Fire threats and civic bids mix with a regional riot tale
Reports from New Bern and Oregon describe violent attacks linked to a killing in North Harlow, with several men injured during gunfire on a car ride. City boards discuss fire hose purchases and safety upgrades while New Bern hosts the Pepsi Cola bottlers convention with planned events and civic tours.
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New Bern
Sessoms
Erle Dickinson
North Harlow
Messrs Davis Beil
Morehead City
Rot Mason
Erl Dickinson
Dan Avels
Tarlow
Board of Aldermen
Benjamin Williams
Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce
Peace If Pledged For Good Of N C By State Parties
The scene opens with Alex Lassiter calling the House to order at noon and Rev Dr Hight C Moore delivering the opening prayer. Associate Justice W A Hoke administered the oath of office as the session begins with local legislation. George W Wilson of Transylvania noted as a patriarch figure, a member of the 1875 assembly.
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Alex. Lassiter
Hight C. Moore
W. A. Hoke
George W. Wilson
Transylvania
Fat Folks May Now Become Slim Quickly
A health ad claims overweight individuals can lose weight quickly without dieting or exercise by a moderate diet, fresh air, deep breathing, and Tassco tablets from Elvington's Pharmacy. The ad promises noticeable weight loss in days with firmer flesh and lighter steps.
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Elvington’s
Raleigh Legislature 1917 Opens Amid Charters and Debates
The 1917 session opens with 120 members present. Walter Murphy elected Speaker after a brief speech by Henry Page. Key figures include J Hay Me Rang and McRary leadership in a tense roll call. Three emergency committees formed to address local legislation delays. Minority Leader McRary vows no nominations for subordinate roles.
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Henry Page
Walter Murphy
George M. Pritchard
Madison
J. Hay
Mr. Pritchard
Senate
Patly
Murphy
Caughton
Stubbs
Grier
Price
Union
Pearson
Ninboone
Grant
New Hanover
Phaar
Daughton
Pritchard
Pegram
Daniels
Clarke
Pitt
Haymore
Sleeping car schedule between Wilmington and Raleigh
The Atlantic Coast Line announces daily sleeping car service between Wilmington and Raleigh except Sunday with departures from Wilmington at 3:20 AM and 6:15 AM for Goldsboro and Selma, and from Raleigh at 8:52 AM. Sleeper cars open after 10:00 PM and may be occupied southbound until 7:09 AM. Reservations and information available.
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Wilmington
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Selma
Summer Hill large suburban lots near city offer value
For sale in New Bern area a batch of large, well drained suburban lots on a fine macadam road near the city with no city taxes and access to street cars gas and electric lights. J G Wright & Son 124 Princess street phone 342 also 16x14 Glenn Cone Planer and Matcher 140 H P Boiler and 140 H P Water-tank engine must be sold for particulars address J D Cottle Willard NC
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Summer Hill
Macadam Road
J. G. Wright & Son
Princess Street
Glenn Cone
H. P
H. P. Watertaum
J. D. Cottle
Willard, N. C
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Whner
Mano
Alf
Avenpine
Neranes Sanerson
Auto Party
Portland Ore
Oregon Irrigation Congress
Oregon
J. W. Brewer
Dalles
Buiders
W. B. Thorpe and Company
Water and Ann Streets
N. C
Stuhloen
Eckman
Pan
Dupont Farm
Dupont
N. Jacobi Hardware CO
South Front Street
James E. Shepherd
A. C. Avery
Supreme Court
Joe Turner
Mr. Wilson
Durham
Lassiter
Gallatin Roberts
Brownlee Jackson
Henderson
McRary
R. L. Haymore
Surry
Messrs. Roberts
Mr. Murphy
Fage, Grier and
Heke
Gene Byanes
Atlantic Coast Line
The
Standard Railroad
South
Orient Lodge
A. F
A.M
W. M. Cc. C. Brown
Sec’y
Messenger Service Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Telegraph Service
Postal Telegraph
J. Q. Herring Co
8Th and
Dock Streets
B. & L. Stock
Mechanics
Old
Strong
W. M. Cumming
North Fifth Street
B. & L. Stock Mechanics” Home Association
Walker Taylor
Old and Strong
Baldwin
York
Bear
Moise Co
Country Club
Mechanics’ Home Association
Stock
Princess’ Street
Cumming
Mechanic’s Home Association
W. M.cumming
Charles Finkelstein
B. É
Stock Mechanics’ Home _ Association
R. B. Moore
3Rd
Castle
Gordon News Stand
W. B. Kilander
South Second Street
L. I. Shepard
North 4Th ST
Gordon
Motte
Leon L. Motte
Church Street
the Peoples Savings Bank
Front and
Princess
Payne Drug Company
Fifth and
Red Cross Streets
Murchison National Bank
Wilmington, N. C
U. S
Southern National Bank
H. C. M'Queen
J. W. Grainger
J. W. Yatehs
M. F. Allen
W. S. Tohnson
J. W. Grainger, JR
Kazy Kitchens
Cabinet
Tide Water Power Co
Royal Typewriters
Wales
C. W. Yates Company
W.B. Cooper &Co
Wilmington, N.C
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
James F. Post
American Bank & Trust Company
Jarman & Futrelle
Oscar P. Peck
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