Strike Talks Amid Atlantic Line Labor Walkout
The article reports a Wednesday strike by clerks in the Atlantic Line offices with leaders insisting on reinstatement of all clerks to prior positions and time owed, while railroad officials deny service disruption and seek harmony through talks. General McWade and J Perrester push for negotiated settlement, with coast line officials noting mixed walkouts and ongoing government involvement.
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Hoonty
General McWade
J. Perrester
Grand Presid
Iiee
Beittista
Red Cross Wilmington Exhibit Sent to Raleigh Convention
The State Red Cross convention meets in Raleigh next week with Archdeacon T. P. Noe representing Wilmington. Mrs. R. H. Grant shipped surgical supplies to Raleigh for display, including gauze, pads, bandages, and splints, highlighting Wilmington Chapter’s work amid six months of embargo-related cargo delays.
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Wilmington
Raleigh
Carpenters Not to Strike in City After Negotiations
Head of a major contracting firm announced there will be no strike by carpenters and jointers as demands have been met. Carpenters sought from November 5 an increase to 50 cents per hour for an eight hour day plus time and a half for overtime and double pay for Sundays. Current pay is 40 cents per hour. A second firm source said the higher wage scale is justified by the rise in living costs and will be granted.
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Rhs
Porrester
Forrester
Worrester
Seaboard Air Ailway
John R. Nenaly
Raney Coast Line Railroad
Rrnvan
Lrieut
Tlvs
Whitman Arrives in Spartanburg for South Carolina Visit
New York Governor Charles S. Whitman arrived in Spartanburg with Governor Richard Manning. They toured Camp Wadsworth and regimental HQs, then attended a dinner and public reception. Whitman is to speak at the county fair tomorrow.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Govenor
Charles S. Whitman
New York
Spartan
South Carolina
Richard T. Manning
Camp Wadsworth
Charles L. Phillips
Whitman
Manning
Big Automobile Parade Set for Opening Day at Fair
The Fifth Annual Corn Show executive committee fixed the noon start for November 6, with a parade of prize cars valued at 250 dollars in cash. Counties across the fair district will enter, including New Hanover with 1 000 cars, but not for prizes. Awards include best distance, most passengers, largest county turnout, and highest four day registrations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Carolina
AW. D. McMillan,Jr
Bladen
Brunswick
Columbus
Pender
Onslow
Robeson
Sampson
Wayne
Duplin
New Hanover
Fair Grounds
Jos. W. Little
Confederate Veteran H A Smith of Bolton Dies at 84
H A Smith, a longtime Bolton resident and Confederate veteran, died at his home Monday aged 84. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Shiloh church with Rev. Odom officiating. He leaves a widow, four sons S T Smith Wananish, R J Smith Masonboro, A T and H Q Smith Bolton, and a daughter Mrs J O West Zarra.
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H. A. Smith
Bolton
Shiloh Church
Odom
City fuel administration seeks dealer reports on stock and needs
Wilmington residents learn all wood and coal dealers must file state ments with the local fuel administration. The letter asks for annual consumption by fuel type, current on hand, projected needs to April 1, and contracts, with questions on wood use, source, and prices. The drive aims to survey the fuel situation amid anxious times and urged economy.
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Wood and
Coal Dealers
Tax on Movie Tickets Sparks Novel Howard Wells Scheme
The Howard-Wells Amusement Company introduces a tax relief plan to offset new war revenue taxes on movie admissions. Cents are shaved from 10 cent tickets and higher prices see a three cent levy on 25 and 30 cent shows, with passes and Academy tickets handled at entry or at sale.
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Howard
Wells
United States
Wilmington
Howard Well Amusement Company
Grand, Royal and Bijou
Academy of Music
Howard-Wells Company
Price Fixing in Edward III England Meats Price Table
In Edward III era England the king set a fixed price table for meats after food costs rose high. The measure aimed to curb soaring prices and regulate the market through royal fiat.
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England
Germans Introduce Mustard Gas on Western Front
United Press reports on October 3 that German forces have begun deploying a new and highly asphyxiating gas termed mustard gas. It is said to attack lungs eyes and mucous membranes with deadly effect in western front assaults.
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United Press
London
Western Front
Governor Bickett appeals NC women to join Home Service drive
Special to The Dispatch Raleigh November 1 Gov T W Bickett calls North Carolina women to sign Food Administration pledge cards to aid wartime effort. He warns against extravagance and urges thrift and conservation as essential to supporting the troops and allies.
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Raleigh
T. W. Bickett
North Carolina
Food Administration
Gov. Bickett
Bickett
Twins and ministers blend in North Carolina tales
The Charlotte Observer profiles Rev. A. W. Plyler of Wadesboro and Rev. M. T. Plyler of Wilmington, noting their twin appearance and roles in separate Methodist conferences. It also mentions Madrid's phosphorus ink paper and a WWI era food pledge urging women to sign a national food conservation card.
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Plylers
Wilmington
Wadesboro
Charlotte Observer
North Carolina
A. W. Plyler
Charlotte
Mr. Plyler
M. T. Plyler
Grace Methodist Church
Madrid
Tregaster
Mail lateness blamed on railway congestion
Postmaster H Mel Green explains Wilmington mail delays due to wartime train shortages and redirected troop, material, and supply traffic. He says Northbound mails run two to five hours late, trains log reduced equipment, and railways and post office cannot meet normal delivery schedules. The public is urged to be patient as the nation is at war.
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H. Mel. Green
North
Wilmington
French Shipping Losses Decline This Week
Paris reports merchant shipping sunk by submarines or mines during the week ending October 28 totaled no ships over 1,690 tons and one under 1,690 tons. No fishing boats were sunk. Four steamers were attacked unsuccessfully.
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Associated Press
Paris
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