Escape from Kenansville Jail
Warsaw November 5—Six Black suspects escaped Kenansville jail by filing bars in their cells. Descriptions include Henry Hardonm age about 30, 5'7" near Faison. Jim Hinton 25, 5'3" 155 lbs. Robert Fiebbs with derby hat. Mark Morissey tall 150 lbs. Raspberry Williems 20 mulatto. Ernest Falson mulatto 5'8.5" charged with various offenses. Sheriff Pest urges public help locating them as danger to the community.
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Warsaw
S.x
Kenansville
Henry Hardonm
Faison
Jim Hinton
Robert Fiebbs
Dudley
Mark Morissey
Aaount Olive
Ernest Falson
Wessaul
Bowden
Pest
Eet
Can't Keep Him Out Of Uncle Sam's Service
A readable line from a historical page references mandatory service, possibly conscription or draft era. The snippet hints at a man resisting or discussing compulsory enlistment and government obligation.
Marehall Piss Tour Dates Amid War Speeches
President Thowes Ro Marsha tours the country to rally national spirit. His itinerary includes Pendleton Portland Aberdeen Tacoma and other Northwest cities where he will speak on the war as the nation faces its destiny.
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Portland
Aepios
Thowes Ro Marsha
Tolleys
Pendleton
Aberdeen
Tracom
Te Pad
Pesidia
Mar
Darken Your Gray Hair With Creole Hair Dressing
An old reliable Creole hair dressing promises to restore natural dark shade to gray or faded hair without detection. It stops dandruff and hair loss, leaving hair soft and long. Sold by Jarmen & Futrette Drug Co. or Van Vleet Drug Co. Memphis Tenn for $1.29 with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarmen & Futrette Drug Co
van Vleet Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Chinese Oppose The Arms Loan Protests From Kiang-Si Provinces
Military governors in Kiang-Si Kiang-Sa and Hope provinces protest President Feng Kwo-Chang against a Japanese arms loan that would control Nanking iron deposits and employ Japanese advisers. Canton officials also protest but less urgently while Yang-Tse-Kiang provinces show loyalty wavering.
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Associated Press
Peking
Surney
Nouv
Kiang-Si
Kiang-Sa
Hope Provinces
Feng Kwo-Chang
Nanking
China
Kwang-Si
Kwang-Tung
Canton
Yang-Tse-Kiang Valley
Ewi Hioki
M. Hioki
Railroad Appeal to I C C for Increased Rates
A publicity hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission on railroad rate increases opens in the East. Daily sessions run for weeks with a year-end disposition anticipated. Participants include George Patterson chief counsel for the roads and industry reps Alfred H. Smith James H. Hustis and Frederick D. Underwood.
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George Patterson
Alfred H. Smith
New York Central
James H. Hustis
Boston and Maine
Frederick D. Underwood
Erie
War Board Guards Coal Supply Amid Shortage
The Railroads' War Board directs efforts to insure adequate coal for industrial use after a period of record mining and shipment. Despite high nationwide consumption, progress in preventing a Northwest shortage is noted as railroads and coal shippers work to move the 23,548,160 tons already sent toward the Northwest before navigation ends on the Great Lakes.
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Washington, D. C
Railroads’ War Board
Eferts
Cocal
Northwest
Great Laker
Williams says railroad rates too low for credit
John Skelton Williams comptroller of the currency asserts current railroad rates are insufficient to maintain road credits and predicts the Interstate Commerce Commission will grant the requested rate revision.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Skelton Williams
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Advances 3 Million to Romania via Russia
Washington reports that while talks in London address Romania, the United States has advanced 3 million dollars to Romania through Russia. The move aligns with ongoing relief and diplomatic efforts amid the crisis in the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
London
United States
Russia
Poets' Ambulance Corps Arrives in Italy Hospital Equipment
Italian headquarters report the first installment of aid from the American Poets' Ambulance Corps led by H. Nelson Gay. Fifty ambulances seven bar racks hospitals and 30 tent hospitals with 600 plus beds arrive. Citizens urged to conserve food and support the patriotic effort. Lincoln’s example cited to inspire contribution.
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Associated Press
American Poets’ Ambulance Corps
H. Nelson Gay
Rome
Sugar Trimmings In Soda Fountains Spur Treats
A snippet notes cross of soda fountain and ice cream treats with sugar trimmings. It urges reduced candy consumption and mentions peanut brittle crafted from molasses and peanuts.
