Doctor Stiles claims breakthrough in sanitation aiding soldiers
Dr. W. Stiles of the Hygienic Laboratory in Washington has completed research at the Marine Hospital in Wilmington. He reports a cheap chemical treatment for human refuse that renders waste odorless and kills hookworms, enabling safe fertilizer. The method works quickly and could protect troops from unsanitary camp conditions during wartime.
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W. Stiles
United States Public Health Service
Washington
United States Marine Hospital
Stiles
Public Health Service
Wilmington
New York Shipping Up Despite Submarine Threat
New York shipping to foreign ports rose in June despite German subs. Thirty seven more ships arrived, total 465 vessels and 1 252 599 tons. Departures were 458 ships totaling 1 225 536 tons. American arrivals fell to 121 while departures rose to 136. Yearly clearances reached 12 620 245 tons, below 1914 but above 1915 figures.
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New York
Custom House
London Celebrates the Glorious Fourth
By order of the King the Stars and Stripes flew from the Victoria tower of the House of Parliament and government buildings. Private buildings bore American flags, crowds wore flags, and vehicles displayed emblems. Premier Lloyd George oversaw celebratory arrangements as Welsh Guards played American airs at St James Palace.
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Associated Press
London
Victoria Tower
Lloyd George
St. James’ Palace
Thea
National League Names Menhi High in Batting Pace
In the league race the National League leads with Menhi among top performers while the American League counterparts push to match batting prowess. The season features strong hitting and tight clashes as players chase notable averages and records.
Local Soldiers Receive Promotions in Coast Artillery
At the regular drill of the Wilming ton Light Infantry units of the North Carolina National Guard announced promotions. Four new sergeants nine corporals eighteen first class privates two cooks and two mechanics were named by Captain James B. Lynch as the Coast Artillery Company expanded. Named promoted sergeants include Robert B. Lewis James H. Farrar Joe S. LeMoyne and C. David Jones. Corporals promoted to sergeants list includes G. T. Swain and others. corporals promoted include A. T. St. Amand John W. Rutland William H. Kelly R. B. Houston and more. Privates promoted to mechanics are George W. Smith and M. C. Holt. cooks are William L. Farmer and Frank S. Shepard. A number of privates were elevated to first class privates including J. Harry Hayden Norman E. Davis and several others. The revised roster then shows sergeants and corporals, with Lance Corporal Harry H. Watters among those listed.
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Wilmington Light Infantry
Coast Artilery
North Carolina National Guard
James B. Lynch
Coast Artillery Company
Robert B. Lewis
James H. Farrar
Joe S. LeMoyne
C. David Jones
Robert B. Houston
W. Louis Fisher
W. Kenneth Gaylor
Charles H. Darden
F. B. Jones
Allen M. Sell
P. S. Vaughan
James P. Betts
H. Travers Lewis
Harry H. Waters
George W. Smith
M. C. Holt
William L. Farmer
Frank S. Shepard
J. Harry Hayden
Norman E. Davis
William G. Monroe
Alfred B. Hall
Andrew H. Harriss, Jr
S. Garris Moore
W. Fowler Morrison
G. Ivar Palmgren
R. N. Southerland
Charles W. Wagner
J. C. Whitford
M. B. Register
George Sloan, Jr
R. B. Lewis
A. T. St. Amand
John W. Rutland
William H. Kelly
R. B. Houston
J P. Betts
Harry H. Watters
North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers convene in Goldsboro
The 14th convention of the North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers Association opened in Goldsboro with an inaugural session. Officers elected include President W. C. Johnson, Vice President R. C. D. Beaman, and Secretary Treasurer W. M. Edgerton. Gastonia was chosen as the 1918 convention site.
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Mae Dispatch
Goldsboro
North Carolina
Stantonsberg
W. M. Edgerton
D. M. Hunt
Oxford
Gastonia
Baseball Gossip Lists M S Initials Across Major Leagues
The piece notes that the M and S initials dominate surnames among big league players this season with every team featuring at least one M and one or more S names in both American and National leagues. It lists numerous players and managers from teams like Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Boston New York Chicago Detroit Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia and others, and mentions Al Schacht as the only Hebrew pitcher in professional baseball.
