Tax Burden Varies Across North Carolina Cities
State Tax Commission report shows Wilmington leads in outstanding taxes and high property tax rate. Asheville closely follows in uncollected taxes while Raleigh and Greensboro trail. Bonded debt levels favor Winston-Salem with the smallest burden and Charlotte carrying the largest overall city obligations.
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Wilmington
Charlotte
Greensor
Raleigh
Asheville
Winston
Mecklenburg
State Tax Commission
Waite Greensboro
Lile
Te “Ture
Greensboro
Kaleidh
Winston-Salem
Mackie Loses In 18 Hole Match To Cape Club Team
Professional Isaac Mackie of the Cape Ear Country Club was defeated by a score of two and one in an 18 hole match yesterday. The winning team comprised EB Taylor W A Townes and J W Carmichael with Mackie’s side including Townes and Townes halving one hole each and Carmichael halving two holes. An enthusiastic crowd witnessed the match. Mackie departs tonight for the south and is expected to return next fall.
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Mir. Mackie
Mics
Isaac Mackie
Cape Ear Country Club
Messrs
EB. Taylor
W. A. Townes
J. W. Carmichael
Mr. Mackie
Taylor
Townes
Demichael
Isaaves
Cralias
Mackie
First Aid Lectures Draw Large High School Audience
Classes on skin injuries broken bones and germ treatment attracted many attendees at the high school yesterday afternoon. Dr Bowden Tankersley Hart and Coddington presented the third session focusing on wounds unconsciousness and poisoning with open enrollment for non members.
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Sterday
Bowden
Tankersley
Hart
Coddington
Funeral of Infant Daughter in North Second Street
The funeral of Alice Burton Crock infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Crockett of 413 North Second Street was held from the residence this morning at 11:30 conducted by Rev A Sullivan. Interment followed at Oakdale cemetery.
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Alice Burton Crock
C. J. Crockett
North Second Street
A. Sullivan
Oakdale Cemetery
Health department progress noted in 1916 Wilmington report
In the American Journal of Public Health six year summary for Wilmington shows a drop in deaths from multiple diseases since 1911 under Dr. Charles T. Nesbitt. The report highlights lower infant mortality, reduced typhoid and malaria rates, and a steady decline in overall mortality across white and black populations.
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American Journal of Public Health
American Public Health Association
Health Department
Charles T. Nesbitt
Thés
Charles ¥. Nesbitt
Federal Point
Cape Fear
Wilmington
Richmond
Savannah
U. S. Public Health Service
Students to Debate Railroads Government in Tomorrow’s Talk
Wilmington High School will host a debate on government ownership of railroads at 1 p.m. with six students from the Bradley and Tilestone societies. The affirmative team represents Bradley, the negative Tilestone, and both sides aim to earn spots to face Lumberton and Goldsboro teams later in the month.
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Chapel Hill
Wilmington High School
The
Tilestone
Bradley Literary Societies
Lumberton
Goldsboro
Bradley Society
Marie Bonitz
Eleanora Schuster
Robert James
lLydie Tenton
Stuart Cover
Owen Martin
Tilestone Society
Lumberton and
Bradleyites
Krupp
Gibraltar
Chapel Fall
Fiske Jubilee Singers At Academy Of Music Tonight
The Fiske Jubilee Singers, a renowned colored vocal ensemble, perform tonight at the Academy of Music to support a clinic for colored children. White attendees have special reservations for comfort and seating.
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Academy
Fiske Jubilee Singers
Academy of Music
Health Improvement Report Highlights Public Benefit
The report presents the overall health progress to the public, noting substantial improvement in community health. It emphasizes how accessible data can spur greater interest and continued activity by the health department, even with fewer city-specific details.
Ohio Women Win Presidential Elector Suffrage
Ohio women gain the right to vote in presidential elections in addition to existing school suffrage. The advancement increases the number of electoral votes accessible to women through the Ohio victory, marking a major win for suffragists.
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Ohio
Tired Neighbor Seeks Help via Good Record Exchange
A brief ad invites readers to join the Good Record Exchange to support a tired neighbor. It frames adoption as a cooperative effort and highlights community aid through shared vinyl records.
Sale Confirmed of Cape Fear Oil Plant to National Oil Co
Judge M. Bond signs the order confirming the sale of Cape Fear Oil Company plant and equipment to National Oil Company for about 15 000 dollars for the plant and shipped equipment, with total value near 20 000 dollars including customer owned barrels. W P Mangum Turner served as receiver. filing dated February 17 with confirmation end date February 19. Real estate not included as property was leased. National Oil Company to manage from Norfolk with L B Stevenson leading a team focused on efficiency and service.
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Cape Fear Oil Company
National Oil Company
North Carolina
New York City
M. Bond
Maj. W. N. Harriss
Superior Court
W. P. Mangum Turner, Esq
Turner
Bond
Dispatch
Cape Fear Company
L. B. Stevenson
Norfolk
Health Dept Tightens Typhoid Control in Wilmington
With two recent typhoid cases in Wilmington, the Health Department doubles efforts to curb the disease before summer. Officials classify cases as contact types, emphasize vaccination for those in contact, water quality, milk depots, and inspections of restaurants and soda fountains. County health officer Dr. Charles T. Nesbitt warns more cases likely but denies epidemic potential. The ad at end promotes the Good Record Exchange and notes Nome, Alaska as a club location.
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Wilmington
Health Department
Carolina Place
Second Street
Walnut
Red Cross
Charles T. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Hanson Defeats South Carolinian in Local Wrestling Bout
Albright, hampered by a back boil and plaster, fell twice to Fritz Hanson at Woolvin Hall. Hanson won with a headscissors after long exchanges. crowd applauded Albright’s grit and sportsmanship despite defeat. A Gardner–Hanson rematch was set for next Wednesday as both men prepared.
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Don Albright
Fritz Hanson
Woolvin Hall
Albright
Hanson
Palmetto State
Hansen
Pink Gardner
Charlotte
Gardner
Mineral Water Promise Soothing Rheumatism Cure
Local advertisement touts S’ ivar Mineral Water as a complete rheumatism remedy with a money back guarantee. Claims taste is free and price includes rifle delivery to any location via Elvingtor's Pharmacy at Princess and Gor street corners.
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Elvingtor’s
Princess Sts
Phillies Sign Raymond Gonzales Third Cuban Family Mem Ber
Raymond Gonzales, the third member of the Cuban family to play in the National League, has been signed by the Phillies.
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Raymond Gonzales
The
Phillies
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Fartheast North
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Alaska
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Ed Alberg
Aberg
John Kelonis
Louis T. Moore
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Strouse & Bros
J. M. Soley & CO
One Price Clothiers and Furnishers
North Front Street
Colgate
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