Birmingham Opinion Supports Commission Government
A Birmingham reader argues for the commission form of government, citing reduced city expenses, lower electric and water rates, and improved services. The letter notes initial cost cuts, motorization of city services, street maintenance improvements, and stronger public finance confidence under the commission system.
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E. Lloyd
Ingewi.la
Alabama
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Sony
Birmingham
Herger
C. B. Lloyd
Kijus
Hns
Alderene Uml Commission
Gov Uri
Ohoer
Mimi--Ieners
Thien
T’ Ehoris
Board Accepts Resignation of J G L Gieschen From Board
The Board of Education in Wilmington accepts the resignation of J G L Gieschen, citing conflicts with his German consul role and noting five years of service. The resolution praises his diligence, recommends preserving education progress, and approves recording the action in the minutes.
Representatives Push to Save Sunday Coast Line Mail Service
Letters from Senator F. M. Simmons and Representative H. L. Godwin to Wilmington Chamber of Commerce show strong efforts to block proposed curtailment of Sunday mail on Coast Line and Seaboard trains. The Rotary Club backs the Chamber, warning of severe service gaps from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
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H. B. Branch
Chamber of Commerce
F. M. Simmons
H. L. Godwin
Washington
Post Office Department
Coast Line
Seaboard
Wilmington
Simmons
Godwin
Rotary Club
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Coast Line
Department
Lieutenant Hutson Reports Arrival and Sea Duty
Second Lieut J J Hutson recently joined the Seminole after transfer from the Bear and sailed Thursday afternoon to resume winter cruises off the coast. He has three years of Pacific coast service and is married to Miss Sue Catlett daughter of Prof Washington Catlett. He is accompanied by Mrs Hutson and their child residing at 117 Orange Street.
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J. J. Hutson
Coast Guard
Bear
Pacific Coast
Seminole
Hutson
Preston H. Aberroth
Sue Catlett
Washington Catlett
City
Fixing Wage Rates in Munition Factories
Paris January 25 Albert Thomas minister of manufacturers announces steps to fix wage rates in all munition factories to prevent future disputes between employers and workers.
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Paris
Albert Thomas
English Shell Payments Not Sufficient to Halt Gold Flood
The money paid to English manufacturers for shells will not be enough to reverse the flood of gold. Washington Star notes the limited impact of wartime payments on currency movements.
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Washington Star
County Commissioners discuss road work and Palmetto plantings
The board in special session voted $150 for Live Stock Show promotion in Wilmington and authorized Chairman McGirt to spend up to $269 on planting palmetto trees in the court house yard. The report notes highway improvements from Fort Fisher to Carolina Beach, bridging work, and calls for wider roads and better maintenance amid rising traffic.
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Wilmington
McGirt
Court House Yard
Fair Commission
Carolina Beach
Fort Fisher Sea Beach
Kerr’s Avenue
Hanover Transit Company
Wilmington Beach Corporation
Kure Land & Development Company
Ecubie
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Eddy
Court House
Fort Fisher
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Chamber of Massed
France
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J. G. L. Gieschen
Board of Education
Woodus Kellum
B. Solomon
Gieschen
Queenesar van Detiaben
Kellum
Messrs. Gieschen
Solomon
J. O. Carr
Carr
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J. K. L. Gieschen
New Hanover County
County Board of Education
Fighting For Mail Service
Senator Simmons
Congressman Godwin
Lieut Hutson
Elvington
Phanme 2Y- Co
Princess
M'Girt
County
Board of Commissioners
Northeast River Bridge
Gordon Road
Secott’s Hill
Castle Hayne
Winter Park
Kerr Avenue
East Wilmington
Wrightsboro
Hewlett’s Creek
Bradley’s Creek
Supt
Burnett
Northeast River
Greenfield Lake
F. M. Rivenbark
Arnold Stovall
Young Men’s Christian Association
Harriss
Recorder’s Court
Odis B. Hinnant
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Jareen
Ricous
Zold Et Vl
Josephine le Fevre Coy
Philidelphia
Boliby
Market Street
Colgate
Bon Marche’s
Daggett & Ramsdell
Mums
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