Income tax campaign by Internal Revenue Service hints
The Internal Revenue Service announces a temporary field office in Wilmington from January 2 to 19 1918 to assist residents with income tax returns. Officers will visit homes and speak with individuals and families earning above thresholds to determine tax obligations and provide forms. Meanwhile an incident on Holly Shelter road ends with a home invasion confrontation as five local Black men allegedly threatened Dock Morgan and his wife, with deputies detaining Walter Nixon and others later sought by Pend er authorities.
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Bailey
Anl
Oliver
Wilmington
Morgan
Colver
J. W. Yall
Antennin
Unitao
Iuan
Coes
Dock Morgan
Holly Shelter Road
D. E. Futch
Rackley
Bullard
Walter Nixon
Pendér
Pender
Willie Williams
Henry Someron
John Grady
Coot Sharpross
Mothers of Mrs Webster of Winter Park Die in Beaufort
Mrs Webster receives word of the death of her mother Mrs J Fulcher at Beaufort North Carolina after a long illness. The 76 year old widow is survived by a daughter Mrs G A Betes of Winter Park and four sons and a daughter all listed as residents of Beaufort and Southport. Obsequies were planned to be held in Beaufort after burial preparations.
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Webster
Winter Park
Beaufort
George B. Webster
J. Fulcher
Yesries Marine
N. C
Pulcher
Irs Fulcher
G. A. Betes
Evs
Wessrn
A. J. Dr
A. i Paulehes
Peaufort
How
Col. Fuleles
Southport
Building Secretary—Robert F Coleman Joins YMCA
Robert F Coleman, long associated with Tidewater Power Company gas department, accepts position as building secretary of the YMCA. He will assist Secretary J P Frostingtop and follows the tenure of Oscar Keller. Coleman's life centers on YMCA activities and his experience with Yokefellows and related groups.
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Robert F. Coleman
Tidewater Power Company
he + YY CA
J. P. Jrostingtop
Oscar Keller
Cotenien
M. C. A. Activ
Christmas Tree Entertainment at Sea Men's Bethel
The Salvation Army plans a Christmas tree program at Seamen's Bethel tonight at 7 20. The event features songs and recitations with more than 20 children expected to participate. Free provisions and gifts will be distributed to all children, and a prize is promised.
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Seamen’s Bethel
Spreation Army
Seamen’s
Two Basketball Contests Set At Y M C A Tonight
The Ramblers will face the All-Stars at 7 45 with college students and alumni on both sides. The White Sox meet the Pirates in a preliminary game with the winner to challenge the Athletics for the first series championship. All three teams vie for the top spot and the public is invited.
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Ramblers
Hl. Green
R. F
W. Roberts
L. F
Athletics
Recorder's Court Colonel Resolves Two Assault Cases
A woman sought coal at relroed yards with a bucket and hat but after Willie Williams took the bucket, she swore a warrant charging assault on a female. The Recorder dismissed the case. George Lewis pleaded guilty to assault on a female with judgment continued on costs.
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Willie Williams
Vollams
Recorder
George Lewis
Ys Rho
MacRae Street
Volleyball Contest At YMCA For Oyster Roast
A Business Men's Gymnasium Class volley ball contest at the YMCA tomorrow at 5 15 pm will require the losers to pay for an oyster roast served after the game. The public is invited to watch.
Nations in War On Germany and Its Allies
Seventeen nations with a combined population of 1.314 billion form a coalition against Germany and its three allies who total 156 million people.
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Germany
Russia
Ioffe
Alumni Banquet Set By Local Association At YMCA
Dr W C Riddick president of the State College will be principal speaker at the annual banquet. Capt J W Harrelson of the Raleigh company invited. Wilmington High seniors and eight home students invited. Officers J L Becton president L J Poisson secretary treasurer. Senator W B Cooper to be present. List of alumni members included.
