Board election details cloud resignations and appointments
The board has taken no action on J Gieschen’s resignation as of noon. J O Carr resigned, Newcombe appointed to the unexpired term, Kellum may remain chair, and Grant with Raleigh ties could influence selections. Legislature to confirm if Newcombe or Kellum changes occur.
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Beister
Woodus Kellum
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C. B. Newcombe
Giescher
Kellum
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Conshtunion
Gieschen
Cum
J. O. Carr
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Hevetel
Grant
Raleigh
Newwenemb
W. B. Cooper
Bere Ore
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Educe Dey
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Wil Lity
Wd Fem the Patten
Greek Marriage at Royal Cafe on Front Street
Miss Dmitria Likolacopulou and Mr John Adriacopulos, both Greeks from Columbia, were married last night at 8 by Rev G Acvremopuilos in Norfolk. Earlier services were held at St Johns Parish House for the Greek colony and memorials were offered for Athatios Kazakiles with baptismal rites in the afternoon.
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Royal Cafe
Front Street
Dmitria Likolacopulou
John Adriacopulos
Columbia
G. Acvremopuilos
Norfolk
Servics
St. John’'s Episcopal Church
Sunday School Attendance Totals 2675 Across Churches
Yesterday ten Sunday schools reported an aggregate attendance of 2 675 with First Baptist leading and Grace Methodist in second place. Individual church totals include Raplix First 418 Calvary 294 Southside 287 Delgado 276 South Wilmington Mission 49. Presbyterian First 248 S Ave 266 Immanuel 227. Methodist Grace 390 Fifth 220.
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First Baptist
Grace Methodist Church
Sec‘il Place
Raplix
First
Calvary
Southside
Delgado
South Wilmington Mission
Presbyterian—First
S. Anave
Immanuel
Total
Grace
Betith
Rotary barbecue ride to Masonboro Sound tomorrow
Rotary members plan a barbecue at Cedar Point Masonboro Sound tomorrow from 1 to 3 PM. Autos will depart City Hall at 1 PM carrying picnickers to the event hosted by Mr. Roger Nears, the organization's president.
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City
Cedar Point
Masonboro Sound
Roger ‘Nere
Masonboro
Unclear Preparedness Comments Spur Washington Herald Note
Fragmentary quote discusses unique army theories and global readiness. No clear event, date, or name beyond the Washington Herald source. Content shows bold stance on preparedness and world impact but lacks verifiable details.
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Washington Herald
Daylight saving topic to dominate National Chamber meeting
The Fifth Annual National Chamber of Commerce session in Washington will hear from local delegates Marcus W. Jacobi and Col. Walker Taylor. Debates will cover daylight saving adoption, railroad relations, and national defense with officials including Maj. Gen. Leonard A. Wood and Wallace D. Simmons.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Washington
D. C
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Marcus W. Jacobi
Col
Walker Taylor
Robert Garland
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
National Committee
Cleveland
Detroit
Germany
France
England
Italy
National Chamber
National Defense
Congress
Secretary of War
Leonard A. Wood
Howard E. Coffin
Naval Consulting Board
Chamber
Committee On National Defense
Secretary of Commerce
Wallace ,D. Simmons
St. Louis
Simmons Hardware Company
National Council
Messrs. Jacobi and Taylor
Wilmington
Winners Named in 1916 Corn Club Contests Across Counties
Roger W Hewlett of this city led New Hanover with 86.9 bushels at 18 cents per bushel. G Kilmer Hewitt of Shallotte won Brunswick with 43.5 bushels at 66 cents each. Willie Wood of Bug Hill topped Columbus County and Herbert Middleton of Warsaw won in Duplin. Clarence Tatum of Watha led Pender. Duncan L Smith of St Pauls led Robeson and Broadus Melvin of White Oak carried first honors in Bladen. Allison Overman of Kelly in Wayne County declared State winner by the Agricultural Extension Service offices.
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Roger W. Hewlett
New Hanover County
Corn Club
Mr. Hewlett
G. Kilmer Hewitt
Shalotte
Brunswick
Willie Wood
Bug Hill
Columbus County
Herbert Middleton
Warsaw
Duplin
Clarence Tatum
Watha
Duncan L. Smith
St. Pauls
Robeson
Broadus Melvin
White Oaks
Bladen
Allison Overman
Kelly
Wayne County
Office of Agricultural Clubs
The
Agricultural Extension Service
Funeral for S Siegler in Dillon
Funeral services for S Siegler, 58, a longtime Dillon resident, will be held tomorrow at 3 30 p m from his residence at 215 South Front street. Rev J M Wells and Rev M T Plyler will officiate with interment in Oakdale cemetery. Survived by five children from first marriage including Robert A Siegler of Chicago S Siegler Jr and Archie Siegler of Wilmington and two daughters G T Keen of Wilmington and E G Fike of Detroit and two granddaughters Jennie R and Julia A Siegler from second marriage. He came to the United States in 1871 from Germany and lived in Dillon since 1898. He owned the first store house in Dillon and later ran a furniture business before retiring.
