Wilmington Eyes Atlantic Canal Link and November visit
City council members urged bringing the Atlantic Coast Line convention to Wilmington for a November stopover. Hugh MacRae pressed for a public push, noting potential cost and a Wilson Daniels invitation, with the goal of linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf via a canal and boosting local commerce and freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlatic
Heeger Waterways Associaion
Ely
Howver
Wilson
Josephus Daniels
Hugh MacRae
Tidewater Power Company
MacRae
Danns
Mr. Macrae
First Presbyterian Church
Eme
Clief
Wilmington
K. Machne
Lmne
Miami
F.e
Fort
Great Lakes
Gulf Waust
Florida
Wallal
Machae
Tie
Nelews
Wilmingon
Savan‘i
Savannah
Congresstech
Uch
Suley
MacRae Wilmington
Chesapeake “Y
Charleston
S. C. Roe Machine
Well Attended YWCA Annual Meeting Highlights Community Service
Several hundred members gathered in the gymnasium for the YWCA annual meeting. Rev. J M Wells delivered a devotion and Rev. William H Milton gave a speech on The Circles of Holy living. Officers and committee chairs reported progress and the finance plan urged broad community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Ww.c. A
J. M. Wells
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
William H. Milton
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Robert Ruark
John R. Kenly
Tie on Joint Ballot Looms in West Virginia Legislature
Charleston January 10 Forty five days of lively proceedings are forecast for the West Virginia legislature which convened today for its biennial session The lower house is Democratic while the Senate is Republican On joint ballot the legislature will be a tie active business is expected and a possible attempt at adjudication of the fifty year Virginia debt controversy may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
State Senate
Virginia
Robbery Foiled After Break-In At McGlaughon Home
Robbers forced a kitchen window at 105 North Fifteenth Street Winoca Terrace between 8 05 and 8 46 PM last night while Mr W P McGlaughon and family were at the post office. They ransacked the house but only took 4 60 in cash. Police, with bloodhound assistance, traced a trail to near James Walker Memorial Hospital but lost it. Detectives believe a strong lead exists.
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W.P. McGlaughon
North Fifteenth Street
Winoca Terrace
McGlaughan
W. H. Kerman
James Walker Memorial Hospital
McGloughan
Trials Set for Morning for 26 Women Charged With Vagrancy
County Prosecutor Burton aims to proceed with twenty six white women arrested last week on vagrancy warrants. They will face Recorder George Harriss tomorrow morning. Etta Wollard’s case was not pressed and her name later sought to be struck from monthly lists. Most will plead not guilty and be represented by counsel as in a packed courtroom situation. Nellie Berry’s name was removed as she has not been in Wilmington recently.
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Burton
George Harriss
Etta Wollard
Willingnes
Woolard
Police Department
Recorder
Lucile Valentine
May Mitchell
Emer Evans
Jessie Thomas
Jessie Malone
Eva Martin
Lucille Garrison
Nettie Kennear
Eva Davis
Mabel Arthur
Ida Smith
Mamie Davis
Robbery at Wilming ton Hardware window display
A thief used a glass cutter to loot six pocket flashlights from a Wilming ton Hardware Co display window at 124 Market Street. Police suspect a youth offender after a 14 inch hole was cut in the plate glass to reach the items, including brass and leather finished flashlights and other small lights. The window is ruined and to be replaced.
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Wilmington Hardware Company
No. 124
Norcum Sweeney
Died in Brooklyn widow of Capt Jas D Cumming
Mrs L L Cumming widow of the late Captain Jas D Cumming and former resident of this city died in Brooklyn New York yesterday or the night before at the home of her stepson James D Cumming Jr She was nearly eighty and a native of Boston Funeral arrangements were not announced The Captain was an uncle to Henry Preston Cumming and Mrs Walker Taylor another niece is Mrs Corprew of Norfolk Virginia
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L. L. Cumming
Jas. D. Cumming
Brooklyn
N. Y
Boston
Captain Cumming
Messrs
Henry and
Preston Cumming
Walker Taylor
Corprew
Norfolk
Hejaz Recognized by Allies as Independent Kingdom
The Hejaz is acknowledged by Great Britain France and Italy as an independent kingdom and is the thirteenth opponent in the Allied group against the Central Powers. The Springfield Republican asks which side this omen favors.