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McInnes
Meyers
Philadelphia
Morton
Miller
Cleveland
Marsans
St. Louis
Mays
McNally
Boston
Milan
McBride
Morgan
Menosky
Washington
Magee
Maisel
Mogridge
New York
McMillan
Chicago
Mitchell
Detroit
Meadows
Mowrey
Myers
Marquard
Brooklyn
McGraw
Schang
Strunk
Schauer Seibold
Scott
Shore
Shorten
Speaker
Smith
Shanks
Shaw
Shawkey
Shocker
Spencer
Stanage
Schalk
J. Smith
F. Smith
Snyder
Stewart
Stenge
al Schacht
Rochester International League
Carolina Beach residents press road petition to county
Carolina Beach residents and county taxpayers demand fair road work attention after a petition and public petitions showed support for improving the beach access road. They argue the path to the beach benefits local users and outsiders alike and contend the county should act despite contract and convict-labor constraints. The county plans further discussion at the upcoming meeting with new arguments from petitioners and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Beach
Carcolina Beach
Yopp
McGirt
Price
Wilmington Beach Corporation
Ordination Service at St Mark's Church
Dr. William Norman Harper was ordained deacon by the Rt. Rev. Thos. C. Darst at St. Mark's P. E. church in a large, impressive service. The ordination sermon was delivered by Rev. H. A. Parrish. Harper left medical practice years ago to pursue ministry at Bishop Payne's Divinity School in Petersburg, and is set to graduate next year after passing the examination for deaconate.
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Bishop Darst
St. Mark’s Church
William Norman Harper
Thos. C. Darst
D. D
St. Mark’s P. E. Church
Colored
H. A. Parris
Alguez
Bishop Payne’s Divinity School
Petersburg
Existence of Ring of Big Smugglers Investigated
San Francisco July 4. Existence of an international smuggling ring alleged to have operated extensively in gaining illegal entry of Chinese to the United States is being investigated by J B Dinshore solicitor of the Department of Labor.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
United States
J. B. Dinshore
Department of Labor
Fourth of July Observance at Wrightsville Beach and City
Wilmington marks the nation's birthday with events centered at Wrightsville Beach and Lumina Beachfront. Crowds travel from Raleigh to sleepily celebrate with athletic tests, dancing, flag displays, and a Charleston era parade. The Wilmington Light Infantry faces Fort Caswell Coast Artillery in Southport.
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Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach
Lumina
Atlantic Coast Line
Coast Guard
Tidewater Power Company
Carmen
Front
Princess Street
Rocky Mount
New Bern
Fayetteville
Chadbourn
Lumberton
Cucumbers and Corn Move Heavy From Wilmington Area
During the week ending June 30th 60 to 70 solid carloads of corn and cucumbers were shipped from the Wilmington section including Rose Hill Mount Olive Faison and Wallace. Shippers report larger movement this week. Cucumbers also shipped from Chadbourn Garland and Castle Haynes with cantaloupes expected to move in large numbers next week.
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Wilmington
Ech
Rose Hill
Mount Olive
Faison
Wallace
Chadbourn
Garland
Castle Haynes
China's monarchy lacks support unrest in Shanghai scene
Associated Press dispatch from Shanghai July 4 notes belief the navy and local authorities back the Republic while military governors may pretend support to preserve peace in Shanzhai. Restoration plans are said to be deeply laid and governors reportedly back it.
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Associated
Shanghai
Navy
Shanzhai
President Li Yuan-Hung's Escape Reported From Beijing
London dispatch says President Li Yuan-Hung of China escaped the palace in Peking Monday evening and went to the legation of an Entente nation. The event was relayed by Exchange Telegraph from Tientsin.
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London
Li Yuan-Hung
China
Peking
Tien Tsin
President Li Yuan-Hung Called Prisoner During Chang Hsuns Coup
Recent dispatches report President Li Yuan-Hung was held prisoner in the palace during Chiang Hsun’s coup attempt to restore the Manchu dynasty.
