Wilmington City Council approves 100000 bond issue plan
Regular session notes approval of two bond issues totaling 100000 to fund city debt and Water street improvements. The meeting covers financial statements, a sinking fund, tax valuations, and ordinances for 75000 and 25000 bonds, with advertising and next meeting slated for further action.
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W. D. Mc
City of
Wilmington
N. C
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Gitoes Sistas
Continuances in Recorder's Court Highlight Local Trials
The session featured Lt Emmett Bellamy case continued awaiting disposition after orders to Charleston and Clifton Kay charged with criminal assault remained jailed with case set for September 1. Other defendants cited for business without license had costs suspended and remitted. Jenkins issued capias for nonappearance. Swift & Company employee George Cowell fined for speeding. Dan Adams traffic case continued.
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Emmett Bellamy
Troop C Cavalry
Clifton Ray
Annie van Bavel
Bruno van Bavel
Castle Haynes
Recorder’s Court
Bellamy
William M. Bellamy
Charleston
S. C
Clifton Kay
Kay
McNorton
George R. Rogers
John Jenkins
J. B. Farres
McFaden
Poole Norris
Jenkins
Capias
George Howard Cowell
Swift and Company
Dan Adams
General Wood praises Wilmington committee after visit
Major W F Robertson reports a letter from General Leonard Wood praising Wilmington and the local committee that met him during visits to inspect sites for training camps. Wood called the stay pleasant and profitable, promising the city will not be forgotten by the government.
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Wilmington
Leonard Wood
Southeast
W. F. Robertson
General Wood
Fort Moultrie
Walthour’s Condition Shows No Change
The condition of Bobby Walthour, acclaimed American bicycle racer, remains unchanged after his skull fracture from a fall in a race on Sunday. Doctors reported no improvement and kept him under observation.
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Walthur
Associated Press
Bobby” Walthour
Amies
Ferry plan eyed by two counties for Market Street crossing
A Brunswick County committee led by Major Little traveled to Southport to present New Hanover County’s stance on joint ownership and operation of the Market Street ferry. The group aims to have Brunswick join New Hanover in a one and two third sharing arrangement with improved service at reduced cost, boosting Brunswick’s rural areas and farmer access to markets.
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Market Street Ferry
Brunswick
Smith
Wilmington
New Hanover
Brunswick Bridge and Ferry Company
Garder to Speak as Labor Day Orator in Wilmington
Lieutenant Governor O Max Gardner of Shelby will deliver the principal address at the Wilmington Labor Day exercises organized by the Wilmington Trades Council. The program includes a morning parade led by the Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps, athletic events on the beach, and an evening Harbor Island Auditorium speech with Mayor Wright, Mayor Moore, and Representative L Clayton Grant speaking.
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O. Max Gardner
Shelby
Harker
Wilmington
Drum and Bugle’Corps
Wilmington Trades Council
Thomas H. Wright
Wrightsville Beach
P. Q. Moore
L. Clayton Grant
Funeral from the church for Elder J. W. S. Harvey
The remains of Elder John W. Harvey, longtime Sixth Street Advent Christian Church member, were interred at Bellevue Cemetery after services at the church. Rev. J. P. King led the rites attended by many sorrowing friends. Floral tributes and pallbearers marked the solemn ceremonies with both active and honorary participants listed.
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J. W. S. Harvey
Bellevue
John W. Harvey
Sixth Street Advent Christian Church
Belevue
Styunc
Nebraska to vote on woman suffrage at next election
A Nebraska ballot measure aims to grant women the right to vote. Activists push for amendments, arguing equality and political participation will expand state democracy.
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Nebraska
Speakers Named for Wilmington Evening Mass Meeting
Fifteen speakers were chosen for Friday night at Harbor Island Auditorium to promote Wilmington. Each will speak five minutes on topics from business to shipping and roads, with West Band and Kneisel Orchestra providing music.
Civil Service Exam Schedule and Offered Positions
The Civil Service Commission announces upcoming competitive examinations for numerous posts. Openings include sub inspector of ordinance, harnessmaker, superintendent of forge shop, timber inspector, statistician, assistant testing engineer, and several child labor and welfare roles, with salaries ranging from $0.60 to $3,000 yearly. Exams span August 28 to September 25 at various navy yards and offices.
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Sam
Civil Service Commission
Navy Yard
Boston
Norfolk Navy Yard
Government Buys 100000 Tons Sugar for Army Navy
Washington August 21 contracts for 100000 tons of sugar have been placed by the government for army and navy needs. The price will be fixed by the Food Administration and at current market rates the order could total between 12000000 and 15000000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army Land Navy
Food Administration
Silver Thimble Fund in England and a US appeal
The piece recounts England’s Silver Thimble Fund begun in 1915 to fund ambulances and hospital aid in World War I and cites Miss H. E. Hope Clarke. It urges Wilmington to start an American airship fund via the National Special Aid Society, inviting donations of old jewelry and silver at Woolvin Hall to support aviation efforts.
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Woman’s Home Companion
England
Wilmington
France
Mesopotamia
Amerca
London
Windsor Castle
Star
H. E. Hope-Clarke
Wimbledon
Eny
America
United States
National Special Aid Society
Woolvin Hall
Red Cross
Aviation Corps
Rome
Belgian Aviator Thieffry Fights On In War Chronicle
Paris reports Adjutant Edmond Thieffry, a Belgian aviator, has twice downed German machines in one duel and survived being shot down five times. His wartime feats include leafletting Brussels, early 1917 victories, and a daring July 3 engagement through a German squadron. His record underscores his skill and resilience.
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Henry Wood
United Press
Paris
Edmond Thieffry
Thieffry
Belgium
Leman
Holland
Brussells
Large troop movements planned by American Railways
Special to The ug reports the United States government coordinating with the American Railway Association to transfer 687000 men to cantonments for training. Movements begin September 5 with 200000 men en route by September 1, followed by two more 200000 man waves on September 19 and October 3. Each 80 000 man army requires 6229 cars and 366 trains with locomotives and crews. The National Guard also faces a surge of 350000 to training camps.
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Washington, D. C
American Railway Association
United States
Am ‘Railway Association
National Army
National Guard
Housewives Sign Hoover Food Plan Cards in County Drive
More than 100 homemakers in Castle Haynes signed Hoover food plan cards as Annie P Pretlow launches a ten day extension campaign. Mrs Pretlow notes strong interest as demonstrations occur daily from 10 to 12 and 5 to 6 at 107 South Front Street, seeking to mobilize county resources under a national food administrator.
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Hoover
Castle Haynes
Annie P. Pretlow
South Front Street
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