Gerrit Walker Attacks Eagle Island Annexation Debate
A statement from Gerritt Walker, New Hanover County Democratic Executive Committee member, criticizes the Tuesday meeting actions on Eagle Island annexation, Cape Fear ferry service, and Senator Cranmer. He laments missing the meeting and urges bold favors for Representative Grant, noting party pride and potential resolutions.
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Gerritt Walker
Democratic Executive Committee
Grammer
Stui
Crinmer
Representative Grant
Walker
New Hanover County
Democratic
Wilmington
Will
Brunswick County
Ree Ferry
Grant
Educain
Uresaker
Senator Cranmer
Keunswick County
New Hanover
Tigers and Red Sox Win YMCA Basketball Doubleheader
At the YMCA league Friday night the Red Sox won 25 to 17 in the opening game and the Tigers captured the second contest 33 to 22. Highlights include six field goals by Red Sox guard Ruark and strong scoring from Tigers forwards Farrar and Rhodes as spectators enjoyed fast, hard play.
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Ruard
Red Sox
Denier Farrar
Rhodes
Tigers
Beom
Ts Americans
Tiger
Moss Of Chapel Hill To Lead First Presbyterian Service
Rev. W L Moss of Chapel Hill will conduct Sunday morning services at the First Presbyterian Church in the city. He is popular with Chapel Hill residents and is well regarded by the State University faculty and student body for his engaging preaching and convincing manner.
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Chapel Hill
City
WL Ot, Moss
Presbyterian Churcher
First Presbyterian Arch
Dent
State University
Wilmington
North Carolina
Orton
Cape Fear
Fort Fisher
Texas
Louisana
James Sprunt
Hayes
Edenton
Samuel Johnston
Earl
Annandale
Scotland
James Cathcart Johnston
South
Juames J Johnston Pettigrew
Falling Waters
Sir Walter Raleigh
Barton
Devonshire
England
Cloverly
Rittmors
Asheville
United States
Idith Vanderbilt
Blowing Rock
Chetola
Mr. Stringfellow
Alabama
Strawberries and Lettuce Outlook From Carolina Journal
The Carolina Fruit and Truckers Journal reports minimal strawberry crop damage from a recent cold wave across New Hanover and nearby counties. Lettuce production in the region is forecast to dominate the Washington to Florida market, with potential for a record New Hanover crop and strong prices.
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Carolina Fruit & Truckers’ Journal
Carolina Fruit and Truckers Journal
Carolina
New Hanover
Pender
Duplin
Wayne
Sampson Bladen
Columbus
Brunswick Onslow
Craven
Robeson
Chadbourn
Mt. Olive
Rose Hill Faison
Rocky Point
Wallace
Teacheys
Tabor
Calypso
Loris
Conway
Clarendon
Whiteville
Newberlin
Cerro Gordo
Grists
Fruit Ridge
Clarkton
Bladenboro
Burgaw
Willard
Lumberton
Fairmont
Virginia
Florida
South Carolina
Georgia
Hanover
Prisoner Leaps From Mail Train in Georgia Fugitive Escape
George Lee a colored man arrested in Gainesville Georgia on a fugitive from justice charge escaped custody by leaping from a fast moving mail train en route to Georgia. Local authorities were asked to arrest him again if he returns to the area. His wife lives in East Wilmington and Lee is said to have stolen three bales of cotton in Georgia.
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Georgia
George Lee
Gainesville
Strickland
Lee
Wilmington
Wilmington Centerpiece in Col Fred Olds Tribute
Col Fred A. Olds praises Wilmington in The Orphans' Friend and Masonic Journal, highlighting the Cape Fear river gateway, restored shipping legacy, and port history from Revolutionary to Civil War eras. He notes plans for inland waterways and deepening the Cape Fear, plus Wilmington’s mild winter climate, historic houses, and palmetto trees.
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Col
Fred A. Olds
Raleigh
North Carolina
Wilmington
Cape Fear
West Indies
Confederacy
Fort Fisher
James G. Martin
Mexico
Lee
Vance
General Martin
Nassau
Atlantic
England
Southport
United States
Florida
Boston
Beaufort
Fayetteville
Garden of Eden
Gambling raid nets multiple arrests in Wilmington area
Justice McGowan led a crackdown on gambling devices and houses, arresting John McIlhenny and H. Finberg on charges of running a money-based gambling setup. Warranted others including Frank Banks and Joe Goldberg were released on bonds as preliminary hearings loom.
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W. A. McGowan
John McIlhenny
H. Finberg
Frank Banks
Bunk Brady
Joe Goldberg
W. E. Watson
Rowland Moody
United Cigar Store
Justice McGowan
Mr. McIlhenny
Messrs
Finberg
Watson
McGowan
Will Hold Mass Meeting Uniting City Societies
Representatives of patriotic societies met at the Murchison Bank in Mur chison to plan a mass meeting aimed at unifying activities and promoting harmony. Archdeacon Thomas P. Noe presided on behalf of Mrs. Cuthbert Martin. The chair was authorized to contact Washington authorities for information to present at the mass gathering. The meeting extended and productive.
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Murchison Bank
Archdeacon Thomas P. Noe
Cuthbert Martin
Red Cross
Washington
Miss Anita Baldwin Charters Special Car for Women
Miss Anita Baldwin, heir to the late Lucky Baldwin fortune, has chartered a special car for a group of women. The event highlights her social circle and philanthropic interests in the era.
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Anita Baldwin
Lucky” Baldwin
Change of Firm Name Announced for I Shrier & Sons
Mr I Shrier a Wilmington clothier announces partnership with his two sons Marshall and Louis Shrier forming I Shrier and Sons The elder Shrier has operated in Wilmington 46 years and will continue expanding the business along with the International Tailoring Company of New York The Immanuel News inspires church activity and previews evangelistic services led by Rev William Black D D with music by Andrew Burry
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I. Shrier
Front Street
Messrs
Marshall
Louis Shrier
Shrier
Wilmington
International Tailoring Company
New York
Immanuel News
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Immanuel Church
William Black
D.D
Synod of North Carolina
Andrew Burry
Dr Wharton to Lead Wilmington Evangelistic Meetings
Plans firm for evangelist H M Wharton of Baltimore to speak at First Baptist Church Wilmington likely in April with a large choir led by his accompanying singer. Wharton is a nationally known preacher with a record of successful revivals.
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H. M. Wharton
Baltimore
First Baptist Church
Jno
Peter Hart
Wharton
Wilmington
Warton
Young Women’s Christian Association Stages Fine Gymnastic Show
The semi annual exhibition by YWCA classes impressed with prepared display. Forty girls performed a Zouave drill in red sweaters and caps with synchronized kneeling salutes. A strong overture of dances and high quality apparatus work closed the program, with Uncle Sam portrayed by a participant.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Uncle Sam
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Greensburg
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