Tragic Cape Fear incident pulls six year old Rudolph Hardwick from water
A six year old, Rudolph Hardwick of 15 Walnut Street, fell from a flat at Princess Street toward a boat on Cape Fear Sunday. Companions Claude Whitewhite and another boy tried to help before Seaman Nick Brown rescued him as he sank a second time. He was revived on shore and taken to the Seminole engine room before recovering.
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Nick Brown
Cape
Siiday
Rudolph
BE. M. Hardwick
Walnut_street
Princess Street
Claude ‘Idewhite
Campbell Street
Samatin Brown
Tibet
Thnrdwick
J’iiph
Brunswick Court House Fight Sent To State Capital
Two Brunswick delegations traveled to Raleigh to seek or oppose Cranmer's remodelling bill for the court house. Cranmer's proposal invites a hearing Monday at 10 o clock while Southport colonists backed the bill and a broader group from other towns opposed it. Resolutions supporting Cranmer and opposing Howlett's bill to move the court house were adopted at meetings in Southport.
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Brunswick Court House
Brunswick
Cranmer
Levine
Southport
Citie
Nts
Represent
Howlett
Court House
Ulvis Or Supply
Sermon Attacks Sunday Golfing by Dr J M Wells
Dr J M Wells of the First Presbyterian Church preached a strong Sabbath sermon criticizing Sunday golf playing. He argued Sabbath desecration harms religion and society, urging church members to keep themselves unspotted from the world to speak up for faith.
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J. M. Wells
First Presisterian
Chi Ane
Wells
Ture
de Henne
Soctal
Brother of Ex Governor to Move to Whiteville
Rev J H Poteet pastor of the Whiteville Baptist church plans to relocate to the city as an evangelist after four years in Whiteville His farewell sermon was preached there Braxton Craig of Monroe related to ex Governor Locke Craig has been called by the Whiteville church and is expected to accept
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Craig
Whiteville
J. H. Poteet
Baptist Church
Iir
Poteet
Braxton Craig
Monroe
Locke Craig
Hey
Finke Plans for Washington with Wilmington Light Infantry
The Wilmington Light Infantry prepares for a Washington trip to join the big Military parade for the second inaugural of President Woodrow Wilson. Capt. James B. Lynch leads about 60 men, with a Pullman car arranged and lodging secured in the capital. They plan a final drill Tuesday night and depart Saturday for Washington, returning Monday night after a short stay.
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Wilmington Light Infantry
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
James B. Lynch
Washington
W. L.I
North Carolina
Thomas W. Bickett
Wilson
Light Infantry
Wilmington
Reserve Corps
Lynch
North Carolina fish legislation aims to aid industry and fishermen
Senator McNider cites Sun's Sun News and Observer report on a Senate fisheries bill. The measure lowers license taxes for fish and oyster catches, allows personal use without license, tightens board employee terms, and seeks state development with minimal revenue. The Fisheries Commission notes a $5,000,000 industry and emerging scallop and crab trades attracting northern investment.
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General Assembly
McNider
Committee On Fish and Fisheries
News and Observer
State Fish Commission
Senate
Fish Committee
Senate Committee
Fisheries Board
Fisheries Commission Board
Fish Commission
North Carolina
Dr Wharton to Lead Evangelist Services at First Baptist
Dr W H Wharton of Baltimore will conduct social evangelist services at the First Baptist church starting April 15. He will be accompanied by singer W P Bush who will direct the song services. Wharton is regarded as a leading southern evangelist and his campaign is expected to match or surpass prior local efforts.
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First Baptist Church
W. H. Wharton
Baltimore
John Jeter Hurt
Wharton
W. P. Bush
South
Farmwoman Holds Nation's Largest Dairy Cow Herd
Mrs F W Stout of Angus Wisconsin owns the largest and finest herd of dairy cows owned by any woman in the United States, her farm near Angus noted for its substantial herd.
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F. W- Stout
Angus
Wis
United States
Nine Hundred Real Campaign Aims to Grow YMCA Membership
The YMCA launches a campaign to raise about 5000 in subscriptions within thirty days to sustain and expand its work. Current senior members stand at 483, with a goal of 650, and youth membership at 211 aiming for 250, for a total of 900.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Association
Nine Sunday Schools Report City Attendance Over Two Thousand
Report shows 2,158 attendees across nine Sunday Schools. First Baptist leads individual attendance with 451, followed by Grace Methodist 298 and Southside Baptist 288. Other schools list Calvary Baptist 284 Delgado Baptist 228 Church of the Good Shepherd 228 St. Pauls Lutheran 219 Bladen Street Methodist 136 South Wilmington Mission Baptist 31.
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First Baptist
Southside Baptist
Calvary Baptist
Grace Methodist
Church of the Good Shepherd
Delgado Baptist
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Bladen Street Methodist
South Wilmington Mission
Cherokee Liner Arrives From New York and Sails to Georgetown
The Clyde Liner Cherokee reached port Sunday morning from New York with a large freight cargo and four passengers. Among the travelers was Mr. T. P. Dorsey, returning to the city after business in Washington and New York, with the vessel setting sail later that afternoon for Georgetown South Carolina.
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New York
Georgetown
Port
S. C
T. P. Dorsey
Washington
D. C
Milton Spoke at St Andrew's on The Plus Sign of Humanity
Dr Milton delivered an excellent lecture to the Brotherhood of St Andrew's Church Sunday afternoon. He spoke as rector of St James' Episcopal Church replacing Governor Glenn. The topic was The Plus Sign of Humanity.