Advertising Service Elaboration for Postal Telegraph
A notice explains business specials and messenger pickup for ads via Postal Telegraph Cable Company and telegraph services. It instructs callers to call 176 for ads and to contact Postal Telegraph for telegraph services. The item is an old style ads notice highlighting messaging and delivery options.
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Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Special Notice For Ten Days Switches 50 Cents
Mrs. W. H. Woodson advertises switches for ten days at 50 cents each. Phone 1115. Address 209 South 6th Street Wilmington North Carolina. Dated November 3, 1911.
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W. H. Woodson
South 6Th Street
Wilmington
N. C
Ford Touring Car in First Class Condition 1917 Model
A 1917 Ford touring car in first class condition is offered for sale at a reasonable price. Apply to Queen City Cycle Co at 209 Market St. for details and purchase.
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FORD
Queen City Cycle Co
Market St
Trench Raid Theory Explains North Carolinian Casualties
The account argues a German raid might have isolated a small American post with bombardment, forcing surrender after attackers overwhelmed sentries and called others from dugouts. It suggests 3 killed 5 wounded were sentries, while 12 surrendered under pressure.
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No Man's Land
Law Segregating Negroes Declared Unconstitutional
The court rejects ordinances forcing racial separation in residential districts as unconstitutional. It holds the law attempts to deny civil rights to dispose of property based on color, not a legitimate police power, and cannot preserve public peace under federal constitutional protections.
Railroad chief must answer ICC questions on politics
President Milton H. Smith of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and other officials must respond to Interstate Commerce Commission inquiries into political activities and campaign contributions. The ICC seeks to determine if expenditures are properly charged as operating costs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Milton H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cut Neld
Smith
Addison R. Smith
George W. Jones
Lea
Tennessee
First Women Letter Carriers to Work in Washington
Washington on November 5 reports the first women hired as government letter carriers as an experimental measure to address manpower shortages. Mrs. Permelia Campbell and Mrs. Nellie McGrath will ride routes with light mail, not in uniform but with a carrier badge.
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Associated Press
Washington
Capital
Permelia Campbell
Nellie McGrath
Army
Bantam Weights Battle Tonight in New Orleans
Frankie Burns of Jersey City meets Pete Herman, the bantamweight champion of New Orleans, in a 20 round title bout in New Orleans. Both fighters weigh 118 pounds ringside. Herman’s last bout before joining the national army, November 6. Burns previously knocked out Herman in 1914 after Herman quit in the 12th. Burns drew with Kid Williams 20 rounds. Herman beat Williams for the title in a 20 round decision. Herman a slight betting favorite.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Pete Herman
Herman
National Army
Burns
Kid Williams
Williams
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Msg Sanry Service
Sunvard
Pagene
WAR Board
Jwilliams
America
Rumania
Poets’ Ambulance Corps
Italy
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Edison Diamond Pointed
Phono
Market Street
W. Yates
Messenger Service
Gane
Gordon’s
A. Renik
Fifth
Nixon Streets
J. K. Beard
Care Davis Furniture Store
South Second’ Street
York Imperial
Cal
B.H
California
Bear Produce & Merchandise Co
Remington
L. C. Smith
Fox
Ithaca & Farker
Chas. Tinkelstein
S. Ror
American National Red Cross
Front and Market
Fourth
Red Cross
North 5Th Ave
Limber Twig
Wine Sans
Ben Davis
Bear Product and Merchandise Co
P. O
Motte Business College, Inc
Greenfield Park
L. C. Gore
Prop
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
Wilmington Printing Co
Foltz & Kendrick
L. Mazer
S. Fifth Street
Philadelphia
City Electric CO
Princess Street
Pythian
Sulliva
Sho “I
Front Street
DA. W. A. Galbreth
Murchison
W. B. Cooper & Go
Wilmington, N. C
Exetents Medicine Co. Genemen
Sallie Reed
Guarenter Deswechira
Frice
Exelento Medicine Company
Atlante
W. B. Thorpe
Water and Ann Streets
the Peoples Savings Bany
The
Murchison National Bank
C. L. Dickinson
Princess Building
Home Savings Bank
Chesnut Streets
American Bank & Trust Company
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