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S. Siegler
South Front Street
J. M. Wells
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
M. T. Plyler
Grace Methodist
Oakdale Cemetery
Germany
New York
Dillon
Ms. C
Sarah E. Dees
Messrs
Robert A. Seigler
Chicago
S. Seigler, Jr
Archie Seigler
Wilmington
G. T. Keen
E. G. Fike
Detroit
Mich
Julia L. Allen
Jennie R
Julia A. Seigler
Seigler
Grace Methodist Church
al Ee
Wood
County woes graf funds owed to firms aiding Wilmington Guardsmen
The Tidewater Power Co. and other local suppliers face unpaid bills totaling hundreds to thousands of dollars for meals and provisions provided to Coast Artillery and four artillery companies during a strike. County officials cite state versus county expense disputes, leaving creditors awaiting payment while guardsmen miss standard pay and railroad subsidies remain unsettled.
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Tidewater Power Co
Coast Artillery
Wilmington Light Infantry
National
National Guard
North Carolina
General Assembly
Charlotte
Salisbury
Greensboro
Raleigh
Wilmington
American Ambulance Corps Film Event at Hemenway School
The committee plans a January 23 and 24 showing of American Ambulance Corps films at Hemenway School. The hall will feature French and American colors and nurse aides in base hospital attire. Music includes La Marseillaise and My Country Tis of Thee.
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France
Hemenway School
Red Cross
Lorraine
Artois
Union Sacree
Verdun
American Aviation Corps
Louisa Wright
Philip Warland Delano
Louis Moore
Joseph W. Yates
W. M. Atkinson
A. B. Skelding
W. N. Harriss
Jean Wood
Emily Kenan
Elise Smith
Mary Bellamy
Julia Faison
Kate Faison
Louise Wise
Caroline Holmes
May Carmichael
Alice Walker
Essie Harriss
Marie Grainger
Jane Meares
Katherine Williams
Louise Worth
Kate Northrop
Mary Wright Taylor
Weathering a rumored Gardner revolt amid Democratic control
The city paper questions if the so called Gardner revolt is based on solid information or mere rumor within the Democratic majority and the upcoming House agenda remains unclear.
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Gardner
Dem- City Tribune
On the Firing Line With the Germans shown at Victoria
The Dispatch endorses Wilbur H. Darboroughs motion picture as the sole authentic German Austrian war film. It opens at the Victoria theatre this afternoon and presents grim scenes of trenches artillery aerial warfare and frontline life through Poland and Warsaw with vivid realism and a stark view of war.
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Wilbur H. Darborough
Victoria Theatre
Poland
Warsaw
Gettysburg
Peter Collins to Lecture at Academy of Music Tonight
Peter Collins a Massachusetts noted lecturer will speak this evening at the Academy of Music on What's Wrong With the World under the Knights of Columbus auspices. Admission is free and all are urged to attend.
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Peter Collins
Academy
Massachusetts
Academy of Music
Mr. Collins
Knights of Columbus
Woodmen of the World to Install New Officers Tonight
The local Woodmen of the World lodge will install newly elected officers at 8 o clock this evening in the Odd Fellows building at Third and Princess. A smoker will follow the ceremony and visiting Woodmen are invited to attend.
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Woodmen of the World
The
Odd Fellows
Third
Princess Streets
Robber Loot Misses All But Screwdriver at Lumber Journal
Z. W. Whitehead editor of the Southern Lumber Journal reported his office was entered overnight. Police say the only item missing so far is a screwdriver, gained through the sky-light entrance at the top of the building.
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Z. W. Whitehead
Southern Lumber Journal
Promoters Offer Welsh $5000 For Short Contest
It is unclear how many lightweights have defeated Freddie Welsh in ten round bouts yet promoters offer him as much as $5,000 for a short-distance fight.
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Freddie Welsh
Giants on Strike Threat Would Devastate McGraw Team
If a strike hit the Giants under John McGraw it would be a hard blow to the club. McGraw commands a nifty squad and breaking it up could take years to rebuild into another promising outfit.
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John McGraw
Giants
John
Shivar Mineral Water Promises Health Renewal
Advertises Shivar Mineral Water as renewing stomach liver and kidneys with a honey backoffer. Claims positivity guaranteed and delivery by Ilmington Agents Elvington's Pharmacy, noting tastes fine and available for delivery.
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Ilmington
Elvington’s
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for Gray Hair
An ad describes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener costing about 59 cents a bottle. It claims the product darkens gray hair naturally after one or two applications, making hair glossy and youthful looking.
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Wyeth
Narrow Escape Ends With Measles Sign On Door
A late night incident in Wilmington involves an apartment house elevator misstop at the third floor causing a mistaken quarantine scare. A traveling man and roommate believed to be exposed due to a measles sign on their door and a door lock mishap.
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Wilmington
Fayetteville
Mathewson Proposed Pitchers School Draws Broad Interest
Manager Christy Mathewson proposes a training camp school for pitchers at the Reds facility but notes fielders and outfielders could also benefit from the coaching. The idea aims to improve overall batting and fielding technique across the team.
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Christy Mathewson
Reds
International Law Conference Opens in Havana
The American Institute of International Law began its second annual meeting in Havana hosted by the Cuban government. Delegates from South and Central America and the United States attend. U.S. official representatives include Dr. James Brown Scott of the Carnegie Institute and Dr. Leo S. Rowe of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Havana
Cuba
American Institute of International Law
Washington
South
Central America
United States
James Brown Scott
Carnegie Institute
Leo S. Rowe
University of Pennsylvania
Mack Considers Trade Over Pay Demands
Rumors say Connie Mack may trade pitcher Joe Bush and catcher Wally Schang after the duo asked for higher pay, signaling potential roster reshaping amid raised salaries.
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Connie Mack
Joe Bush
Wally Schang
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