North Carolina Good Roads Convention Sets Wrightsville Beach Meeting
The North Carolina Good Roads association will hold its annual convention at Wrightsville Beach August 7 to 9 with Oceanic hotel as headquarters. In 1916 over 1 200 delegates attended the Zet convention, and this year up to 10 delegates are expected to attend. discussions will cover state and national highway systems and financing, surfacing materials, and regional connectivity to boost transportation nationwide.
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North Carolina Good Roads Association
Wrightsville Beach
Oceanic Hotel
Zet
Wrightsville
North Carolina
Elks Honor Flag Day With Elks 532 Ceremony
Wilmington Lodge No. 532 BPOE held flag day exercises in the temple featuring a full program. Officers presented prayers reading and songs while a list named Elks serving in the army and navy.
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Willington Lodge
Lodge
C. Jennen
Louis Goodman
Elks
A. J. Mitchell
P. BE. R
John D. Bellamy
Wilmingin Elks
Geo. B. Applewhite
W. H. D. Fanck
Paul J. Bashon
E. P. Burger
W. G. Davis
H. H. Ford
W. L. Futrelle
Col
E.L. Gilner
A. B. Holmes
Owen D. Holmes
Robert A. King
C. C. Loughlin
P. J. Lumley
Neil O. Mc Dufy
Philip Minor
J. G. Oldenbuttel
Lieut
H. B. Pescham
E. R. Peterson
A. Rosenman
Bert M. Schwarb
E. M. Shepherd
H. W. Stickle
C. L. Terry
D. A. Herring
Cardinal Mercier Poised for French Academy Honor
Cardinal Mercier is expected to share with President Wilson the honor of election today to foreign membership in the French Academy of Moral and Political Science. He defied German authority in Belgium, where he led the Catholic Church and faced arrests and bans on divine service, while von Issing, Berlin's governor general, lamented his resilience.
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Cardinal Mercier
Wilson
French Academy of Moral and Political Science
Belgium
von Issing
Bellin
Johnny Evers Seeks Dick Rudolph For Braves Reunion
Johnny Evers shows interest in bringing veteran pitcher Dick Rudolph to join the Braves, noting Rudolph once aligned with the team before a prior departure. The move signals a potential reunion of longtime baseball figures.
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Dick Rudolph
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Braves
United States Seeks South American political bloc
The National in Santiago reports plans for the United States to form a political bloc with South American nations to coordinate future affairs. It praises arbitration under Bryan proposals and the idea of a united, powerful America economically and politically.
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Chile
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United Sates
South America
United States
All America
Planned Academy of Music meeting hosts Derbyshire talk
Dr Albert J Derbyshire of Brooklyn will speak at the Academy of Music at 430 pm on army Y M C A work. He returns from six months on the French front to share insights with Wilmington audiences, with additional talks earlier at First Baptist Church and a full committee setup noted by local officials.
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Albert J. Derbyshire
Brooklyn
N. Y
Academy of Music
Army Y. M. C. A
Derbyshire
L. J. Poisson
Jesse F. Roache
C. VanLeuven
J. B. Rice
J. S. Brown
Harry Woollcott
J. J. Hurt
J. W. Buck
W. S. Clayton
William Struthers, Jr
Thomas W. Davis
Robert Ruark
R. D. Dickson
J. A. Livingston
I. F. Cates
Col Walker Taylor
First Baptist Church
France
Remains of James A Moore Interred in Oakdale
The body of James A Moore who died February 12 in Little Rock Arkansas was laid to rest yesterday at 10 a.m. in Oakdale cemetery. Archdeacon Thomas P Noe conducted graveside services. Moore's widow Mollie Costin and several children survive. He was a brother of Jerry Moore of this city.
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James A. Moore
Little Rock
Ark
Oakdale Cemetery
Thomas P. Noe
Princess Street
W. E. Yopp
Jerry Moore
Mollie Costin
Summer Series of Services At St Andrew s Church
The session meets at 10 30 a m to prepare for communion. Evening services begin at 8 o clock in the lecture room with Christian Endeavor topics. Pastor conducts in June. Male quartet leads singing with organist Miss Julia Post. All invited.
