Judge Devin Urges Duty in War Time Court Charge
Judge Devin delivers an impassioned charge to jurors in a Superior Court session, urging patriotism and support for the war effort. He defines the duty of citizens, praises Red Cross and Yo Union efforts, and stresses that America fights to preserve freedom. The grand jury is empaneled and cases begin as the session opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
W. Autry
H. V. Inoue
W. C. Glover
G. C. Baggett
I Vrideen
James Panagos
Jiee Twvin
Pel Tut
Cecil
Jose Devin
Ami
America
Ira Feedom
Red Cross
Devin
Not a Mere Matter of Money and Woes in Carolina
A cryptic historical summary notes debate over economic and social strains in Carolina. It mentions voices on taxation, risk, and the impact of cotton through winter planning, with references to workers, harvests, and regional hardship. The piece hints at public concern over sustenance, prices, and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia State
South Carolina
Heller
Ile
Carolina
Jose
First Navy Honor Medal Awarded For Courage
The United States Navy announces the first medal of honor to Patrick McGunigal, a ship's fitter from Yarnestown Ohio. He earned the honor after aiding a unit during combat and recovering a damaged kite balloon lamp at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Daniels
Patrick McGunigal
Yarnestown
Ohio
Carpenters Strike Ends Partial Restart At Naull Shipyard
About 125 carpenters returned to work at the Naull shipbuilding plant after a week long strike but most union men left town. No meeting has occurred between union leaders and the plant. Union members demand eight hour days with overtime and Sunday double pay before full return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naull
Ray Pollock
Carpenters’ Union
Carpenters’ and Joiners
Coast Guard Cadet Examinations Set for December Week
The Assistant Recruiting Office in Baltimore announces competitive exams for Coast Guard cadets in the line and cadet engineers to be held the week of December 17 in multiple cities. Eligibility requires age, character, and a rigorous physical and mental test. pay scales and academy durations are specified, with graduation commissions as Third Lieutenants or Engineers and a $1700 annual salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coast Guard
Custom House
Baltimore
Coast Guard
Battery Barge Office
New York
N. Y
Public Stores
S. Second St
Philadelphia
Post Office
Buffalo
Washington, D. C
West Point
Coast Guard Academy
Fort Trumbull
New London
Connecticut
Army
Navy
Horse Killed by Trolley Car at Eleventh and Princess
A horse and buggy driven by Clarence Green was struck by a trolley car on Eleventh and Princess streets Sunday night. The horse was killed and the buggy damaged. Green was injured and taken to the hospital. The horse belonged to Mr. Sam Davis.
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Clarence Green
Frleventh
Princess Streets
Sam Davis
Mass Meeting At First Baptist Church Discusses War Relief
Tonight at First Baptist Church a mass meeting will present needs of the YMCA war relief work. Rev G H Allen leads with Rev Dr J J Hurt and Mr Herbert McClammy as speakers. The Sunday afternoon YMCA campaign seeks to raise 15000 for Wilmington and eight county districts with detailed local quotas.
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G. H. Allen
Camp Greene
A. D. McClure
W. H. Milton
America
McClammy
J. J. Hurt
Navy
Army
Allen
C. C. Chadbourn
George Rountree
W. A. McGirt
Association
Wilmington
Archdeacon Thos. P. Noe
J. B. Huntington
New Hanover
Cc. C. Chadbourn
J. F. Roache
Sampson
Louis T. Hardin
H. M. Williams
James L. Hubbard
Columbus
I. B. Tucker
D. Koonee
Bladen
Clarence Clark
N. FE. Bachelor
Pender
J. C. Whedbee
J. T. Bland, Jr
T. T. Murphy
Brunswick
Mr. Robt
Market Street
Winter Park
Wrightsboro
South Wilmington
Castle Haynes
Masonboro
Sunset Park
Scotts Billiss
Acorn
Carolina Beach
Young man shot after dispute over craps game
Several colored youths argued over stakes in a Sunday craps game. Willie Melvin was shot in the right side and taken to James Walker Memorial Hospital in serious condition, with prognosis uncertain. Hans Berg and Alfredo Lescher, German sailors who escaped Fort McPherson, were recaptured near Laredo, Texas and returned to prison custody. Eight escapees total were involved, including Paul Sabel still at large.
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Willie Melvin
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Hans Berg
Atlanta
Alfredo Lescher
Fort McPherson
Laredo
Tex
Berg
Loescher
Paul Sabel
Army Y M C A Funds Drive Supports Grayshirt Care
At Fort McPherson Georgia Army Y M C A volunteers in gray shirts bring cheer with visits and a phonograph for convalescents. A soldier facing family hardship receives a timely telegram and discharge home, highlighting the Y M C A campaign seeking 35 million dollars from November 11 to 19 to sustain support for soldiers in training camps and war zones.
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Fort McPherson
Georgia
United States Army
Army Y. M. C. A
Tennessee
Army
Europe
Town Planning and the Artist’s Touch for Communities
General Advertising and Development Agent argues for extended town planning in North Carolina. Emphasizes open ground, air space, sunlight, parks, school and factory sites, and well directed streets. Cites Unwin on margins of quality, ancient planning, and how attractive towns boost prosperity and civic spirit. Reports Patriot Penny collections totaling 103.00 for week ending November 7.
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Unwin
Kahon
Ought To Be Statement From New York World
A wartime editorial argues that for every American soldier killed in France there should be many Americans politically and socially dead in the United States. The World contends public accountability follows national sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
New York World
The Great Crisis of Womanhood and Mother's Friend
An early 20th century promotion touts Mother's Friend as essential for expectant mothers. It claims the product eases pain, prevents danger, and aids the body during pregnancy, promising a free informational book from Bradfield Regulator Co. and urging immediate use.
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Nature
Dan ST
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Building
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Criminal Team
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Carpenters
SMITH
Ilmington Motor Co., Inc
Dock Street
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
First Baptist Churc
Nebro
YM. C. A Funds
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust CompAny
Princess Street
Wilmington, N. C
Allen Maul
Atlantic Coast Line
C. M. Weathers
Williams
Eure
E. Nutt
Emma Bowden
F. Thompson
H. Weathers
Annie Kelley
Lillian Jordan
F. Scott
Court House
Atkinson
McDougald
Rufus LeGrand
E. Hammond
Blanton
Harrill
E. S. Bannerman
B. Bailey
W. Hall
M. Williams
Hellen
M. H. Thompson
F. Whitney
M. Grainger
Agnes Williams
M. G. Norton
Hearn
Weathersby
Parker
Twining
Winoca
McCauley
Carolina Heights
W. C. Yarborough
Wrightsville Avenue
Benson
Hubbard
Wm. Struthers
Riggs
South
Hatchell
Martha Williams
Mesdames O’brien
Huggins
Prince
George Peschau
A. Bunting
W. S. Bunt
Lauden
Mesdames
W. B. Monroe
Warren
Burnett
Gerkin
Morse
A. McMillan
Townsend
Price
Hudson
Miss Harper
DeVaney
Outlaw
Misses Davis
M. Davis
R. A. Burnett
J. W. Orrell
Miss Burnett
Miss Kohler
W. G. Hatch
Mesdames Hatch
Morris
Hamilton
R. L. Davis
Meade
Clarence Brehmer
U.S. Army
Peterson and Rulfs
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