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W. C. Riddick
State College of Agriculture and Engineering
J. W. Harrelson
Raleigh Company
Fort Caswell
Wilmington High School
Robert Williams
A. Montgomery
G. W. Tiencken
Gray Hicks
Arthur Humphrey
John Bonitz
W. ©. Murrell
G. G. Avant
Association
Allen Huggins
J. L. Becton
Melzel Pearsall
Victor Pearsall
Oscar Pearsall, Jr
John Klein
C. O. McNair
W. M. Peck
Oliver Carter
Sidney McDonald
J. B. Lynch
Franklin Smith
C. C. Wilson
Miss Margie Lavegne Shines at Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre secured soprano Miss Margie Lavegne whose performances this week have earned warm praise. She sang Carmena and Poor Butterfly to applause and is billed to perform Waiting today, with expectations of further acclaim from theatergoers.
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Grand Theatre
Margie Lavegne
Second Victim Of Automobile Wreck Dies
Bladenboro NC December 27 special to The Dispatch reports Mrs Colonel Hester died at Thompson Hospital Lumberton from injuries sustained in the Christmas Day car crash near Bladenboro. Her husband Colonel Hester died yesterday from the same accident. Remaining family members injuries vary with some regaining consciousness and others able to sit up.
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Bladenboro
N. C
Thompson Hospital
Lumberton
Colonel Hester
Hickory Grove Church
Charles Storms
Hester
Star Party
Grad Storms
Bladenboro Late Tuesday Afternoon When An Automobile Driven By Colonel Hester
Richardson
Lumberton Hospital
Hog Island Plant Declared World Largest Shipyard
Philadelphia report quotes Meyer Bloomfield head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation Industrial Service Bureau after an all day inspection of Hog Island site. He says the Hog Island plant is one of the biggest projects ever undertaken and compares its scale to the Panama Canal. The government plans to spend about $1 billion this year to build ships.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Hog Island
Panama
Meyer Bloomfield
Industrial Service Bureau
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Kilbane Hints Return If Boxing Promoter Pays
Retired featherweight Johnny Kilbane signals possible ring comeback if a promoter offers real money for another bout. Speculation centers on Kilbane weighing a return despite his announced retirement and the market for a match in the current boxing scene.
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Johnny Kilbane
Uncle Sam Seeks Many Workers for War Demands
The Civil Service Commission announces numerous wartime job openings with varying salaries from $480 to $4,500 per year. Positions include engineers, clerks, inspectors, editors, and trade teachers across government plants, with exams largely in January and some to be taken at home.
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Sam
Civil Service Commission
Bandits cross border chased by U S cavalry
Two American cavalry troops pursued five Mexican bandits toward interior Mexico near Marfa Texas on December 27 marking the second border crossing raid in two months. The raiders had earlier attacked the Brite ranch killing three, including one American, and another raid hit the Fitzgerald ranch nearby on Christmas Day.
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Ry Associated Press
Marfa
Texas
Mexico
George T. Langhorne
Oficer
Big Bend
Brite
Fitzgerald Ranch
Brite Postoffice
Merchendis
Brite Ranch
Pitzgerald Ranch
Child labor rises in Massachusetts as certificates grow
A United Press report from Boston on December 27 notes a sharp rise in child labor through 1916 to November 1917. About 42,268 children aged 14 to 16 held working certificates in 1916, with a substantial increase since then, driven by draft demand and high wages pulling youths from schools.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Child Labor Committee
Ellenburg Enacts Liquor Prescriptions Ordinance
Ellenburg Washington passes an ordinance prohibiting physicians from prescribing and druggists from filling more than four ounces of alcohol without a second physician approving and the mayor counter signing. The policy requires municipal oversight for larger quantities.
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Ellenburg
Wash
Adage About Advice Bites A Friend Now In Bug-House
A Greenville News quip notes that the old line advice is cheap is false and tells of a friend who tried to follow all counsel and ended up in the asylum. The cartoonish reflection mocks endless guidance.
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Devil
Greenville News
War prompts consumers to study food values
A historical reflection notes that the war has driven consumers to examine food values more closely. The comment highlights heightened awareness of nourishment and resource choices amid wartime pressures.
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Attonn
Recorder’s Court
SMITH
Robert G., Barr
Dock St
Riddick
Miss Laygne
Teutons
Sloan
The
Wilmington ‘Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
N. Jacobi
Hdw. Co
Front St
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