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Julia Post
Mrs Emma J Jordan Dies In Roanoke At 39
Mrs Emma E Jordan died at 4 35 this morning at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J M Lord 515 Queen Street after a lingering illness She leaves husband Herbert H Jordan two children Harry and Grace and several siblings from Roanoke Philadelphia Albermarle and Hopewell The funeral will be from the Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday at 5 PM conducted by Rev F D Dean
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J. M. Lord
Queen Street
Herbert H. Jordan
Harry
Grace
C. E. Turner
C. M. B. Koch
Roanoke
Marian
Cassandra Lord
This City
J. H. Lord
Philadelphia
C. A. Lord
Albermarle
N. C
R. E. Lord
Hopewell
Church of the Good Shepherd
F. D. Dean
Merkle Stars for Cubs in Late Career Peak
Fred Merkle, veteran first baseman, who spent twelve seasons with the Giants and Dodgers, is delivering his best baseball yet for the Cubs as he continues with a standout current form.
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Fred Merkle
Cubs
Giants
Dodgers
Doc Johnston Shines for Pirates Style Milwaukee
Doc Johnston, once the Pirates third sacker, now with Milwaukee, has electrified the American Association with his hitting, runs, and steals. Before a leg injury that sent him to the hospital he led the league in batting, scoring, and base stealing.
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Doc Johnston
Pirate
Milwaukee
American Association
Doc
A. A
Notable Birthday Anniversaries Across U S Figures
Max F Meyer German born Missouri professor turns 45 today. Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus retired navigator recalls service turning 67 today. Johanna Gadski Prussian soprano marks 46th birthday. Frank E Elwell Concord Mass sculptor born 60 years ago today. Ernest Lister Washington governor born Halifax England 48th birthday. Rt Rev John P Tyler North Dakota bishop born 56 years ago.
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University of Missouri
America
Bantsia
Hugo Osterhaus
United States Navy
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Mme
Johanna Gadski
Prussia
Frank E. Elwell
Europe
Concord
Mass
Ernest Lister
Washington
Halifax
England
John P. Tyler
North Dakota
Tidewater Power seeks immediate PCC ruling on rate hike
Wilmington city council urged the state corporation commission to decide promptly on Tidewater Power's proposed rate increase tied to expanding the local shipyards. President Hugh MacRae defended costs and urged timely action to enable a new shipyard project.
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Tidewater Power Company
Shipping Board
Hugh McRae
Tidewater Company
Ruark
Corporation Commission
Tidewater
Wilmington
Mr. MacRae
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Public Service Commissions
City of
Towle
Dilks
North Carolina Bar Association Meets at Wrightsville Beach
The twentieth annual NC Bar meeting will be at Oceanic hotel Wrightsville Beach June 25 to 27. Frederick Allain of Paris will address the gathering. Major John W. Graham will give the historical address.
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North Carolina Bar Association
Oceanic Hotel
Wrightsville Beach
Frederick Allain
Paris
French High Commission
John W. Graham
Hillsboro
Lumberton
TSR
Ga. V. Cowper
Kinston
T. L. Caudle
Wadesboro
A. W. McLean
Monsieur Frederick Allain
R. H. Welch
Federal Land Bank
Columbia
Federal Farm Loan
Federal Land District
W. J. Adams
Carthage
H. L. Stevens
H. F. Seawell
Frank Nash
A. A. Hicks
Walter Clark
Clement Manly
First
J. C. B. Ehringhouse
A. R. Dunning
R. C. Dunn
Walter D. Siler
J. B. James
George R. Ward
Willis Smith
Robert Ruark
R. W
Pitcher Fred Toney Wins First Five Games
Cincinnati pitcher Fred Toney opened the season with a 5-0 record after winning his first five starts, delivering strong early performance for the team.
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Fred Toney
Cincinnati
Public service corporations face nationwide scrutiny
The remark notes broad scrutiny of public service corporations across North Carolina and the nation, signaling concern over practices and regulatory oversight affecting utilities and related services.
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North Carolina
What Prussianism Means
The article previews an official US government book detailing Prussianism and its frightfulness in Belgium Poland and northern France. Based on diplomat relief worker and German proclamations as sources the piece invites readers to request a free copy by sending name address and a 2 cent stamp to The Wilmington Dispatch Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Director Washington DC.
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Belgium
Poland
France
America
United States
Wilmington
One Year Ago Today in War June Fifteenth
Subscriptions to the first liberty loan closed with a large oversubscription. An American mission led by Elihu Root was welcomed in Petrograd. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman were arrested on conspiracy to defeat the draft law.
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First Liberty Loan
Elihu Root
Petrograd
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
League Hitter Rules Change Sparks Debate
The American League widened its number of .200 hitters from 15 to 20 within a week while the National League stuck with its 18-man lineup of leading hitters.
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National
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