Shipping shortage figures spark drive for large scale ship destruction
Chicago March 1 Figures showing acute shipping shortage compiled by the executive board of national patriotic societies form part of a campaign to win public support for an extensive program of ship destruction. The present shortage is 435 804 tons gross and nearly 1 500 vessels of 5 000 tons each, with total U S tonnage down about 4 435 894 gross tons since fall 1914.
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Chicago
Executive Board of
National Patriotic Societies
Slic
United States
FUSE TO PERMIT NEGRO'S RETURN
West Virginia authorities sought the return of John Johnson a Black man indicted under the Mann Act for alleged transport of a white woman Edith Godbey from Charleston to Catlettsburg Kentucky for immoral purposes. Federal Commissioner Hayes denied the request yesterday and said the decision would be appealed to the district court. Johnson was arrested as a fugitive in Charleston after an assault charge. Governor McCall refused a requisition and he was released.
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Baston
Mass
West Tiginia
John Johnson
Hayes Yesteriss
Disret
Johnson
Chareton
McCall
Gowyrwr Cornwell
West Virginia
Edith Godbey
Charleston
Catlettspe, Ky
Freshmen Edge Sophomores 13 12 In Fast High School Baseball
Freshmen won 13 to 12 in a season opener at Robert Strange keygrounds. Boushee struggled in the fifth allowing seven runs. Shephard and Gieschen paired as battery for the freshmen while Joushee Hannah Russells and Hand pitched for the sophomores.
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Te High School
Robert Strange Jeygrounds
Boushee
No More Catarrh Hyomei Guaranteed Treatment
Hyomei claimed to cure catarrh and related ailments with daily breathing. Advert claimed yearly growing use, promised full refund if ineffective, advertised complete outfit with inhaler and bottle, stressing non ingestive method and quick air clearance.
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R. Bellamy
Mother's Helper Promises Joyful Motherhood Aid
An ad extolls a product named Mother's Regulator to ease pregnancy and childbirth. It claims to improve uterine muscles, reduce morning sickness, soothe glands, and promote rest for mother and baby. The Bradnela Regulator Co. offers free samples and urges use for a smoother delivery.
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Bradnela Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Meena
Nature
North Carolina Home Card Campaign Urges Widespread Distribution
State Food Administrator Henry A Page asks county food administrators to place the 1918 Home Card and two cereal substitute leaflets in every North Carolina home during March 4 to 9. He urges housekeepers to study the intensified food conservation program and to obtain a copy by March 10 if not already received.
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Henry A. Page
North Carolina
The
Food Administration
Page
Tug Cherokee sinks as crew warns of unseaworthiness
Philadelphia March 1 Rear Admiral Tappan has begun an inquiry into the sinking of the naval tug Cherokee off the Maryland coast. Twenty nine crew members perished including Commander Edward D. Newell. Wives say the Cherokee was repeatedly described as unsafe and not fit for river or sea service.
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Philadelphia
Tappan
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Washington
Edward D. Newell
Maryland
Newell
Elvira Martin
A. A. Martin
Germans Pushing On Into Russia Front Headline
Berlin reports German operations on the Northern Russian front proceed as announced by the general staff. An Esthonian regiment has joined German command in Minsk, and German forces captured 50,000 rifles and 2,000 machine guns there.
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Berlin
Germany
Minsk
Rabbits Stolen From Pasteur Institute In Montgomery
Thieves took rabbits from the State Laboratory and Pasteur Institute in Montgomery on March 1. The animals were used for experiments and many carried typhoid fever tuberculosis and rabies germs. Fears arise over potential disease if the animals are eaten or kept as pets.
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Montgomery
Ala
State
Llboratory and Pasteur Institute
Organizing South Atlantic Baseball Circuit in Columbia
A meeting is set in Columbia on Sunday March 3 to reorganize the South Atlantic league or form a new six club circuit with teams in Charlotte and Columbia South Carolina Charleston Spartanburg Greenville and Augusta Georgia. The proposed name for the new league is the Georgia Carolina league.
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Columbia
S. C
South Atlantic Baseball League
Charlotte
N. C
Charleston
Spartanburg
Greenvile
Augusta
Frost Wreck Death Toll Rises to Thirteen
The death list from the Southern Railway wreck at Frost near Columbia climbed to thirteen with H. M. Morrison of Greenville dying in a Columbia hospital. The unidentified man killed instantly is now identified as John A. Calhoun Jr. of Sumter. the other likely victim was J F Mathias.
