Detachment of Naval Volunteers Leaves Wilmington for Norfolk
A dozen young men from the Wilmington National Naval Volunteers, led by Seaman George W. Ray, shipped out at 8:05 AM for Norfolk, to report for special duty in the Fifth Naval District. The group, raised in Wilmington, leaves behind a unit split apart as remaining members await orders, with ship name withheld for security.
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National Naval Volunteers
Wilmington
George W. Ray
Norfolk
Fifth Naval District
Germa
Atlantic Coast Line
Wrightsville Sound
Tidewater
Harbor Island
H. B. Peschau
A. B. Skelding
Daylight burglary at South Fifth Street home
Thieves entered the residence of Mr and Mrs W S Bunting at 315 South Fifth Street in daylight, rifling drawers and leaving a lone dollar on the mantle. They forced windows, avoided interior doors, disturbed most rooms, removed firearms and bicycle wheels, and left alarm clocks arranged on a dresser. Police are investigating with no clues yet.
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Ss. Bunting
South Fifth Street
Cella
Columbus Negro Nabbed for Swindling Farmer of 100 Dollars
Sheriff George C. Jackson acted on a telegram from Columbus county requesting help finding Belton McCullum. McCullum, who had just left Whiteville, allegedly swindled a local farmer of 100 dollars. He was identified in the Murchison Bank lobby and jailed after admitting his origin. Fifty five dollars was found on him. Another arrest, Tom Sessoms of Ahoskie, for larceny, is awaiting an officer. A final note claims bread eating speed relates to weight.
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George C. Jackson
Columbus County
Belton McCullum
Whiteville
Columbus
Murchison
Whileville
Jackson
Tom Sessoms
Ahoskie
Movement of Enlisted Men Shrouded in Silence
No details are released about the movement of enlisted men as remaining members of the unit depart, leaving uncertainty about where they will go and when.
Police pay debate stalls as chief opposes staffing cut
City Council hears from Judge Mountree and George Peschau on police salaries amid demands to raise pay. Chief Williams argues 30 officers cannot do the work of 35 and resists reducing the force to free funds for raises. The matter is referred to a committee for careful study.
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George Rountree
George L. Peschau
City Council
Police Department
Nathan J. Williams
McCaig
Judge Mountree
America
Peschau
Council
Department
Dea
Rountree
MecCaig
Williams
Miss Younger to Address Wilmington Meeting in North Carolina
Miss Gertrude Fendall says the Wilmington gathering next Tuesday at 8 pm will be successful due to strong local suffragist support for Maud Younger, the California advocate. Fendall extols Younger's vigor and history in the suffrage cause and her role as a keynote speaker at Chicago.
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Gertrude Fendall
Maud Younger
National Woman’s Party
North Carolina
Wilmington
California
Miss Fendall
Miss Younger
San Francisco
Capitol
Congress
South
Womer
Cat Benerte
England Requires Owner Name and Address on Carts
In England all carts and wagons must bear the owner's name and address before being used on a public highway. This rule aims to identify vehicle owners and improve road safety and enforcement.
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England
The King of Italy Noted for Short Stature
A contemporary remark praises the Italian monarch's small height, describing him as five feet two inches tall and the smallest among kings.
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Italy
Hooper Takes Charge of Wilmington Hotel
Mr. Charles E. Hooper succeeds Mr. TA Green as manager of the Wilmington Hotel. Hooper has already taken charge and Green will move his family to Spartanburg, South Carolina, soon. The new management vows the usual high standard of service. Green leaves active management due to broader business interests.
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Wilmington
Charles E. Hooper
TA. Green
Hooper
Green
Spartanburg
S. C
Union School Girl Wins Kansas State Fair Pencil Prize
Miss Merle Prease, 14, daughter of Mrs. T B Prease of this city, won second prize for two pencil drawings at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. She has no formal drawing instruction, and her natural talent is credited for the achievement amid strong competition. The Hutchinson News notes Miss Prease once lived in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Union School
Merle Prease
T. B. Prease
Hutchinson
Kansas
Miss Prease
Escaped Smallpox Patient Sought in Lumberton
The Lumberton Robesonian reports a health alert about an escaped smallpox patient linked to Mike McCray. Dr. W. McPhaul, county health officer, seeks confirmation if McCray reached Lumberton after a September telegram from Harrisburg and Greensburg authorities.
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Lumberton
Mike McCray
Greensburg
N. C
McPhaul
Admiral Beatty Visits City for Red Cross and Public Address
Rear Admiral F. B. Beatty arrives from the South to inspect the naval reserve station in the Sixth District. He will address the Red Cross chapter at 4 30 this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce and speak to the public tonight on world affairs and Navy matters.
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F. EB. Beatty
Charleston
Red Cross Society
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Beatty
Naval Service
County plans limestone land buy for road building
The Permanent Roads Committee of the County Commissioners examined 75 acres in Cape Fear township thought ideal for road material and binder. The land may be sold to owners of sour soil. no fertilizer value but reduces soil acidity and aids cultivation. The committee can purchase an engine and rock crusher and may act soon.
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Permanent Roads Committee
County Commissioners
Board of ‘County Commissioners
Cape Fear Township
Tobacco theft at Paris camp sparks army cautions
In Paris on September 9 United Press reports a tobacco shortage at an American training camp in France. Several soldiers were caught redistributing tobacco from their kits. One man hid two packages in a tree and sold each for ten dollars, drawing attention to security lapses during the crisis.
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United Press
Paris
France
Sammy
Housewives League Considers Food Conservation Center
The Housewives League met yesterday at the Rest Room in the Home Savings Bank to discuss coordinating with other bodies on city food conservation. It was decided the Rest Room should be used by all food conservation groups and Mrs Pretlow will locate a bulletin board and arrange displays of fruits and vegetables for housewives to view.
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Home Savings Bank
Adl
Pretlow
Germany Syrup Promises Relief for Colds and Coughs
Best.cc's Germany Syrup is advertised as an effective cough remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles across the United States. The ad claims it aids restful nights and morning relief and touts 264 and 5 cent bottle prices sold by Green Drug Store.
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Germany
United
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J. G. Betts
Bunting
Smithform-A-Truck
Wilmington Motor Co., Inc
Dock Street
Chones
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
Miss Fenomets
MR. Hooper
Liberty Loan Club
Weeks
the Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Wilmington, N. C
United States ‘Depository
Admiral Beatty
FTG
Housewives
Boschee
Rower
Briscoe
Motor. Corporation Department
Michigan
H. F. Peirgle
Warsaw
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