Jury Still Out In Lacey Case After 27-Hour Deliberation
Charles Lacey, charged with murder, faced a 27 hour jury deliberation in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Judge Connor ordered the jury to resume at 2:30 PM with the panel reporting 10 for acquittal and 2 for conviction. The case involves the death of Captain Robie Corkum aboard the William H. Summer near Topsail Inlet on September 7.
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Charles Lacey
District Court
District of
North Carolina
Henry G. Connor
Allen
Connor
Lacey
William H. Summer
Robie FE. Corkum
Topsail Inlet
Pay-Up Week Proves Helpful for Wilmington Merchants
Wilmington merchants report pay-up week mostly successful with some collectors noting timely settlements from longer owed accounts. They urge repeating the event every six months to bolster routine debt recovery and boost local commerce.
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Wilmington
Sanitary Law Triggers Recorder's Court Hearings
About 15 defendants were summoned to Recorder's court to face charges for violations of city sanitary laws. Health officials vow an active campaign and will reopen hearings if owners do not comply by November 29. Buber Green arraigned on gambling charge. case continued on payment of costs.
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Recorder's Court
Department of Health
Buber Green
Ritch and Graham Plead Guilty to One Charge
Marvin Ritch and J. P. Graham organizers of textile unions, pleaded guilty in Albemarle superior court to the fourth count of the indictment alleging a conspiracy to destroy property at the Wiscasset mill. They pleaded not guilty to the remaining counts accusing conspiracy to incite riot and rebellion.
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Sharlotte
Marvin Ritch
J. P. Graham
Albemarle
Wiscasset
Rights of Way Recorded for New Wilmington Railway
Thirty seven rights of way deeds for a new traction line in Wilmington were filed today with the Register of Deeds. The only other deed recorded was Charles C Chadbourn and wife to Henry Edwards for 250 dollars, a 99 foot lot on Front Street near Eighth Street.
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New Traction Company
Wilmington
Register of Deeds
New Hanover County
Charles C. Chadbourn
Henry Edwards
Front Street
Eighth Street
Eighth
Tenth Streets
Mrs. Bee Improves After Burns At Home
Reports from Mrs. G. O. Lee's physician indicate marked improvement in her condition after severe burns suffered at her 305 South Front Street home yesterday morning. She remains bedridden for several days but is no longer considered in serious danger.
Captain DeVane Dies Sudden in Bladen County
Captain D C DeVane aged about 55 a veteran Atlantic Coast Line conductor died suddenly at his Bladen County home. He is survived by his mother several brothers and sisters and nine children. The body was brought to Wilmington and interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery tomorrow. The funeral from his son’s home 129 South Eighth Street at 4 PM conducted by Rev A D McClure.
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Oakdale Cemetery
South Eighth Street
A. D. McClure
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Improvement Seen in J. D. Kelly After Suicide Attempt
At James Walker Memorial Hospital doctors report marked improvement in J. D. Kelly's condition. If no complications arise he is expected to recover. Kelly briefly attempted suicide by shooting himself. the bullet did not penetrate the skull and the wound is minor now.
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James Walker Memorial Hospital
J. D. Kelly
Kelly
Bishop Darst to Speak Twice in Chapel Hill Services
Bishop C. C. Darst plans to travel to Chapel Hill and address both the morning and evening Episcopal services on Sunday. He will remain Monday evening to speak before the Churchman's club, continuing his noted reputation as a sought after public speaker.
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Chapel Hill
C. C. Darst
Episcopal Church
Churchman’s Club
Bishop Darst
Carney Shephard wedding announced for friends and family
A marriage of general interest to the friends of the contracting parties. The notice highlights the union of Carney and Shepard and invites well wishers to share in the occasion.
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Carney-Shepard
Miss Effie Carney Weds J N Shepard in Wilmington
A Wednesday night wedding in Wilmington joined Miss Effie Carney and J N Shepard. The ceremony at 15th and Castle streets was performed by Rev J W Crowley with Miss Elma Canaday as bridesmaid and J W Ennett as best man. After the vows the couple left for Shepard's Middle Sound farm.
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Wilmington
Effie Carney
J. N. Shepard
Miss Carney
15Th
Castle Streets
Mr. Shepard
Middle Sound
Merchants Revamp Buildings Ahead of Holiday Trade
Local merchants repaint and renovate shops in anticipation of a strong fall holiday season. Remodeling includes Purcell hotel building housing Springer's hardware Baxter Tobacco Woolworths Front Street and Belk Williams Company. Improved facades noted.
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Purcell Hotel
Springer’s Hardware
Baxter Tobacco Company
Woolworth’s Handsome
Front Street
Belk- Williams Company
Elevator out of service during court term in North Carolina
Court officials in the Eastern District of North Carolina criticise the electric elevator in the U S Customs building for being nonfunctional all week of the term. One official quips that such a failure was expected as elevators were never in operation while court was in session.
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United States District Court
Eastern District of North Carolina
United States Customs
Slow Start Noting Census Enumerator Applications
At the Wilmington post office this morning only four applicants had presented for certificates to qualify for the examination next Tuesday for census enumerator. Officials say notices were published only recently and residents have not yet had time to respond.
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Wilmington
Wilmington Civil Service Hopes for Larger Eligible List
Local civil service officials expect 25 to 30 applications before the set date to compile a sizable eligible list. A number of Wilming ton and New Hanover county residents had secured their cards before the last examination but could not attend. The list will help handle district work efficiently.
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Wilmington
New Hanover County
Civil Service Commission
Dope Reversed In Wilmington Wrestling Bout
The Wilmington Academy of Music Tonight hosted a fast wrestling match between Seaholm and Ludecke. Ludecke won after losing the first fall in 55 minutes, then taking the last two with flying hold and hammerlock. Next, Fritz Hanson vs Silent Oleson is set, with a $1,000 purse if Hanson wins and challenges Seaholm.
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Wilmington Academy of Music
Seaholm
Ludecke
Wilmington
Hanson
Fritz Hanson
Oleson
Iianson
Pageant at Isaac Bear Memorial School Tonight
Excitement builds for the 8 o'clock showing of The House The Church Built as part of a nationwide campaign. Local participants promise polished performances and a large audience is anticipated with no admission charged.
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Isaac Bear
Fire Under Control Aboard Norwegian Ship John Ludwig Morwincke
Fire crews aboard the Norwegian steamer John Ludwig Morwincke continued efforts to extinguish a blaze at noon today. The Williams Sausage Company, handling the work, expressed confidence the fire was under control and could be fully extinguished after further inspection and potential opening of hatches this afternoon.
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John Ludwig Morwincke
Norweigan
Williams Sa Reuse Company
Regency official waives proof for aged marriage license
The New Hanover county Register of Deeds stated that proof of ages is not needed for this marriage license. The groom is 74 and the bride 70, with a later visit needed for additional information before issuing the license.
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New Hanover County
Hanover
Coal mining Domination in Poland Prewar Industry
The text notes coal as Poland's principal industry alongside textiles, highlighting its prewar significance. It compares coal quality in Austrian Poland favorably to the German portion and recalls Russia began mines in Poland before the war, but the effort was unfinished.
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Poland
Russia
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