Better Service Justifies Higher Utility Rates
Citizens urge regulators to approve rate hikes only with improved service from gas and electric providers. North Carolina observers note rising costs in labor and materials require fair profits, but demand concrete evidence of better gas flow and reliable service before any rate increases are granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Tode Water Powerompany
Wilmington
Corpor. Commission
Police blunders blamed for alleged immoral conduct arrests
The article criticizes local police for hasty arrests in two cases involving a young woman charged with immoral conduct and a bridegroom accused at a hotel. It urges careful investigation to protect the innocent, noting officials must balance law enforcement with due process. It also mentions dyestuff market plans and wartime textile industry setbacks.
Gas company urged to improve service or risk rate increase loss
The piece urges the Wilmington gas company to deliver better service or face revocation of its rate increase. Citizens demand prompt, reliable supply and complain of ongoing inconveniences and wasted time and money due to shortcomings. The public vows to withhold payment if service does not improve.
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Wilmington
Du Pont deems indigo crisis solved with new American production
Dr. Charles L. Reese told the New York cotton manufacturers that indigo is now produced commercially in large quantities at Deepwater Point New Jersey. He said the United States will be independent of Germany and able to hold the world dye trade, with plans to expand to basic and direct colors and other intermediates.
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Germany
America
Charles L. Reese
du Pont Company
United States
New York
duPonts
Deepwater Point
N.J
Reese
Canada
A Day of Prayer Observed Across Wilmington Churches
Wilmington churches join national protest in observing a day of humiliation fasting and prayer called by President Wilson. Businesses urged to close by 6 pm so all attend intercessory services at 6 15 pm for the success of American and allied armies.
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Wilmington
United States
Wilson
America
King of Kings
War brings odd rationing and soldier foot care
The piece notes that in Germany both rich and poor are urged to go barefoot to save leather while American soldiers may go without socks to toughen their feet for winter trench life. It contrasts necessity versus protective measure in these wartime adjustments.
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Germany
Germans Bombard American Cemetery Explained
Announcement says French women care for the graves of American dead in France, clarifying the bombardment incident. The report emphasizes humanitarian assistance and memorial duties amid wartime losses.
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France
Editor Saunders Nominated to House Seat
Saunders of Elizabeth City is nominated for the house of representatives. If it is the Saunders under consideration, the upcoming session of the legislature promises a vigorous, lively term.
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Saunders
Elizabeth City
House of Representatives
Legislture
Residents Aid Victims After Wrightsville Sound Tram Crash
Residents near Wrightsville Sound perform swift rescue and first aid Monday morning and keep the scene orderly until city helpers arrive.
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Wrightsville Sound
Charlotte Bar Backs Guthrie For Federal Judgeship
The Charlotte bar endorses T. Guthrie for the proposed federal judge seat in the western district of North Carolina. Guthrie is described as an able lawyer and splendidly qualified for the position.
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Charlotte
T. ©. Guthrie
District of
North Carolina
Guthrie
German Advance Covers Ground in Monday Battle
An estimate suggests German progress in Monday’s engagement was substantial enough to bury their dead, reflecting the high command’s careful planning and concern for casualties.
War Costs United States Billions Daily
The war is said to cost the United States about 65 billion dollars daily. The article argues the expense will be worth it to free the world from the Hun menace.
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United States
War garden man better for Red Cross than buyer
The man who tended a war garden could contribute more to the Red Cross than the man who must purchase his vegetables. The contrast highlights self sufficiency and patriotic duty during wartime.
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Red Cross
Geas called needed by Von Tirpitz for raw materials
Von Tirpitz argues Germany must gain the geas to secure raw materials. The piece notes both sides claim near victory but differ on which is closest. Higher prices and warmer weather reduce the iceman's take, and more dough buys less bread.
Editor Attacks Political Tactics in Hood Abernethy Race
The Duplin Record criticizes friends of Congressman Hood for backing an outside candidate and questions the ethics of signed endorsements from neighboring counties. The paper argues for clearer health disclosures and a broader choice for voters, calling the campaign tactics pussyfooting and unhelpful.
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Duplin
Hood
Abernethy
Congress
Dorthh
George Hood
Dortch
Red Cross incidents spark South dispute over respect
The article contrasts reactions to rough treatment of Red Cross workers across states. It notes whipping in the North Carolina style, placarding in Alabama, and shooting in Louisiana, arguing that such incidents reflect the Red Cross and its representatives as an institution needing respect.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Red Cross
Alabama
Louisiana
South
Congress Faces Delayed July Adjournment
Washington reports dis satisfaction with Congress yet resignation to postponing July adjournment as lawmakers must pass new revenue legislation. Citizens back home believe President Wilson knows national needs better than the average legislator and urge faster action to finish required work.
