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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1917

Page

11

Shipping Board's Pilot Bernard Baker Resigns

President Wilson accepts the resignation of Bernard N. Baker of Baltimore from the Federal Shipping Board. Baker disagreed with Secretary McAdoo over chairmanship selection favoring Pacific coast candidate William Denman. The move follows administration efforts to reorganize the board after passage of the shipping bill. Baker helped found the Atlantic Transport Company and pushed U.S. entry into the shipping business.

Washington Wilson Bernard N. Baker Baltimore Federal Shipping Board Baker McAdoo William Denman San Francisco Shipping Board Pacific Coast Atlantic Transport Company United States Xic Adoo

Revenue Bill Prep and House Action Next Monday

The administration revenue-raising bill, approved by the House Democratic caucus, is introduced by Rep Claude Kitchin chair of Ways and Means. The measure aims to generate 222 million dollars and will be taken up by Ways and Means on Monday.

Washington United States House Democratic Caucus House Claude Kitchin Committee On Ways and Means Committee On Ways and Or Means

Medicine Bills Pass Senate In Quick Roll Call

The North Carolina Senate expedited action with a rapid series of amendments and roll calls on medicine related bills. A key vote settled 62 to 19 as lawmakers debated registration by mail and drug regulations while Speaker Walter Murphy faced health constraints.

Roberts Buncome Haymore Doughton MacRary Walter Murphy Salisbury Senate E. F. Taylor Raleigh Oates Blue Cranmer Ross Jones Johnson Cough Warren County Brentzer Mecklenburg Committee On Constitutional Amendments Asheville Justice D. O. Willis Hewett Mecklenburg County United Confederate Veterans’ Association Clark Gardner Price Rockingham Daniels Jackson Pegram Durham County Dalton House Pritchard Madison Grant McLendon Pennsylvania Ohio North Carolina Mexico McRackin Mr. Doughton Representative Page Columbus Page Columbus Inquisitor Kings Mountain Battle Grounds Department of Agriculture Henderson County New Hill Thomasville Hoke McDowell State Bar Association Supreme Court

Last Chance to Buy Shoes at Old Prices in Wilmington

Wilmington Shoe Co. announces final opportunity to purchase footwear at former prices. The store urges quick visits as remaining stock and savings are limited, with no guarantees after the sale ends.

Wilmington Shoe Co Inlv

Desirable Carolina Place Lots Offered For Sale

Buy several desirable lots at Carolina Place on Barnett avenue for 300 each. Pay 310 down and 5 monthly with no interest and taxes paid. Call 118 Princess street to discuss. James Owen Reilly Fire Insurance and Real Estate. 1-28-11 Wanted competent stenographer by Feb 1 must be willing to be useful. Work light moderate salary permanent position. Address in own handwriting with age references and salary expected Manufacturer P. O. Box No. 66 City. 1-20-21-27-28

Carolina Place Barnett Avenue Princess Street James Owen Reilly Fire Insurance & Real Estate P. O City Rural Building & Loan Association Sec. & Treas

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