Trial of Officer George Opens Amid Lengthy Court Hearing
Morning proceedings in Recorder’s court focus on Officer Leon George charged with forcible trespass. The case follows the arrest of Frank Huggins and his daughters Annie and Lucille, with multiple witnesses and ongoing deliberations likely to extend past the day. Evidence includes a claim of money for a girl’s cab fare rather than bribe, and testimony about threats and boundary disputes.
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Recorder's Cour
Oficer Leon George
George
Frank Huggins
White
Annie
Lucille
John J. Furlong
Huggins
Asault
Harriss
Ethel Coley
Nellie Russell
Agnes Carson
Dorothy Lane
Hellen Hart
Louise Valentine
Officer George
Union Meeting Open At Second Advent Church Saturday
The Christian churches union meeting in Middle Sound opens Saturday at 10 o'clock in the Second Advent church. The gathering continues through Sunday evening with leading ministers like Rev. C. F. Green and Rev. B. I. King slated to speak. Delegates are urged to attend both sessions.
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Christian Churches
Second Advent
Middle Sound
Suney
C. F. Green
B. I. King
Good Friday Services at Church of the Good Shepherd
A three hour service led by Rev. F. D. Dean will be held tomorrow Good Friday at noon to 3 PM at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The program is divided into 25 minute periods to permit flexible attendance. All are invited. The piece ends with a jab about roast beef at the town hotel.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
F. D. Dean
British Appeal by Lloyd George Urges Urgent U S Troop Help
Washington reports say Lloyd George urged rapid American troop movement to France in a New York speech read by Lord Reading. Officials stress U S aid depends on ship production and ally needs, with decisions made by the Versailles war council and General Bliss's American army delegation.
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Washington
Lloyd-George
France
New York
Lord Reading
Baker
London
United States
General Bliss
Wilson
War Department
Home Guards Patrol Kansas City Streets
Dawn patrols by the Seventh Missouri National Guard in downtown Kansas City aim to prevent rioting during a general strike in sympathy with laundry workers. Guards also guard outlying districts as clashes and injuries are reported, with about 2000 strikers claimed by leaders.
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Kansas City
Seventh Regiment
Missouri National Guard
Home Guards
Dutch Ships to Transport Cotton to New England Mills
Boston march 28 three Dutch ships seized by the government will carry cotton from Southern ports to New England mills. Each ship can haul 8000 bales and will make at least three round trips. 147000 bales are awaiting shipment at South Atlantic ports and 200000 more will be moved by rail soon. Morgan and Mallory lines have ordered embargoes on all freight except cotton and foodstuffs at Galveston and New Orleans.
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Boston
Mass
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
New England
Rufus R. Wilson
South Atlantic
Wilson
Morgan and Mallory Steamship Lines
Galveston
New Orleans
Krupp Works Gain Honor For Big Gun
The Paris bombardment gun is identified as a Krupp Essen product. Emperor William sends a telegram to Dr. Krupp von Bohren and Haibach, praising the gun’s performance from beyond 100 kilometers and noting the imperial thanks for the achievement of German science and labor.
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Amsterdam
Paris
Krupp
Essen
William
Krupp von Bohren and
Haibach
Krupp Works
Ants as steady workers across 6000 years
A compact reflection on the ant as a symbol of persistent labor through 6000 years of industrious activity. The remark emphasizes consistent effort despite changing eras.
Evening's Speaker Arrives for Maundy Thursday Rose Croix
Cape Fear Chapter Rose Croix No. 3 to observe Maundy Thursday services at the Masonic Temple. Rev. James Buchanan of Richmond to give the oration. he has long led Richmond charities and Baptist councils. Charles Millheiser of Richmond attends as a visitor. Ochis B. Hinnant, local boys work secretary, also connected with Buchanan in Richmond.
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Cape Fear
Rose Croix
James Buchanan
D. D
Charles Millheiser
Richmond
No. 3
Masonic Temple
Buchanan
Associated Charities of
Boy Heroic Rescue Extinguishes House Fire in Winter Park
Master W. J. Hobbs of Winter Park climbed to the roof of Mr. Hewlett’s suburban home and used an axe and a bucket of water to suppress a blaze after notifying the family. He acted with the calm judgment of a veteran firefighter, and Mr. Hewlett praised the boy’s quick thinking that likely saved the residence.
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W. J. Hobbs
Winter Park
Mr. Hewlett
Primary Date Named for Statewide Election Filing Rules
The statewide primary date is set for June 1. Candidates must file notice of candidacy and pay fees to the State Board of Elections in Raleigh by April 20. Filing fees vary by office, with $50 for Congressional seats, $20 for Superior Court judge or State office solicitor, and $5 for State Senate. New Hanover is statutorily exempt from the statewide primary for local candidates.
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W. S. Wilson
Legislative
State Senate
State Board of Elections
Raleigh
State Board
Superior Court
New Hanover
North Carolina postmasters nominated by the President
Special to The Dispatch Washington March 28 The President nominated three North Carolina postmasters Harry R Hastings Sylva Benjamin J Skinner Farmville and William H Griffin Pittsboro for federal appointments.
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North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Harry R. Hastings
Sylva
Benjamin J. Skinner
Farmville
William H. Griffin
Pittsboro
City Banks Closed on Good Friday Observance
Good Friday falls on the 29th causing banks in the city to suspend business for the holiday. Wilmington Clearing House Association announces the closure with Thomas E. Cooper as secretary.
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Wilmington Clearing House Association
Thos. E. Cooper
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Postat
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Market St. Road
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N. Front
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the Motte Business College
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Corner Second
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Young & Gorman
W. W. Herring Co
Eighth and Dock
Hoy Kennedy
South Fifth St
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W. V. Herring Co
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Delatour Chocolates
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Kinston
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Durham
Hanover Building and Loan Association
J. W. Yates
H. F. Wilder
Son
Bell Tel. Co. W. QC
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Market St
Singer Sewing Machine
Chas. Finkelstein
South Front Street
the Messenger
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Back Bay
Baughman Stationery Co
Richmond, VA
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Wilmington Grocery Company
Market Street
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J. W. Grainger
C. S. Grainger
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