Railroads Ready to Move Troops in Crisis Says Kenly
John R. Kenly head of the Atlantic Coast Line told reporters in Washington that railroads would place their own business aside to move troops and Government supplies if needed. He said congestion at seaports would be managed, and rolling stock could be diverted for troop movements without crippling civilian commerce.
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John R. Kenly
Atlantic Coast Line
K. Kenly
Mr. Key
Tijouop 2
Atlantic
South Atlantic
Presio Tate
Kenly
Betio
Wilson
Forsyth
Mexico
Buchanan
Great Britain
Local Man Arthur Lnethenthal Honored by Ambulance Corps
Arthur Lnethenthal, son of Mr and Mrs L Blpethenthal, is among the five American Ambulance corps volunteers cited in official dispatches for devotion and brave service around Monastir. He is expected to return to America in early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L’nethenthal
Monastir
Arthur Dinethenthal
Funeral Arrangements For H H Woruce
Funeral services were held for H H Woruce who died Saturday afternoon. The procession from the home at 09 Swann Street went to St Aichew s Lutheran Church and Bellevue Cemetery in Bellevue. Rev G W McClanahan officiated the rites and pallbearers included F Schmidt M C Rivery Fred Seitter Claude Piet. A large gathering of friends offered flowers and tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Cemetery Towers
H.H. Woruce
Alerpoen
Swann Street
St. Aichew's Lutheran Church
Crork
G. W. McClanahan
Bellevue
Wrz
FP. Schmidt
M. C. Rivery
Fred Seitter
Claude Piet
Sorosis Appeals for Funds for Baby Milk Station
The Sorosis organization seeks ongoing financial support for the Baby Milk Station to ensure proper milk feedings for infants. They note current city and county contributions of 40 dollars are inadequate and urge monthly donations, with funds used to purchase bottles nipples and other supplies and to maintain a nurse in charge and a feeding program.
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Soren
Rfien
Tr Farelie Seresis
Sorosis
Lee
J. B. Rice
G.peet
Auction Set To Sell Valley Property In Estate Settlement
A property on Main Street between Chestnut and Pine is set to be sold at auction by James E S Inc on Tuesday February 13. The sale includes three valuable lots with clear titles and favorable terms. United Realty Company of Ditaysste will conduct the auction and invite all interested bidders to attend when the lots are publicly offered.
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le SF Reveaul
James “Es Inc
Chestnut
I United Realty Company
Ditaysste
Forsyth
United States
Bucheran
Nail Shortage Strikes Wilmington Builders Hard
Wholesale and retail hardware houses in Wilmington report a severe shortage of wire nails in sizes six ten twelve and twenty penny as Northern manufacturers withhold shipments for war materials. Prices have surged and substitutes like cut nails are scarce while awaiting carload deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Europe
J. W. Murchison & Co
Invocation by Dr Mendelsohn Urges Peace Amid World Crisis
The Temple of Israel rabbi Dr Mendelsohn led a Friday night prayer urging world peace. He warned of the perilous era as nations threaten war and called for divine guidance to restrain bloodshed and uphold justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Mendelsohn
Temple of Israel
Dr. Mendelsohn
Heaven
Building and loan officials oppose North Carolina bill
Building and loan men of Charlotte and Wilmington resist a proposed NC bill amending 1905 Revisal to regulate examination licensing and taxes for building and loan and land and loan associations. They plan hearings February 14 and 15 and urge opposition via local representatives.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
Raleigh
New Hanover
Wilmington
Yarborough
Charlotte Loan
Grant
General Assembly of
Stop This Unholy War of Wars Prayer
A religious exhortation pleads for peace amid calls to halt violent conflict. The speaker invokes divine guidance and asks for protection of the United States from entangling itself in killing. The text references biblical memory and a plea for humanity and brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Runabout stolen and wrecked near Wilmington
A 1915 Ford runabout owned by W. P. Cline of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was stolen from 209 Dock Street Sunday evening and found wrecked on the Wrightsville Turnpike near Delgado. Police pursued leads, noting the license 22, and searched for the thieves while arranging repairs for the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Cline
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Princess Street
Dock Street
Wrightsville Turnpike
Delgado
Cline
Lay Services Success At Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church held a well attended lay service on Sunday night with a strong musical program and engaging talks by Roger Moore K W Price and Mrs M T Plyler The event outlined church needs Sunday School needs and women’s work locally and abroad It opened a series of meetings in the Sunday School room with hymns prayers anthems scripture lesson offerings and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Messrs
Roger Moore
K. W. Price
M. T. Plyler
Mr. Moore
Price
Local Weather Bureau Sees Warmer Temperatures Ahead
Cold and fair conditions forecast for Monday night with a gradual warmup starting Tuesday. Observer Feiger expects temperatures as low as 25 or 26 Tuesday morning before rising to moderate levels, continuing for several days with no additional cold waves anticipated.
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Weather Bureau
Feiger
Mr Herring Dies After Heart Failure in Burgaw
Mr I W Herring of Burgaw died at his daughter's home 1716 Orange Street Sunday morning at 8 o clock from heart failure. He spent most of his life in Pender and Dublin counties and served in the Civil War. Survived by two daughters and three sons Mrs Colwell Lila Herring Louis Herring Tom Herring and J D Herring. Remains were taken to Burgaw by 8 o'clock train Monday for funeral at 10 with burial in the family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Herring
Burgaw
R. PF. Colwell
Orange Street
Baptist Church
Colwell
Lila Herring
Messrs
Louis Herring
Richmond
Tom Herring
Rocky Mount
J. D. Herring
Wersaw
Miss Greenberg Speaks on American Zionism in Durham
Miss Greenberg of Durham secretary of the American Jewish Congress for the state gave a Sunday night address on American Zionism at Bnai Israel synagogue. She will speak again Monday at 8 PM on the same topic at the YMCA on North Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Greenberg
Durham
American Jewish Congress
Bnai Israel
North Front Street
Precedent for War Precedent for War
The article reviews two prior instances where the United States severed diplomatic ties without a formal war, contrasting Brazil in 1827 and Mexico in 1858 with the present break with Germany over rights on the seas and submarine attacks. It explains actions by American envoys and presidents, noting differences in consultation, outcomes, and reprisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Brazil
Mexico
Johan von Bernstorff
Gerard
State Department
Rio Janeire
John Quincy Adams
Congress
Forsyth
Shivar Mineral Water Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement claims headaches from stomach liver or kidney issues can be permanently renewed by Shivar Mineral Water with a money back guarantee. It promises tasty water and nationwide delivery by Wilmington Agents and Ziving Tanta Pharmacy at 33d and Princeet St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziving Tanta Pharmacy
Princeet
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Kenly Wiata
Uneral
NLS
Insurance Commissioner
MR. Herring
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Stree
ED. Pinaud
ED. Pinaud’s
Pinaud
Dept. M
Pinaud Bldg
New York
Liberal
J. M. Solky & Co
One Price Clothiers and Furnishers
Incorporated
Jin
Ayeckwear
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