Bonds and Special Tax Carry Despite Rainstorm Vote
Unofficial election returns show both a quarter million dollar bond for permanent school improvements and a special tax for teachers salaries and current expenses carried with majorities around 150 and 200. Registered vote 1 660. 1 200 cast. Results from wards list clear majorities for both measures with minor precincts yet to report. Official counts due tomorrow at 11 o clock. Children aided by attending school from 10 to noon helped swing support. Weather did not deter participation.
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Board of County Commissioners
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Distillery Seizure During City Raid on Carter Home
Henry Carter, a colored man, was arrested on blockade charges after a raid on his Tenth and Dawson street residence within the city limits. Constable John H. Davis led officers Long, Haskett, and Ketchum in locating a monkey rum still allegedly operating full blast. The still was found on a stove with rum flowing from a worm. Carter admitted his operations as officers recovered the apparatus and stored it at city hall.
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Henry Carter
Carter
Tenth
Dawson
John H. Davis
Davis
Long, Haskett and Ketchum
Gas rate hike confusion in Wilmington at Tidewater Power
Citizens debate Tidewater Power Co's plan to raise gas price from 1.40 to 1.65 per thousand cubic feet starting June 1. One resident says he paid 1.50 for months and seeks a rebate, while others report 1.45 or 1.50 charges, revealing widespread confusion.
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Wilmington
Tidewater Power Company
Tidewater
Winter Wheat Prospects Improve With April Reports
Washington reports continued strong April results boost the winter wheat forecast. Early estimates rise from 560 million bushels to 600 to 650 million, despite record acreage of 42.17 million acres being below government targets for a billion bushels. Adverse conditions and labor shortages hindered planned plantings.
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Washington
Two Army Aviators Killed In NY Flight Crash
Two army aviators died when their aircraft crashed near Central Park in Mineola New York on a May day. The accident occurred as the machine fell to the ground killing both men instantly.
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Mineola
N. Y
Central Park
Mrs Potter Palmer Body Brought to Chicago for Funeral
The body of Mrs Potter Palmer, noted society leader, was brought to Chicago from Sarasota Florida where she died. Public funeral will be held tomorrow in Chicago.
Tax and bond vote tallies by district
Federal Point and Sunset Park show tax support and bond opposition figures. In each district the tallies indicate a majority for tax in some areas and a majority against bonds in others, with several districts reporting strong support for tax and mixed results on bonds.
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Sixth Ward
Winter Park
Seagate
Seven Mile Post
Masonboro
Cape Fear
Sunset Park
M Donald Inspects Concrete Site At Mouldloft Foundation
M Donald tours the concrete site as workers lay the foundation for Mouldloft today The groundwork proceeds with a crew of about three hundred under close supervision promising solid construction progress
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M Donald
Liberty Ship yard begins mould loft foundation work
Officials from the Liberty Ship building company held talks with health authorities this afternoon as work starts on a 90 by 300 foot mould loft at their yards. President McDonald and engineers visited both the mould yard and the Carolina steel ship yards while planning concrete tankers. A temporary road via Chadbourn’s mill is started to move large trucks into the yard. Sanitation measures may use oil to curb mosquitoes until drainage is completed, with Dr. Charles E. Low promising full cooperation.
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Liberty Shipbuilding Company
McDonald
Liberty Company
Ferguson
Monks
Messrs
Carolina Company
Chadbourn
Charles E. Low
Newlyweds Raymond White and Della Ward Wed in Wilmington
Raymond White and Della Ward of New Hanover county married at noon yesterday in Justice G. W. Bornemann’s Princess street office. The ceremony was attended by a number of friends of the couple.
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Raymond White
Della Ward
New Hanover County
G. W. Bornemann
Princess Street
No Shortage of Sugar for Canning Purposes
Raleigh dispatch notes state sugar restrictions now cover all manufacturing uses to ensure ample supply for households and canning clubs. Commercial preservers and essential food product packers receive full needs, while confectionery and soft drink bottlers face 80 percent of prior year usage. individuals may still buy up to five or ten pounds in towns or rural areas, with up to 50 pounds allowed for preserves or canning upon certificate.
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Raleigh
Henry A. Page
Canning Club
Food Administration
Heavy pork exports to allies in March
Washington reports pork exports for March 1918 reached 308,010,711 pounds, nearly all to allied nations, the highest monthly total in U.S. history. Beef exports for March also set a record at 87,244,388 pounds, with prior peaks listed from 1911 to 1917.
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Washington
United States Food Administration
Chocolate Soldier at Chautauqua Tonight in Wilmington
The Chocolate Soldier comic opera arrives as tonight's Chautauqua attraction in the big brown tent. Local interest runs high as hundreds look forward to the venue, which has never played Wilmington before and has earned praise in other cities. The audience will likely enjoy the famous song My Hero again.
Parisian Sage promises abundant hair growth for men and women
R R Bellamy offers Parisian Sage in liquid form claiming it cures dandruff stops itching and hair loss and promotes new growth. Thousands testify to results including recovered scalp cleanliness and thicker hair after a few days use with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Begin tonight to ensure long term hair health.
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R. R. Bellamy
Adv
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Chicago
Green's Drug Store
Elvington Pharmacy
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Payne Drug Co
Calomel
Mary Harris
Exelento Pomade
Exelento
ST Pole
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American Bank and Trust Co
Liberty Bonds
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United States
Citizens Bank
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