Vaudeville Party Survives Sinking Near Wrightsville Beach
The Marie Pace was nearly sunk two miles off Wrightsville Beach when waves shattered its glass and flooded the boat. The Vera rescued the party from Charlotte including Mrs. Jack Golden and Miss Mildred Jewel, and towed the damaged launch to safety.
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Marie Pace
Wrightsville Beach
Jewel-Golden Vaudeville Company
Royal Theatre
Marie
Vera
the Royal
Charlotte
Jack Golden
Mildred Jewel
Nellin Polo
Ethel Cochran
Isabella Morton
Leslie Golden
Conrad Hipp
Qeranie Hotel
Mr. Golden
Officials Installed At Hanover Lodge No 145
Deputy Grand Master P. A. Bounds installed officers for Hanover Lodge No 145. Noble grand F. Noble, vice noble grand R. Rowan, recording secretary J. E. Wood, financial secretary A. F. Walton, treasurer W. Howell, warden S. M. Hutton, conductor W. D. Mills, outer guard P. Ellis, inner guard J. A. Adams, chaplain T. Hill, and other posts filled by Thos Blackham, Hardy Lanier, L. Mills, M. Hewett, Jett, and Banist C. L. Skipper.
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Bounds
P. A. Bounds
Hanover Lodge
Death of Mr. J Dock Prevatt in Mullins S C noted
News of the death of Mr. J Dock Prevatt last night in Mullins S C brings regret. The 40 year old salesman known in Wilmington and area is survived by a wife and one son Lottyta Prevatt. Remains will be carried to Lumberton for interment. brother in law Wrightsville avenue resident Elb Edwards received notification.
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Edwards
Wrights- Ville Avenue
Lottyta
State National Defense Commission Names New Members
Colonel Taylor serves on the commission as a member and Ci Walker Taylor is named collector of duties for the port of Wilmington. Governor Thomas W. Bikers appointed them yesterday and D. H. Hill chairs the body.
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Colonel Taylor
National Defense Commission
Ci Walker Taylor
Wilmington
Whey
National Defense
Thomas W. Bikers
D. H. Hill
Engines Crash Head-On On Local YAMS
Two engines on the Atlantic Coast Line collided head on yesterday afternoon. Members and firemen were shaken, but no one was injured.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Mnegers
Vacancies Open in Quartermaster Corps for Young Men
War Department seeks 21 to 45 year old applicants for the Quartermaster Enlisted Reserve Corps. Listings cover wagonmasters, horseshoers, farriers, saddlers, mechanics, cooks, bakers, cooks assistants, teamsters, chauffeurs, and other support roles. Applications must be filed with testimonials. married applicants and those with dependents are excluded. color line disqualifies. Monthly pay ranges from 33 to 51 dollars plus allowances.
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L. Li Garsén
Ui.b.ga
Quartermaster Corp
Southeastern Department
Charleston
Commerce
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
Nmber
Quartermaster
Many Less Fortunate Janitors Regret Inroads on Flower Beds
The Dispatch reports janitors at city and Union schools lament efforts to damage school flowers. Mr. Jones, a city school janitor kept on the payroll, argues he benefits from continued employment and housing, unlike others dismissed after summer. He notes improvements to property but fears ongoing harm.
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Dispatch
Jones
J. T. Matthews
Union School
July Commercial Bulletin Promotes Local Shipyard and Meeting
Secretary H. B. Branch of the Chamber of Commerce mails the July issue highlighting a local shipyard project by McKown and Cushjan and announces the annual Chamber meeting set for Thursday July 12.
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H. B. Branch
iChamber of Commerce
Messrs. McKown
Cushjan
Chamber
Local Bottlers Face Shortage Of Carbonic Gas
Soft drink bottling plants and fountains in the city struggle with a serious carbonic acid gas shortage. Bottlers had secured weeks of gas, but depletion could force shutdowns unless supply improves. The issue is statewide with scarce drums hindering gas delivery. Some firms report adequate stock for now, others fear three weeks more.
