Movement Toward Commission Government Weights Wilmington
A city debate on a constitutional change moves forward as supporters push for a referendum to decide whether Wilmington should adopt a commission form of government. Opponents warn against removing appointed officials, while backers urge an election to choose commissioners and test public will.
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Almington
New Hanover
Sae
Wilmingconic
Hasscher
Grant
Representative Grant
Deermine
Grant Cy
Wilmington
Fnc
Ligington
Ml Cs
Committee to study canning plant for truckers county
The Wilmington Co Truckers Association met at the hall last night and appointed a committee of George S Ives W D Rhodes and J P James to investigate the practicability of establishing a canning plant for the county. The group was authorized to confer and secure suitable quarters for the society while continuing the inquiry.
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Wilmington Co‘0 Truckers’ Association
Foull House
George Sy Ives
W. D. Rhodes
J. P. Mes
Una
Chamber Hopes to Watch Local Needs in General Laws
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce pledges full cooperation with Rep L Clayton Grant and Senator E H Cranmer to guard local interests in proposed general laws this legislative session. The group calls for copies of bills, reviews ferry issues, and considers county takeover of the Brunswick Bridge and Ferry Company to improve Cape Fear transportation.
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Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
L. Clayton Grant
E. H. Cranmer
General Assembly
Legislative Committee
Chamber of Commerce
New Hanover County
Brunswick Bridge & Ferry Company
George Rountree
Raleigh
Brunswick Bridge and Ferry Company
Cold Wave Grips Wilmington With Rain Snow And Chill
The latest cold spell brings rain sleet and freezing temperatures causing water shutoffs under houses and anxious parents to guard children. Residents see brief snow flurries, while Roxboro reports heavier snow further north as Wilmington endures biting cold and pale sunshine.
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Wilmington
Roxboro
Person County
Old Sol
Moran the dean of American painters is honored
New York report from East Hampton L I states Thomas Moran the dean of American painters celebrated his 80th birthday. The article recounts Moran’s rise from loom mender and cabinet maker to renowned landscape painter famed for Rocky Mountain scenes and his early study in Paris and Italy.
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New York
East Hampton
L. I
Thomas Moran
Bolton
England
America
Philadelphia
Janes Hamilton
Paris
Italy
United States
Rocky Mountains
Fire damages soap stock in Grace and Water streets warehouse
Origin unknown blaze struck Mr. J. Allen Taylor’s fireproof warehouse at Grace and Water streets shortly after 8 last night. Insurance covered the $200 loss. Policeman J. Q. Bullard spotted the fire and reported it promptly by telephone. Fire department aided by chemicals brought the blaze under control quickly.
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J. Allen Taylor
Grace
Water Streets
J. Q. Bullard
Promply
Presbyterian union meeting sets noon talks in Charlotte
Rev A D McClure of St Andrews Presbyterian is listed to speak at the union mid day services during the first week of the evangelistic campaign in Charlotte. The series runs Monday through Friday with various Presbyterian divines each day at noon. Dr McClure will speak Saturday January 20 at Second Presbyterian Church. Each session lasts thirty minutes starting at noon.
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A. D. McClure
D. D
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Charlotte
Shrier and Solomon to Remodel Front Street Store
Announcement that extensive interior improvements will be made at Shrier and Solomon's clothing store at Front and Princess streets. New cabinets fixtures will be installed to provide space for a larger stock of merchandise.
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Shrier & Solomon’s Clothing
Front
Princess Streets
Hughes Slated for New York State Bar Presidency
New York Jan 12 Charles Evans Hughes, former Republican presidential candidate, is slated to be elected president of the New York State Bar Association at its annual meeting in Brooklyn. The nomination was unanimous by the nominating committee led by Alton B Parker. The nomination equates to election.
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New York
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
New York State Bar Association
Brooklyn
Hughes
Alton B. Parker
Germans Seek Peace Amid Rumors Of Romania Rescue
A Savannah News item notes German anxiety about peace, citing a joke about laughing at Russia rescuing Romania. The remark reflects wartime mood and mixed signals on Eastern Front developments.
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Rumania
Savannah
Glug for Young Men 15 Proposed in Wilmington
A movement to form a Wilmington young men’s club advances with twenty prospective charter members invited to a Sunday 2 30 meeting in the Home Savings bank directors room. A charter will be filed with the Raleigh Secretary of State and the third floor of the old Murchison Bank Building is eyed for club rooms with a ball room and reading spaces.
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Home Savings Bank
Murchison National Bank
Front
Chestnut Shetts
Second Series Begins Tonight in YMCA Basketball League
The YMCA Basketball League starts its second series tonight at 8 30 with Han sons Americans vs Cap tain Lewis s Athletics and Rich s Red Sox against Rhodes s Tigers. Nine games will decide early contenders as leaders Rhodes and Rich seek top percentages and Kellar referees enforce cleaner, faster play.
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Hanson
Lewis
Red Sox
Rich
Tigers
Rhodes
Rennie
Oscar Kellar
Kellar
Appeal halts Madison County clerk's execution for time
Huntsville Alabama January 12 This day was the original date for the execution of David B Overton former clerk of the Madison county circuit court convicted of the murder of Probate Judge William T Lawler His defense counsel filed an appeal which stayed the sentence and likely delays final disposition for several months
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Huntsville
Ala
David B. Overton
Madison County Circuit Court
William T. Lawler
Officers Installed At Pythian Lodges Joint Meeting
Knights of Pythias officers were installed for the year at a joint meeting in the Pythian Castle Hall on Princess Street. Col Walker Taylor presided as grand chancellor and Rev John Jeter Hurt delivered the address. The event featured music by the Croom Brothers Quintette and remarks by Rev W G Ifall.
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Stonewall Lodge
Clarendon Lodge
Jefferson Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Castle Hall
Princess Street
Walker Taylor
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Croom Brothers
Messrs
T. A
J. M
J. J
J. D. Croom
W. G. Ifall
Southside Baptist Church
J. D. Kelly
McBride Holt
Graham
Wilmington
Unwise Policy for Idle Red Cross Seal Funds
State Board of Health urges immediate use of Red Cross Seal money for anti tuberculosis efforts. It cites a North Carolina town that partnered with local firms to hire a nurse and establish an office, proving even small funds can be mobilized with broad town support.
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State Board of Health
Red Cross
North Carolina
Call for better train service from Seaboard Air Line
Wilmington residents protest chronically late trains after a Charlotte conference where Seaboard officials pledged closer to on time operation but said service cannot be increased now. Locals threaten action before the Corporation Commission and propose a Wilmington conference to improve schedules.
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Corporation Commission
Seaboard Air Line
Wilmington
Charlotte
Seaboard
Lumberton
Local figures cited in brief courtroom notes
Names Glaughon M E J D McCarley M A J F Wimble I G G W Branch O G appear in a short sequence of archival entries. The fragment references individuals likely connected to a legal or institutional matter without surrounding context.
William Hooper School Receives Spanish War Bullet
The William Hooper school was presented a bullet captured by Lieutenant Anderson during the Spanish-American War by Mr. Robert Cantwell. The souvenir drew considerable interest from students who added it to their curio collection.
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Anderson
William Hooper
Robert Cantwell
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Dean OF American Painters
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