Wilson signs Overman Bill reshapes federal power
President Wilson's Overman Bill becomes law granting the executive broad control to abolish old departments and build new machinery. The move promises powerful appointees and centralized authority, with figures like Baruch and Settinius shaping a pared back federal bureaucracy for war efforts.
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Elks Convention to Open in Indianapolis
Organizers of the Indiana Association of Elks plan a trimmed opening here in Indianapolis with aims to omit usual festivities. Keynote speaker remains to be announced as organizers adjust the program.
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Zeppelin’s Last Raid shines in Ince feature at Academy
The article touts The Zeppelin’s Last Raid as a spectacular Ince super-picture. It highlights a midair Zeppelin explosion and dramatic finale with Howard Hickman, noting the film’s anti imperial themes and a Red Cross presented premiere at the Academy.
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Thomas H. Ince
Germany
Academy
Red Cross
Howard Hickman
Betty and the Buccaneers at Grand opens tomorrow
Miss Juliette Day stars in Betty and the Buccaneers a new American Mutual production at the Grand Tomorrow. Day plays Betty whose antiquarian father is lured by pirate Tobias Crook to a desert Pacific island. Rescued by Dick Winthrop the adventure unfolds with photography and direction praised. Cast includes Charles Marriott Joe King Tate Du Crow William Kyle Gordon Russell Harold Wilson.
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Juliette Day
the Hatton
Miss Day
Twin Oaks Manor
Tobias Crook
Pacific
Dick Winthrop
Joe King
J. Edward Hungerford
Julian Louis Lamothe
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Charles Marriott
Tate du Crow
William Kyle
Gordon Russell
Harold Wilson
Billie Burke Stars in The Mysterious Miss Terry at Grand Theatre
Billie Burke headlines Paramount film The Mysterious Miss Terry a London fog mystery with a veiled arrival at a mansion and a boarding house finale. Burke's identity is revealed only in the suspenseful dénouement as she performs kind deeds. The Grand Theatre screens Friday and Saturday.
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Miss Terry
Paramount
London
Grand Theatre
Mortgage Sale Notice in Wilmington Property Auction
Mortgagee North Carolina Home Building Association will sell at public auction for cash at the Wilmington Court House door on Saturday June 1 1918 at noon. Property is in Wilmington described as part of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 212, bounded by Gwyn and Anderson Streets and an alley, with details in recorded mortgage from Rachel Freeman and husband John J Freeman dated September 18 1915. Bellamy & Son attorneys.
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New Hanover County
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Wilmington
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Anderson Street
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Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promoted as Cure All
Testimonial letters praise Miller's Antiseptic Oil for diphtheria neuralgia rheumatism and sore throat. Customers report rapid relief and urge others to try the oil priced 25c 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee. Sold by Robert R. Bellamy Drug Company.
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J. C. Gibson
Jonesboro
Ark
Robert R. Bellamy Drug Company
Baseball scores and rain affect action across leagues
American League games see Boston 5 Cleveland 6 Chicago New York and Washington 3 St. Louis 4. National League reports 0-1 Chicago Brooklyn and 2-7 Cincinnati Boston over Philadelphia 7-4. Minor leagues note Milwaukee 4 Louisville 0 and Syracuse 1 Jersey City 0 plus Rochester 2 Newark 0 Toronto 10 Baltimore 4 Buffalo 1 Binghampton 5. Southern Association lists Mobile 1 New Orleans 0 Chattanooga 2 Birmingham 0 Memphis 4 Little Rock 6 Atlanta 1 Nashville 7. Weather delays mark several matchups.
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Binghampton
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Essence
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Weather and matchups across the region today
The schedule lists Brooklyn at Chicago clear conditions and several cloudy games including Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Boston at Cincinnati and New York at St Louis Chicago at New York St Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia with rain Cleveland at Boston and other Southern Association games Birmingham at Chattanooga New Orleans at Little Rock Mobile at Memphis Nashville at Atlanta and all venues note clear or cloudy conditions.
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All Clear
Tommy's Footwork Delights Readers With Clever Play
The article highlights Tommy's skillful footwork and cleverness, drawing wide interest from spectators and readers. It emphasizes his nimble moves and quick thinking on the field.
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Tommy
Deaths: Hardy R. Huggins Passes After Illness
After two months of illness Hardy R. Huggins died at his home 94 Metcalf street at seven o'clock Tuesday morning.
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Hardy R. Huggins
Metcalf Street
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