Allies Will Get Reinforcements At Saloniki Front
A British dispatch with General Sarrail's forces says reinforcements to the Saloniki army will precede an effort to cut the Berlin Constantinople railroad. The aim is to sever German food and manpower from Asia Minor and thwart a planned Near East expansion.
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Associated Press
London
Saloniki
Berlin-Constantinople
Sarrail
Germany
Asia Minor
Turkey
Macedonia
Balkan
Near East
Balkans
Guilford Battleground National Park Bid Clears House
The House passed a bill to have the federal government take over the Guilford battlegrounds near Greensboro to preserve them as a National Military Park. The measure, approved by the Senate, awaits the President’s signature amid calm proceedings and strong arguments from Major Stedman and Uncle Joe Cannon.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Guilford Battlegrounds
Greensboro
Senate
House
Charles Stedman
North Carolina
Joe” Cannon
Illinois
Thomas Lawson
Major Stedman
James Mann
Champ Clark
Stedman
Mann
Wilson
Congress
Guilford Battlefield
Guilford
Guilford County
Guilford Battleground
Wabash
Cornwalls
Fess
Ohio
Towne
Iowa
United States
Clark
Sye
Prominent Visitors and Sorosis Music Meeting Packed
Mrs A Weinstein and Miss Hilda Weinstein of Lumberton visited Wilmington yesterday. Mrs Nina Nance of Chadbourn was a Wilmington guest at the Orion Hotel. David Hanson arrived from Akron to visit his parents L Hanson Sr. Devora Shrier and father S Shrier returned from Philadelphia. Rev H W A Hanson and son Henry Jr arrived from Harrisburg to stay with L Hanson Sr. SPLENDID MUSICAL PROGRAM HAS BEEN ARRANGED. The Music Department of Sorosis will meet tomorrow at 11 in the club rooms with Civil War era selections by Glover Foster Gottschalk and Smith. all members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Weinstein
Hilda Weinstein
Lumberton
City
Nina Nance
Chadbourn
Wilmington
Orion Hotel
David Hanson
Akron
Ohio
Mrs. L. Hanson, Sr
H. W. A. Hanson
Henry, Jr
Harrisburg
Mr. Hanson
South Front Street
Music Department of
Sorosis
Glover
Stephen Foster
Gottschalk
Sydney Smith
Prominent locals journeying between cities after visits
Mr. Lyman Delano of the Atlantic Coast Line and Mr. H McQueen of the Murchison National Bank traveled to Richmond on Delano’s private car. W B Schuler returned from New York to his home, Gerard Schuler’s brother visited. T W Wood returned from Richmond on business. PL W Wells came back from Philadelphia and New York. Lieut Col J P Jervey, head of Norfolk US Engineering District, heads back tonight after inspecting upper Cape Fear locks and dams with Major Waldron. Dr A G Holmes of Southport was registered at the Orton Hotel yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Delano
Atlantic Coast Line
H. ©. McQueen
Murchison National Bank
Richmond
W. B. Schuler
New_York
Gerard Schuler
T. W. Wood
PL. W. Wells
Philadlphia
New York
J. P. Jervey
United States Engineering District
Norfolk
Upper
Cape Fear
Waldron
A. G. Holmes
Southport
Orton Hotel
Ella Sails for Martinique as Passenger Mail Vessel
The steamer Ella recently remodeled here sailed for Martinique to serve as a passenger and mail boat. The Wilmington crew mans the ship except for the master with Capt. Tom Morse as first mate and John Risley as chief engineer. Transfer records show M. J. Davis business passing to Woodus Kellum as trustee who will auction the grocery stock at 702 South Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinique
Ella
French West Indies
Wilmington
Tom Morse
John Risley
M. J. Davis
Woodus Kellum
Office of the Register of Deeds
Deed Filed for Two Tracts on Scott's Hill Road
James S. Williams transfers two tracts on Scott's Hill road to Edgar D. Williams in a morning recording. The transaction records only this deed for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Williams
Edgar D. Williams
Scott’s Hill Road
Wilmington Boy Made Colone Now on International Bar
Lieutenant Colonel J. Van B. Metts named successor to Colonel W. C. Rodman of the North Carolina Regiment. Rodman on 30 day leave in Washington NC and will not return to Texas. Metts regarded as one of the regiment’s ablest officers and popular with troops. Appointment made by Adjutant General Laurence W. Young per press dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Colone
J. van B. Metts
W. C. Rodman
North Carolina
Laurence W. Young
Metts
Rodman
Washington, N. C
Texas
Recorder Court: Sentences For Larceny, Shooting And Affray
