State Democrats face trifecta of issues before Raleigh convention
As the North Carolina Democratic Party gears up for its Raleigh meeting on April 10, factions confront three obstacles. Women suffragists push equal suffrage, the Farmers' Union Council advocates bond financing limits, and the delayed constitutional convention faces primary and machinery hurdles amid wartime uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Farmers’ Union Council
Greermsboro
National Executive Committee
Zebulon Weaver
Simmons and Overman
George Hood
Damnigger
Council of the Farmers’ Union
Congress
Henry Page
Harry Stubbs
Stubbs
Wilson
North Carolina Association Forms in Fayetteville
The Greater North Carolina Association held a business session in Fayetteville as Col. S. A. Jones was elected president and D. S. Hollenga named secretary-treasurer. Four resolutions urged wartime measures for Fayetteville Wilmington and Southport harbors as ports of entry and naval coaling support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
N. C
Greater North Carolina Association
McNeil
Hale
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Organization
R. A. Parsley
Wilmington
E. J. Hale
Col. S. A. Jones
Waynesville
D. S. Hollenga
United States
South American
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Railroads
Southport Harbor
Cape Fear River
South America
Council of State of
Raleigh
J. T. Slatter
Columbia, S. C
M. R. Beaman
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Service for Young People at Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church hosts a youth focused service tonight led by Pastor Rev. M. T. Plyler. The pastor earnestly desires every younger member of the congregation be present.
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Grace Methodist Church
M. T. Plyler
Son of Captain Monroe Passes Army Exam at Fortress Monroe
Captain W. P. Monroe learns that his son W. G. Monroe passed the fortress Monroe examination for second lieutenant in the United States Army and will proceed to Pensacola Florida. He is a Wilmington High School and University of North Carolina graduate and formerly with the W. S. L. Fort Caswell unit. His younger brother James C. Monroe serves with the 155th Machine Gun Battalion in France.
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W. P. Monroe
W. G. Monroe
Fortress Monroe
United States Army
Pensacola
Fla
Monroe
Fort Caswell
Wilmington High School
University of North Carolina
James C
France
155Th
Vagrant Cases Dismissed In Judge Furlong’s Court
Prosecutor George Peschau declined to press charges against Dick Lassiter and Dock Baker for vagrancy after stating no evidence supported conviction. A similar case against Clarence Hall was granted a continuance. The recent warrants led to departures of several youths, and no further vagrant hearings will be held for at least two years.
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Dick Lassiter
Dock Baker
White
John J. Furlong
George Peschau
Clarence Hall
Peschau
Baker
Lassister
Willing Workers War Savings Society Formed at Acorn Branch
A meeting at Acorn Branch colored school organized the Willing Workers war savings society with members pledging to sell stamps raise food crops and aid the war effort. Speeches by J A McNorton W A McGirt E H Freeman and John R Morris plus organizers J O Brown and Dr F W Avant fueled strong enthusiasm as plans for sugar cane clubs to produce syrup emerged.
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Acorn Branch
Colored School
Messrs
J. A. McNorton
W. A McGirt
E. H. Freeman
John R. Morris
J. O. Brown
F. W. Avant
No Change In Services At St James And St Marys
Rev William H Milton rector of St James Episcopal church confirms services next Sunday stay at same hours as before despite clocks moving one hour earlier under new federal time law. Father Dennen pastor of St Marys Pro Cathedral says services shift up one hour with first mass at 8 oclock and morning service at 11:80.
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William H. Milton
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Father Dennen
St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
Secretary Branch Appointed as Federal Labor Liaison
Howard B. Branch of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is named representative to the national labor placement and distribution machine set up by the United States Employment Service. The role keeps the chamber connected with the Federal labor bureau to aid members in securing work and sharing collected data. The position carries a salary of one dollar per year.
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Howard B. Branch
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
National
United States Employment Service
Federal Labor Bureau
Good Friday Banking Holiday Noted by Wilmington Group
Friday the 29th is a holiday and banks in the city will not transact any business. Wilmington Clearing House Association, Thos. E. Cooper, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Clearing House Association
Thos. E. Cooper
United Southern Stock at Grand praised by Augusta Herald
The Augusta Herald reports the United Southern Stock Company delivered strong acting in The Eternal Magdalene at the Grand, with fourteen skilled performers. Mabel Paige and Mabel Gypzene drew favor, while Edouard D Oize stood out. Seat sales for The Eternal Magdalene open Saturday, and Warners' engagement is highlighted as a worthy, affordable show.
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Augusta
United Southern Stock Company
The
Royal
Georgia
Virginia
Carolinas
Augusta Herald
United Southern Stock
Grand
Mabel Paige
Mabel Gypzene
C. D. Peruchi
South
Edouard D‘oize
Picketts
The Savage Stirs Theaters Star Monroe Salisbury At Grand
Monroe Salisbury stars with Ruth Clifford in The Savage a Bluebird super feature at the Grand. A Canadian half breed torn between white and savage natures faces a chivalrous rescue of the girl from degradation as Rupert Julian directs this powerful melodrama.
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the Savage
Monroe Salisbury
Ruth Clifford
Rupert Julian
Audience reaction study at Hamlin Theatre to For the Freedom of the World
George D. Hopkinson tested audience temper by clocking scenes in Ira M. Lowry's For the Freedom of the World at the Hamlin Theatre Chicago. He noted strongest applause during the night battle with the flag over the top and the regimental band playing The Star Spangled Banner. The test also highlighted the Paris arrival of General Pershing and the first contingent of American troops.
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George D. Hopkinson
Hamlin Theatre
Chicago
Ira M. Lowry
Hamlin
Hopkinson
97Th Canadian Overseas Battalion
American Legion
Paris
General Pershing
Grand Theatre Show Promotes Liberty Film and Baseball Star
The Grand screens For the Freedom of the World next Monday and Tuesday as American troops are praised. Johnny Evers' last Red Sox workout hints the veteran second baseman still has sharp timing in his swing.
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Johnny Evers
Red Sox
White Sox Practice Stints At Mineral Wells
Owner Charles Comiskey praises his White Sox during practice sessions at Mineral Wells as the champions endure a mix of highs and lows in the drills.
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Charles Comiskey
White Sox
Mineral Wells
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Woman Suffrage, Constitutional Convention and Farmers Union
Mrs. Theiss
People’s Home Journal
Edouard D’oize
New York
UNION
Geo. W. Penny
South Front Street
Wilmington, N. C
F. M. Hoyt Shoe Company
Manchester
New Hempshire
Bluebird Pictures Present
Salisbury
Cerva
Wong's
LEMP
ST. Louis Crescent Candy Company
Wilmington, NC
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