Supreme Court declares Louisville race segregation ordinance unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled Louisville’s race segregation ordinance invalid and extended the ruling to similar measures in Atlanta Richmond Baltimore St Louis and other southern cities. Justice Day noted police power cannot override the 14th Amendment and protect racial discrimination in property transfers.
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Associated Press
Wachinston
Louisville
Supreme Court
Atlanta
Richmond
Baltimore
St. Louis
Justice Day
Railroad executives face Supreme Court probe on political spending
The Interstate Commerce Commission seeks details on political expenditures by Lonievitin Mul Mushville railroad leaders President Milton K. Smith Third Vice President Addison R. Smith and Attorney George W. Jones. The court inquiry follows their refusal to answer questions during a commission investigation initiated by former Senator Lea of Tennessee.
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Weslingtor
Milton K. Smith
Supreme Court
Cance
Rawlrord
Smith
Addison R. Smith
George W. Jones
Lea
Tennessee
Try This to Banish All Rheumatic Pains
Advert shows Rheumae as a fast acting remedy claiming relief from rheumatism and sciatica in days. It promises money back if joyful relief is not achieved and notes R A Bellamy provides supply and guarantees.
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R. A. Bellamy
Trench Raid Traps Americans as Germans Press Advantage
Washington reports suggest 12 U S troops captured after a November 3 trench raid were overwhelmed as a heavy German artillery barrage isolated a small American post. Observers note sentries may have been killed or wounded while others hid in dugouts, forced to surrender under threat of bombs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pershing
Governors and statewide votes marked in 1918 election notes
Virginians vote for governor with Thomas J. Muncy opposing Frederick W. Mansfield in a contest seen as western district battles. Ohio voters face statewide prohibition and suffrage referenda along with municipal races. Kentucky lists attorney general and legislative races with no unusual issues. Chicago centers on 12 Superior Court judges and two Circuit Court judges amid fusion and Socialist opposition. Maryland voters decide state comptroller, Senate and House seats with ideal weather reported.
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Weedmoreland Davis
London County
Thomas J. Muncy
Bland County
Cincinnati
Ohio
General Assembly
Kentucky
Louisville
Chicago
Superior Court
Circuit Court
Fusion
Sage
Germany
Pershing
Maryland
Baltimore
Senate
House of Delegates
Breakfast Sweeteners Then and Now
A fragmented note lists options to sweeten breakfast cereals and hot cakes. It mentions figs, dates, raisins, syrup, honey, corn syrup, dark syrup, or maple syrup as possible additions and references American usage.
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Ameri
Business Specials forads by Postal Telegraph Company Messengers
Advertisers are urged to use Postal Telegraph Company messengers to deliver ads. For information call 176 or contact Postal Telegraph for telegraph related services in the city.
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Postal Telegraph Cable ‘ Company
Postal Telegraph
Ford Touring Car in First Class Condition 1917 Model
Used Ford touring car in first class condition from 1917 model. For sale at a reasonable price. Apply to Queen City Cycle Co. 209 Market St.
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Queen City Cycle Co
Market St
Copper Coil Tank Water Heater Wanted for Gas
Wanted copper coil tank water heater for gas. Will rent or buy at satisfactory price. Send request to P. O. Box 30.
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P. O. Box
Notable Wilmington businessman Charles H. Robinson dies
Charles H. Robinson, longtime Wilmington merchant active in brick making and naval stores, dies at 86. A Confederate veteran and former Grand Master of the state Masons, he was a ruling elder of First Presbyterian and allied with Royal Arcanum. His death follows months of ill health.
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Charles H. Robinson
North Fifth Avenue
Mr. Robinson
Bennington
Vermont
Heman Robinson
Elizabethtown
Robinson and King
Robinson
Wilmington Lodge
Cornelius Wernett Council
Royal Arcanum
Quaker S inquiry: Unchanged strike situation reported
There is no change in the railroad clerks and shipbuilding strikes. Neither side issued statements, and general quiet remains. Citizens fear the new industry here may suffer, and rumors of Naull Shipbuilding Company moving plants circulate without confirmation. Further developments are awaited with interest.
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Naull Shipbuilding Company
Hired thugs planned to assault voters in mayoral race
New York District Attorney Edw Swann announced he had obtained a confession from a man hired to block Democratic mayoral candidate John F Hylan voters by intimidation and assault. The confession describes gorilla style crews to disable voters and cites a strike-breaker leader with promised protection and money to spend.
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Associated Press
New York
Edw. Swann
John F. Hylan
Swann
New York City
Ero
First Women Letter Carriers Begin Government Service
The first women to work as government letter carriers will patrol Washington streets on Tuesday as a Post Office experiment to offset a male shortage. Mrs Permelia Campbell and Mrs Nellie McGrath will work assigned routes without uniforms, wearing carrier badges.
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Associated Press
Washinston
Capital
Permelia Campbell
Nellie McGrath
Army
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