Investigating Fees Charged for Questionnaire Assistance
Officials say a board is probing alleged improper fees for aid in filling out classification questionnaires. Clerks and attorneys reported to be involved, with several registrants’ forms returned for missing or defective addresses. Full details promised after more interviews and official reviews.
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Rewc Oet
J. A. von
Lusq
Ihuntie Coast Line Railroad
Jyprce
Ier
Rernoeen
McNorco
Furth
Regaeont
Eseruption Board
Curt Hoye
Tana
Masonic Temple
Mars
J. Allan Taylor
Outley
Hard St. Jones
Davis Street
Kfertan Greenwald
Castle Eo
Pooneis Moore Galloway
Helmes
Cecil D. Robirs
Levi Robertson
Greeneei
Perkley Williams
North
Yen
Wesley Wortham
Leen Cel Street
Kenwood
Wilfred Dbd. Rice
Care
Edward Cooper
Serpodi Street
Henry Graham
Love's Alley
Barking Dog Was Cause of Trouble in Court
In Recorder's Court Clarence Marshall faced a nuisance charge over a dog whose constant barking disturbed the Audubon neighborhood. Testimony split on the animal's danger. the judge urged a settlement by tomorrow morning. Other cases included fines and jail terms for concealed weapons and assault with a deadly weapon. The day also covered military-era draft questionnaires and civic notes.
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Recorder's Court
Clarence Marshall
Audubon Section
Harriss
Woodrow Wilson
Champ Clark
C. D. Weeks
Henry Mack
Henry Johnson
Will Anderson
Lewis Dry
Cigar Makers Strike Ends in Puerto Rico Wage Pact
San Juan Puerto Rico December 21 The cigar makers strike ends with a settlement that raises annual wages by more than 500000 dollars affecting over 15000 workers under a one year contract. The agreement was reached between workers and employers.
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iLy Associated Press
San Juan
P. R
Voyage to France in Safety from the Amer ica
Mrs. E C Hudson receives a brother's wartime letter from Theodore E LeClerc describing the voyage of the United States Ship Amer ica to Brest France. He notes a fifteen million dollar cargo four thousand seven hundred white soldiers eight hundred officers and twelve hundred black stevedores the November arrivals and a December storm with extreme cold and ice in New York harbor. He recounts influenza his hospital stay and life aboard including mail and shore leave.
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E. C. Hudson
Church Street
Theodore E. LeClerc
Waslectrician
United States
America
New York
Brest
France
Case
Cass
Hagen
Able
Den
Honnet Club Banquet Pleased Y M C A Crowd
The Honnet Club held its annual banquet at the Y M C A last night with over 50 youngsters in attendance. The event featured a high school quartet and brief addresses by Dr John Jeter Hurt, Rufus L YeGrand, and Odis B Hinnant who urged thrift and saving.
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First Baptist Church
Mesdames R. Hanby, Jr
L. W
John Jeter Hurt
Rufus L yeGrand
Odis B. Hinnant
Hinnant
Death of Mrs Pridgen in East Wilmington residence
Mrs Lucy Pridgen 52 wife of C F Pridgen died at home after a long illness. Survived by husband and three children and her parents Mr and Mrs D C Rushing. Member of Fifth Avenue Methodist church. Funeral Thursday at 2 1 o'clock from the home conducted by Rev J H McCracken. Interment Bellevue Cemetery.
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East Wilmington
Lucy Pridgen
C. Fridgen
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Erment
Bellevue Cemetery
Ember Day Services at St Pauls Episcopal Church
Ember Day services will be held at St Pauls Episcopal Church at 5 oclock in the evening. The last Ember service of the season is tomorrow afternoon at the same hall. Visitors are invited to attend. Prayers offered for those seeking holy orders and missionary work.
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St. Paul’s Episopal
Amorrow
Thayers
Patriotism Programs at Winter Park and Castle Haynes
Patriotic exercises drew large crowds at Winter Park and Castle Haynes schools. Students performed songs and readings praising the Red Cross and War Savings Stamps, with speakers including Chas. B. Newcombe W. B. Campbell and Mrs. A. J. Howell. The Winter Park program featured a pageant Liberty and Her Allies and multiple musical numbers.
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Winter Park
Castle Haynes
Red Cross
Chas. B. Newcombe
Castle, Haynes
W. B. Campbell
A. J. Howell
Wrightsboro School
H. B. Rogers
America
Andrew J. Howell
Old North State
Elizabeth Hall
Christindia
Margaret Howell
David Barber
Eleanor Dudley
Carolina
Annie Buck
Germany
W. J. Hobbs
W. M. Latta
Liberty
Argentina Chile conflict notes and ship indemnity talks
A sequence of confidential telegrams from 1917 documents Argentina Germany and Chile discussions on philanthropy of indemnities for sunk ships and the treatment of Argentine vessels. The notes urge conciliatory language regarding contraband and the Toro incident, seek openness in negotiations, and reflect shifting ministerial expectations. The set includes plans for delaying replies, potential arbitration, and promises to spare or protect Argentina ships in blockaded zones.
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Argentina
Aps
Ithe Corvey
Toro
Dodero
France
Chile
Iquique
Europe
Bolivia
North Americ
Jaguier
Santiago
Protocol Hall
North America
Brazil
South America
Germany
Iris
Molina
Berlin
Luxburg
Buenos Aires
Zimmerman
Switzerland
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Court House
John D. Bellamy
L. Clayton Grant
W. B. McKay
Isaac Wright Kenry Heyer
Samuel B. Wood
A. G. Ricaud
W G. McRie
Walter P. Gafford
Graham Kenan
William M. Beilemy
A. Hardee
A. S. Williams
B. G Empie
Color
Lewis Davis
Alex A. Nelms
Jos C. Smith
Preston Malpass
Sam Reddick
Scd. Nelson
Arthur I. Pickett
Jos. Bryant
David J. Harrell
Jno McCullough
Lewis T. Nixon
SMITH
Dock St
Amakes
Honnet Club
Pridgen
Resinol
Baltimore
HMS
Kuhlmann
Tas Toro
S Way
Kuchlmann
Zeballos
Leedbedé
Pene
California
Uy Arts
Tcontents
R. i
Campbell
Mgr
Telephone
Wilmington
N. C
Armour
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess’ Street
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