Shipbuilding prospects rise on Wilmington riverfront
Negotiations between two unnamed gentlemen for a lease of a Queen Street riverfront yard of the Chatbourne Lumber Company are under way. Officials say shipbuilding operations would co exist with the lumber plant, benefiting from local industry and city support as Wilmington is touted as a premier shipbuilding site with potential contracts and new capitalists entering the scene.
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Queen Street
Chatbourn Lumber Company
Indus
Teo
Whhich
Wilmington
Wilminston
Rit
Charlotte Observer
Death of Colonel Febert A Jenkins Winston-Salem
Colonel Febert A Jenkins of Winston-Salem dies at home after a period of poor health. He was 76 and a Confederate veteran who aided the capture of John Brown at Harper's Ferry and served with General Beauregard’s staff. Funeral from his late residence this afternoon with interment at Winston Cemetery. Mrs. Andrew J. Howell of Winter Park is his daughter.
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Andrew J. Howell
Febert A Jenkins
Winston-Salem
Winter Park
Winston Pemetery
Rliens
John Brown
Harper's Hurry
Hevuregard
Presentation of Jewel to Mr Hubbard at Masons Meeting
The retirement singer and master T L Hubbard Jr of Wilmington Tyde No 319 A F and A M received a jeweled emblem of his rank at a special meeting yesterday. Rev A D McClure gave the presentation speech and Hubbard offered happy remarks.
Heavy corn and vegetable shipments move north
Heavy movement of corn and other vegetables to northern markets from the Wilmington district. Thirty five cars of beans cucumbers and corn were forwarded last week, with most corn sourced from Rose Hill Faison Clinton and Wallace areas.
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Wilmington
Rose Hill
Faison
Clinton and
Wallace
Pridgen Case Delayed as Court Hears Silverman Dismissal
In Recorder's court the Pridgen case was continued to next Tuesday while Mrs. Whitney case remains unresolved. The Silverman trial ended with a guilty verdict under a specific section and suspended judgment after a cafe witness described unwanted remarks during lunch. Nathaniel Greene, a deaf mute, was sent to the county farm for temporary larceny and unlicensed driving, despite protests over his age and condition.
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Charles Pridgen
C. S. Whitney
Recorder’s Court
Whitney
Silverman
White
Silver Man
Rove
the Royal
Pridgen
Tuesdar
Nathaniel Greene
Greene
Harriss
Many Civil Service Jobs Open for Examinations Here Soon
A list of open positions for Uncle Sam's departments is announced with exams to be held locally. Postings include examiner roles, patent office chemists, biologists, geologists, engineers, dairy specialists, inspectors, nurses, clerks, map roles, and various laboratory and technical posts. Further details will come from the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
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Uncle Sam
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Central Market Announces Fresh Beans Cabbage and Beets Tomorrow
Announcement after noon states beets snaps beans and cabbage will be sold at attractive prices at the Central Market Ta bernacle Castle street tomorrow. Large supply of cabbage available at very cheap prices. Ladies urged to go early to can tomorrow as shortages expected in a few days.
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Central Market
Tabernacle
Castle Street
Bone dry law starts July 1 ends booze deliveries now
The bone dry law takes effect July 1 stopping liquor shipments to bone dry areas. Local express offices report high demand for one quart packages before the deadline with lines at Front street and treks to windows. Packages not claimed within thirty days will be returned to senders.
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Wilmington
Smith
Southern Express Company
Express Company
New York-Wilmington
Clyde Steamship Company
Commerce Commission
C. J. Becker
North Carolina Nobles to Attend Hendersonville Ceremony
North Carolina Nobles will travel to Hendersonville for the Oasis ceremonial of A A O M S on July 4. The event is expected to draw heavy attendance from Nobles statewide and Omar Temple travelers from South Carolina, with affordable two way tickets and extended stay options in the mountains.
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North Carolina
Hendersonville
Oasis Emple
In time of war retired officers may serve at President’s discretion
The article notes that during wartime retired army officers can be employed by the President for any duty except commanding troops. The provision emphasizes civilian control and limits on veteran officers’ roles in combat leadership.
Taylor Gase 15 On The Boards
The case of R. S. Taylor, deaf mute editor of the Duplin Record, charged with enticing a female to enter a house of ill fame, reopened in Superior Court before Judge W. M. Bond. The morning focused on jury selection with seven jurors chosen by noon and witnesses expected this afternoon.
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R. S. Taylor
Duplin Record
Warsaw
W. M. Bond
Taylor
Recorder’s Court
John D. Bellamy
H. L. Stevens
Frank Taylor
Goldsboro
Hampton Williams
Homer L. Lyon
L. Clayton Grant
George L. Peschau
Edwin T. Burton
Honolulu Looks to Quash Rumors on Pacific Travel
Honolulu Mayor John C Lane asks Wilmington County officials to help dispel rumors of submarines and danger in the Pacific. Lane states fears are unfounded and hotels and attractions in Honolulu remain open for visitors.
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Wrightsville Beach
W. A. MecGirt
Board of County Commisioners
John C. Lane
Honolulu
Board of Commisioners
Wilmington
North Carolina
Hawaii
Pacific
San Francisco
Seaside Assembly Opens With Baptist Rally In City
Scores of Baptists from across the state and ministers from other states gather in the city for the Seaside Assembly at Harbor Island auditorium. Dr. R F Y Pierce speaks on The Amplified Life this evening, with chautauqua addresses and a musical program. Morning sessions start tomorrow. about 400 delegates are expected. Governor Bickett will give a patriotic address on July 4.
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Harbor Island
R. F. Y. Pierce
Death of Mrs Moss Aged 82 at Son's Home
Mrs M J Moss aged 82 died at the home of her son E B Moss 228 McRae street this morning at 105 to 1. She had been ill for several weeks. The funeral from the home at 5 o clock this afternoon conducted by Rev W V McRae of Trinity Methodist church. Interment in Bellevue cemetery. Survived by two sons E B Moss of this city and C W Moss of Mobile Alabama. She belonged to Government Street Methodist church in Mobile.
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M. J. Moss
E. B. Moss
McRae Street
W. V. McRae
Trinity Methodist Church
Bellevue Cemetery
Messrs
C. W. Moss
Mobile
Ala
Moss
Government Street Methodist Church
Romance and Work in Red Cross War Nursing
Washington reports romance in Red Cross nursing is mixed with disappointment for many volunteers. The piece outlines rigorous training, strict standards, and the demanding roles from hospital work to personal tasks for wounded soldiers. It notes 10,000 trained nurses and explains how young volunteers face harsh realities and selective processes.
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United Press
Washington
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
American
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