Iwo Zeppelins Brought Down in Daring English Raid
A bold Iwo Zeppelin raid on England ends with aerial combat results as the airships are shot down over the sea following attacks by British aircraft.
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1916
Page
1
Fleet Attack on Northeast Coast Yields Unknown Casualties
Reports state a naval force attacked the northeast coast last night dropping many bombs. Details on the extent of damage and number of casualties remain unclear as information continues to unfold.
German air raid drops six bombs on London
London reports a high altitude German bomber ventured over the capital this morning and dropped six bombs. Official statement says four persons were injured and several aircraft materials were damaged or submerged in the blast area.
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London
SAS
Two Zeppelins Brought Down in Northern Raid
London reports that two Zeppelins were shot down Monday night over northern England. One exploded nine miles from shore on return, the other off the Norfolk coast after a high speed dash. Casualties thought slight with one woman killed and sixteen listed injured as the airship dropped about 100 bombs.
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London
England
War Office
Englad
Yorkshire
Durham
Royal Flying Corps
Middle Counties
Royal Naval Flying Corps
Norfolk
Royal Naval Flying Service
UNC Football Team Heads to Richmond for Thanksgiving Game
The University of North Carolina football squad of twenty seven players departed Kanel II for Richmond Virginia to face Virginia on Thanksgiving day. Richmond reports indicate more than 12 000 of the 15 000 tickets available for spectators have been sold.
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Kanel II
N. C
University of North Carolina
Richmond
Wilson changes another cabinet meeting time
President Wilson adjusted the cabinet schedule in Washington to meet at 2 30 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays instead of 11 AM. The change frees mornings for the President to handle other engagements.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Thanksgiving Day service notice for Tidewater Power Company
Observes a holiday schedule on Thanksgiving. Suburban line trains operate with morning service as usual and afternoon service on a half hour schedule from 2 to 5 p m. No freight handling that day.
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Tidewater Power Company
Raleigh Thrill From Adams Verdict in District Contest
Raleigh reacted with mixed excitement as Judge W J Adams ruled against Congressman Britt in his contest with Zebulon Weaver. Democrats hope the Supreme Court finds no taint on the district and view the Board of Elections rulings with concern.
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Raleigh
Tenth
W. J. Adams
Britt
Zebulon Weaver
Supreme Court
New Bern Teachers Attend Raleigh Assembly and Cotton Trade Enlarges
New Bern in Craven county reports teachers plan to attend the Raleigh Teachers' Assembly Wednesday to Friday with Superintendent S. M. Brinson predicting strong sessions. Separately cotton buyers in Craven and neighboring counties have purchased up to 13 thousand bales, about eight thousand of which were bought on the local exchange, as the Craven County Teachers Association prepares for its December 8 meeting with noted speakers.
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New Bern
N.C
Craven County
Raleigh
Craven
Carteret
Pamlico
Onslow
Jones, Lenoir
Pitt Counties
Craven County Teachers’ Association
Bickett to Argue Cuban Suit for North Carolina
Raleigh reports Attorney General Bickett will argue the Cuban suit against North Carolina in the U S Supreme Court on January 8 1917. He plans to appear as chief counsel for the state, contending the $40 000 000 carpetbag bonds issue and repudiation remain central to the case.
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Raleigh
N. C
Bickett
North Carolina
Supreme Court of the United States
Commonwealth
Cuba
Bhe
Louisburg
Textbook Commission
Coon
Wilson
Trial of Watson grows red hot in federal case
Augusta Georgia November 28 the government may seek a mistrial if Tom Watson continues to act as his own counsel and introduces extraneous matter. An exchange of remarks with United States District Attorney Donaldson prompted the judge to forbid personal remarks and warn that Watson if excited and unable to control himself will not be allowed to act as his own attorney. Watson said he would answer the district attorney outside the room.
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Augusta
Thomas Watson
Watson
United States
Donaldson
Tom Watson
Federal District Court
Charter for Sampson Lime Company issued in Raleigh
The Sampson Lime Company of Wilmington received a charter today from the Secretary of State in Raleigh North Carolina. Authorized capital stock is 50000 dollars with 30000 dollars paid in.
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Raleigh
N. C
Sampson Lime Company
Wilmington
American Ship Neptune Returns With Two Bullet Holes
The U S ship Neptune at the Federal quarantine station near the Mississippi river mouth arrived with two bullet holes through its steel smokestack. Federal officers report the damage was caused by a high explosive rifle fired from aboard the British steamer Lythian while at quarantine last night.
