Many Wilmington Visitors From Nearby Cities
Local society notes list Miss Jessie Miller and Miss Alma Tatum visiting in Greensboro and Richmond guest Miss Louise Davies staying with Miss Bernice Wheeler. Residents and visitors from Norfolk Baltimore Charlotte and Pantego were seen at the Orton Hotel and around town. A church recital and school fundraiser are announced along with social arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Davies
Richmond
City
Bernice Wheeler
New Members Entertained by Bible Class at First Presbyterian
New members of the 8 T. S. Bible class at the First Presbyterian church were entertained by regular class members last evening. The program featured a solo by Miss Nell Bowden a duet by Miss Bowden and another performer and a reading titled Girls from O Henry by Miss Ditmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Nell Bowden
Misses Bowden
O. Henry
Ditmore
New Champ Pete Herman Defends Title in Kansas City Bout
Pete Herman, new claimant to the bantamweight title, meets Benny McNeil in a 15 round city bout in Kansas City tonight. Herman recently defeated Kiag Williams in New Orleans and now defends his claim in a local club card.
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Kansas City
Pete Herman
Kiag" Williams
New Orleans
Benny McNeil
Rotary Barbecue Outing Sparks Early Departure
Rotarians left the city for Cedar Point Masonboro Sound this afternoon to a sumptuous barbecue served before 3 oclock. The event, complimentary to Rotary Club president Roger Moore, was eagerly anticipated after mailed invitations. Despite cloudy skies, Rotary spirit remained undampened.
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Masonboro
Cedar Point
Masonboro Sound
Roger Moore
Rotary Club
Rotary
Navy instructor praised for tactics and war games aid
Rio Janet January 23. The marine minister on behalf of the Brown government thanked Commander Philip Williams U S N for his assistance in developing the navy three instructor of tactics strategy and war games.
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Associated Press
Rio Janet
Brown
Philip Williams
Navy
Cardui Aids Woman in Etowah Tennessee Trial
Mrs. Lillie Carden recalls five years of ulceration pain and cramps with irregular cycles. After using Cardui, her period stays shorter and less painful, health improves, and she can work normally. Cardui is presented as a tonic for womanly troubles.
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Etowah
Tenn
Lillie Carden
Cardui
Saic
Jeed
Cardus
Federal Bureau Aids Jobless Guardsmen Returnees
Washington January 23 The Federal Bureau of Immigration will aid guardsmen who return from the border to find their jobs filled. Commissioner General Caminetti ordered all officers nationwide to assist unemployed guardsmen in obtaining new employment with War Department approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Bureau of Immigration
Caminetti
War Department
WILL CLASH TONIGHT High School Team Meets American Quint
The local high school basketball quint opens its season against the Americans of the Senior League on the YMCA court. Captain Bill Rourk leads the team as they face seasoned veterans in hopes of a season opening win. admission is free.
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Quint
Bill Rourk
Houston and Myers
Little
Capstain Hanson
Galager
Penton and Tucker
Capt
Rourk
Sprunt
King
Mr H V Smith Buried in Wallace North Carolina
The remains of H V Smith who died last Friday in Bowden of heart failure were brought to Wallace for interment. He had lived in Bowden, moved from North Dakota, and enjoyed southern ties. Interment occurred at Rockfish Cemetery with Rev W P M Currie presiding. Pallbearers included John B Boney A L McGowen Hinton Middleton Walton Gabriel Robinson Leslie Bence and Sion Boney. He was 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smith
North Dakota
Bowden
Wallace
Rockfish Cemetery
W. P. M. Currie
Presbyterian Church
John B. Boney
A. L. McGowen
Hinton Middleton
Walton
Gabriel Robinson
Leslie
Bence
Sion Boney
Railway service in Germany curtailed amid rolling stock shortage
Berlin reports widespread cancellations of long distance and local trains as Germany struggles with transport constraints. Freight shippers are warned some goods will not be accepted and must verify shipments. The Clyde Line steamer Cherokee is due to reach port Thursday morning.
