Commission Form Is Best Hope For Wilmington Government
A mass meeting endorses adopting a commission form of government for Wilmington. The piece argues modern cities prosper with this system and cites Greensboro Raleigh Asheville and Columbia as examples while criticizing critics who fear democracy and noting the form ensures majority rule with initiative referendum and recall.
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Wilmington
Commission
Wilmington Baptist Association Holds Notable Shiloh Meeting
Union gathering near Atkinson re elected G. S. Leftwich as moderator and Rev. A L Goodrich as clerk. Dr John Jeter Hutt preached and Rev J A Sullivan Rev J D Moore spoke. highlights include Y P U talks and a picnic. A quarterly bulletin was decided and Moore’s Creek hosts the next meeting April 28 29.
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Shiloh ‘Church
Atkinson
G. 2
Leftwich
A. L. Goodrich
John Jeter Hutt
First Baptist Church
J. A.-.sullivan
Calvary Baptist Church
Odis B. Hinnant
City Boys
C. C. Cashwell, Esq
L. W. Moore
W. B. Rivenbark
J. D. Moore
Young People’s Work of the States
G. I. Leftwich
Carey Herring
Wake Forest College
Moore's Creek
Shiloh
Bryan backs Wilson peace plan calling for defined terms
William Jennings Bryan lauds President Wilson’s peace note urging belligerents to state aims and terms to define peace. He notes confidential exchanges could reveal moral weight of sides, while Thomas W. Lawson plans to testify on alleged inside information to Congress. Marcus W. Jacobi congratulates Wilmington Chamber on six months under new plan and urges continued member involvement for city development.
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Wilson
Bryan
Teutons
Germany
Thomas W. Lawson
Congressional Committee
Stock Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington
Chamber
Marcus W. Jacobi
Government War Regulations Allow Deportation of Undesirables
Wellington New Zealand January 1 Government passes war regulations to deport undesirables in order to prevent sedition through wartime measures.
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Wellington
N. Z
Death of Mrs. Tom J. Southerland in Birmingham updates local mourners
Remains of Mrs. Tom J. Southerland widow of prominent Wilmington businessman reach the city by Seaboard train as funeral plans form at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Farmer 507 Chestnut Street. Interment is planned at Oakdale Cemetery with sons Lonnie Leon and Julian and daughter Mrs. Bradley J. Saunders traveling to Wilmington.
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Tom J. Southerland
Bradley J. Saunders
Birmingham
Ala
Seaboard
Farmer
Chestnut Street
Oakdale Cemetery
Lonnie Leon and
Julian
Wilmington
Magic corn removal by Freezone advertised to shoppers
An advertisement touts Freezone to remove corns from feet using ether and a tiny amount. It claims quick relief without harming surrounding skin and urges clipping the notice for ailing relatives. It warns against infection or lockjaw from gnawing at corns.
Departure of Trains From Wilmington Nov 12 1916
Public notice from the Progressive Railway of the South outlining Wilmington train departures to Charlotte at 8:55 P M and 5:00 A M with Pullman cars and sleeping service between Wilmington and Charlotte. Arrivals from Charlotte at 12:30 P M with Pullman parlor car service and sleeping car details. Reservations via City Ticket Agent Orton Building phone 178. Officials listed.
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Wilmington
Charlotte
Pullman Paslor
Charlotteh
Orton Building
R. W. Wallace
H. BE
Pleasants
Nat
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