Dr Glark condition improves after auto crash injuring dentist
Dr H. P. Clark a 4 year old city dentist was struck by John Markiton as he stepped from curb at Third and Chestnut. Clark survived with bruises and cuts though initial fears of fatal injury eased by noon. Markiton released on 500 bond. reckless driving charged, trial set for tomorrow pending Clark’s status.
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John Markiton
H. P. Clark
Teading
Davis
Third
Chesnutt
Chestnut Streets
Markiton
Chestnut
Clark
Wiliams
No. 119
Orange Street
Recorder’s Court
Markson
Otherhhan
Pickard Sues City Over Motorcycle Sales Debts
Mr Pickard of Queen City Cycle Company files suit in Recorder's court against the City of Wilmington to recover money alleged due for motorcycles sold to the police department. City claims prior owner bore responsibility for unpaid notes and settled debts. The case heads to Recorder’s court or Circuit Court for trial.
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Recorder's Court
Queen City Cycle Company
Wilmington
KE. R. Pickard
Pickard
Buark
Council
Cienfuegos Mayor Shot At Home In Assassination
Acting Mayor Terencio Guerra of Cienfuegos was killed tonight as he entered his home on the city outskirts. Five shots struck him, ending the city’s interim leadership as authorities report no arrest yet.
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Associated Press
Havana
Terencio Guerra
Cienfuegos
Senor Guerra
Replac ME Sant Javo Rey
Leienfuegos
City Council Reserves Time for Voters on Government Plan
The Wilmington City Council adopted a resolution delaying any municipal government change to Plan C, citing wartime strain and young workers abroad. It pledges to call an election not later than two months before the next general city election for voters to choose the form of government to adopt.
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L. M. Bunting
W. J. Bradshaw
Council
Wilmington
Corn Meal Price Soars Amid Export and Submarine Activity
Corn meal prices climb as exports rise and U boat activity disrupts supply. Wilmington dealers report scarce stock with a sack of two bushels priced at around five dollars. Local mill outages and high wholesale quotes push meal to record levels while farmers note reduced corn inventories ahead of husking season.
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Boney and Harper
Boney and
Harper
Boney
Boney and Harper Company
Atlantic
Clyde Line Promises Larger Ship for Local Service
The Clyde Line Steamship Company has promised a ship larger than the Cherokee for the port's weekly service, according to a letter to J. A. Taylor signed by Clyde President Raymond. The line halted weekly service after the European War began, but efforts to reinstate it continue. A larger vessel would enable heavier cargoes and a step toward resuming regular visits.
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Clyde Line Steamship Company
J. A. Taylor
Raymond
Clyde Company
Browns and Cardinals Picked in League Split
Before the season start the Browns were favored to win the American League and the Cardinals expected to struggle in the National League.
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Browns
Cardinals
Blessing of Peace Framing Public Address
The passage notes a nation in a reflective mood ready to weigh an important matter with the seriousness it demands. It frames peace as a blessing shaping public sensibilities and civic consideration.
Heli Brief Session Sums Up Public Works And Concert Plan
City Council meets in warm weather approving a police drill duty addition for all officers and a weekly Whitlock-West Band concert in Post Office Park with a $200 pledge. It awards a $9.75 water meter contract to Hersey Manufacturing, buries $17,442.50 in bonds for street-improvement and general bonds, and discusses meat tax relief requests and Meadow street water surplus.
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Hersey Meter Company
Atlanta
Whitlock-West
Post Office Park
Hall
McCaig
Bunting
Shepard
Bradshaw
Lange
Hersey Manufacturing Company
Neptune Company
Hersey People
P. A. Peterson
Hersey
H. E. Erwin
Jones
Ruark
Moore
Merritt
Meadow Street
Examination of officer candidates at YMCA camp
The remaining applicants for entrance into the Oglestrope training camp for officers were examined yesterday afternoon at the YMCA under the direction of Maj. Alexander Creig. No announcement will be made yet. The candidates are united in the opinion that the examination was one of the stiffest imaginable, though men and officers are badly needed.
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Oglestrope
Alexander Creig
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MR Pickard
Police Dept
Ange
James M. Hall
HELI
Sie
The
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Princess Street
North Carolina
Pepsi-Cola
Bon Marche
Hose, Liste
Cie
Bill Blirse
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