Grant's plan for Wilmington's strict commission government debated
The Dispatch reports strong local discussion over Representative elect Le Clayton Grant's proposal for a mayor and three commissioners, financed by salaries not yet specified. Opinions vary on passage timelines, constitutional hurdles, and potential legislative opposition in Raleigh as Wilmington residents weigh a major city government shift.
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le Clayton Grant
Wilmington
Grant
Pintin
Hanover
Releigh
New Year Reception Draws Large Crowd At YMC Aand YWCA
The joint New Year’s reception of the Y M C A and Y W C A at the Y M C A drew a large audience and was called the most successful in the organizations’ history. The lobby was attractively decorated, the music featured solos by Mrs. Mattie Longfellow and Miss Katherine Wollers, with piano and violin accompaniment, and a gym program that included a junior department “Butterfly” pageant and a boys’ volleyball win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Mattie Longfellow
Katherine Wollers
BE. Schulken
Kenneth Otten
Meares
Julia
Banquet Brings Stars And Toasts To Local Amusement Firm
A late night banquet for Howard-Wells Amusement Company staff at the Orton Hotel featured Miss Rose Tapley Vitagraph star speaking on dedication, plus toastmaster James H. Cowan and remarks from P W Wells and others. Musical interludes and a promise of a similar event next year capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard-Wells Amusement Company
Orton Hotel
Rose Tapley
Vitagraph Company
James H. Cowan
The
Dispatch
Wells
J. M. Solky
J. H. Rehder
Carl B. Rehder
J. A. Livingstone
Morning Star
Jarman Sells Half Interest in Wilmington Pharmacy
Jarman and Futrelle form Jarman & Futrelle a new Wilmington drugstore partnership effective today Futrelle returns to the city after pharmacy training and work at several local firms with plans to remodel expand stock and create a leading up to date store in Eastern Carolina Jarman remains a prominent local pharmacist with a large prescription business
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J. F. Jarman
Wilmington
Princess Street
Leon Futrelle
Futrelle
Jarman & Futrelle
Carolina
Jarman
Mr. Futrelle
State University At
Chapel Hill
R. R. Bellamy
Payne Drug Company
Mission Pharmacy
Post Office Receipts Rise Sharply in 1916
Postmaster H M L Green reports a 1916 year end total of 142 895 09 in post office business, up from 133 557 02 in 1915 reflecting a 9 338 07 increase. He notes postal receipts mirror broader business activity and express gratification at the strong showing.
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H. McL. Green
Green
After Hanson Scalp Fritz Hanson Challenged in Public Dispatch
A reader challenge targets Fritz Hanson the blonde Swede who looms in Wilmington headlines. The letter signed Bob City No 306 North 82nd Street claims Hanson can beat any man his weight and offers to split the purse if defeated in a finish wrestle after recent tours with Darman Krause and a Rocky Mount NC return.
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Wilmington
Fritz Hanson
Dispatch
Uncle Sam
Bob City
North 82Nd Street
Darman & Krause
Rocky Mount
N. C
Mr. Hanson
North Carolina Foregrounds Preventable Fire Causes Across State
New statistics from the National Board of Fire Underwriters show preventable factors driving North Carolina fires, with electricity, explosions, defective chimneys, and careless smoking highlighted. The report, backed by the National Convention of Insurance Commissioners and the Fire Marshals Association, urges public cooperation to reduce losses and notes NC leads in preventable fires alongside South Carolina and Virginia.
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North Carolina
National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Fire Marshals’ Association of North America
Insurance
Labor Daily
South Carolina
Virginia
Forsyth Guests Bid Farewell With Formal Handshake
Officers report a polite close as all attendees exchanged general handshakes at the event. The gathering featured a broad turnout and a cordial concluding gesture toward guests.
Re-election of two physicians to Board of Health
The Board of Health met at the Court House on the first Monday to elect two physicians. Dr. John C. Wessell and Dr. R. B. Slocumb were re elected. Ex officio members include Mayor P. Q. Moore and County Commissioner W. A. McGirt. Rev E C Sell conducted Mrs S S Waters funeral in Maysville.
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Board of Health
Court House
John C. Wessell
J. B. Cranmer
R. B. Slocumb
P. Q. Moore
W. A. McGirt
Washington Catlett
Year Begins with Bold Wilmington Chamber Plans
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce opens 1917 with doors closed for a holiday and a program of ambitions. Key items include a Cape Fear bridge, enhanced train service on ACL and SAL lines, Water Street repaving, and extending water mains to Northeastern districts. The bridge plan remains active alongsideRailroad improvements and city infrastructure efforts.
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Wilmington
Water Street
Chamber of Commerce and
Rotary Club
War Department
Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Insurance Offices Open in City by Gallion and Partners
J A Gallion of Greensboro opens offices in the Garrell Building. He brings the Business Men's Mutual Life Casualty Co Greensboro as an in district dealer. The firm is North Carolina capital backed with Greensboro HQ. Wilmington to host eastern state operations. The Chamber plans Water Street repaving and extending fire and water mains into Loves Grove to aid nearby manufacturers. The Chamber and Rotary Club will push these improvements this year along with various manufacturers' proposals.
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Oregon
John A. Ryan
Cramps Ship Yard
Philadelphia
Southern Ship Building Co
New York City
Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington Iron Works
J. A. Gallion
Greensboro
Garrell
Business Men’s Mutual Life Casualty Company
Gallion
American Life Insurance Company
Gate City Insurance Company
North Carolina
Wilmington
Water Street
Chamber
Love’s Grove
Rotary Club
Manufacturers’ Committee
Prince of Pilsen Delights Academy Audience in Two Shows
The Prince of Pilsen played two engagements at the Academy of Music yesterday and pleased the audience with strong voices a large chorus and lively ensemble. Estella Birney as the New York widow drew early heart interest while Charles Horn and Edward Mora gave standout comic and vocal performances. Walter James and George Charles Hall joined as Lord Somerset with polished diction and actorly charm. Ella May Bassett and Edith Adams also delivered notable solo turns amid spirited dancing.
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Prince of Pilsen
Academy of Music
Charles Horn
Estella Birney
New York
Horn
Edward T. Mora
Prince of
Pilsen
Walter James
George Charles Hall
Lord Someset
Ella May Bassett
Hans Wagnher
Zinzinnati
Brewer
Hbdith Adams
British Boot Trade Sets New Records in Year Just Closed
London reports that imports of boots and shoes from abroad in the year just ended surpassed the 1895 97 peak, while exports of British made shoes exceeded pre war highs by more than five million dollars.
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London
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Howard-Wells Amusement Co
Orton
Miss Tapley
Percy W. Wells
Tapley
P. W Wells
Mrs. Wells
Annie Banks
G. W. Bailey
Miss Frailey
Royal Theatre
St. Louis
DRUE
F. Jarman
Postoffice
Hanson
Drs. R. B .Slocumb and
E. C. Sell
Bladen Street Methodist Church
Maysville
S. S. Waters
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
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