Coast Line Discontinues Eight Wilmington Trains
The Atlantic Coast Line received approval from the Corporation Commission to discontinue eight daily Wilmington to various points trains including Nos. 99 91 59 60 57 58 65 and 64. The action will not affect other Wilmington schedules or Coast Line divisions. A revised Coast Line timetable appears in another Dispatch column.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Fayetteville
Chadbourn
New Bern
Corporation Commission
Coast Line
Examination for County Teachers Next Tuesday Morning
Examination for school teachers of both races for work in the county will be held next Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at the court house. Professor Washington Catlett, county superintendent, announced after receiving a letter from Dr. J. Y. Joyner, State superintendent. All teachers seeking county certificates must take the exam.
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Court House
Washington Catlett
J. Y. Joyner
Whitlock West Band Postponed Concert Rescheduled
The Whitlock West Band will perform Tuesday at 8 p m in Postoffice Park after a rain delay. They announce further concerts tomorrow at 11 a m and 4 p m at Carolina Beach with a highly attractive program for attendees.
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Whitlock-West
Postoffice Park
Carolina Beach
Carol
Recruit leadership reshuffle in Goldsboro
Lieut. Paul L. Cantwell, who led the recruiting tent at Front and Princess streets, returned to Goldsboro last night. Sergeant Freeman Yopp, now in charge of the local station, will stay several days. High recruits have been secured for the regiment during the week.
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Goldsboro
Paul L. Cantwell
Front
Princess Streets
Freeman Yopp
Funeral of Infant Son George Alton Mote
Funeral services for infant George Alton Mote, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mote of 716 North Fifth Street, who died at James Walker Memorial Hospital, were held yesterday at 4 30 p.m. conducted by Rev. J A Sullivan of Calvary Baptist Church. Interment followed in Oakdale Cemetery.
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George Alton Mote
J. D. Mote
North Fifth Street
James Walker Memorial Hospital
J. A. Sullivan
Calvary Baptist Church
Oakdale Cemetery
Major Greig to Speak Here on Officers Training Camp
Major Greig will speak at the Court House on July 11 at 8 30 p m about the second officers training camp. Col Walker Taylor has arranged for Major Greig to return in August to examine applicants without expense. The camp begins August 27 at Fort Oglethorpe Ga and ends November 26. Applications must be in by July 15 and skilled men aged 25 to 35 favored.
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Alexander Greg
Court House
Major Greig
North Carolina
Walker Taylor
Greig
National Army
War Department
Fort Oglethorpe
Chattanooga
Tenn
R. W. Glenn
Greensboro
N. C
Army of the United States
Secretary of War
Mrs Sabella Betts Dies in Henderson at 78
Mrs Lucy Farriss received word of the death of her mother Mrs Sabella Betts aged 78 of Henderson. She died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of her daughter Mrs R Wester. The funeral was held in Seinsav cemetery.
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Henderson
Lucy Farriss
Sabella Betts
R. Wester
Special Election in North Dakota Faces Nonpartisan League Test
Fargo July 7. In a heated North Dakota First district race to fill the late Henry G Helgesen seat the Nonpartisan League aims to expand influence nationwide through victory. John M Baer the league hopeful campaigns against O B Burtness and George Bangs with the no conscription and immediate peace platforms.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Henry G. Helgesen
People’s Party
Nonpartisan League
West
League
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Farmers Alliance
Republican Party
Lynn J. Frazier
Supreme Court
Frazier
Helgesen
Montana
South Dakota
Wyoming
Idaho
Minnesota
John M. Baer
Beach
Httssefpauneconte Etaoineta
Baer
O. B. Burtness
George Bangs
Wilson
Rose City Hosts National Education Association Meet
Portland prepares for about 20000 delegates from kindergarten to university for a five day education convention. War conditions shape talks on preparedness nationalism and patriotism with sessions at the new auditorium and citywide events.
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National Education Association
Portland
Ore
Rose City
D. W. Springer
Co-Operative Education
Eee
Lister
Washington
Gove Withycombe
Oregon
George L. Baker
Mark Woodruff
Fortland General Committee
Robert’ Aley
University of Maine
Illinois
Wisconsin
West Reacts to U S Involvement in European War
Readers gauge sentiment as discussions of American participation in the European conflict unfold. Opinion across regions ranges from cautious neutrality to eager intervention as policy shaping debates intensify.
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United States
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Peceives Commission
U.S
Grele
Second Oglethorpe
The
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Princess Street
Round Table
Candler Bldg
New York
Hall’s Drug Store
Sells Plummer’s
Castle Streets
Jarman & Futrelte
Ben Cane
Bien Jolie
Benjamin & Johnes
Warren Street
Newark
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