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Hejaz
Great Britain
France
Italy
Springfield Republican
Fire destroys W. C. Keith country home at Colly Mills
A Sunday night blaze destroyed the two story home of W. C. Keith at Colly Mills near Currie North Carolina. The fire was spotted around midnight by neighbor ex Smith who saved some outbuildings. The origin is unknown and Keith carried little insurance leaving a heavy loss.
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W. C. Keith
Colly Mills
Currie
N.C
Ex Smith
Keith
Senate Time as War Debate Stalls in US Senate
A New York World quotessuggests delaying war decisions by forcing prolonged debate in the United States Senate. The line implies procedural obstruction could prolong wartime actions and push the country toward extended deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
New York World
Bank Buys Property Near People's Savings Bank
The four story brick building on Princess Street adjoining the People's Savings Bank was bought yesterday by bank directors from Mr. Marshall Shrier, who had acquired it from Citizens' Bank. The lot fronts 66 feet on Front Street and 89 feet on Princess Street, near the Custom House, with a 47 by 66 feet footprint. The bank plans to modernize the structure and may expand its premises to accommodate future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Street
People's Savings Bank
Marshall Shrier
Citizens’ Bank
Ovbeoples’ Savings Bank
Custom House
Shrier
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Mr. Wyatt A Taylor Begins Southward Lecture Tour
Field secretary of the All-South Christian Extension committee, Mr Wyatt A Taylor, left for Burgaw after delivering addresses in this city. He spoke at Immanuel Presbyterian last night and conducted a rally at First Presbyterian yesterday. He plans further talks in Burgaw Kenansville Warsaw and Faison through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt A. Taylor
All-South Christian Extension Committee
Burgaw
Taylor
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Kenansville
Warsaw
Faison
Oysters Help Wilmington Board Honor Raleigh Guest
The Wilmington Board of Underswriters hosted an oyster roast at Sea Breeze Point yesterday afternoon in honor of guest Mr. Paul Hulfish of Raleigh, manager of the North Carolina Rating and Inspection Bureau. Insurance men from the city attended by car to share a pleasant hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Board of Underwriters
Sea Breeze Point
Paul Hulfish
Raleigh
North Carolina Rating and Inspection Bureau
Wilmington boy invited to join Baltimore musical club
Mr Obe Carman of Baltimore writes to Wilmington boy H C Mec Gowan praising his musical talent shown at a watch meeting. He invites him to join the Bulota Club’s planned orchestra and to help with an upcoming entertainment. Meeting set for Monday January 8 at 8 pm in First Baptist church Fremont street entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obe Carman
Baltimore
Bulota Club
H. C. MecGowan
Wilmington
U. C. McGowan
St. Paul St
City
McGowan
Bylota Club
First Baptist Church
Fremont Street
Have Ya Backache Gout Rheumatism Dr Lucas Advt
Have Ya Backache Gout Rheumatism. The article warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich food. It promotes Anuric double strength for uric acid and mentions laxatives and Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as remedies with advice on tongue color and morning urine.
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M. C. Lucas
M. D
Dr. Pierce
What is Germany driving at Seems to be Petrograd
Article notes a Savannah News commentary questioning German aims, with reference to Petrograd and ongoing world events. It reflects opinion on German strategy and the broader war context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Petrograd
Savannah News
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Secretary Daniels
Pharny
C. L. Pridgen
M. L. Stover
W. H. Pemberton
Jane Hall
J. W. Grainger
J. Hi. ‘Taylor, Jr
Walter Sprunt
Blue Ridge Club
Catherine Russell
M. H. Shepherd
B. T. Hopkins
H. L. Wollers
Grainger
Young Women's Christian Association
H. ‘L. Wollers
John ‘Hall
J.H. ‘Teylor, Jr
J. V. Grainger
J. Z. Runge
N. N. Davis
H. B. Branch
Della Cline
Association
Longfellow
Tosti
Dorothy Boone
Mr. W. C. Keith
Howard & Wells
the Royal
Wilmington Savings and Trust Co
M. Shrier
MR. Taylor
Christian Endeavorer
Cretonne
Onting
Dium Heights
Peterson & Ruffs
Obe
Carman
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