warning that force could be used if they refused.
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Fress
Finland
Army Examinations Probe Loyalty and Language Skills
A regular army physical test stresses American birth and citizenship plus loyalty to the United States. A man’s family tree is scrutinized for flaws as linguists are assigned tasks. If he passes, he could be sent to a camp housing thousands of aliens or into a Justice Department investigation.
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Thoroby
Actos
National Army
Thement of Justice
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Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Princess Street
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Landtag
Jon Free
Candler Ridge
C. W. PolvugtGe
KJ. Fuchs&Co
T. F. Wood, Inc
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Victor Victrolas
H. J. Guldasuré
Frong Street
Angel Food
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