Councilman presses probe into Potts assault case
City council weighs a sweeping inquiry into the assault of Rome Potts by Walter Croom and others. The investigation targets alleged pleas for protection from Sam Watson and the role of Officer A. D. Smith on Princess Street beat.
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Hall
Sam Watson
Levi Merritt
Frank Fergus
Clarence Gewlett
Recorder’s Court
Rome
W. Potts
Caswell
Fee
John J. Furlong
James Mall
Gbbe Safety
Xythan J. Williams
A. D. Qnith
Young Potts
Walter Croom
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Kall
Smith
Watson
Countsman
W Ho
Furlong
al- Thhon
Fa Ler Smith
Ing
Shipping Board Agent Expected in Wilmington Today
Mr. John W. Towle a Shipping Board civil engineer is due in Wilmington from Charleston today or tomorrow to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and inspect possible shipyard sites. Local officials expect contracts for Wilmington shipbuilding as a million dollar company forms, though timing remains uncertain.
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John W. Towle
Shipping Board
Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce
Towle
Charleston
Senator Overman
Representative Godwin
Tmust Company
Washington
Rotary Club Shifts to 6 P M Luncheon Meeting
Next Tuesday the Rotary Club will hold its bi monthly luncheon at 6 oclock evening at the Y M C A rather than 1 P M as before. Members are urged to note the new hour and avoid scheduling conflicts. The change is not yet final and attendance will decide if the shift becomes permanent.
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Rotary Club
Shades of Wilmington cartoon targets segregation and Jim Crow
A cartoon from the Crisis portrays a black woman with a raised club labelled Federal Constitution assaulting segregation and the grandfather clause. In the distance a black agitator flees, reproduced from the Louisville Courier March 15 and Crisis May 16, highlighting anti Jim Crow themes.
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Wilmington
N. C
Loursville
Rotary Club Hopes Simmons to Visit Wilmington for Liberty Loan
Rotary Club morning session pledges to invite Senator F M Simmons to Wilmington to boost support for the third Liberty Loan Bond campaign. Secretary of the Treasury William G McAdoo may also visit, with Rotarians believing his presence and Simmons’s attendance would greatly stimulate bond subscriptions and highlight wartime support.
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F. M. Simmons
Wilmington
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
McAdoo
Rotary Club
Simmons
Washington
Senator Simmons
Baby milk station report shows hundreds fed in Wilmington
A three month summary from the Wilmington baby milk station cites 3,319 feedings and 22 babies fed in December, 3,295 feedings and 34 fed in January, and 2,926 feedings and 26 fed in February. Monthly city and county support totals 40, with milk costs rising above donations. The volunteers urge private donations to cover shortfalls and thank early contributors.
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Wilmington
Columbia Minds
Honore Willsie
Dr. Terry
Butterick Building
America
Butterick
New York Bay
France
New York
A. Shrier
County votes to secure federal road funds and tarvia purchase
The Board of County Commissioners discussed funding road repairs by purchasing 80 000 gallons of tarvia and adopting a resolution to obtain 16 200 dollars in federal road funds, contingent on county matching funds. A school bond election and a 10 cent levy per 300 dollars remained under review amid rising costs and teacher salary demands.
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Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
B .Solomon
Board of Education
MacMillan
Bonds at five percent cap set for eight cent coverage
The article notes bonds to be issued with a maximum interest rate of five percent and an eight cent coverage requirement. The restriction aims to limit borrowing costs. The specifics include a cap on interest and a minimum coverage level for debt servicing.
German forces push on Verdun front near Ornes
Bavarian troops overran the first enemy line southwest of Ornes on the Verdun front yesterday and advanced to the Brule ravine. Army headquarters said 240 men were captured in the action.
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Berlin
London
Ornes
Verdun
Brule
Railroad Bill Signed Extends Government Control
President Wilson signed a bill placing railroads under government operation and control until 21 months after the war ends, announced in Washington on March 21. The measure aims to manage railroad needs during and after the conflict.
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Washington
Wilson
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Rolman Smith
Louisville
Wil de Murch
Liberty Loan
Purchase
Tarvia
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
North Carolina
Corporation Commission
J. L. Williams
Wilmington Servings and Trust Company
Fiture
New Hanover County
Grainghr
J. V. Grainger
N. B. Rankin
D. Bellamy, SR
Aly Ptuti
Haster Hale
Madras
Jajama
J.h.rehder & CO
North Fourth Street
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