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Li Yuan-Hung
Neval Chang Hsun
Governor welcomed at Baptist Seaside Assembly in Wilmington
Formal welcome to Governor Thomas W. Bickett was extended by the New Hanover County Food Conservation Commission in executive session. The ceremony praised his leadership in conserving the state food supply and boosting home and troops food crops.
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Thomas W. Bickett
Baptist Seaside Assembly
County Food Conservation Commission
Thos. W. Bickett
Food Conservation Commission of
New Hanover
Wilmington
New Hanover County
RALLY AID FOR UNION LABEL HELD AT ODD FELLOWS HALL
Mayor Moore addressed union men and families at a benefit rally and supper in Odd Fellows Hall Third and Princess streets. Miss Mary Cameron recited Eternal Justice by Charles McKay and music was provided by J. B. Campbell.
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Moore
Union
Label
Odd Fellows Hall
Third
Princess Streets
Label Products Committee
Mayor Moore
Union Label
Brotherhood of Men
Mary Cameron
Eternal Justice
Charles McKay
J. B. Campbell
Nobles Attend Oasis Temple Ceremonial in Hendersonville
Wilmington Nobles of the Mystic Shrine left yesterday for Hendersonville to attend the Oasis Temple ceremonial. A special train carried the dignitaries from Charlotte to the mountainous rendezvous for the initial session which began at 9 o clock this morning.
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Wilmington
Oasis Temple
Mystic Shrine
Hendersonville
Oasis’ Temple
Charlotte
Public praise for Wilmington press at Seashore Hotel meeting
Editor John D. Gold notes Wilmington readers rally behind The Morning Star and The Evening Dispatch, praising newspapers for promoting the city’s attractions. He cites strong local business support, wartime resilience, and remarks by Marcus W. Jacobi, president of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, during a luncheon at the Seashore Hotel.
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Seashore Hotel
Wrightsville Beach
John D. Gold
Wilson Times
North Carolina Association of
Wilmington
Morning Star
Evening Dispatch
Marcus W. Jacobi
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina
W. E. Lawson
Physicians In Session Third District Doctors Meet at Oceanic
The Medical Society of the Third District assembled today at the Oceanic Hotel Wrightsville Beach noon to 3 pm with many leading physicians from New Hanover Columbus Pender Onslow Brunswick Duplin Jones in attendance. Five Wilmington physicians spoke on Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Caesarean Section Pyelitis and Congenital Syphilis plus unannounced topics.
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Medical Society of the Third Trict
Oceanic Tel
Wrightsville Beach
New Hanover
Columbus
Pender
Onslow
Brunswick
Duplin
Jones and
Mington
Thos. M. Green
Wilmington, N. C
Little Lula W. Still Missing After Saturday Disappearance
Lula W. a 9 year old colored girl vanished Saturday afternoon and has not been heard from since. Police report no trace found despite thorough searches. Relatives remain anxious and hopeful for her safe return.
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Lula W
Jury Rules Dressmaker Not An Artist In Federal Suit
In a St Louis federal court suit invoking the contract labor law the jury found that the making is not an art and that a dressmaker is a laborer rather than an artist.
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St. Louis
Press banquet planning and local support noted
Dispatch praises a journalist for arranging entertainment for fellow reporters and credits support from Wilmington basin residents and the corporation owning his paper. The passage highlights community backing and organizational backing for media events.
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Orde
Les HA
NEW York Shipping
Rural Carriers
State Association
Baseball
The
Corporation Commission
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Banking House
Lewis Williams
Wilmington Savings and Trust Co
John Lewis Williams
State of North Carolina
N. B
Oceanic
Chas. P. Bolles
N. C
Cyrus Thompson
Jacksonville
B. Koonce
da D. Bryan
Snead’s Ferry
N.C
Edward J. Wood
T. Vv. Moore
Acme
J. Biren Sidbury
Peper
Hall’s Drug Store
Sells Plummer’s
Castle Streets
Fittae
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