Recorder Harriss Records Clean First Quarter in Court
The First Quarter under Recorder Harriss shows 365 cases docketed, 54 acquittals, 70 nol pros, and 14 awaiting judgment. Defendant G Stein’s appeal in the Pembroke Jones metal theft case may be withdrawn, potentially giving Harriss a flawless early record. The report credits the police and sheriff forces and notes juvenile supervision under Hinnant and Johnson.
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Recorder’s Court
George Harriss
Qis
Harriss
Ower Court
G. Stein
Pembroke Jones
Stein Wil
New Hanover
Nmarten
Youngfus
Hinnant and
Johnson
Wis
Stein
Justice Harriss
Regina
Upmite
Speculation on Jones Accepting Public Defender Post Stirs Local race
Councilman W F Jones weighs whether to accept the public defender office if approved in the Senate and bill becomes law. The post may require his resignation from council and a new ward appointment. Rumors link potential successors and the mayor pro tem’s bid against the current mayor as the campaign heats up.
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W. F. Jones
Bill
Public Defender
Senate
Jones
Grant
Messrs. W. A. Sue
L. L. Shepard
Walter C. Bush
C. C. Cashwell
B. A. Merritt
P. Q. Moore
Boston Americans Open Training in Miami Ahead of Series
Boston Americans relocate to Miami Florida for spring training as they prepare for an exhibition series with the New York Americans. Manager George T. lines reports full squad presence with Captain Johnny Evers and other key players among the roster. The team plans practice and travel ahead of the April 4 weekend games in Wilmington and Veledey.
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Boston Americans
Miami
Flalimi
Boston
New York Americans
Wilmington
Fit Live
Ar TV
Eijon
George T. Lines
Paent
Durind
Cason
Johnny’ Evers
Vl Slavinville
Dick Rudolph
J. Candy
Sherwood Magee
Wirelespy
Jet Ek Wiyeyas
Richmond Shoe Firm Exhibits at Orton Hotel
Dabney and Co of Richmond Va displays at the Orton Hotel beginning Tuesday through Wednesday showing ladies, gent’s and children footwear for spring and summer. F H Glee in charge promises a beautiful line and courteous, prompt service for attendees.
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Dabney & Co
Richmond
Orton
W. Dabney & Company
Richmona
South
Orton Hotel
F. H. Glee
Eggless Cake Idea Saves Eggs and Money
A major baking powder company claims it has developed recipes using more baking powder and fewer eggs to cut costs. The eggless milkless butterless cake is highlighted as a tasty, wholesome option, with free recipe distributions and broad British adoption.
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United States
British Isles
Naval Reserve District Formed with Charleston as HQ
District headquarters for the Sixth Naval District covering the coast from Wilmington to Jacksonville is established in Charleston with Rear Admiral F K Beatty as commandant. Enrollment opens for a reserve force to serve in time of war or emergency, detailing classes Fleet Reserve, Naval Reserve, Naval Auxiliary Reserve, and Naval Coast Defense Reserve, plus a Naval Volunteer Reserve option.
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Sixth Naval District
Wilmington
N. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Charleston
F. KE. Beatty
Naval
United States
Fleet Reserve
Navy
Naval Reserve
Naval Auxiliary Reserve
Naval Coast Defense Reserve
Naval Volunteer Reserve
Naval Reserve Force
Will Meet Tonight by Wilmington Masonic Society
The Wilmington Masonic Research Society invites all Masons to a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple library. The session aims to study Masonry and promises to be interesting and instructive.
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Wilmington Masonic Research Society
Masonic Temple
Runge Seriously Injured in Downtown Bicycle Collision
Mr. J. T. Runge of 610 Chestnut Street was knocked from his bicycle by a Ford delivery truck on Second Street between Market and Princess. He suffered a deep facial laceration and jaw injuries, was rushed to James Walker Memorial Hospital, and doctors expect a ten day recovery. The driver, John Wolfe, faces potential charges as police plan to file a warrant.
