Vessels Under Rapid Construction At Wilmington Ship Yard
Work on two large four masted auxiliary schooners advances quickly at Wilmington Iron Works on Eagles Island. Capt Hailey reports completion of frames for both ships with interiors ceiled and engines installed, aiming for spring launch and potential additional orders.
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Wilmington Iron Works
Eagles Island
Hdw. P.hailey
Contern
Statvs
Cape Fear
Coavern
Thexs
Lieutenant Hutson Transferred to Cutter Seminole
Lieut J J Hutson is ordered to transfer from the Bear in San Francisco to the cutter Seminole at this port on January 1. He and Mrs Hutson are well known in Wilmington where the office was stationed years ago. They spent Christmas in the city with Mrs Hutson’s parents Prof and Mrs Washington Catlett and are now in Aiken S C on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hutson
Seminole
Jurer Bear
San Francisco
Hutson
Wilmington
Washington Catlett
Aiken, S
Public Hearings Planned on Webb Bill and Railway Legislation
Washington official announces hearings for January 5 on the Webb bill allowing American firms to form joint foreign selling agents and on additional railway legislation proposed by President Wilson to bolster the Adamson law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newlands
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Janary
Webb
Wilson
Economic and Sociological Groups Gather in Columbus
Men and women from across the United States attend the annual meeting of societies discussing economic and sociological issues. The groups include the American Economic Association American Sociological Society American Statistical Association and the American Association for Labor Legislation. Sessions focus on problems from the European war and its aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Jas
American Economic Association
American Sociological Socety
American Statistical Assocition
American Association For Labor Legislation
Portland Opens Big Oregon Teachers Convention Gathering
Portland Oregon hosts the annual Oregon Teachers Association convention drawing teachers from all regions. Eastern and western divisions join for the first time, breaking attendance records. Administrators meet today, with a general assembly tomorrow and department meetings Thursday through Friday.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Feschers
Lreron Teachers’ Association
Association
Winter Park Baptist Church to Hold Rev KeHer Sermon
Rev. O. A. KeHer will preach at Winter Park Baptist Church. The public is cordially invited to attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. KeHer
Tomight
Winter Park Baptist
Trains Behind Schedule Tie Wilming-ton Service Push
A city rail service study shows 278 daily trains arriving October 27 to November 27 with only 122 on time. Seaboard and Atlantic Coast Line trains posted frequent lateness as Chamber of Commerce efforts push for improved service.
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Hms
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
J. G. McCormick
The
Seaboard
Rutherfordton
Charlotte
New Bern
Wilmington and Fayetteville
Columbia
Fayetteville
Rocky Mount
Norfolk
Florence
Peanut market flood halts sales before Christmas
Local Wilmington dealers cite a flood of peanuts in the market just before Christmas and state there is no market for the product at present. They expect next week to restore buying and selling of peanuts.
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Wilmington
Reward Offered for Return of Wilmington Fireman
Uncle Sam pays reward for the return of Emil C. Kranke son of F. H. Kranke of Leland formerly of this city charged with straggling from the U S S Hartford at Charleston D C Kranke a first class fireman enlisted in Baltimore in February 1914 A reward of 25 is offered for his apprehension.
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Sam
Wilmington
Bay
Emil C. Kranke
F. H. Kranke
Leland
U. S. S. Hartford
Charleston
D. C
Young Kranke
Baltimore
Woman Escapes Shot. Refuses Warrant Against Suspect
Captain C. W. Woolard reports an attempted shooting of Mary Wright in Schutte's alley. George James, a Black man, fired a bullet that narrowly missed her. Police urged her to swear out a warrant, but she declined. James fled and the dispute’s origin remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Woolard
Mary Wright
Schutte’s Alley
George James
James
Convention of Commercial Teachers Opens in Chicago
Educators from across the country gather in Chicago for the twentieth Commercial Teachers Federation three day session. Dr Glen Levin of the United States Bureau of Education leads the speaker list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Twentieth
Commercial Teachers’ Federation
Glen Levin
Commercial Department
United States Bureau of Education
Training Corps Seen Favorably By Alumni And Parents
The New Hanover A. and M. Alumni Association and Wilmington parents back a circular by President W C Riddick detailing the Reserve Officers' Training Corps plan to begin at A M College in September. Freshmen and sophomores drill three hours weekly, uniforms provided, with options to continue to junior year and join the Officers' Training Corps for three more drill hours plus two in military science and summer camps funded by the government. The program aims to prepare students for commissions in the regular army and assist with education costs. Local alumni and Wilmington youths anticipate many will enlist as officers in the Reserve Corps. Local A M students named include A L Humphrey, G G Avant, Z E Murrell, F F Montgomery, G W Tiencken, W C Murrell, G H Hataff Jr., J H W Bonitz, J G Hicks, and Charles Butler.
