Beach hotels prep to close as season nears end
The Seashore and The Oceanic will close after Labor Day breakfast while bath houses and cafes stay open into September. Hotel managers report a prosperous season with thousands of guests and many events for charity, despite wartime retrenchment and reports of closures earlier.
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Anhewes
Edgar L. Hinton
Oceanic
Charles E. Hooper
Ile Collages
Ie Beach
Hooper
Captain Hinton
Sheashore
Wilmington
Red Cross
Redross
Lumina
Jerry Corner
Kneisel
Bank
Idheeyy Dter Power Company
Enlisted Men Still in City Await Orders
The Wilmington Light Infantry, a storied unit, awaited moving orders this morning. Capt. James B. Lynch said no orders had arrived, only a query on readiness, though rumors of departure by rail or boat circulated through town. Citizens hoped to bid farewell, while troops stayed behind for now, sensing departures may come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Lynch
Fort Caswell
Wilmington Light Infantry
Third Street
Ying
Union Station
Uncle Sam
Durham Negro Suspect In Hospitalized Woman Injury
The hospital reported Cassie Goodall, a Durham woman, slightly improved after injuries from a gunfire incident attributed to Walter Hinant, a Durham man. Another victim, Red Bird identified as Mr. Olive, was shot in the side but not seriously hurt, while Hinnant remained at large.
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Durham
Olive Negro
Hinnant
Government Positions Open for Civil Service Examinations
Competitive examinations will be held on multiple dates for various govt posts under Civil Service rules. Positions include inspectors of ordinance equipment, land cla sifier, inspector of cloth, trained nurse, cooks, designing and constructing engineers, investigators, marketing assistants, forestry pathology field assistant, dynamo tender, clerks and copy draftsmen. Salaries range from 480 to 3,000 per year or per diem with application until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Uncle Sam
Passage of bond loan and street repairs urged
At the City Council meeting chaired by Mayor P Q Moore residents petitioned to borrow $50 000 for current expenses and to favor two bond issues totaling $100 000. They also asked Third street between Wooster and Wright be made passable and police protection for the west side of the river.
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Cape Fear
Third Street
Wooster and
Wright
P. Q. Moore
Merritt
Frank A. Thompson
C D. Moffitt
Thompson
Moore
Maffitt
Bunting
Moffitt
Thierry
Hall
Police Department
Messrs
M. F. Penny
Thomas Lawson
Druys
Lawson
Cement Products Company
Harnett Street
Ruark
Major Brown
Burnett
Brown
Free sample of Boschee's German Syrup offered at drug store
An ad invites adults with coughs colds or bronchitis to call at Chas F Green for a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup a remedy for lung troubles with fifty years of success. It promises two good nights rest and free expectoration in the morning. Regular sizes cost 25 and 75 cents and the product is sold in civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Green
Boschee
Plans Set For November Agricultural Exposition
The executive committee led by Maj. Joseph W. Little named five divisional chairs for the 6 to 9 November agricultural show. Addison Hewlett heads agriculture, W W Love livestock, John H LeGwin poultry, Mrs. J M Soiky education and art, Louis T Moore manufacturing. Committees on premiums advertising and building named. pledge cards mailed. $6000 subscribed with appeals for more funds. next meeting Monday to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Little
Inc
Jas’ Ghander of Commerce
Addison Hewlett
W. W. Love
John H. LeGwin
J. M. Soiky
Louis
T. Moore
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
C. E. Taylor
J. P. Herring
Annie P. Pretlow
F.H. McCullough
Raymond Hunt
Geo. B. Applewhite
L. B. Sasser
E. H. Munson
L. T. Moore
P. W. Wells
H. B. Branch
I. F. Cates
Geo. F. Cochran
Wyton Trades Council Labor Day Athletic Program Announced
The Wyton Trades Council announced a Labor Day program of athletic events to start at 3 30 pm with a premium list including dashes sack races swimming contests and field events for different weights and ages. Officials include referee Mr J B Huntington marshal Mr O Keller judges Messrs W F Buck J H Bunn and R M Murray with Hon O Max Gardner as principal speaker at Harbor Island auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyton Trades Council
F. J. F. Richter
J. B. Huntington
O. Keller
Messrs
W._F. Buck
R. M. Murray
W. J. Bryan, Jr
Lumina
Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps
Harbor Island Auditorium
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Full Grown Negro Convicted of Assault on White Boy
Andrew Harris colored was arrested by Constable John Davis on assault and battery against Louis Meares a ten year old white boy. He was arraigned before Justice W A McGowan and fined twenty dollars or thirty days on the roads. Harris paid the fine and relatives plan to raise funds to secure his release while he remains jailed awaiting payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Harris
John Davis
Louis Meares
W. A. McGowan
Harris
Andrew
Cavalry Afoot for the Trenches
American cavalry regiments training to join the French front may be issued horses for stables while the men serve as foot soldiers. The French cavalry has largely fought afoot in trenches, serving as advance posts scouts and watchposts, with notable actions at Yser Verdun and Hill 294. The article highlights the potential for American units to follow the same path if trench warfare persists.
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United Press
Western Front
Somme
Yser
North Sea
Nieuport
Hindenburg
Vauxaillon
Verdun
24Th Dragoons
Are We Becoming Too Tolerant
Charles Hanson Towne argues in The Vigilantes that excessive tolerance weakens resolve after war. He condemns forgiving Prussianism and Kaiserism while urging firm protest against the atrocities. The piece warns that pacifist forgiveness undermines civilization and true justice.
Alternative Court Docket Highlights John Jones Case
In Recorder's court the docket centers on John Jones white charged with trespass. He was convicted and sentenced to 30 days but may avoid further action if he leaves the city by tomorrow. Court officials note the dwindling convict force and urgent road repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Recorder's Court
John
Doctors under thirty-two urged to join medical corps
War Department guidance in Washington states physicians under thirty-two are draftable if fit. Major Bloodgood of the Southern Committee on National Defense says every healthy doctor age thirty-one owes service, drafted whether called or not. Dr. Long of Greensboro reports plans for Medical Officers Reserve Corps applications in North Carolina.
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War Department
Washington
Joseph. Bloodgood
Southern Committee On National Defense
J. W. Long
Greensboro
State Committee On National Defense
Carolina
Old Citizen Ira Upchurch Returns to City
Ira F. Upchurch, former cigar factory operator, who once worked on North Second Street and later at Winter Park where a plant burned, is back in the city greeting friends after a long absence. He is now based in Hopewell, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira F. Upchurch
North Second Stand
Winter Park
Upchurch
Hopewell
Automobile of Byrd Damaged by Red Cross Trolley
An automobile owned by Byrd of the Singer Sewing Machine Company was struck and slightly damaged by a Red Cross trolley car this morning on Red Cross street near the north bound lane. The car collided with the auto causing minor damage. No injuries reported.
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Byrd
Singer Sewing Machi Company
Red Cross
Red Cross Street
Not ready to hedge in this war, with strength against Prussianism
I refuse to be half hearted in this struggle. I hate Prussianism and will not erase the memory of its sins. If you love Right you must abhor Wrong. You cannot be a fifty fifty thinker in this war.
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Wegh Hotels
Seashore
Powell
Providence
Stallings
W.city
W. LI
Charles Hanson Towne
The
Vigilantes
Belgium
Lusitania
Germany
Sonal Bank
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Health and Hygiene
S Express
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