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Milton
Brotherhood
St. Andrew’s Church
William H. Milton
St. James’ Episcopal Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
R. Milton
Te Brotherhood
R. B. Glenn
Maj Greig to report for duty at Fort Caswell
Maj Alexander Greig Jr U S A inspector instructor Coast Artillery for Carolina National Guard headquartered in Raleigh has been relieved by Capt W G Peace and ordered by the War Department to report to Col C A Bennet at Fort Caswell for duty. Capt Paul H Herman transferred to the Coast Defenses of the Delaware after years at Fort Caswell and accompanies his wife and child.
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Alexander Greig, Jr
Coast Artillery Corps
North and South Carolina National Guard
Raleigh
W.G. Peace
War Department
C. A. Bennet
Cape Fear
Fort Caswell
Washington Post
Greig
Wilmington
Wilmington Light Infantry
Bennett
Colonel Bennett
Paul H. Herman
Coast
Delaware
Herman
Child
Captain Herman
North Carolina Red Cross Seals Sale Tops Twelve Thousand
State Red Cross Seal Commission reports 1916 sales in North Carolina at 1 206 325 seals totaling 12 063 25 dollars a 50 percent rise over 1915 while national sales gain 30 percent. Local committees kept 7 298 39. American Red Cross received 1 206 32. campaign expenses 1 513 37. remaining 2 045 17 to fight tuberculosis in NC.
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North Carolina
Red Cross Seal Commission
L. B. McBrayer
United States
American Red Cross
State
National Association
Mc.Brayer
Red Cross
Doctor McBrayer
PRESENTED RELICS COLONEL OLDS REMEMBERS STUDENT FRIENDS
Col. Fred Olds director of the North Carolina Hall of History presents a valuable collection to local schools. The set includes coins Indian relics and photographs such as the Memorial to the Women of the Confederacy in Capital Square Raleigh and the Confederate dead monument.
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N.C
Bethel
N. C. A. & M. College
Bank of the State of North Carolina
Raleigh
North Carolina
Capital Square
State Capitol
R. D. Dickson to Speak on Public Speaking at Club
The Speakers' Club will hear R. D Dickson Esqq of this city give an address on Public Speaking at the Y M C A Monday evening at 8 15. After the talk, from 9 to 9 30 the elocution class led by Dr. E S Bullock will be held, followed by a short business meeting.
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R. D. Dickson
R. D Dickson
Esqq
E.S. Bullock
Rotary convention in Charlotte moved to April 14
A communication from Thomas B. McAdams governor of the Fourth District of Rotary Clubs states the Charlotte convention has been postponed one week from April 7 to April 14. A delegation from the Wilmington Rotary Club will attend and many other delegations are expected.
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Charlotte
Thomas B. McAdams
Fourth District of Rotary Clubs
Wilmington
Wilmington to See A Daughter of the Gods on One Day
William Fox’s A Daughter of the Gods, starring Annette Kellermann, is set to premiere in Wilmington at the Academy of Music for one day on March 7, with a massive touring production featuring a 3000-person crew and a live symphonic score. Critics praise the film and its spectacle, highlighting its record-breaking runs in New York and Boston and its status as a landmark in cinema.
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William Fox
Annette Kellermann
George W. Bailey
Academy of Music
Wilmington
Academy
Lyric Theatre
New York
Majestic Theatre
Boston
America
Jamaica
Wilson
Jack Lait
Chicago Herald
William Lox
Greece
Orient
Earth
Seven ‘Seas
Remove Confusing Signs urged by Pratt in Raleigh letter
Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt secretary of the State Highway Commission writes to county officials noting that imitation railroad crossing signs caused accidents and careless driving. He urges removal of such signs along highways to prevent future crashes and confusion.
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Joseph Hyde Pratt
State Highway Commission
Boards of Commissioners
Raleigh
Poets Plea to Seek Hope Beyond Lost Beauty
The speaker laments disillusionment while acknowledging rare beauties once dreamed have vanished and images cherished are gone yet miracles remain as a consolation and inspiration.
Buried in Bellevue Funeral for Mrs Lee Greer
Funeral services for Mrs Lee Greer were held Sunday at 3 PM from 116 Market Street with Rev F B Clausen of St Pauls Lutheran officiating. Interment followed at Bellevue Cemetery as a large gathering attended. Pallbearers were J W Buck Hans Kure O O Whitlock and W Otersen.
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Lee Greer
No. 116
Market Street
F. B. Clausen
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Bellevue Cemetery
St. Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Messrs
J. W. Buck
Hans Kure
O. O. Whitlock
W. Otersen
Income Taxes Due Note for March Deadline
Federal income taxes are due by Thursday March 1. Payments must be sent to Collector of Internal Revenue J. W. Bailey in Raleigh to avoid penalties.
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Internal Revenue
J. W. Bailey
Raleigh
Signs on highways to be removed or forbidden
Instruction urges removal of roadside signs found on highways or private property and requests owners to remove signs on private land. It states authority to remove signs on the right of way and notes efforts to pass a law banning such signs.
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Rudolph Hardwick
Finke
DR. Wharton
Maj. Greig
Fort Gaswell
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Annette Kellerman
Elvingsn’s
Cor
Bellevue
Greer
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