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New Hanover
A. & M. Alumni Association
Wilmington
A. & M. College
Raleigh
W. C. Riddick
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Officers’ Training Corps
United States
Uncle Sam
Messrs
A. L. Humphrey
G. G. Avant
Z. E. Murrell
F. F. Montgomery
G. W. Tiencken
W. C. Murrell
G. H. Hataff, Jr
J. H. W. Bonitz
J. G. Hicks
Charles Butler
City Council to discuss Wilmington legislation tonight
Citizens will attend a City Hall conference at 8 o clock to hear which measures Wilmington seeks for the General Assembly. City Attorney said local tax bills will not be considered, with focus on city government machinery and remedies for defects before Senator Clayton Grant presents bills in Raleigh.
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City Council
Wilmington
General Assembly
Clayton Grant
Raleigh
Robert Ruark
Railroads and unions debate Adamson law fate
New York, Dec. 28. A conference of railroad managers and four brotherhoods resumed talks on Adamson law application pending Supreme Court ruling. An agreement with Attorney General Gregory suspends the law’s effect temporarily. On January 1 workers will labor without the promised benefits. A joint board may be set up to determine the law’s operation if constitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Conference
Committee of Railroad Managers
Four Brotherhoods of Railroad
United States Supreme Court
Gregory
Railroads Face Possible ICC Action Over Car Shortage
Washington officials say the Interstate Commerce Commission may issue a drastic order to relieve car congestion by mandating foreign cars be returned to connecting lines after unloading. Railroads argue the commission lacks authority for such an order as congestion persists and previous return requirements are reportedly ignored by some eastern lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Weddings Mark the Day in Magnolia
In Magnolia North Carolina on December 28 the Rev R F Munns joined two couples in marriage Miss Lula Register and Mr M C Carter at the bridegrooms home near town and Miss Sadie Blanton and Mr Bruce Heath at the Methodist parsonage Blanton daughter of farmer J H Blanton and Heath employed in High Point are the principals involved The arrival of Christmas packages on delayed trains draws crowds and then departs as trains move on
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Magnolia
N. C
R. F. Munns
Lula Register
M. C. Carter
Henry Register
Sadie Blanton
Bruce Heath
Blanton
J. H. Blanton
Heath
High Point
Funeral of Mrs Monroe to be held after husband arrives
The death of Mrs. W. P. Monroe from heart failure Tuesday night is reported. Interment will follow after her husband Lieut. W. P. Monroe arrives from Camp Stuart El Paso Texas with the Second regiment National Guard of North Carolina. A telegram indicates his Sunday arrival in the city.
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Border
W. P. Monroe
Lieut
Camp Stuart
el Paso
Texas
Second Regiment National Guard of
North Carolina
Monroe
To Define Proselyting in Collegiate Athletics
New York December 28. The eleventh annual convention of the National Collegiate Athletic Association opens at the Hotel Astor tomorrow. The evening session will feature a discussion on proselyting, an issue the association opposes by its by laws though a recent announcement says the term is not clearly defined.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Hotel Astor
Dialogue Snippet on War Acknowledgment and Exchange
A brief exchange uses playful misnaming to discuss papers like articles of war and a marriage license. Characters reference Reggy and his sister, with taunting and musical barbs about eyes and looks.