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Rv Associated Press
Berlin
London
Clyde Liner
Clyde Line
Cherokee
Postponed film show due to delayed arrival at Hemenway school
The failure of films to reach the city delays planned exercises at Hemenway school tonight tomorrow afternoon and evening. The ladies in charge fear to name a new date as shipments have not arrived. Films should reach in the morning and will be shown as soon as possible with announcements forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neer
Hemenway School
Bilson Art Exhibit Opens for School Fund
The Bilson Art Exhibit at Ford Auto Company on North Third Street opens tomorrow at 9 AM for four days. The show features about two hundred masterworks from various countries and periods including sculptures, architectures and nature views, with carbon reproductions dominating and a few engravings and color works. It is billed as the finest collection ever shown in Wilmington and supports a fund to hang pictures in city schoolrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Auto Company
North Third Street
Bilson
Wilmington
Funeral services for Mrs Virginia Craig held at residence
The widow Mrs Virginia Craig died yesterday morning at James Walker Memorial Hospital. Her funeral was conducted at 814 McCumber Avenue at 10:30 this morning by Reverends Hurt Sullivan and Koelling. Interment followed at Oakdale Cemetery with pallbearers W H Sprunt Asa W Allen W G T Keen W W King J W Moore and Joseph T Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Qa. Craig
John B. Craig
James Walker Memorial Hospital
McCumber Avenue
John Jeter Hurt
J. A. Sullivan
H. W. Koelling
Oakdale Cemetery
Messrs
W. H. Sprunt
Asa W. Allen
W. G. T. Keen
W. W. King
J. W. Moore
Joseph T. Smith
Funeral for S Siegler at Residence
Remains of Mr. S Siegler from 215 South Front Street were interred at Oakdale Cemetery after services at 3 30 p m conducted at the residence by Rev J M Wells D D and Rev M T Plyler. Numerous friends attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Siegler
South Front Street
J. M. Wells
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
M. T. Plyler
Grace Methodist Church
Oakdale Cemetery
Recorder Court Finds No Major Cases Today
Recorder Harriss fined Henderson Hudson a colored youth ten dollars and costs and ordered bicycle repair costs after a borrowed bike was wrecked. Rosetta Johnson faced disorderly conduct charges but the accuser’s claim was found frivolous with costs paid. Robert Miller paid costs for an assault on a female. Tate Merritt to be tried next Tuesday on abandonment. Willie Turner and James Hill, colored boys, set for larceny trial tomorrow.
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Recorder’s Court
Harriss
Henderson Hudson
Rosetta Johnson
Jane Porter
Robert Miller
Tate Merritt
Willie Turner
James Hill
Queen Ena Ensures Bright Nurseries for Royal Children
Queen Ena of Spain spends much time with her children and guides their pastimes. With an English trainer she ensures the royal nursery rooms are the brightest in the palace, reflecting a strong interest in their welfare.
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Ena
Spain
Europe
Local Visitors Arrive in Wilmington Area
Mr Malcolm Owen returned from a short business trip to New York City this morning. Capt Nathan O Berry of Goldsboro was a business visitor yesterday. BE M Nance of Fir Bleff was a Wilmington visitor yesterday. J H Colvin of Atkinson was a Wilmington Hotel guest yesterday.
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Malcolm Owen
New York
Nathan O’berry
Goldsboro
BE. M. Nance
Wilmington
J. H. Colvin
Atkinson
Coast Line Hotel Cafe Ad Offers Rooms and Meals
Coast Line Hotel Cafe advertises rooms by day week or month at reasonable rates with meals available at any hour. Location is 208 North Front Street and phone number 208 W. Ad ends with 106-1mo.
German official report details Bulgarian Danube crossing near Tultcha
The German statement says Bulgarian forces crossed the Danube near Tultcha 38 miles southeast of Galatz on a large river island. It notes Mackensen gains reach near the river mouth while reporting mixed fronts with German victories in Kasine valley, a Bavarian raid near Armentieres, and repelled British detachment near Fromelles.
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Dobrudja
Danube
Tultcha
Galatz
von Mackensen
Kasine
Berlin
Armentieres
Fromelles
Dvinsk
Demaree Says He Agrees With Weeghman On Terms
Chicago January 23 Al Demaree pitcher says he agreed to terms with Chicago Nationals president Weeghman but has not signed a contract yet He has not received a contract and will train with the Chicago club while fraternity conditions are settled Demaree was obtained from Philadelphia Nationals in a recent trade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
al Demaree
David L. Fultz
Baseball Players Fraternity
Weeghman
Chicago Nationals
Chicago Club
Demaree
Philadelphia Nationals
Florida East Coast R. R. rate approved
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Florida East Coast Railroad Company rate of two dollars per car for delivering or receiving car load freight at industries on spur tracks. This ruling, issued in Washington, validates the railroad practice effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Morida East Coast Railroad Company
Alleged Defrauder McKay Denied Retrial
Thomas C. McKay former Jacksonville and Fort Smith distiller was denied a new trial after being convicted in federal court on conspiring to defraud the government of revenue tax on distilled spirits. Judge Call imposed a two year sentence in Atlanta. McKay plans an appeal and posted $5,000 bond while fighting extradition to Fort Smith where similar charges exist.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Thomas C. McKay
Fort Smith
Ark
Call
Atlanta
McCoy
Circuit Court of Appeals
McKoy
Mysterious Vessel Sighted Near Vieques Island
The American steamer Mariner reported sighting a suspicious vessel near Vieques Island about 13 miles east of Porto Rico. The Atlantic fleet passed Santo Domingo as the report described the unknown steamer and the patrol area.