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Asheville
Washington
Congress
Wilson
The Movie Revolver That Never Runs Out of Bullets
A Durham Sun piece muses on film gun tropes noting the endless revolving revolver used in comedies. It contrasts real firearms like Lewis Browning guns with the fictional prop that appears to never need reloading. The column wryly suggests such a device should be used on real guns.
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Durham
Army
Brinson Returns From Royal Arcanum Meeting in Chicago
S. M. Brinson arrived home from Chicago after a 10 day visit to the annual meeting of the supreme council of the Royal Arcanum. He praised the gathering as one of the best he has attended and was elevated one rank to supreme chaplain in recognition of his service.
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S. M. Brinson
Chicago
Supreme Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Brinson
Council
New Bernian
Rival Nicks Run Up Five Dollar Red Cross Pot
In a Warren drug store W H Bennett and Max Silver argued over Red Cross donations. Silver offered to match Bennett from a nickel up, then Bennett added a nickel, and Silver topped it. The duel continued until both reached 5.05 dollars each, totaling 10 dollars for the Red Cross amid lighthearted amusement.
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Warren
W. H. Bennett
Max Silver
Greenville Electric Shoe Shop
Red Cross
Silver
Bennett
Greenville News
War gardener Hilburn leads Fay etteville allotment plot
T. C. Hilburn is described as a leader among Fay etteville war gardeners. His Hillsboro street stomach munitions plant grows about one-half acre with 17 vegetable varieties. He does all the work himself, using a hand plow, with one man breaking ground and spreading manure. The garden already produced kale spinach radishes and more.
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T. C. Hilburn
Fayetteville
Hillsboro Street
Hillburn
Pirates Climb From Last Place Behind Bezdek’s Club
The Pirates show improving form and seem to have shaken off the cellar with recent strong performances under manager Bezdek, suggesting they may be rising from the standings bottom.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Bezdek
The Americanization Problem and War Time Unity
Washington leaders describe a national push to teach American ideals and English to foreign born residents. The plan, backed by the bureau of education and the council of national defense, aims to unite diverse communities and curb dis loyalty amid wartime fears of peaceful penetration and language barriers.
Betty Leaves Fraud Firm After Arising Suspicions
In 1918 Dale Drummond fiction details Betty quitting Hardman and Turner after discovering dishonesty and mail fraud in the firm. Lenore helps unveil the scheme as Betty resigns with pay and plans a new job. The front page reports arrest of the owners and tales of victims, including farmers and widows, with Lenore as a witness.
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Betty
Mary
Lenore
Hardman & Turner
Haldmar, & Turner
Mr. Haldman
CarNe
Betty Conners
Nation of many peoples faces language assimilation challenge
The piece notes 3,000,060 alien males of military age, 1,243,801 registered under the selective service act, and exemptions or certainties for service. It cites foreign born workers dominating key industries, New York’s German community strength, and 1,500 foreign language newspapers. It argues for a permanent Americanization plan by the Bureau of Education to create a common language and shared culture.
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United States
Mississippi
New York City
Bureau of Education
Names in the News. Sap the siege trench term explained
The article defines sap as the narrow trench or ditch used to approach a fortress. It notes sappers as trained workers who, in groups of four, build earth-filled wicker cylinders to create a parapet that can withstand artillery fire.
Wool from 15 sheep yields 136 1 2 pounds for Asheville meet
John O'Donnell reports to the board of trade that 136 1 2 pounds of wool from 15 sheep, clipped for the Asheville sheep conference on May 2, is of fine quality and valued at 80 cents per pound. Total estimated value is $109.20, more than one third of the purchased sheep cost of $21 per ewe.
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Asheville
Board of Trade Office
John O’donnell
North Carolina
Timea
Cathedral at Milan Inspires Awe and Critique
A travel note extols Milan Cathedral as Italy’s second largest after St. Peter’s, praising its exterior lacework of spires and the serene interior lit by colored glass. It lauds Ambrosian liturgy, infant baptism, and notes the site’s third cathedral after earlier Hunnic destruction.
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Milan
Italy
St. Peter’s
The
Attis
Gun crew commendation for submarine attack on cargo ship
Frederick Yost, chief gunner’s mate in the U S navy, received a letter praising the armed guard he led on a cargo ship that was attacked by a submarine. The report details rapid target acquisition, accurate fire, and the sub’s destruction as the ship escaped under fog and night.
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Frederick Peterson Yost
U. S. Navy
Yost
Navy
Philadelphia
Albert Jona Yost
Centerville
Gud
Connie Mack’s Athletics Improve But Fall Short of Pennant
The Athletics under Connie Mack show marked improvement this season, delivering stronger performances and a more competitive ball club, though they remain outside pennant contention.
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Connie Mack
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CARRI
Wilmington, N. C
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Fifth Avenue
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Washington, D. C
Council of National Defense
Bald Drummond
Aolice Newlands
Alice
Pauline
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