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New Orleans
United States
Neptune
Mississippi
Lythian
Overton Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Huntsville Alabama November 28 David D Overton former clerk of Madison county circuit court was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Probate Judge W T Lawler The court set January 12 for execution On defense motion Judge Miller suspended the sentence pending appeal Overton proclaimed not guilty in a barely audible voice
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Huntsville
Ala
David D. Overton
Madison County Circuit Court
W. T. Lawler
Overton
Miller
Pearl found by diner after oyster supper in Madera
John T Bell found a large pearl after biting into a rock like object during an oyster supper at a Madera cafe. A local jeweler valued the gem at $300. Café cooks now demand to pry oysters open with forks before serving.
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Madera
Cal
John T Bell
Bickett Seeks Inauguration Postponement One Day
Raleigh November 28 Attorney General and Governor elect Thomas W. Bickett announced he would ask the legislature to move his inauguration from January to January 11 The change reflects his Supreme Court appearance in Washington January 8 over Cuba’s bid to sue North Carolina for more than 2 000 000 tied to the Civil War era railway bonds Bickett seeks a one day postponement to accommodate travel and court commitments.
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Raleigh
N. C
Thomas W. Bickett
Bickett
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Cuba
North Carolina
Washigton
Mr. Bickett
Romanian capital drawn closer as German gains widen front
Berlin reports Romanian advances halted as von Mackensen reaches 387 miles from Bucharest after capturing Gieorgiu and Cutea-du-arges. Falkenhayn’s troops push along the Arguenchu line while Entente attack plans loom. A German raid near Lowestoft yields one vessel sunk.
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Berlin
Romania
Gieorgiu
Danube
Cutea-du-arges
Arguenchi
von Mackensen
Bucharest
Falkenhayn
Topolog River
Arguenchu
Ypres
Bertin
Monastir
Women Rally to Boycott Eggs Nationwide Movement Grows
Durham reports more than a thousand housewives pledge not to buy eggs as Mrs. T. D. Jones leads a local drive to lower food prices. New York backs the effort with a two week egg boycott and offers theaters to spread the campaign.
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Durham
N. C
T. D. Jones
Durham Civic Association
New York
Housewives’ League
New York State
Housewives‘ League
Motion Picture Exhibitors’ League
Moving Picture
Evacuation Rumors Reach Chihuahua City Amid Villa Clash
Reports from El Paso and Juarez on November 28 claim General Trevino may have evacuated Chihuahua City due to ammo shortages. Washington officials say no confirmation yet while rumors persist of Villa’s bandits controlling the city and Trevino assembling reinforcements from Sauz Station toward Chihuahua.
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Chihuahua City
el Paso
Texas
United States
Trevino
Carranza
Washington
War Department
Villa
Washington Department
St. Juarez
Mexico
Terraheas
Gonzales
Sauz Station
Juarez Brigade
Tolbert Sentenced in Linker Slaying to Pay Widow and Costs
In Salisbury Rowan County Superior Court Judge Carter sentenced Ollie Tolbert for manslaughter in the October 28 death of Traffic Officer W. M. Linker. Tolbert must pay the widow $1,100 plus costs, report in a year to show good behavior, appear periodically for five years to prove abstinence, and make payments toward clearing a debt tied to his father's mortgaged property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
N. C
Carter
Rowan County
Deeds Filed For Record In Hornet Township And Wooster Street Lot
Two deeds were filed for record. Robert L. Fox and wife transfer a Hornet township lot to Adram Tart for 150 dollars and other considerations. J D James transfers a Wooster street lot between Eighth and Ninth to Eva Jones for 100 dollars and other considerations.
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Robert L. Fox
Adram Tart
Hornet Township
J. D. James
Eva Jones
Wooster Street
Eighth
Ninth
Inventoried Household Priced Items For Sale
A dated classifieds fragment lists items with asking prices including a Ford automobile valued at 685 dollars and a building lot. Other assets include 100 dollars in gold 75 dollar Victrola 50 dollar Mystic Range 40 dollar Sellers Kitchen Cabinet 25 dollar wrist watch two 60 dollar diamond rings.
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Overland Automobile
Ford Automobile
H. L. Fennell
North Second Street
Carolina Beach
New Hanover Transit Co
Queen City Cycle Co
Cape Fear Hardware Co
W. Munroe & Co
Charles Finkelstein
A. O. Schuster
Beteen Suc
The Dispatch Great Prize Voting Contest Draws Wide Attention
News of The Dispatch Great Prize Voting Contest spreads through the region as candidates rally activity. Prizes include a $685 Overland car, a $383 Ford, a Carolina Beach lot, cash, and assorted goods. active subs earn votes and special 25 000 vote ballots.
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Dispatch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adams
Britt-Weaver
State Board of Elections
Board of Elections
Weaver
S. M. Brinson
Alabama
Lawler
Entente
English North Seacoast
Lowestoft
Ramsgate
Gotham
Empire State
Uiopatch
Trevin
Lloyds
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