Chapter Refuses Resignation Amid Red Cross Controversy
The Wilmington Chapter of the American Red Cross held its regular meeting at noon to discuss the rejection of Mrs. S Mendelsohn as secretary amid criticism tied to German birth. A committee found no objection to her loyalty and she remains in post. The session also featured notes from Archdeacon Noe and the civilian relief committee detailing wartime work and ongoing support for soldiers and families.
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Americe 44 Cross Society
Chamber of Comiree
Yalty
S. Mendelsohn
Mendelsohn
American Red Cross Society
Tandic
Thomas P. Noe
William H. Milton
J. A. Taylor
Walter Parsley
George At
Hutaffs
Wilmington
the Red Cross
The
Red Cross
G. H. Hutaff
Noe
Wuld
Cross
United Sites
Raleigh
Civilia Relief Committee
Wir
Ores
W. H. Sprunt
George Rountree
Civilan Relief
Civilian Relief Committee
Elliott Wadsworth
Relel
Civlian Relief Committee
Letter from Wilmington Soldier Describes Trenches and War
Lieutenant Thomas E. Riley of the 104th U S Infantry writes his sister of life in the trenches with General Pershing and Yankee regiments. He recalls bombardments and counterattacks, the Croix de Guerre honor for his unit, and his resolve that Germany must be defeated to end the war.
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F. Campbell
South Erns Eet
Enth Street
Thomas E. Riley
104Th U. S. Infantry
American Expeditionary Forces
General Pershing
North American
Riley
Campbell
France
Paris
Fritz
New England
104Th
Berlin
Polly
1011St Artillery
Potsdam
Germany
Additional Men Placed on State and County Draft Lists
City and county boards completed registration of men reaching 21 since June 5 last year. Total registrants 246 with 174 whites 102 whites? 71 negroes two aliens and one declarant in county and 148 city registrants 87 whites 59 negroes one alien and one declarant. Registration proceeded smoothly amid solemn duty recognized by draft officials and registrants in Wilmington and New Hanover County. Registrations were at Masonic temple for the city and courthouse for the county.
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Wilmington
New Hanover
Masonic Temple
Court House
Hallsboro Church to Hold Sunday Services
Morning and evening services at 11 and 8 30 oclock will be conducted Sunday in the Hallsboro Presbyterian church by Rev J S Crowley the pastor. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone.
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Hallsboro
Hallsboro Presbyterian Church
J. S. Crowley
U S Army Wins 30 Victories in Mexican War Record
In less than a year and a half the United States army defeated a fourfold enemy force. It captured 40 000 soldiers and took ten fortified positions including the enemy capital. Its conquests stretched across Mexico and California.
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Mexico
United States Army
California
Mifflin Led Army Ordnance at Fort Washington and Kingsbridge
General Thomas Mifflin, a key Revolutionary figure, served as quartermaster general during the siege of Boston, and at age about 30 was named brigadier general in charge of fortifications at Fort Washington and Kingsbridge.
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Thomas Mifflin
Boston
Fort Washington
Kingsbridge
Early Massachusetts order on gunpowder saltpeter 1639
The general court of Massachusetts on June 6, 1639 granted Edward Rawson 500 acres to support continuing gunpowder production “so as he goes on with the powder, if the saltpeter comes.”
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America
General Court of
Massachusetts
Edward Rawson
West Point Graduates at War of 1812
When hostilities started with Great Britain in 1812 there were 65 West Point graduates in U S service and the few regulars had little battlefield experience.
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Great Britain
West Point
United States
Granite State to Revise Laws Convened in Concord
Concord New Hampshire June 6 A thorough revision of the laws of New Hampshire is the task entrusted to the constitutional convention convened here in conformity with a vote of the people two years ago More than 400 delegates occupied seats in representatives hall at the state house when the convention proceeded to organize.
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Granite State
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Representatives’ Hall
State House
Not a man will be taken prisoner in my platoon
A soldier writes from a frontline unit praising Irish American troops and vowing never to become a POW. He describes German atrocities, the need for speed and efficiency, and his resolve to stay until the last shot is fired. He asks not to worry and sends love to his family.
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Germany
Europe
Company ‘K
Employment Service to Take Over War Labor Recruiting
John B. Densmore, director general of the United States employment service, says the agency has reached a stage to handle all labor recruiting for war production. He expects government orders to require employers to use the service, reducing labor turnover and idle workers while moving mechanics and skilled trades to war industries and preventing cross‑plant poaching.
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John B. Densmore
United States Employment Service
Densmore
Funeral Services for Mrs Merritt Held at Oakdale Cemetery
The remains of Mrs Mary Merritt widow of L L Merritt were laid to rest in the family plot at Oakdale cemetery after funeral services from her residence at 4 30 PM The services were conducted by D H Willcox assistant to Rev Dr J J Hurt pastor of the First Baptist church and were attended by scores of sorrowing friends Pallbearers were her six sons R C B A H H W E R H and L L Merritt
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Mary Merritt
L. L. Merritt
Chestnut Street
Oakdale Cemetery
D. H. Willcox
J. J. Hurt
First Baptist Church
R. C
Kitchen trailer donated to Red Cross for French front
Miss Lucile Murchison of Wilmington and New York presents a kitchen trailer to the American Red Cross through the local chapter as a memorial to David R. Murchison Lucy W. Giles and Clayton Giles Sr. The vehicle will be used to serve hot coffee and soups to soldiers on the battlefield, functioning as a mobile kitchen.
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France
American Red Cross
Lucile Murchison
Wilmington
New York
David R. Murchison
Lucy W. Giles
Clayton Giles
Death of 18 year old George Crownstream
The remains of George Crownstream age 18 died early this morning at 6 30 at the Red Cross sanitarium. He was the son of W M Crownstream and had been in declining health for a long period. The body will be shipped to Burgaw on tonight's train for interment tomorrow there.
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George Crownstream
Red Cross
Burgaw
W. M. Crownstream
Funeral for Edith Brown Held at Topsail Church
Funeral services for Edith Brown infant daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Howard Hampstead were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 5 oclock by Rev J S Crowley and interment was made in the church cemetery at Topsail Presbyterian.
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Edith Brown
L. J. Howard
Hampstead
Topsail Presbyterian Church
J. S. Crowley
Enfield rifle moved to England under Vermont-born supervision
The Enfield rifle, long the standard weapon of the British army, was transplanted to England by a son of Vermont, under whose supervision the arms were made.
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England
Vermont
Church notices deadline for Saturday and Sunday papers
Ministers are asked to submit church notices to the city editor by Friday at 6 PM for publication in both the Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning church columns or in either issue as desired. Notices arriving after the deadline may not appear.
Get It claims corn relief in all weather
A vintage ad copy touts Gets-It as a solution for corns and calluses. It promises relief from tight shoes and various corn types including hard, soft, between toes, and damp conditions, with a light humorous tone aimed at women.
First American muskets forged by Hugh Orr in 1748
During the Revolution era American forces relied on European mercenaries for senior roles due to few educated officers. The first American muskets were reportedly 500 rifles made by Hugh Orr the Bridgewater gunsmith for Massachusetts Bay around 1748.
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America
Hugh Orr
Bridgewater
Massachusetts Bay
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University of North Carolina
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David Pany
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