President Wilson Rebukes Union Leader Halting Shipyard Strike
President Wilson sent a sharp rebuke to William L. Hutcheson head of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners after Hutcheson refused to recall strikers. Officials said shipyard carpenters would return to work pending wage board settlement with most workers back by noon. Hutcheson said he would use influence to gain compliance and union leaders notified crews to resume tasks.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Wilson
Hutcheson
United States
New York
Atlantic Seaboard
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
William L. Hutcheson
Brotherhood
Suerecte
L. T. Guerin
Executive Committee
Many Persons Lost in Indian Floods in Zululand
Durban reports 63 Europeans missing after the Umvolosi river flood in Zululand. A terrific storm swamped the Umvolosi sugar district, hindering rescue work as coastal damage spread. Indians and natives likely lost amid the rising waters.
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Durban
Natal
Umvolosi
Zululand
McAdoo Urges Rapid Enactment of Railroad Bill
Director General McAdoo urged quick passage of the administration railroad bill to avoid delaying vital war arrangements and equipment. The message to House Inter state Commerce Committee chairman Sims warned that every day of delay imperils the war effort.
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Washington
McAdoo
Chaiman Sims
House Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Forty More Alleged Rioters Go On Trial
Forty enlisted men of the 24th Infantry Negro went to trial by court martial in San Antonio on murder and mutiny charges. This is the third court martial stemming from the Houston riot of August 23, when 20 were killed and many injured. Previous trials resulted in hangings, prison terms, and Presidential review. Each defendant faces mutiny murder assault to murder and disobeying orders.
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San Antonio
Texas
24Th Infantry
Houston
Colonel Roosevelt Learns of Grandchild Birth in Boston
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, convalescing in New York, expresses delight at news of his eighth grandchild, a boy born in Boston to Captain Archie Roosevelt and his wife. Captain Roosevelt recently promoted, with General Pershing's forces in France. No new bulletins on the former President's condition were issued today.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Boston
Archie Roosevelt
Roosevelt
General Pershing
France
Richard Derby
Ethel Roosevelt
Viscount Ishii Named Ambassador to United States
Viscount Kikukjiso Ishii has been appointed ambassador for Japan to the United States and will soon reach Washington. He succeeds Ambassador Sato who moves to an unassigned roll in Tokyo. Ishii led the Imperial Japanese mission that arrived in Washington August 22 to thank President Wilson and the American government for entry into the war.
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Washington
Viscount Kikukjiso Ishii
Japan
United States
Sato
Tokio
Viscount Ishii
Wilson
America
Raid Repulsed in Gavrelle Area During Night
War office report says a hostile raiding party was driven off by a British post near Gavrelle in the night. A few prisoners were taken by Portuguese near Neuve Chapelle. Petrol encounters caused enemy casualties in the Messines sector. Enemy artillery activity noted south of the Arras Cambrai road and near Lens and Zonnebeke.
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London
Gavrelle
War Office
Neuve Chapelle
Messines
Arras-Cambrai Road
Lens
Zonnebeke
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Thacker Dies in City
Associate Justice Charles M. Thacker died in Oklahoma City yesterday at age 52 from acute gastritis after a brief three day illness. Born in Virginia, he served on the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Charles M. Thacker
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Judge Thacker
Virginia
Pershing reports death of Private Hurley in war record
Washington February 16 Private George D Hurley died of empyema as reported to the War Department by General Pershing His half brother William D Thomas resides in Fort Valley Virginia.
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Pershing
Washington
George D. Hurley
War Department
Hurley
William D. Thomas
Fort Valley
Four cases heard at Monday session of Re corder's court
Only four cases were docketed for trial in Monday's recorder court session. Dave Epps faced prohibition and assault charges with two barrels of scented beverage found at his home. McNeal and Saffre faced assault charges with judgments continued upon costs. Willie Walker, a colored boy, was moved to the juvenile docket and paroled for 12 months due to insignificant theft and good past behavior.
