Governor Bickett to Speak on Patriotism at Academy
Governor Thomas W. Bickett will address Wilmington residents at the Academy of Music tomorrow night at 8 30 about patriotism and government duty. The talk is expected to draw a large crowd with no admission charge, and band music will be supplied. separate seating offered for colored attendees.
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Academy of Music
Thomas W. Bickett
Wilt
Um Academy of Music
Wilmington
Wilesheton
Govenor
Arrele
United States
Funeral of Mr A D Brown
Funeral services for Mr Att Brown who died at 213 Fifth Avenue last Tuesday were held yesterday afternoon at 43 Webeck with Rev A D McClure D D presiding. Burial followed at Oak Lawn in a large floral display as Cape Fear and Veterans groups attended. Pallbearers listed include honored H McL Green Molo Corben E C McQueen James Sprit Dolph H Watters B F Hall and active A M Hall W P Em erson Jr Sprunt FP A Thomp son Mo Divine and W M Cumming.
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Att Brown
Hic
Sitence
Fifth Avenue
Laints Dence
Webeck
A. D. McClure
D. 1
Oakgal
Ays
Cape Fear
A. M. Hall
W. P. Emerson
MS. Jr. Sprunt
A. Thompson
Mo . Divine
W. M. Cumming
Edelweiss Strengthens Local Beverage Supply
Edelweiss, produced by Cols Bottling Works, is advertised as a palatable nutritious non sticking beverage with a beer flavor. The brand claims wide distribution through leading city dealers and emphasizes a large supply for the community.
A. C. L. Schedule Revised for Sunday
Atlantic Coast Line announces changes to Sunday arrivals and city stops. Train T41 from the South and West will reach at 1 p m and stay in Tay loops as currently. Trin No Sa will share the city at 3 30 p m in Seal of TOES as previously.
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A.C. L
Elec
Atlantic Coast Line
Wit
Tay
Trin No Sa
Liberty loan drive urged to fund war effort in Wilmington
The Wilmington Clearing House Association leads a vigorous Liberty loan campaign urging universal subscription to finance World War I. Speakers George P. Galvin Woodus Kellum and B G Empie promote bonds as safe, taxable, negotiable, and essential for victory. Public talks start at 8 with four minute addresses.
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Wilmington Clearing House Association
Wilmington
America
Europe
Liberty Loan Fund
Uncle Sam
George P. Galvin
Royal Theatre
Woodus Kellum
B. G. Empie
Grand Theatre
Color Shifts Mark Seas Across Global Coasts
Descriptions note sea colors varying by region with deep red in the Bay of Loango yellow off Japan white near Cape Palmas and near black by the Maldive Islands alongside blue and green hues.
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Bay of Loango
Japan
Cape Palmas
Maldive Islands
Washington trip yields assurances on wholesale grocers rules
Local dealers J Allan Taylor Louis E Hall and H Lacy Hunt returned from Washington D C where they attended a meeting of National Wholesale Grocers officials. They argued against government plans that could harm Southern dealers and urged protective regulation to safeguard trade.
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Capital City
Messrs
J. Allan Taylor
Louis E. Hall
H. Lacy Hunt
Washington, D. C
National Wholesale Grocers
Taylor
Special Aid Society Meeting Boosts Liberty Loan Effort
Wilmington chapter of the National Special Aid Society reports a strong meeting with penny contributions totaling over 59 dollars. Funds from members and high school students support Liberty Loan activities while emphasizing aid to soldiers and Red Cross collaboration.
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National Special Aid Society
Liberty Loan Campaign Committee
Wilmington
National Special Aid
Black Messenger
W.S. Bunting
Athalia Bunting
Fourth Street
Keithley
John D. Strain
Miss Lacy
John Canady
Delgado
Austrian Suspect Held Pending Status Investigation
Emil Heinrich Engel an Austrian birth claimed man was taken to Fort WA Caswell yesterday and detained there pending status evaluation. He was brought from Raleigh Monday by Deputy Marshal A L Kelly and jailed. Officials report a harsh examination and he will not disclose his business or baggage missing since August. Engel can speak English and is not yet declared an alien enemy. Developments awaited. Arthur Balfour was noted for dictating letters during meals.
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Emil Heinrich Engel
Fort WA Caswell
Raleigh
A. L. Kelly
Department of Justice
Sengel
Engel
Austria
Local Society Rummage Plans and Aid Recaps
The document outlines plans for an upcoming rummage sale organized by the Special Aid Society with Mrs Ben Jacobs acting as assistant to the vice chair. It notes weekly Wednesday open hours, department heads visiting, and a Friday night appearance by society members for Governor remarks. It also lists grateful acknowledgments for donations including a gas stove, long tables, linen, cloth, papers, and pennies from Master Edward Bailey Jr, praising War Relief efforts.
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W. G. Hatch
J. Wallace West
William Walker
J. D. Wood
Special Aid Society
Waddell
Society
Nash
Ben Jacobs
Col. Walker Taylor
W. W. Hodges
Elizabeth Schulken
Donald MacRae
Willard
Sholar
Littleton
Edward Bailey, Jr
Kaiser and Sultan swap decorations
A dispatch from Constantinople reports the Sultan awarded Emperor William the diamond star of the Ifttichar order, Turkey’s top war honor, while William returned the star and chain of the Hohenzollern order with diamonds. They held another conference with high officials present.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Constantinople
Turkey
Emperor William
Insular Congress Opens with War Support Pledge
Manila reports the insular congress opening with the adoption of a resolution affirming the Filipino people's adhesion to the United States in the world war. The act signals unified support as the assembly begins its session.
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Gy Associated Press
Manila
Insular Congress
United States
Spain restores constitutional guarantees after cabinet meeting
Madrid confirms restoration of suspended constitutional guarantees. The cabinet accepts the resignation of General Primo Rivera as war minister and names General Marina as his successor at today’s session.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
Primo Rivera
Marina
Von Buelow Returns to Berlin as Chancellor Candidate
Prince Buelow, former imperial chancellor, has returned to Berlin. The Local Anzeiger notes it is generally believed he will be offered his old post as successor to Dr. Michaelis.
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von Buelow
Associated Press
Amseruan
Prince Buelow
Berlin
Lolal Anzeiger
Michaelis
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