Wilson Sends Message to Russian Congress in Moscow
President Wilson issued a message of sympathy to the Russian Congress of Soviets meeting in Moscow. He pledged U.S. support to help drive out autocracy and restore Russia’s sovereignty, while noting no current American government recognition of Russia. The message, signed Woodrow Wilson, was delivered through the American consul for today’s Congress session.
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Russia
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Leading Raleigh business man John W Cross dies suddenly
John W Cross 61 senior partner in the Cross and Lindham clothing firm collapsed in his Raleigh store and died of apoplexy before medical aid could help. He leaves a wife and one daughter. Earlier today Colonel J C Logan reported his ally Harriss very ill with little hope of recovery.
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Harriss
Wilmington Boy Honored as Varsity Basketball Captain
Howard A. Hanby of Wilmington was reelected captain of Wake Forest College's varsity basketball team for the 1918 season. The Black and White notes his two years on the squad, his shift from guard to forward, and his status as the team's leading scorer and a consistent contributor.
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Howard A. Hanby
John A. Hanby
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Hanley
Three of One Family Arrested on Nuisance Warrants
Deputy Sheriff Bullard served nuisance warrants on Frank L. Huggins and his daughters Annie L. and Lucile Huggins. All three were released pending trial. Annie faces an additional assault with a deadly weapon warrant. A women marchers division will feature in New York City's St. Patrick's Day parade this month.
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White
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Lucile Huggins
Bullard
Annie
New York City
Castle Hayne Road
J. H. Hinton
Carolina Beach
Care Dispatch
Wanted Job as Shipping Clerk or Truck Driver
A. H. S. seeks employment in shipping clerk roles across gates or as a truck driver. Respond to Dispatch care.
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A. H.S
Four Defendants Arraigned Before Recorder Ilarriss
Richard Suggs drew a double road sentence totaling six months after two assault with deadly weapon counts. Nick Sarandas faced receiving stolen property with judgment held. Richard Ross was held for Superior Court on embezzlement amid probable cause. Walter Coleman paid costs. Moses Sharpless released. others faced varied outcomes.
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Rcute
Nick Sarandas
White
Richard Suggs
Coored
Richard Ross
Walter Coleman
Moses Sharpless
Henniker Family in War Service Highlighted in News
A feature praises George Henniker of Federal Point and Mrs. James C. Barry of Brockton for sending 22 relatives to defend the Allied cause. The piece notes Henniker’s role aboard a harbor patrol boat and his extended family’s wartime sacrifice, calling New Hanover’s bloodlines exemplary. It also mentions Van Sneeden of Greenville Sound with two sons in the army.
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James C. Barry
Brockton
Mass
George Henniker
Federal Point
Massachusetts
Barry
Henniker
Kaiser Bill
Hohenzollerns
Mrs. Barry
New Hanover
Carolina
New
Mrs. Annie Bell Blake 61 Dies at Scott's Hill
News of the death of Mrs. Annie Bell Blake age 61 at her home in Scott's Hill after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon with interment in the family burying ground on Middle Sound.
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Annie Bell Blake
Scott’s Hill
Middle Sound
Trolley Wire Down Slows City Transit Repair Swift
A broken trolley wire on Princess Street near Third disrupted Belt Line schedules. East and west bound streetcars were diverted to the northside track while workers repaired the damage, which was completed promptly.
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Princess Street
Bett
Cut-Rate Grocery Promotes Fresh Meats and Daily Supplies
The Cut-Rate Grocery at Fifth and Red Cross offers a full line of groceries vegetables and fresh meats including pork liver sausage sliced ham and bologna. All native meats from a new packing house with fresh daily supply and reasonable prices. Call phone 74.
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Red Cross
St John’s Lodge No 14 A F A M Meets Tuesday Evening
St John’s Lodge No 14 A F A M holds a stated communication this Tuesday at 8 o’clock to consider business. All members and visiting Master Masons are welcomed. By order of the Master, A B Holden, Secretary.
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ST. John's Lodge No. 14
Ma‘sons
Holden
For Rent at 923 North Fifth Street
A 7 room modern house in good repair is available for rent at 923 North Fifth Street. Rent is very reasonable. Call 650-1 for inquiries.
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