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Recorder’s’ Court
Davee¢Epps
Dave
Robert McNeal
Tony Saffre
Willie Walker
Johnson
Walker
Greek Bites Swede in Rocky Mount Wrestling Match
Visitors in Rocky Mount recall last Thursday's wrestling bout between Fritz Hanson and John Kelonis. Hanson tested Kelonis with a half Nelson to the ropes, Kelonis reportedly grabbed a spectator, and Hanson later struck Kelonis in the eye ending the match.
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Rocky Mount
Roc Mount
Fritz Hanson
John Kelonis
John
Hanson
Witherington Brothers Promoted In Navy And Army
Faison notices Robert L. Witherington earns ensign rank in the U S Navy after a competitive exam and Assistant Surgeon L Hicks Williams receives senior lieutenant. Five stars at the Williams home honor the five officer relatives including lieutenants and captains in the Army and Navy.
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Faison
Robert L. Witherington
United States Navy
Davidson College
L. Hicks Williams
Admiral Sims
Williams
Johns Hopkins
Marshall Williams
Dr. Williams
R. T. Witherington
I. F. Witherington
Camp Gordon
I. Roland Williams
Camp Greene
North Carolina
M. McD. Willams
Coast Artillery
Witherington
Two Deeds Filed For Record In Garden City And Carolina Beach
Two property transfers were filed by early Monday. One conveys lot No. 4 in Garden City from F. D. Alexander and wife to G. W. Curtis and wife for $500. The New Hanover Transit Company and Judge E K Bryan administrator of the late Capt. John W. Harper estate convey a Carolina Beach lot to A M Tolar for $100.
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Garden City
F. D. Alexander
G. W.W. Curtis
New Hanover Transit Company
E. K. Bryan
John W. Harper
Carolina Beach
A. M. Tolar
Visitors from North Carolina and Maryland Stop in
Miss Emma Glimer and Miss Mary Louise Bender of Jacksonville NC visit the city today. Miss Mattie Hammonds a nurse at the Tankersley Harper Sanitarium returns from Fayetteville. Mrs Beverly Dvache of Easton MD visiting Mrs P R Albright at 114 South Third Street.
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Emma Glimer
Mary Louise Bender
Jacksonville
N. C
Mattie Hammonds
Tankersley-Harper Sanitarium
Fayetteville
Beverly D Vache
Easton, Md
Wilmington
P. R. Albright
South Third Street
Pastor Hurt Confined After Mild Illness At Home
Rev Dr J J Hurt, pastor of the First Baptist church, is confined to his home with a mild illness. Additional medical details were not disclosed.
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J. J. Hurt
First Baptist Church
Pershing Makes Two Day Tour Of American Sector
General Pershing led a two day tour through American sector trenches and batteries. He inspected Mont Sec and nearby German observation posts, spoke with soldiers, directed minor changes, and assured maximum protection and good conditions for troops everywhere.
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Pershing
Mont Sec
Metz
Geeeral Pershing
Express Companies Increase Returns
Washington report shows October earnings by the Interstate Commerce Commission with Southern Express earning 112,643 and Adams Company posting a deficit. The Railroad Administration reviews taking over express firms for operation with railroads despite gains over prior months but still below last year.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Adams Company
Southern Express Company
Railroad Administration
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Hanson and Kelonis
Faison Boys
Carolia Beach
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Fairmont
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Market Street
Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
THE
Motte Business College
American Quartette
Queen City Cycle Co
North Fifth Street
Carolina Court
Wrightsville Avenue
P. Q. Moore
Third and
Hanover
Kress
Woolworth
C. W. Leighton
Gordon’s
L. Mazer
5Th St
Phila
Clarksville
W. T. Farris
Farris
Chas. Finkles
South Front Street
Market St
Toledo
HE. A. Shands, Jr
Toledo Scale Co
Lingo City Meta Works
B. B. Brown
3Rd and Mostiller Sts
I.alesman
P. O. Box
the Peoples Savings Bank
Front and
Princess Streets
Alma Brown
Vulcan
Cape Fear
Urday
Progressive Building & Loan Association
Coca-Cola
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
Thomas Franks
Joshua Franks
Uncle Sam
War Savings Club
Brooklyn Bridge
W. B. Cooper & Co
Wilmington, N. C
United States Government Bonds
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Murchison National Bank
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