City Council Holds Double Session After Health Cost Debate
The council reconvened to review Dr. Charles T Nesbitt s report on infantile paralysis isolation costs for Mrs G W Chandler and child at James Walker Memorial Hospital The body also discussed Dock Street foundations Market Street drainage and a shift to city clerks office wage payments with employee signatures McCaig pushed for precise minutes and centralized purchasing under Councilman Bunting while approving the new drain pipe purchase to alleviate Market Street flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Nesbitt
G. W. Chandler
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Walter Blur
Thomas D. Meares
New York
Robert Ruark
Dock Street
McCaig
Coucilman McCaig
Market Street
Seventeenth
Burnt Mill Creek
Ily
Struthers
Charles T. Nesbitl
Bunting
Efforts Mount to Add Seaboard Rail Service Wilmington Charlotte
Wilmington business leaders press Seaboard Air Line Railway president Charlies R. Capps to set a hearing on improved Wilmington to Charlotte train service. A fast early evening train with Hamlet connection and local stops is proposed, plus a through Wilmington to Rutherfordton option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies R. Capps
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Wilmington
Charlotte
J. G. McCormick
Chamber of Commerce
Capps
Lumberton
Maxton
Laurinburg
Hamlet
Monroe
Wilmington and
Seaboard
McCormick
Rutherfordton
Madison Square Garden Nears End After Sale
New York reports the famed venue faces demolition if buyers rail against past policies. The landmark loses money as buyers plan to raze the building in favor of a skyscraper on the site, recalling its 1890 opening with Edouard Strauss and his orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Madison
Iere Garden
Madison Square Gaten
Edouard Strauss
Gilmore
New York Central and
Hudson River
Fife and Drum Corps Aims For Wilmington Boy Scouts
A drum corps is being organized from Wilmington Boy Scout troops with one Scout from each of ten troops for the initial 10 piece group, expanding to 20 with fifes later. S. M. Boatwright leads plans to bring in a Wilmington Light Infantry officer and former officers to teach weekly military tactics for better parade appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
S. M. Boatwright
Scout Council
Wilmington Lght Infantry
Boy Scouts
Seminole Crew Qualifies on Wrightsville Beach Range
Lieutenant E. H. Smith conducts annual target practice for about 32 sailors of the coast guard cutter Seminole at a temporary range on Wrightsville Beach. Sailors who qualify advance to sharpshooter or expert rifleman grades and receive a Treasury Department bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville Beach
E. H. Smith
Coast Guard
Seminole
Treasury Department
Wilmington 19 well advertised tropical trips guide
Atlantic Coast Line promotional folder highlights Wilmington North Carolina as a winter stopover on the Cape Fear River near Wrightsville Beach. The 56 page booklet praises climate, seaside leisure, Cape Fear Country Club nine holes, and Wilmington hotels with rates and proprietors, plus extensive resort write ups and golf club descriptions.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Florida
Cuba
Georgia
Wilmington
N. C
Cape Fear
Wrightsville Beach
Jersey Coast
Cape Fear Country Club
Cape Fear Golf Club
Councilman Praises New Tidewater Lighting System
Councilman Bradshaw endorses the Tidewater Power Company lighting as superior to the old system after thorough observation. He notes the new fixtures emit more light and that police and city officials are satisfied, despite earlier council doubts and a pending expert review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater Power Company
Bradshaw
Lewis to Meet Griffiths in 10 Round Cleveland Encounter
Cleveland fight fans expect a rattling good bout as Ted Lewis England’s top welterweight faces Johnny Griffiths Akron boxing star in a 10 round showdown to be staged by the Cleveland Grays club in Cleveland Ohio on November 23.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ted Lewis
England
Johnny Griffiths
Akron
Cleveland Grays Club
Labor disputes up for discussion at Academy meeting
New York November 22. The Academy of Political Science holds its annual meeting with general topic Labor Disputes and Public Service Corporations. This afternoon’s opening discussion covered Governmental Mediation and Arbitration. The meeting continues tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Academy of Political Science
Credit expert urges co operation to cut losses in Wilmington
New York credit man V C McQuesten spoke to the Wilmington Bureau of Credits and Merchants Association at the Chamber of Commerce praising interchanges among businesses. He cited savings from coordinated bureaus, urged member participation, and outlined how an interchange system reduces losses while strengthening unified credit practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. McQuesten
New York
National Association of Credit Men
Wilmington Bureau of Credits
Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce
McQuesten
Wilmington
Jacobi
Mr. Jacobi
MacQuesten
Revival at First Baptist to Run Through Sunday
Interest in the ongoing revival at First Baptist Church remains high as Rev. Jno Jeter Hurt preaches nightly to a large congregation. Indications show services continuing throughout the week with Walter E Rodgers, Atlanta, Ga, leading hymns and drawing strong church participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Jno. Jeter Hurt
D.D
Walter E. Rodgers
Atlanta
Wilmington Man to Attend NC Drainage Association Session
J. L. Becton departed for Greensboro to attend the ninth annual North Carolina Drainage Association session beginning this morning for a two day meeting. Prominent state leaders are expected to attend and discuss major ideas during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Greensboro
J. L. Becton
North Carolina Drainage Association
Royal Theatre to Close for Remodeling into Vaudeville House
The Royal theatre will be closed Saturday to begin remodeling aimed at converting the venue into a vaudeville house. Rumors say the Victoria may host major favored films like The Fall of a Nation and other legitimate productions during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard-Wells Amusement Co
Visteria
Victoria
New York
William Fox
Annette Kellerman
Victor Herbert
Williamson Brothers
H. Ince
Royal Theatre
Oasis Special brings Wilmington Shriners to New Bern
A large Wilmington Shriner delegation travels to New Bern aboard The Oasis Special a five car Pullman train with a dining baggage and locomotive cars. The convoy includes three Pullmans filled with Charlotte Shriners and is manned by veteran Coast Line staff. The locomotive is festooned with scimitars and Shriner symbols for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Shriners
New Bern
Wilmington
Craven County
Charlotte Shriners
Shriners
Coast Line
St John’s Episcopal Church Receives Donated Property
The vestry and wardens of St. John's Church receive a deed to 1313 North Fourth Street housing St. John's Mission and Kindergarten. Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Parsley donated the property after years of support. Rev W E Cox established the mission which now hosts regular services a Sunday School and a playground with a kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church
North Fourth Street
St. John’s Mission
Walter L. Parsley
Parsley
W. E. Cox
St. John’s Church
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Fife and Drum Corps
Carolinas
Murchison National Bank
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
People’s Savings Bank
Southern National Bank
American National Bank
Atlantic Trust Rne Banking Company
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce “Bulletin
American Bank and Trust Company
Home Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Oasis
Harriss
James M. Hall
5Th
Castle Streets
Thomas Grocery Company
4Th and
Campbell Streets
Incorporated
Vogue
Castle
Gage
Warner and Redfern
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