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J. T. Runge
Chestnut St
Associated Press Cpt
Dispatch
N. Jacobi Hardware Company
Scond Street
Market
Princess St
Runge
James Walker Memorial Hospital
John Wolfe
Second Street
Warren
J. W. Hooper
Observe Day Prayer at First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church observes its annual season of prayer and self denial for home missions this Thursday in the church lecture room. Miss Ida Hawkins and Mr. Odis B. Hinnant will speak at 9:50 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. respectively, with hot coffee and tea provided. Afternoon programs feature junior societies and a series of talks from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
Ida Hawkins
Korea
Odis B. Hinnant
Miss Hawkins
Hinnant
Port
Plain
J. W. Taylor
L. V. Partin
A. G. Smith
J. J. Hurt
J. S. Littleton
Y. W.A
A. W. Alderman
Miss Whitney
Sunbeams
Miss Pickard
Katie Belle Walker Rites Held at Sixth Street Church
Funeral services for Miss Katie Belle Walker of Peters burg were held Sunday at 11 30 a m from the Sixth Street Advent Christian Church. Elder J P King officiated with Elder J W Harvey assisting and interment followed at Bellevue cemetery. Pallbearers included S J King K Smith J B Russ G B Gafford J W S Harvey and W W King.
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Sixth Street Advent Christian Church
Katie Belle Walker
Petersburg
Sixth Street Christian Advent Church
J. P. King
J. W. 5. Harvey
Bellevue Cemetery
Messrs
S. J. King
K. Smith
J. B. Russ
G. B. Gafford
J. W. S. Harvey
W. W. King
Sunday School Attendance by Ten Churches Falls Under Two Thousand
Aggregate attendance of ten Sunday Sekhaanis yesterday totals under 2000, with First Baptist leading and St. Pauls Lutheran second. Reported figures include First Baptist 359 South side Baptist 216 Delgado Baptist 204 St. Pauls Lutheran 266 Church of the Good Shepherd 215 Calvary Baptist 185 Fifth Avenue Methodist 175 Bladen Street Methodist 153 St. Matthews Lutheran 75 Seagate Baptist 85.
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First Baptist
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Southside Baptist
Delgado Baptist
Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal
Calvary Baptist
Fifth Avenue Methodist
Bladen Street Methodist
St. Matthew’s Lutheran
Seagate Baptist
Enrollment information available at Navy Yard Charleston
The headquarters office is located at the Navy Yard in Charleston South Carolina where enrollment information will be gladly given. it may also be obtained at the naval recruiting office in the city. If these locations are inaccessible, information can be forwarded by mail upon request.
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Navy Yard
Charleston
S. C
Naval Recruiting Office
Famous matmen set to wrestle in Wilmington this week
Promoter Mr. Hanson plans a week of big matches featuring John Daniels of Lima Ohio now in Montgomery Alabama and Fritz Hanson to headline in Woolvin Hall. Daniels vs Hanson is teased as a possible marquee event with Matty Matsuka and others also touted for appearances.
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John Daniels
Lima
Ohio
Montgomery
Ala
Fritz Hanson
Daniels
Matty Matsuka
Woolvin Hall
Hanson
Mat
Wilmington
Tilanson
Matty Masutka
Joe Turner
Don Albright
Bull
Montana
Mr. Hanson
Crops Wiped Out in South Carolina After Freeze
Reports from Beaufort and Charleston indicate lettuce and cabbage crops severely damaged by a recent cold snap. About 1,000 acres of lettuce around Beaufort were reduced to roughly 50 acres, while Charleston area cabbage crops were virtually ruined. TheDispatch sources note longer cold period in the Palmetto State and predict higher prices for farmers.
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South Carolina
Beaufort
S. C
Charleston
Truckers’ Journal
Palmetto
German official account of Ancre retreat notes British failures
German press agency quoted by United Press reports the British failed to seize any major materiel and took fewer than fifty prisoners. German rear guards captured seven machine guns and 218 prisoners, while British attacks left only rifleman nests and heavy losses from German artillery. The article describes continued fighting and tenacious German defense near Butte de Warlencourt and the retreat to prepared positions.
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United Press
Berlin
Sayville Wireless
Ancre
Butte de Warlencourt
Oslo Once Capital for Six Centuries
Christiana named Oslo once served as the capital of Norway for 600 years, with its earlier history tracing back through 292 years. The city’s longstanding status shaped regional governance and culture across centuries.
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Christiana
Oslo
Norway
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American Red Cross Society
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Flyington’s Pharmacy
Cor. 2Nd and
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Germany
F. W. Dabney & Company
Richmond, Va
E. H. Brooks
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