Tidewater Power asks faster hearing on fare rise
Tidewater Power seeks quicker action from the corporation commission on a proposed fare increase from 5 to 6 cents for city street cars. Hugh MacRae urged the Raleigh hearing be expedited, offering data and books as needed but opposing 18 years of filings. City Attorney Ruark in Raleigh to receive a telegram directing him to press for prompt data and decision.
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Tidewater Power Company
Corporation Commission
Hugh MaKene
Robert Ruark
Raleigh
MacRae
Counsilman MccCaig
Traction Company
Ruark
Tidewater Company
McCaig
Ruary
Draft Regulations Put Company in Receiver's Hands
Receivership proceedings begin in superior court led by stockholder W. L. Baxter. Isaac C. Wright and J. Haughtcomes named as temporary receivers by Judge C. C. Lyon. Papers returnable in Wilmington on June 15. The dispute centers on replacing secretary treasurer F. H. McCullough who is drafted for military service, with claims the plant cannot operate without a capable replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
W. L. Baxter
Shepard Chemical Company
Isaac C. Wright
J. Haughtcomes
C. C. Lyon
Wilmington
F. H. McCullough
The Easy Plan to Boost Red Cross Funds
In a week long drive to secure subscriptions city and county residents are urged to donate. Those unable to contribute can deliver pledges or cash by visiting Walter P. Sprunt, campaign fund cashier, at the Front and Walnut streets office.
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Red Cross
Walter P. Sprunt
Front
Walnut Streets
Oasis temple summer ceremony to be held at Wrightsville Beach
The Oasis Temple of Charlotte plans a July 4 ceremony at Wrightsville Beach with a large brass band led by Uncle Bob Keesler. About 50 Wilmington shriners will participate in the event, promising a grand display and joyous celebration for all attendees including neophytes.
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Oasis Temple
Wrightsville Beach
Thomas Griffith
Recorder
Charlotte Temple
Wilmington
Carolinas
Kaiser’s violet picking judged unfit for America
A Springfield Republican quip says the Kaiser’s violet picking in Berlin would not work in America where even a violet would bite him. The remark notes the difference between German and American reception of the Kaiser.
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Berlin
Germany
America
Springfield Republican
CourtWunused objections delay slander case in Weyers matter
In Justice John J. Furlong's court J. B. Huntington faces a preliminary hearing for slander linked to the Weyers case. Iredell Meares argues against defense, noting privilege and ongoing objections as George Peschau and Herbert McClammy probe witnesses. The trial will lay over until Thursday with more testimony expected.
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Iredell Meares
George Peschau
John J. Furlong
J. B. Huntington
Jacoba Weyers
Mr. Huntington
Miss’ Weyers
George Harriss
Recorder’s Court
Miss Weyers
Huntington
Harriss
Wit
Proclamation by the President Urges National Day of Prayer
President Wilson proclaims May 30 a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting for national safety and peace. Wilmington ministers urge observance at 6:15 PM with services and closures for businesses to join in worship and fasting across the community.
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Congress of the
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
J Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
District of Columbia
Woodrow Wilson
Ministers’ Conference
Wilmington
Tearful goodbye as selectmen bid farewell to drafted men
Hundreds of fathers and friends gathered at Union Station to see the citys largest contingent of drafted men depart for Camp Jackson for training. The crowd included 78 selectmen and lists of draftees and county men with music from the Wilmington drum and bugle corps as the group boarded the train.
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Union Station
Camp Jackson
Princess Street
G. W. Bornemann
Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps
Cecil D. Robbins
A. J. Krahnke
Linwood Brinson
R. A. Burnett
O. P. McIver
Albert Thomas Johnston
R. R. Taylor
Robert Lee Marrow
J. L. Day
L. L. Jones
W. W. Turner
G. B. Applewhite
Nathan Shain
L. B. Pierce
H. H. Benson
B. D. Walker
Bud Williams
G. H. Chadwick
J. G. Oldenbuttle
Leon
T. O. Green
J. R. Lockamy
S. E. Eure, Jr
B. M. Kennickell
W. M. Turner
T. P. Breen
T. C. Munn
L Silverman
O. McClellan
J. F. Orr
F. H. McSullough
R. W. Dill
W. H. Melton
C. L
D. H. Lasley
D. J. Robinson
Stanley Janicki
Albert S. Flowers
Harry Webb
William Henry William
Ernest L. Eakins
John William Harris
Jere M. Hewlett, Jr
B. Leslie Winner
Willie L. Rogers
Schooner Isabelle C. Harriss to be launched in June
The 1800 ton schooner Isabelle C. Harriss built for Mills & Harriss will launch June 10 at Queen Street if plans hold. She then sails to Jacksonville for lumber bound for New York. Captain C. E. Willetts of New York commands the crew of 10 on the maiden voyage.
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Isabelle C. Harriss
Wilmington Wooden Shipbuilding Company
Mills & Harriss
New York
Queen Street
Jacksonville
Fla
North Carolina
C. E. Willetts
Harriss
Trail planned to link Boston and Wilmington by highway
D. H. Winslow chief of maintenance for the North Carolina highway commission and District W. W. Baker of Fayetteville arrived in the city to inspect New Hanover roads. Photographs will be taken in this and adjoining counties to show the need for maintenance and to provide motorists with improved conveniences.
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Boston
Wilmington
D. H. Winslow
North Carolina Highway Commission
W. W. Baker
Fayetteville
New Hanover
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Peruna
Southern Express Company
Southern Express
Sans-Souci
New England
Garolina Packing Company
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Jarman & Futrelle
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