North Carolina Film Exhibitors Plan Wilmington Meeting
The North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors League calls its annual convention for July 9 at 10 a.m. in Wilmington, with hotel headquarters chosen after Wrightsville Beach options proved impossible. About 150 exhibitors are expected, with 250 total attendees including touring speakers from Indianapolis Shelbyville and New York, and discussions on lobbying, cooperative booking, war tax impacts, and a case involving H J Paradis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Motion Picture Exhibitors League
Wilmington
Percy W. Wells
Chamber of Cymerce
Oceanic
Wrightsville Beach
Carolina
Red Cross
America
National League of Motion Picture Men
Henry JB. Warner
Chicago
North Carolina
D. M. Bain
B. H. Stephens
Boston
Warner
United States
H. J. Paradis
Wilson
N. C
League
South
Washington
Charles C. Pettijohn
Indianapolis
Frank J. Rembusch
Shelbyville
Indiana
William A. Brady
New York City
J. A. Berst
New York
Receivership Hearing in Shepard Chemical Case Delayed
Temporary receivership for Shepard Chemical has been continued by Judge C C Lyon. August 26 is set for disposition with Z W Whitehead and I C Wright serving as receivers. Whitehead opposes the move, while a majority stock representation is sought. The court may decide to make the receivership permanent or discontinue proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard Chemical Company
C. C. Lyon
Z. W. Whitehead
J. Haughton James
I. C. Wright
Mr. Whitehead
Sweeney to Command Schooner Commack After Tug of War
Captain J C Sweeney, master of the Hoppauge sunk by a German submarine off the Virginia Capes, returns home to prepare to command the Commack, sister ship built by Naull Company. He recounts his encounter with the U boat and life aboard the Undersea craft after his vessel sank.
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J. C. Sweeney
Virginia Capes
Naull Coopany
Sweeney
Grand Jury Returns Thirteen True Bills In 1918 North Carolina Report
The June term grand jury for New Hanover County reports thirteen true bills and little business beyond. it criticizes courthouse odor from sour kraut, recommends jail improvements, praise for county home condition, and fence and safety upgrades at the county stockade and bridges. It notes juvenile reform needs and road repairs, plus a call for public lavatories and better conveyance of prisoners. Babe Ruth comments on catching range in the American League.
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Grand Jury
North Carolina
New Hanover
C. C. Lyon
Superior Court
Court House
Dempsey
Brewer
Stonewall Jackson
Oeider
Northeast River Bridge
New Hanover County
Castle Hayne
Federal Point
Smith Creek Bridge
Carolina Shipbuilding Corp
J. L. Solomon
Soldier Snakenberg Lands Safely in France
Robert Snakenberg a member of the seventh anti aircraft battery has been landed safely in France according to advices received by relatives and friends here.
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France
Robert Snakenberg
Baby's Second Summer Product Ad for Grove Medicine
GROVE'S BABY BOWEL MEDICINE promises to correct stomach and bowel troubles in infants with perfect safety. Directions on the bottle advise use for babies, emphasizing harmlessness and ease of administration.
Allain Urges Peace Society Yet Defends Germany in Speech
Monsieur Allain of Paris pressed for a united world peace society but warned it could not include a Prussianized Germany. He condemned German espionage, urged denying German citizenship papers abroad, and argued Germany would not honor treaties. The North Carolina Bar welcomed him as an honorary member after a highly praised address at the Oceanic hotel during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Nations
Germany
Berlin
Frederick Allain
Paris
French High Commission
North Carolina Bar Association
Oceanic Hotel
Monsieur Allain
A. W. MacLean
Bar Association
McLean
America
Republic
Rochambeau
LaFayette
United States
France
Belgium
Bar of Justice
Reichstag
Marne
Verdun
England
Uncle Sam
Russia
Thomas W. Davis
R. H. Welch
Federal Farm Loan Bank
Columbia
S. C
Seventeen Women Registered Here During Registration Week
Seventeen women and girls registered with Chief of Police Nathan J Williams and Postmaster H Mcb Green during registration week. Eleven were German subjects or wives of German subjects, six American women married to German subjects, with three from the city and two from the county. Registration, at police HQ and the post office, follows the men’s procedure and keeps names confidential while publishing counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan J. Williams
H. Mcb. Green
Steen
Washington
Bart L. Gatling
Raleigh
New Hanover
Major Harriss to Address North Carolina Clerks Meeting
Major W. N. Harriss, clerk of the superior court, will address the first annual session of the superior court clerks of North Carolina in Raleigh on July 2 for a two day meeting. R. C. Lawrence will give the opening address, with C. C. Moores of Charlotte serving as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Harriss
Superior Court
Superior Court Clerks of
North Carolina
Raleigh
R. C. Lawrence
East Carolina
C. C. Moores
Charlotte
Major Harriss
New Hanover
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Chamber of Commerce
Babe” Ruth
Society OF Nations A Beautiful Theory
Monsieur Frederick Allain
Lee
Mies
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
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