In Recorder Harriss court Cassie Goodall colored given two months on county farm for larceny. Chip Russell three months on roads for shooting Jasper Singletary colored in the arm. Charlie Harleen Syrian and Paul Green colored convicted of affray and paid costs. Frank Williams paroled after 30 days for drunkenness. LeRoy Joyner colored charged with driving ordinance violation paid costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriss
Recorder's Court
Cassie Goodall
Chip" Russell
Jasper Singletary
Charlie Harleen
Paul Green
Frank Williams
Thomas P. Allen
LeRoy Joyner
Former Wilmingtonian Frank Agostini Dies in Georgia
Mr Frank Agostini a former Wilmington resident died yesterday morning at his home in Augusta Georgia after a brief illness He was 61 years old Survived by a daughter Mrs Good of Cedartown Ga and four half sisters The funeral will be from Cedartown cemetery Interment there nephew Mr Thomas A Henderson left to attend the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Agostini
Augusta
Ogostini
Good
Cedartown
Thomas A. Henderson
Agostini
J. F. Whitaker
Lula
Theresa Agostini
Walter Urquhart
Savannah
Fred Hashagen
Intimates Spain to Play Big Peace Part
Madrid via Paris Jan 16 Eduardo Dato former premier said in a banquet speech that the King of Spain may play a prominent role in future peace negotiations He praised the monarchs humanitarian work and urged confidence in Spain s destiny while hoping the king becomes a messenger of peace for the world and humanity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Via
Paris
Spain
Eduardo Dato
Senor Dato
Court adjourns as docket clears at Superior Court
On the final day of sessions Judge Bond and the grand jury wrap up the docket. Defendants face sentences for burglary and highway robbery while several youths are paroled or placed under probation. A forthcoming wine case decision is set for 4 PM after a medical check.
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Superior Court
Bond
James Goss
Darling
Bud Munn
Lon Branch
Eddy Smith
Odis B. Hjnhangt
Smith
William Russell
Allison Sellers
Sellers
Odis B. Hinnant
Russell
Solomon Smith
Leens
J. C. King
Robert P. Bryant
Dan Callihan
Sandy Allen
Darkey
Jim Lewis
William Mintz
Nora Reaves
Buried at Oakdale Funeral for John Jl Boatwright
Funeral services were held at St James Episcopal Church for John Jl Boatwright who died Sunday evening at his daughter’s home in Short Hills New Jersey. Rev Dr William H Milton led the rites and Oakdale Cemetery received the remains. Pallbearers included C E Taylor F A Lord M Wevine C C Chadbourn Adam Emfie and E A Metts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Church
St. James’ Episcopal Church
John JL. Boatwright
R. H. Gwaltney
Short Hills
N. J
William H. Milton
Oakdale Cemetery
Messrs
C. E. Taylor
F. A. Lord
M. Wevine
C. C. Chadbourn
Adam Emfie
E. A. Metts
Alabama Governor Probes Guard Illnesses at Border
Governor Charles Henderson arrives to inspect Alabama National Guardsmen on border duty in Nogales Arizona. Investigators seek causes for illness and deaths among troops since arrival, with twenty Guardsmen reported dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
Alabama National
Freight Rates on Ocean Higher at New York Ports
Ocean freight rates from New York rose to a new high with brokers citing scarce space and sharp gains in provisions freight. Grain and cotton space are limited with no room for cotton. Causes include British admiralty space withdrawal and ongoing submarine activity affecting large freighters. War risk premiums remain around five percent for trans Atlantic routes and near zero for the Mediterranean since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Rheuma Promises Fast Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement claims Rheuma cures rheumatism in days with a half teaspoon daily. It asserts rapid relief, safety, and wide recognition, offering a 50 cent bottle from HR R Bellamy or any druggist with a money back guarantee if poisons remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HR. R. Bellamy
Little boy asks for candy in street barter
MIS aired a humorous exchange where a boy volunteers to buy candy but pauses to buy soap, highlighting thrift and street humor in a casual moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Law bill passage celebrated by Stedman and Uncle Joe
Members gathered after the vote to honor Stedman and Uncle Joe as the bill passed. Over a hundred attendees crowded around them offering congratulations amid tears and applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stedman
Joe
Wem
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S. Shrier
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Pomito
Recorder’s Court
Wilmingtonian
Renfrew
Devonshire
A. D. Brown
Oakdale
Alabama
Voile
Sheldon
Berlin
Clarendon
Belk-Williams Company
Dupont Farm
Dupont
N. Jacobi Hardware CO
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