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Columbia
S. C
Southern Railway
Frost
Here
H. M. Morrison
Morrison
Greenville
J. F. Mathias
John A. Calhoun, Jr
Sumter
Notice of Absolute Divorce in New Hanover Court
The State of North Carolina and New Hanover Superior Court notify Lucinds Carr and Hampton Carr of an action for absolute divorce on grounds of fornication and adultery. The defendant must appear or demur at the April term, 1918, in Wilmington, NC, or the plaintiff will seek relief. Dated February 15, 1918.
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State of North Carolina
New Hanover
Lucinds Carr
Hampton Carr
New Hanover County
Wilmington
North Carolina
W. N. Harriss
Blood Purifier Advertisement Claims Vitality Boost
In this health note a cure all claim promotes S S S as the great blood purifier for cleansing the blood and strengthening the body. It urges readers to stock bottles and notes free information from Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Princess Pat Charms Wilmington Audiences With Comedy and Charm
Last night at the Academy of Music the Princess Pat offered three acts of humor, pathos, and song. Annette Ford as the princess impressed audiences, with Wilbur Cox and Neil Moore delivering many laughs alongside Stefi Anderson's charming dances.
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Princess Pat
Academy of Music
Pat
Neil Moore
Wilbur Cox
Annette Ford
Stefi Anderson
Wilmington
Mrs Hirsch to Stay in Prison in Georgia
Atlanta March 1 Mrs Margaret Hirsch who was indicted with J W Cook and linked to a failed blackmail attempt against Mayor Asa G Candler chooses to remain in the county jail while awaiting trial which is set for mid March Prosecutor Boykin refused a postponement until April and denied nol pros rumors Cook remains jailed at the Tower awaiting his case
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Atlanta
Margaret Hirsch
J. W. Cook
Asa G. Candler
John A. Boykin
No Shrine Assembly Session Scheduled for June
Charlotte March 1 Imperial Potentate Charles B. Overshire announced there would be no session of the annual Shrine Assembly planned for Atlantic City in June. Only a business meeting will be held.
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Charlotte
N. C
Charles BE. Overshire
Atlantic City
Meat and Kidney Health Advised by Authority
An advertisement urges daily meat with periodic kidney flushing using four ounces of Rad Salts/Jad Salts to neutralize uric acid from meat. It claims this prevents dull kidney pain, backache, dizziness, sour stomach, coated tongue, and nighttime urination, promoting sluggish kidney relief.
Carmel Myers Stars in My Unmarried Wife at Grand
Carmel Myers returns as Bluebird star in My Unmarried Wife at the Grand theatre on Saturday with Kenneth Harlan in support. The comedy drama follows a married man living unknowingly with his wife who is actually the household servant, a six reel American play from Frank B. Adams.
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Carmel Myers
Grand Theatre
Kenneth Harlan
Grand Theater
Frank B. Adams
Douglas Fairbanks film uses stage style rehearsals
The Grand will show Wild and Woolly on Monday and Tuesday. Douglas Fairbanks introduces a new production method by rehearsing the photoplay as if for the speaking stage. Cast members deliver lines with stage like articulation to deepen connection to the story and emotion.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas
Fairbanks
Two Mexicans Shot by Cavalry Patrols
In El Paso Texas on March 1 a Mexican Federal sergeant and a private were wounded in an exchange of fire with a U S cavalry patrol across the Rio Grande at East Ysleta. Mexican soldiers opened fire on eight cavalrymen who returned fire and the six soldiers hid in an adobe before two were wounded as they tried to escape.
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el Paso
Texas
Rio Grande
Ysleta
La Creole Beauty Soap Ad Promises Smooth Skin
An old advertisement touts La Creole Beauty Soap for rough and sunburned skin, freckles, dandruff, and baby care. It claims soft smooth complexions from continued use and offers 25c per cake or three for 60c by mail orders through Jarman and Futrelle in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Jarman and Futrelle
Wilmington
N. C
Q ban Hair Color West promises youthful look
Advertiser promotes Q ban Hair Color West as a non dye solution to restore youthful hair color, even for gray or faded locks. Claiming no rubbing or staining, it净 erases dandruff and keeps hair healthy, with easy brushing application and money back guarantee at 75 cents.
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Mrs. Hirsch
Shriners
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Jglas
Joan Emerson
America
Sical Comedy Company of the
Bluebird
Garmel Myers
Kenny’s
G. D. Kenny Co
A.b.croom, JR
New York
Southern
Rehder’s
J. H. Rehder & CO
United States Food Administration
Our Victory
American Baking Co
Wilmington, N. C
Winter Park
Wrightsville
Wrightsville Beach
Leave “Electric Center
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Leave “Electric Centre
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