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Reggy
Wilmington’s Custom House Wing Nears Completion
The North wing of Wilmington’s half million dollar Customs House shows one completed story at Water and Princess streets. Masons work on Water street. South wing foundations delayed by pile-driver issues. Steel and stone on Princess street reach the second floor. contractors safeguard exposed edges and monitor progress of the city’s costliest building.
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Wilmington
Water and
Princess Streets
Water Street
Princess Street
Negro released in Recorder's Court on receipt of stolen goods charge
Henry Baldwin, colored, arrested on a second charge of receiving stolen goods and linked to Solomon, was this morning granted not pros in the Recorder's court. Police alleged Baldwin disposed of items thought stolen by Smith. Hannah Nelson, colored, charged with trespass, was ordered to pay costs. Joe Walker, colored, charged with abandonment, is held for trial tomorrow.
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Henry Baldwin
Solomon
Harriss
Recorder's Court
Baldwin
Smith
Hannah Nelson
Joe Walker
Deed Filed for Cape Fear Township Land Transfer
One deed entered in the register of deeds office this morning. Preston Allen transfers a tract in Cape Fear township to N. F. Warren formerly owned by Frank Solomon for a consideration of 400 dollars.
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Office of the Register of Deeds
Preston Allen
N. F. Warren
Cape Fear Township
Frank Solomon
Like Produces Like in a Cash Hot Time
A dialogue snippet contrasts likening outcomes to production of cold cash sparking hot moments, implying a cause and effect between money and risky excitement. The lines hint at transactional implications in social or romantic settings.
1916 National champions list across sports noted
A long list of 1916 champions across archery boxing golf hockey and more. Notable names include Dario Rosta Babe Ruth Tris Speaker Johnny Kilbane and Charles Evans Jr. The record cites teams such as the Boston Americans Brooklyn Dodgers Yale Cornell and the University of Pittsburgh as top performers in their fields.
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R.P. Elber
Wayne
Cynthia M. Wesson
Cotuit
Mass
Dario Rosta
Boston
Jack Britton
Jimmy Wilde
Freddie Welsh
Jay Gould
New York
Walter A. Kinsella
Cornell
John W. Overton
Yale
William Kyronen
James Henigan
John Stable
Newark
N. J
Frank L. Kramer
Orange
University of Pittsburgh
Ohio State University
Georgia Tech
University of Tennessee
Universities of
Oregon
Washington
Charles Evans, Jr
Chicago
Alexia Stirling
Atlanta
James M. Barnes
Whitemarsh
C. C
Harvard
Trotter
Lee Axworthy
Colored Man John Wesley Custon Dies After Long Barber Career
John Wesley Custon a respected Black man of 510 North Seventh Street died yesterday morning. He ran a barber shop on North Fourth Street for over 30 years. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from St Stephen's Methodist Church.
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John Wesley Custon
North Seventh Street
Custon
North Fourth Street
St. Stephen's Method'st
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Sociologists In Session
Hall
James M. Hall
Druggist Ltd
Castle Sts
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
C. E. Taylor
H. Walters
J. W. Norwood
J. L. Williams
W. Hull Moore
Ass’s
J. G. Thornton
Teller
Custom House
Solomon Smith
Napoleon Direct
Thomas W. Murphy
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Great Neck
Long Island
Meadowbrook
Stanley G. Mortimer
Tuxedo
L. Waterbury
J. C. Waterbury
Jock Soutar
Poughkeepsie Regatta
Syracuse
New London
Duluth Boat Club
T. J. Rooney
Ravenswood B. C
University of Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Harry Cody
Toronto
Anton O'Lickey
Cleveland
Eric S. Winston
Richard N. Williams
Philadelphia
J. Griffin
W. M. Johnston
W. E. Davis
California
Eleanora Sears
W. FE. Davis
Dean Mathey
G. M. Church
New Jersey
Mole Bjurstedt
Norway
Molla Bjurstedt
Robert L. Murray
Niagara Falls
William Rosenbaum
A. E. Levinbond
John F. Wulf
Milwaukee
Phillip Miller
Dallas
Incorporated
Lee
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