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Associated Press
Santo Domingo
Mariner
Porto Rico
Ponse
Vieques Island
Crab Island
Lumbermen Gather for Mountain States Convention in Denver
Denver delegates from Colorado and neighboring states convene for the Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association annual meeting. The three day session covers trade problems and industry concerns. Meanwhile society notes remark on the Marchioness Londonderry’s hunting, Elizabeth Kenny’s inheritance tax appointment in California, and actress Maggie Mitchell’s upcoming eighty fifth anniversary at New Oak City.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Mountain States Lumber Dealers’ Association
Marchioness
Londonderry
Great Britain
Elgabeth Kenny
Los Angeles County
California
Maggie Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
New Oak City
England Votes Against Women's Suffrage in 1867 Commons
A 1867 vote in the House of Commons defeated a proposal to grant women voting rights in parliamentary elections. This historic setback reflects the long struggle of the women’s suffrage movement in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
House of Commons
Weaver Reaches the Capital for Weeklong Stay
Congressman elect Weaver arrived in Washington on January 20 and will spend about a week becoming acquainted with the city. He is staying at The West Hotel and visited the House floor to listen to debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
Gressman-Elect
Weaver
Wists
House of Representatives
Revision molasses rate petitioned by Associated Press
Washington January 2. A petition filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission asks for revised freight rates on molasses shipments from Texas to points nationwide. The filing contends current rates are unfair and in many cases resemble refined sugar pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Texas
United States
Cape Fear Stage Readings Fall at Sayetteville NC
Stage of water in the Cape Fear at Sayetteville North Carolina stood at 54 feet and was dropping, with observers noting a 7.2 foot rise into Saturday before the fall.
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Cape Fear
Sayetteville
N. C
Saterday
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Jessie Miller
Greensboro
Alma Tatum
C. M. Johnston
Ruth
Hilda
Rocky Mount
H. C. Buchanan
Charlotte
Orton Hotel
Credle
Clyde W. Smith
Pantego
B. A. Traylor
Norfolk
LeRoy S. Cruser
F. C. Honeycutt
Baltimore
Mrs. P. M. Comes
Boston
Mass
Mrs. Comes
Mose Ce. Everstein
G. F. Fore
Carrie Bowen
J. B. Fenney
Delgado Presbyterian Church
Middle Sound School
Connie Chasten
Katie Foard
Raleigh
Paderewski
W. M. Robins
Clarence
Hampton, Va
Charlotte Evening News
Joseph Reece Merton
Rowin McClure
Davidson
McClure
Tenth Avenue Church
Annie St. Martin
Morrissville
C. R. Turner
Winston-Salem
Rocky
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Stawley
Scolpa
Cadman
Miss Duncan
Miss Pearsall
Israfel
Ofiver King
Mr. J. F. Harris, Jr
Schumian
Hadley
Miss Post
Miss Bowen
Miss Taylor
Fayetteville
Florence Taylor
William Taylor Bowen
Green Street
Nina Withers Nelson
Lynchburg
Bobby Fitzhugh Williams
Red Springs
Nelson and
Williams
Mary
Virginia Smith
Helen Dodson
Annie Wightman
Mary Williams
Edna Jennings
Mary Starr Cook
Emma Pemberton
Norris Alexander
May Sedberry
Bertie Alston
Sallie Haigh Underwood
Marian Haigh
Mary Gorham
John N. Watt
Reidsville
J. B. Underwood
Franklin
A. D. Brown
Black Cat Hosiery
Federal Bureau
American Quint
MR. H. V. Smith
Germany
Biter
Belk-Williams Company
Florida East Coast
R. R
Ord
Associated T Rees
Deming
N. M
Arg Sas
Delaware Nalional
Monk
N. Jacobi Hardware CO
Wilmington, N.C
Tampa, Fla
Tampa
Atlantic Coast Line
The
Standard Railroad of the South
City Ae
C. White
Wilmington Nv
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